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Early August Fishing Opportunities around the State

Our local rivers the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette continue to fish well despite a lack of significant hatches. Hopper dropper set ups with Chubby Chernobyls and various jigged nymphs continue to be very effective. Attractor patterns like … Continue reading

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Southern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act

From Native Fish Society and Kirk Blaine Send thanks to Representative Val Hoyle for reintroducing the Southern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act! Yesterday, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle took a significant step to protect Oregon’s treasured wild rivers by reintroducing … Continue reading

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July Fishing Report

Dry fly fishing has been great on our local rivers: the Mckenzie and Willamette. The fish will be most active in the mornings when the water is the coolest. There will be a lot of bug activity in the evening, … Continue reading

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With one down, Klamath dam removal proceeds on schedule

By Juliet Grable (Jefferson Public Radio) The first of four hydroelectric dams along the Oregon-California border has been removed from the main stem of the Klamath River. All that remains of the dam known as Copco 2 in Siskiyou County, … Continue reading

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Turbidity Update – Finn Rock Reach Restoration Project

From McKenzie River Trust Phase II of the Finn Rock Reach Floodplain Enhancement Project is underway. The Project will enhance habitat conditions across more than 80 acres adjacent to the McKenzie River and restore historic floodplain connections between the main … Continue reading

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‘WHY DOES WINCHESTER DAM STILL EXIST?

From Native Fish Society In a letter to the editors of The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon-resident Connie Page posed a question: Why does Winchester Dam (on the North Umpqua River) still exist? The dam is bad for the river’s salmon and steelhead … Continue reading

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Balanced Ostrich Damsel Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a balanced damsel nymph. The pattern is relatively simple to tie, and uses dyed ostrich feathers to create an “active in the water” nymph. The Balanced Ostrich Damsel Nymph can be used … Continue reading

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Lucent Chironomid Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a super productive Chironomid imitation. This fly it relatively simple to tie, super durable and highly effective. Lucent Chironomid Hook- Alec Jackson Chironomid: Size 9 Bead- Spirit River Pearl White Hot Bead: … Continue reading

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Mid June Fishing Report

With the majority of the runoff in our rear-view mirror, our local rivers and tributaries are shaping up nicely for summer conditions. Flows have stabilized creating great conditions for floating and wading. Both the Mckenzie and Willamette are currently seeing … Continue reading

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OREGONIANS: SPEAK UP FOR COASTAL CHINOOK

Given the recent declines in Oregon Coast fall Chinook salmon populations, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering a more conservation-oriented approach to wild fall Chinook harvest in 2023 and has asked for public comment. This presents a crucial … Continue reading

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Beadhead McKenzie Green Caddis Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a Beadhead Green McKenzie Caddis Soft Hackle. This is a big water version of an excellent all around caddis pupae pattern. Fish it subsurface dead drift or on the swing. This pattern … Continue reading

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“Throwback” Fly Fishing Video – Fly Fishing Magic

John Fabian lived in Eugene and fished or hunted locally most days of the week for over 40 years. John was an incredibly giving man, and loved to introduce anglers to fly fishing. Many folks in our community will remember … Continue reading

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CDC Hot Tag Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to to a simple and effective jigged style nymph. The green/olive color scheme he uses in this video is perfect for spring fishing but this pattern can be adapted by using other colors of … Continue reading

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Hidden Bead McKenzie Green Caddis Wet Fly Tying Video

Simon demonstrates how to tie a Green McKenzie Wet Fly pattern aimed at imitating the unique caddis that hatches in much of the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers from late April until late June. This pattern can … Continue reading

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Phase 2 of Finn Rock Reach Restoration Underway

Volunteers visited Finn Rock Reach in hopes of rescuing some natives and dispatching some “invasives” this week. The project is well underway and is going to provide tons more habitat for salmonids on the middle McKenzie River. We caught largemouth … Continue reading

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