Monthly Archives: October 2009

Hatchery Trout Hurt

As regular readers know, we recently took our campaign against planter trout in the Mckenzie to the next level with the publication an opinion piece by Matt and Chris in the Register Guard suggesting that it is time to move … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 17 Comments

Local Fall Fishing Update

Fishing  held up nicely this past week despite some very cold and wet conditions. The coming weeks prediction is for gorgeous weather and ideal river levels for both trout and steelhead fishing. The McKenzie is fishing well in it’s entirety. The Middle Fork … Continue reading

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Summer Steelhead | 3 Comments

Jay’s Deschutes Steelhead Report September 27 – 30, 2009

So – I had been hearing these wild reports about twenty fish days. From credible people. Steelhead, not trout. Then there were the fly fishers who would only say that “they had a good trip and yes, they did catch … Continue reading

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments

Fall 2009 Mongolia Taimen Fishing Report

Our friend Matt Ramsey brings us this report from his recent guiding season in Mongolia. Having just returned from my 12th season in Outer Mongolia (has it really been that long?), I thought you all might like a slice of … Continue reading

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 7 Comments

Slim Pickens: Hatten squeaks through low water conditions on Wild and Scenic Rogue

There are so many choices for great Fall Fishing in Oregon it’s hard to pick a favorite. At the top of my list every year is the Rogue Wild and Scenic. It’s a great combination of remote wilderness, 35 miles … Continue reading

Posted in Southern Oregon, Summer Steelhead | 4 Comments

Fly Fishing the Rogue River on foot — Half pounder report

The fall is upon us once again and while the kids may be bummed out about returning to school, my heart skips a beat with the anticipation of returning anadromous fish. My annual outing on the Rogue with my dad … Continue reading

Posted in Southern Oregon, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment