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One of our favorite Gold Stone Patterns is Burkus’ Bareback Rider Gold Stone from our friends at @fulling_mill.In a world full of bulky, overdressed Chubby Cheronobyls, the Bareback Rider Gold Stone is a fantastic more subtle option.This is especially true in more pressured waters where fish will turn their nose up at your standard run of the mill gold Chubby.We love to run small Caddis, or PMD patterns behind this fly. If we don’t have a small dry tagged behind it, we have a small tungsten nymph below it.There is a full fly spotlight on the Burkus Bareback Rider Gold Stone on our blog @oregonflyfishingblog, written by Simon @fly_goddd.It goes into more detail on the fly and offers more complex summer rigs that include this summer staple.Swing by the shop and grab some or shop online @caddisflyshop.•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #fullingmill #flyfishing #flyfishingnation #matchthehatch #dryfly by @oregonflyfishingblog

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If you haven’t heard of the fantastic classic Click & Pawl reels from @iwanaflyfishing, you’re missing out big time.These are artisan crafted click & pawl reels that take all of the great things about classic reels and merge it with modern machining capabilities.This means you still get that classic look, but with tighter tolerances and getting an overall higher quality product.Simon @fly_goddd wrote up an extensive article on the blog @oregonflyfishingblog providing some history on the company and doing a deep dive into their reels.The reels shown in this video make fantastic additions to a small strew setup. It is a great time to get out on our cool tributaries with the summer heat we’ve been having.Swing by the shop to check them out or shop online at @caddisflyshop.•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #flyfishing #flyfishingnation #flytying #troutflyfishing #dryfly by @oregonflyfishingblog

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We are super excited to have the Trak rod in the shop from our friends over at @looptackle.We are extremely impressed at the performance you get with the Trak rod at the price point it is at.It is a true medium-fast rod and has enough power to turn over just about any rig, with enough feel to help you make fine adjustments when needed.Swing by the shop and check them out, we have individual rods for sale, and we have built loop outfits, which are arguably the best outfits we’ve had pass through the shop.If you’re out of state shop online @caddisflyshop.•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #looptackle #flyfishing #flyfishingnation #flyfishinglife #troutfishing by @oregonflyfishingblog

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What is in your summer dry fly box?Here’s a quick look in Simon’s @fly_goddd summer delicate dry fly box. You can see a mix of PMDs, Caddis, and Green Drakes.There is a particular emphasis on the PMD selection with plenty of different dubs, emergers, cripples, and especially spinners.The same goes for Drakes with there being several options, and some emergers. The drakes are tapering off, but if you are at high elevations you will still see some!We still recommend you carry a selection of gold stones, terrestrials, and sallies!For small dries we are particularly fond of the @fishpondusa Pescador Mag Pad small. It is just big enough to hold small to medium sized dries and has a magnetic pad for unweighted droppers or flies you quick swap out.Swing by the shop to load up your box or pick up one of these awesome boxes. If you’re out of state shop online @caddisflyshop by @oregonflyfishingblog

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There’s nothing better that hearing a click and pawl reel scream as a fish takes off.We are super excited about these new Classic Trout clicker reels from @redingtongear.They feature a fully machined construction with classic porting that is reminiscent of many old classic reels.It comes in two sizes, a 2/3/4 for smaller rods great for small creeks and tributaries, and a larger 4/5/6 for your standard do it all trout sticks.If you’ve never fished a click and pawl reel, we highly recommend it!•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #redingtongear #flyfishing #flyreel #troutfishing #flyfishingnation by @oregonflyfishingblog

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Our monthly Fly Fishing & Tying Community Night is almost here!Next Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00 please join us at our favorite @fallingskybrew for a night of community, connection, laughs, great food & drinks, and more!Again, this month a friend of the shop and regular at our Community Night Alan @eubanksalan @the_tailout is going to be teaching complimentary fly tying lessons sponsored by the shop @caddisflyshop. Alan will instruct beginners on how to tie a Parachute Adam’s. Spots are limited so message us to secure a spot, swing by the shop, or give us a ring (541) 342-7005.This is a great opportunity, if you haven’t been, to connect with the local fly fishing community. We’ve had a ton of new faces and new anglers dropping by so don’t be bashful, you won’t be the only new one!You don’t have to be a fly flier either to pop in. Plenty of folks just come in to grab a drink, food, or just visit!Fly tiers are encouraged to bring their vises and materials and get busy. We will be doing fly swap this month as well with prizes from @fulling_mill and @troutunlimited.Swing by for some great food and beer from our friends at @fallingskybrew. We are so grateful that Stephen has hosted us monthly for well over a year.Community Nights for 2026 will generally fall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The full schedule can be found on @oregonflyfishingblog. Stay tuned for updates if we wiggle dates around.Help spread the word. Pop this up on your story, share it with a friend, tag a friend below, the more the merrier!See you on Tuesday the 21st next week!~ Save this post for later or share it with a buddy 💬~ Shop online @caddisflyshop 💻 ~ 📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬~ 🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ ~ #flyfishing #flytying #flyfishinglife #flyfishingnation #fullingmill by @oregonflyfishingblog

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One of our all time favorite PMD patterns is the Tactical Light Cahill Parachute from our friends over at @fulling_mill.One mistake many commercial flies have is that they aren’t tied sparsely enough. This can be a huge problem when trying to convince the large fish intermittently feeding that your PMD is the one.The Tactical Light Cahill is tied sparsely so it more closely matches proportions of the natural duns on the water. Being tied sparsely also means it floats well and sheds water quickly.It is a staple in our summer box, and should be in yours too. If you’re not convinced, Simon @fly_goddd wrote up a fly spotlight article on our blog @oregonflyfishingblog that goes into more detail about why this should be your go to PMD out West or Sulphur out East.🎥 @fly_goddd •Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #flyfishing #flytying #fullingmill #matchthehatch #dryfly by @oregonflyfishingblog

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We're proud to share Pass Creek Revisited: Keeping the Legacy Alive.Created in collaboration with @northumpquafoundation and @pacificrivers, this film revisits decades of conservation work and the people whose efforts continue to shape the future of the North Umpqua.Watch the full film through the [LINK IN BIO], then add your name to stay informed and take action to help protect the North Umpqua.#NorthUmpqua #NorthUmpquaRiver #WildSteelhead #Steelhead #RiverConservation #ProtectOurRivers #ColdCleanWater #HealthyForests #PacificNorthwest #OregonFlyFishing #WildFish #Steamboaters by @oregonflyfishingblog

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Crickets are an often overlooked insect under the more broad “terrestrial” umbrella of insects. In this video, Simon @fly_goddd ties an improved version of his late summer staple terrestrial, the “driftless cricket”.When people think of terrestrial season, hoppers are typically the first insect that comes to mind. Grasshoppers are typically followed by beetles and ants in terms of popular flies thrown. Crickets are also a huge portion of a summer trout’s diet. This is especially true on smaller streams, spring creeks, and rivers with a lot of stream side brush. Because crickets are often overlooked, and very few commercial cricket patterns exist compared to other terrestrials, this makes them a fantastic option for pressured fish.This fly utilizes a new resin from @solarezusa called “Top Coat Gloss”, which is specifically formulated to coat foam flies. This not only aids in durability, but helps with buoyancy. Believe it or not, foam can wet out. This resin really makes a huge difference on this improved version of an already productive fly. Tie some up so you’re ready in the next few weeks when hatches slow and we really shift into terrestrial and attractor season.Hook- @ahrexhooks Sedge FW531: Size 12Thread- @fulling_mill Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70DTails- @harelinedubbin Life Flex: BlackAbdomen- @harelinedubbin 2mm Hi-Float Foam: Black, @harelinedubbin Micro Fine Dry Dub: Trico BlackLegs- @harelinedubbin Life Flex: BlackHackle- @whitingfarms Bronze Saddle: BlackWing- @fulling_mill Ultra Dry Yarn: WhiteHot Spot- @fulling_mill Ultra Dry Yarn: UV PinkUV Resin- @solarezusa Too Coat 77 Gloss (NEW)UV Torch- @loonoutdoors Plasma LightBobbin- @smhaen Tension BobbinVise- @renzettillc Master & Deluxe Streamer Base•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ #flytying #flyfishing #ahrexhooks #renzett by @oregonflyfishingblog

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And that is why they call them rusty spinners!Mayflies under go a second metamorphosis after emerging from their nymph form. When mayflies hatch from their nymph form, they grow into a winged adult called a dun or a “submigao”.For PMDs and Sulphurs, the dun is a yellow to cream color. After the dun’s wings dry, they retreat to streamside vegetation and undergo another emergence turning into a spinner or an “imago”.For many mayflies, and especially PMDS and Sulphurs, spinners have a distinct orangish rusty color.For PMD’s fish these spinner patterns in the evenings as PMDS cloud up and mate. They fall to the water after reproducing in the evenings in an event that we as anglers call a spinner fall.We’ve got plenty of spinner patterns in the shop, swing by and get geared up or shop online.•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #flyfishing #matchthehatch #flytying #troutfishing #dryfly by @oregonflyfishingblog

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We just got TONS of new things in from our friends at @clingfishing.The past few years, we have been loving all of the magnetic accessories from @clingfishing.They work great for short term fly storage while wading or in the boat. Stay tuned for an in depth dive on all of the new products shortly!•Save this post for later or share with a buddy 💬•Shop in store or online @caddisflyshop 💻 •Read our blog @oregonflyfishingblog 📖 •Travel with us @caddis_fly_travel ✈️ •Guided trips @caddisflyshop 🎣•Learn to fly fish @caddisflyshop 🐟 •📦Free domestic shipping over $75📬•🌎 We ship worldwide! ✈️ • #flyfishing #flytying #troutfishing #flyfishingnation #troutonthefly by @oregonflyfishingblog

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