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Redington Trout Spey Field Kit with Jon Hazlett

Jon Hazlett from Anglers Rendezvous in the Caddis Fly Shop, showing us what the Redington Trout Spey Field Kit has to offer. We think this makes a pretty sweet gift or simply a heck of a deal for anyone looking … Continue reading

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The New Sage Arbor XL Reel with George Cook

George Cook sat down and gave us the low down on this new, smooth and beautiful reel from Sage, the Arbor XL. Available in two colors, in two sizes. The SAGE ARBOR XL ultra large arbor reel will help you … Continue reading

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Winter Storm Brings Much Needed Water to Willamette Basin

The Willamette Basin and Oregon in general has had another very mild winter. Lack of snow pack and precipitation is great for early spring fishing (its been a fantastic March Brown Hatch) but late spring and summer low water increases … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Virtual Auction is Live

There is still time to sign up and bid on NFS Homewaters: Wild is the Future Benefit Auction. Support wild fish and bid on some great items today. Auction ends this weekend. Click this LINK to check out the virtual … Continue reading

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Mosaic: The Salmon Wilderness of Bristol Bay

When imagining a future with sustainable fisheries, we need look no further than Bristol Bay, Alaska. This short film from the University of Washington’s Alaska Salmon Program, lays out the fundamental components that make the sockeye of Bristol Bay the … Continue reading

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Sage R8 Rod Intro April 2022

Jon Hazlett from Anglers Rendezvous visited us at the shop with the new Sage R8 rods. We spent the morning casting them and picking Jon’s brain, learning what makes this rod different from the Sage X and other graphite rods … Continue reading

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Well April 1st, 2022

We continue to have ideal water conditions and daily hatches on the McKenzie. Swinging wet flies, nymphing and fishing dries throughout the day are producing good results. This weekend looks perfect with a mix of clouds sun and rain. Next … Continue reading

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River Blockage above Hendricks Park on the McKenzie River April 1st, 2022 Updated April 6th.

This blockage no longer is an issue as of April 6th 2022. Check out the entire river for obstructions here: https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/d9441a6be52a49ac84be01b6f2c39f96

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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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