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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Pick your days for ocean success.
Late this week has provided some of the best ocean conditions we have had in a long time. The best site I have found to track the seas would be http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/west/westmz.htm Bust out the big rods and shooting heads ASAP! … Continue reading
McKenzie drops into excellent shape
Today I fished the lower McKenzie from Deerhorn down to Belinger. The river was as low as I had fished it in 2009. Drop offs, seams, midstream depth changes and structure were far more evident with the water around 4000cfs. The … Continue reading
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Local Steelhead, Bass and Shad
We’ve been hearing more and more reports from anglers catching steelhead on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Hatchery steelhead are trickling in. So far the numbers are less than impressive, but fish are being caught below Leaburg Dam on the McKenzie … Continue reading
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Photo slideshow from Wooden Boat Festival
A photo slide show from Barbara May from the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival.
Early run off in Western Montana
March and April can be a great fishing months around Missoula Montana. A few years back my wife’s sister moved out to a beautiful log home on the way up to Snow Bowl ski resort. Since then it hasn’t been to … Continue reading
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McKenzie and Willamette continue to fish well
Calm overcast conditions had the lower McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette fishing well the past few days. The McKenzie is still running a bit high but still at a very nice level. The lower river is maintaining the … Continue reading
Trout Unlimited Fundraiser: Bull Trout T-Shirts are in
Support Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 and Bull Trout with this great new T-Shirt. Original artwork by David Wilson, and 100% of the proceeds go to protecting and restoring bull trout habitat in Oregon. Cost $25. Buy yours today, online or … Continue reading
Rio Outbound fly line review by Jay Nicholas
Rio Outbound Fly Lines Chris knows that I fish these lines and has asked me, on a couple of occasions, what I thought about them. Dude, I fish them, what more do I need to say? I don’t fish junk, … Continue reading
Trout Opener Tip: Avoid Marten Rapids
Saturday is opening day of trout season on the Mckenzie River, a day that always brings out the crowds. If you plan on floating the Mckenzie in the next few weeks be sure to avoid Marten Rapids. The log that … Continue reading
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Oregon Fishing Links: ODFW wants you to kill more groundfish
Kill more groundfish! ODFW is increasing the bag limit on groundfish to 7-per day starting May 1st. As part of the agency’s obsession with “Increasing Angler Opportunity”, biologists decided six just wasn’t enough. A week from today, you’ll able to … Continue reading
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Lower McKenzie Fishing Report
This Tuesday and Wednesday were beautiful days on the river. Sunshine, clear water, and great air temperatures. But 81 degrees has it’s downside as well and it wasn’t until Wednesday afternoon that I could get a water temp above 50 … Continue reading
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Fly fishing events in May — a great month to be in Eugene
Lots going on next month, so make room and mark your calendars. McKenzie River Trust Benefit: Barry Lopez Friday May 8, 2009, 7:30 PM,at the Hult Center Join McKenzie River Trust and the Hult Center in spending an evening with … Continue reading
Fly Fishing for Spring Chinook, King of Kings
The Spring Chinook, King of Kings Caption: A particularly fine spring chinook, the kind that swim in and out of my dreams. Courtesy of Jay Nicholas. Spring chinook light a fire in me like no other fish in freshwater. When … Continue reading
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Fourth Annual Mckenzie River Wooden Boat Festival to be Held Saturday, April 25.
Coinciding with the opening day of trout season, the fourth annual Mckenzie River Boat Show will be held this Saturday, April 25th at Eagle Rock Lodge in Vida, Oregon. The event is free and features historic wooden Mckenzie River drift … Continue reading