Monthly Archives: March 2022

ODFW Wants to Hear from You – Send the Message to Restore North Umpqua Wild Summer Steelhead

From Native Fish Society March 2022 North Umpqua Summer Steelhead returns have declined significantly over the previous five years. In 2021, a record low run of only 450 wild Summer Steelhead returned to the North Umpqua basin. This historically low … Continue reading

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Spring Break March Brown Fishing Going Strong on the Lower McKenzie

It happening folks, it is time to get out trout fishing. This is absolutely my favorite time of year, and conditions are only improving. I live in downtown Eugene and can be wadered up/boat in the water in under 20 … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Native Fish Society River Steward Chapter Meeting

Over the past year, the team at Native Fish Society (NFS) has been brainstorming ways in which we could build the groundswell of public support for wild fish throughout the Pacific Northwest. Out of this brainstorm, our team is very … Continue reading

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Sage Introduces New R8 Fly Rods

Check out the “story behind” the new R8 Sage Rods. Inquire at the shop to cast Sage’s latest all water multi-application R8 Rod. These rods are fast action but load from tip to butt with power you can control.

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Lower McKenzie Report March 2022

The lower river has been fishing very good the past two weeks. With cloudy days and warmer weather, the fish are looking up and if you get out there at the right time, the March Brown hatch has been excellent. … Continue reading

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Wild Fish on the North Umpqua Need our Help

Please read the press release below and sign up for the in person workshop. It’s critical that concerned North Umpqua anglers voices are heard. The link to sign up is here and in the body of the press release. Thanks … Continue reading

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March Brown Emerger Fly Tying Video

It’s currently that time of the year for our local waters around Eugene. Fish it and fish it well! March Brown Emerger Material List: Hook: TMC1000 – Size 12 Thread: Danville – 6/0 in Brown Tail: Mallard Flank – Wood … Continue reading

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Willamette River Basin News 2022

Looking out across a barren landscape of thick mud dotted by boulders and tree stumps, you might perceive a scene of destruction, but to Native Fish Society Conservation Director Jennifer Fairbrother, she sees a river reborn and a fighting chance … Continue reading

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March Lower Willamette Report

Hit the lower part of the Willy earlier this week. We did see some March Brown’s flying around but not much surface activity. With the weather forecast headed for some rain and milder temps’ surface activity will get going. Nymphing … Continue reading

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Pennington D Rib Stonefly Variation Fly Tying Video

Any variation of any type of stonefly has a special place in our hearts. The trout in our local waters just seem to find them attractive, no matter what time of the year it is. Pennington D Rib Stonefly Variation … Continue reading

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March Brown Hatch on the McKenzie – Spring Fishing 2022

It’s that time of year again March Madness is close and March Browns are hatching on the McKenzie. Nymphing has been solid, swinging wets has been superb, and sporadic surface activity with March Browns, Blue Winged Olives, Skwala Stones, and … Continue reading

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Surf Perch Shrimp Fly Pattern Instructional Video

In this video, Greg ties a variation of the Crazy Charlie/Gotcha Fly that he’s been using on the coast for barred surf perch and calico bass. Tie some up and let us know how they work for you! Surf Perch … Continue reading

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