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Category Archives: Fishing Reports
McKenzie River in Fine Shape Guide Trip Special Returns
The McKenzie has dropped into fine shape and is fishing well. Yesterday I floated from Hendricks to Hayden and nymphing was very good from about 12pm-4pm. My best rig was a Thingamabobber strike indicator with about 6 feet of 3x … Continue reading
Winter Steelhead Conditions Improve
We have a really nice window of weather and numerous dropping and clearing rivers around the state. Locally Lake Creek and the Siuslaw are coming around, the South Coast is in fine shape and the Alsea system has been fishing … Continue reading
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Tough Winter Fishing Conditions Persist
When you see Winter Steelhead swimming down the streets it’s time to hit the fly tying vise, check the fly boxes, and re-organize the tackle bag. When our rivers do drop back into shape the prime of the season will … Continue reading
Native Fish and Flooding
I got a brief update on native fish last week from Jay and it got me thinking about the current flooding and what happens to our beloved native fish during the high water. OSU has just released this press statement … Continue reading
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“Winter’s Not Just For Steelheading”
Water conditions are back to ideal for trout and Steelhead. The weather has been mild, we are pretty lucky to have year round fishing opportunities. Rick Bocko sent us this report from this past Weekend. Recently my fishing ventures have … Continue reading
Winter Fly Fishing Report
Local waters continue to be at Summer low water levels. Fishing is not red hot for Trout and Steelhead but it is still worth getting out and enjoying some December/January fishing that most years we simply don’t get. Blue Winged … Continue reading
November Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork of the Willamette
It’s cooled down considerably since the photos in this post were shot but we have some fine water conditions currently. The Middle Fork below and above Dexter Dam are very “fishable”. The section near Oakridge is as low as it’s … Continue reading
Winter steelhead showing up
The North Coast received a handful of early winter steelhead over the last few days, marking the unofficial beginning of the “ocean steelhead” season. That’s Canadian science-speak for steelhead that spend most of their lives in saltwater, versus “river steelhead” … Continue reading
November McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report
The fishing in the Eugene area in November can be hit or miss. If the weather stays dry, and the water levels low, as they have this season, ideal fishing conditions will linger. Look for the trout and steelhead fishing … Continue reading
When to go fishing on the Oregon Coast
Salmon, steelhead, and sea run cutthroat fishing in Oregon Coastal Rivers is virtually an endless summer of delight. Ooops, that was a surfer movie, I think. And fishing on the Oregon coast isn’t just a summer thing, either. Point is, … Continue reading
Eventful Fall Bahamas Family Fly Fishing Trip
The first week of our annual family Bahamas Bonefishing Trip has been a wild one. We have had all types of weather, more flights than we bargained for, and some good fishing. We have been coming to the Bahamian Island … Continue reading
Wild and Scenic Rogue Half-pounder report
From Rogue River lunatic, Greg Hatten: Our annual trip to the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue last weekend was particularly memorable this year. My son came out from Texas and brought a friend which added an extra element … Continue reading
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Late Season Half Day Special Guided Trip Report
Just some pics to remind everyone the shop fall guided special is still going on. Even with the current forecast coming with “showers” the trout fishing and steelheading continue to provide good results. The mid day hours are providing some … Continue reading
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Three Must-Have flies for Elk River……..
Anyone who is planning on fishing Elk River should have the three flies pictured above: non negotiable. By the way, if you haven’t heard, the Elk is “lit up” as you read this. Might be the best fishing in the … Continue reading
Lower Mckenzie River Fly Fishing Report
The Lower Mckenzie River continues to provide good fishing. From an angling perspective the fall is a very special time not only in the valley but all over Oregon. I have often told folks the fall is the toughest time … Continue reading
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