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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Battle for native fish continues in the Register-Guard
Following our initial call on September 17th in the Register-Guard to remove or at least reduce the number of hatchery trout in the McKenzie, the McKenzie River Guides Association responded with its counterargument. Today, David Vázquez and Scott Kinney blew … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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BIG B-Run steelhead enjoying the greasy late fall flows of the lower Deschutes River
Right now is my favorite time of the year to be on the Deschutes. You probably thought it was getting to be a bit late for Lower Deschutes steelhead didn’t you? Well so did everyone else, which leaves the lower … Continue reading
Another scenic skunking on the North Umpqua
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Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports
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Wild North Umpqua Winter Steelhead safe for now
Communique from Bruce McIntosh, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Division Deputy Administrator, Inland Fisheries As the management of North Umpqua winter steelhead is of great interest to Oregonians, last week ODFW made the following decisions regarding the future … Continue reading
Jay Nicholas Fly Fishing Glossary: Blog to Burlap
This is the fourth installment of The Fly Fishers Glossary: Snippets From the Underbelly of Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Fish Biology, Dusty old Facts, Hallucinations, and the Plain Truth as I know it, by Jay Nicholas. Blog Internet posting of … Continue reading
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Fall Storms, Fire Drills & Fall Chinook on the Oregon Coast
Last week, as the first significant fall storm approached the Pacific Northwest, salmon anglers lost their minds. There was little doubt that “Fall Storm 2009” would bring enough rain to liberate coho and chinook salmon from their tidewater hideouts. By … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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Where Hope Resides: Q&A with Boots Allen producer
On Thursday November 12th, 6:30pm catch the Eugene Showing of Where Hope Resides, a new film about salmon and steelhead conservation issues in British Columbia’s Skeena River system. The film will be shown at the David Minor Theater 180 E. … Continue reading
Lower river fishing outstanding
Rainbows, Cutthroats, Steelhead you name it, the lower McKenzie and Willamette offer great fall fly fishing opportunities. Steady Mayfly hatches, ideal water conditions, warm calm days, it really doesn’t get any better than it is right now. Parachute Adams size #12-16, Possie … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River
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Trouting in the snow on the Missouri River Montana
This past Tuesday I sat in the Eugene Airport contemplating the weather. The Willamette Valley was looking at 65-71 degrees, perfect water conditions and steelhead. My destination Helena Montana was looking at snow and temps down to 7 degrees by … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports
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McKenzie River wild trout action list: 10 ways to get involved
For those of you following along with our saga to reduce or remove hatchery trout from the McKenzie River, and to ban bait for trout fishing on the McKenzie, I wanted to provide you with an action sheet — a … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Warm Fall days extend local trout success
The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are experiencing excellent fly fishing conditions and reports up and down both rivers have been excellent. Rainy days are upon us and Blue Winged Olive patterns, October Caddis patterns, Dark Cahills, Parachute Adams, Orange Elk … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River
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Middle Fork of the Willamette fishing great
The Middle Fork of the Willamette fished very well this Thursday. Best flies were Morrish October Caddis, Mega Prince and Possie Buggers. It was an incredibly nice fall day, no wind, warm temperatures and lots of fish. Just a classic … Continue reading
Sage Rep George Cook freestyle rap video debut, and Typhoon bag demo
In this new video, Sage regional sales rep and Spey-casting guru George Cook touts the latest Sage gear — this is a seriously cool boat bag. But none of that really matters once you get to 2:55, and Cook busts … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review
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