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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Hatchery trout removal economic case study: The Metolius River
Understandably, several McKenzie River business owners have expressed their concerns about the potential economic impacts of removing hatchery programs. Since no definitive case studies were available, the McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition decided to interview business owners on the Metolius … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Upper McKenzie River fishing report: Trout are hungry
Rick Allen just sent in these photos from a trip above Blue River with Matt O’Neal. Big black stoneflies were particularly hot with small caddis around as well. Matt and Rick got into several gorgeous wild trout.
Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River
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Oregon Board of Forestry clear cuts protections for salmon in the Tillamook
Last week, the Oregon Board of Forestry voted 5-2 to increase clearcutting on 600,000 acres in Tillamook and Clatsop state forests. The new plan lowers protections for older forest and increases the target for clear cutting. As a result, 50,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Lower Willamette Produces
Lou took “the boys”, Ty and Clay, out for a day on the lower Willy. They had not seen the lower Willamette and by the end of the trip, they were impressed. Sunday offered up some fine cuts. Strong runs … Continue reading
Wild Winter Steelhead on the Willamette
Here are a few photos of wild winter steelhead, caught recently on the Middle fork of the Willamette. Nice henfish. Look at those perfect wild fins. Jay described the dilemma of a wild steelhead considered non-native, and therefore eligible for … Continue reading
Willamette River Summer steelhead hitting Eugene
The summer steelhead are hitting Eugene, with some of the biggest and best fish on this early part of the run. Get out there now for excellent fishing on the Willamette River. I caught this bruiser today with Ethan Nickel, … Continue reading
Cold Weather Bass’n
My alarm went off at 2:45, wow is that early, I just don’t move very fast at that hour. Barrett, Greg and I met at the shop, loaded our gear and headed for Davis lake by 3:30. Driving through Pleasant … Continue reading
McKenzie Green Caddis Pop on the Lower River
Fishing was good on the lower McKenzie River near Eugene yesterday. The river was running a bit high but very fishable. Early in the day fish ate the Tungsten Trout retriever Holo Prince combo dropped off of a Thingamabobber. As … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River
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Big fishing day in the Register-Guard on 4/20
Save your local newspaper from Tuesday, as the Register-Guard featured three blog regulars. RG columnist Bob Welch profiled Wooden Drift boat and Town Run Steelhead obsessed Greg Hatten. “He is part artist, part mad scientist, and part lighthearted ambassador to … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon fly fishing links
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East Coast Spring Stripers
I often hear rumblings about west coast stripers and there is no doubt of there existence (similar to Sasquatch, aliens, and unicorns). The simple fact is if you want numbers of stripers the east coast is the way to go! … Continue reading
“Demystifying” Skagit and Scandi lines with Jay Nicholas
Line manufactures like Rio and Airflo have done a great job of creating excellent line systems to match a variety of casting styles and fly types. But there are a ton of line choices, questions and answers. Many answers are … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Summer Steelhead
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