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Category Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Tips
Strike Indicators 101 – Video Tutorial
In this video Simon helps clarify five different types of strike indicators. He discusses attachment and benefits of each style. Thingamabobber, Airlock, Oros, NZ Strike Indicator and Slip n Strike style indicators are covered.
Winter Trout Guide Special on Now: January 2023
The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are in fine shape and winter trout fishing has been surprisingly productive. For 2023 we are starting our normal Spring Special in Winter! Let’s hope the weather California is getting pounded with continues to miss … Continue reading
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Awesome mix of goods this season – filled with things you don’t need, things you want and things you should have. That about sums up your fly fishing arsenal, right? One item we’re particularly excited about is the new Patagonia … Continue reading
Oregon Fall Steelhead 2022: New Lines and Best Flies
Cooler evenings and mornings have our thoughts focused on fall and steelhead. While we’re still below ten-year return averages in most of the rivers here in Oregon, we’re glad to see things bouncing back the way they are. It will … Continue reading
Finn Rock Landing Restoration on the Middle McKenzie
McKenzie River Trust has done a fantastic job of fund raising to restore and keep Finn Rock Landing on the McKenzie open to the public. They are very close to reaching the goal which will allow them to build one … Continue reading
McKenzie River Report June 2022
After a massive bump in water the river is back in fishable shape. It’s still high but we have seen excellent fishing this year in high water. Water temperatures are creeping up as well. Afternoons have been best, increased water … Continue reading
Spring 2022 Guide Special on Now through April 15th
Each Spring we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have the lower McKenzie and Willamette rivers within such close proximity to the Eugene area. When conditions align, there is potential for exceptional trout fishing. Current water conditions and … Continue reading
Fall Guide Special 2021
Take advantage of our Fall guide special good for one or anglers while the weather is still nice! We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead October 25-November 30th. The cost of … Continue reading
2021 Two Fly Tournament Wrap
From: The McKenzie River Trust The McKenzie River Trust thanks you for Fishing for the River during the 13th Annual Two-Fly Tournament. We raised over $12,500! A big, heartfelt hug goes out to all our amazing guides who donated their … Continue reading
Emergency fishing closures in Deschutes, other mid-Columbia tributaries begin Sept. 1 due to low steelhead returns
ODFW Press Release August 27, 2021 SALEM, Ore.—In response to extremely low returns to date of Columbia Basin upriver summer steelhead, ODFW is adopting additional emergency rules to increase protections for wild summer steelhead in certain Oregon Columbia River tributaries. … Continue reading
All things Spey Lines and Sink Tips – George Cook, Erik Johnson, John Hazlett
George Cook, Erik Johnson and John Hazlett have been innovators, instructors and anglers in the world of two handed rods since the beginning of the “Northwest Spey” movement. These guys have thousands of hours on the water testing line matches … Continue reading
2021 Spey Write-ups from George Cook and Erik Johnson – Sage – RIO – Redington
Our sales reps for Sage, RIO, Redington have given us the latest in Spey line matches for the complete line of rods they represent. This update addresses the new RIO Skagit Max Launch and Skagit Max Power heads, new thoughts … Continue reading