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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Water Conditions Ideal For Trout and Steelhead
It’s been a few years since we’ve had early spring weather and water conditions like we do right now. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are way down at “Summer Like” flows. Coastal rivers are in fine shape today and … Continue reading
Sturgeon ON THE SWING!
Just kidding… we are trying though so stay tuned! It has been done before and with a slow swing and some T-17 the sturges won’t know what hit them. We did catch some on light tackle and it’s a welcome … Continue reading
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Jack Williams, TU senior scientist enters Fishing Hall of Fame, backs McKenzie native trout
Trout Unlimited Senior Scientist Jack Williams was recently inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, along with the North Umpqua’s Frank Moore. Williams is a strong supporter of our efforts to eliminate or reduce regular trout stocking in the … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Reminder: Fly Fishing Film Tour comes to Eugene Tuesday night
The Drake’s Fly Fishing Film Tour will be in Eugene on Tuesday night. Tickets for this event are $15 at the door, but only $12 at the shop pre-sale. Tuesday February 16th The Shed, 868 High Street Doors @ 6:30 … Continue reading
McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition postcard signing party Monday
We’re hosting our McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition postcard signing party on Monday, from 4-6pm at The Caddis Fly Shop. This event, sponsored by Ninkasi, will allow you to voice your concerns over the McKenzie River trout hatchery program to … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Mid February McKenzie River Report
All species were active this past Saturday. Whitefish ate small Beadhead Hare’s Ears, so did a nice sucker. A “Snakey” run back steelhead grabbed the Mega Prince and shook his head for a bit before he rolled over. The poor … Continue reading
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McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition takes to the airwaves Saturday at 12:15
Saturday afternoon, I’ll be on the local outdoors AM radio call-in program talking about the plight of our native McKenzie River redside trout. The show starts at noon, and I should be on around 12:15. The station is KPNW AM … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Primer: Swinging big nasty flies for winter steelhead
This is part two of Jay’s winter steelhead technique primer. Swing traditional and leech flies. Traditional steelhead patterns catch winter steelhead like they have for decades, so you don’t have to throw out your Green Butt Skunks, Polar Shrimps, or … Continue reading
Oregon rockfish on the fly: Ocean conditions improving
After a long few months of rough seas, you can only imagine how much we have been chomping at the bit to get out and do some ocean fishing. We finally had that opportunity early this week. After a quick … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing
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Oregon winter steelhead fishing in full swing
I was finishing out a beautiful tailout, lifting my fly as it rounded a boulder, then dropping it into a promising bedrock slot. Matt had wandered down river with his switch rod. Our morning, so far, had been blissful. I … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing
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McKenzie Native Trout Plight hits KEZI, KVAL news
Karl was on KEZI last night, talking about the problems McKenzie Rainbow trout are facing. Great video, including some shots of the river and a short section with ODFW’s Jeff Ziller. KVAL also ran a story on McKenzie Redsides yesterday … Continue reading
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