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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Native Fish Society September Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that we will be meeting this Wednesday, September 28th, at 5:30pm again at Ninkasi’s Better Living Room, 155 Blair Blvd, Eugene. We will discuss: Coordinating temperature monitoring in key watersheds next summer; Sampling aquatic macroinvertebrates for stream health … Continue reading
Late Summer Postcards Yosemite NP 2022
Dear Oregon Fly Fishing Blog, As summer winds down I’m getting excited for fall fishing. Usually around mid October we begin to see October caddis hatches along with the occasional callibaetis. It’s fun to fish October caddis because it’s the … Continue reading
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Mid September Fishing Report – McKenzie and Willamette Rivers
Man I wish September was about 60 days long. It’s hard to beat the weather, and of course the fishing is solid all across the state. Locally we have seen dry fly fishing pick up considerably. Prior to October Caddis … Continue reading
Dry Fly Fishing Improving Locally – McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Very Well
Increased shade, cooler evenings and lighter fishing pressure have trout looking up much more in recent days. Must have (don’t leave home without them) dry flies for the McKenzie, Willamette and tributaries include the following: Parachute Adams #10-14 Carlson’s Purple … Continue reading
Determining the Future of the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project
This video fully addresses the Leaburg Dam, Canal and Hydro project. EWEB is still taking public comment on this issue until October 10th. You can submit your comments at this link: https://www.eweb.org/about-us/power-supply/mckenzie-river-hydro-projects/future-of-the-leaburg-canal/leaburg-public-comment-form
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
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ST IS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT WITH THE NATIVE FISH SOCIETY MCKENZIE CHAPTER!
Jeff Ziller, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife District Fish Biologist, will be joining us, giving his perspective on current fish trends in the McKenzie, discussing potential citizen science collaborations with ODFW, and answering any questions you might have! … 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
Why Protecting Old Growth Trees Protect Our Fish and Waters Too
by Helena Virga. Forest and Climate Campaign, Oregon Wild Oregon’s native trout, steelhead, and salmon rely on our trees, and our trees rely on our fish. Over millions of years, many plants and animals of the Pacific Northwest evolved to … Continue reading
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Take Action on Safeguarding Bristol Bay
From: Meghan Barker and Trout Unlimited’s Save Bristol Bay team Dear Bristol Bay supporters, We know it’s been a busy summer- if you’re like us, your days have been filled with fishing and soaking up that warmer weather. But now … Continue reading
FREE FLIES with every purchase at Caddis Fly Shop
In store and online purchases will receive six free flies with every purchase for the rest of August. Parachutes, caddis, march browns, stoneflies and more will be gifts with purchase for the rest of the month. NO MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIRED
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2022 Columbia River Summer Steelhead Update
by David Moskowitz, Executive Director and John McMillan, Director of Science Overall, things are looking better than expected for wild summer steelhead in the Columbia River basin. Of course, we’re now entering the dry, hot slog of August and September. … Continue reading
Fly Organization August 2022
Fly organization is a challenge. Storage solutions and organizational strategies must be considered, and then there is the time it takes. This past Sunday I went for it. Twenty five plus years of collecting saltwater flies, putting them in a … Continue reading