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Category Archives: Summer Steelhead
Summer Steelhead coming: May numbers at Willamette Falls
Check out run counts for summer steelhead and spring chinook. A little over six thousand summer steelhead have come over Willamette Falls since May 22nd. That’s about half as many as had come last year by this time, but still … Continue reading
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McKenzie Steelhead on three weights
Report from Mike Bellmore: Son in law (Jered) and I have been busy floating the river and tagging trout. As everyone knows, the water has been high and cold for much of our spring season. We haven’t experienced a red … Continue reading
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This smolt looks really … weird
Earlier this week trout tagger extrordinaire Scott Kinney and I hit the lower Mckenzie trout population study area between Hendricks and Bellinger. It was the first time that I’ve fished the lower river since the high water levels of spring … Continue reading
Guide advocates moving hatchery summer steelhead into fly water on North Umpqua
Our pals at Buster Wants to Fish published an anonymous Q&A with a prominent North Umpqua River fly guide who is advocating moving hatchery summer steelhead into the fly water on the North Umpqua. It’s a fascinating interview and you … Continue reading
Summer Steelheading on the Willamette
Flip flops and spey rods, are you kidding me Cody! What a place to live. Get out of class and head up to Dexter, make a few pokes with your spey rod, fully geared up in your sandals. Ruggie and … Continue reading
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Ten Flies You Need in your Box this Fall
Some great fishing remains available this fall. Locally we have numerous trout and steelhead opportunities. The Deschutes, Umpqua, John Day and many other rivers in Oregon have some excellent fishing through November. What bugs should you have to attack the … Continue reading
Local Summer Steelhead Fishing Report
Our fall weather has been stunning and Summer steelhead fishing has been consistent. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are producing action throughout the day. Low light is always a good bet but fall shadows are present on the river … Continue reading
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The Square Off: Nicholas’ Burkheimer 7127-4 versus Daughters’ Sage 490-4 Z Axis
September 21, 2010. Chris and Jay were on the phone. Blah, blah, blah. Jay, come on down and let’s talk while we catch a fish, Chris said, innocently. Ok, I replied, i can be there by 3:30. 3:30? The hint … Continue reading
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Local Steelhead Fishing Report
The McKenzie and Willamette rivers have been fishing very well for Summer Steelhead of late. Both rivers are clear, are flowing at perfect levels and have water temps that are ideal. Cloudy and rainy weather but still 70 degrees, are … Continue reading
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