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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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
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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Native Fish Society Virtual Auction – April 2-9, 2022
What: A Virtual Benefit Auction for Wild Fish & Free-Flowing Rivers When: April 2 – 9, 2022 Where: Wherever makes you happy, as long as you have a wifi connection! You’re invited to join us on an amazing journey into … Continue reading
Upper Columbia Trout Spey for a Benjamin Raffle On NOW!
From Native Fish Society Looking for a different type of Trout trip? Look no further…We have secured 5 days of BIG TROUT fishing on the Upper Columbia River in beautiful Trail, British Columbia for you and your favorite fishing buddy. … Continue reading
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Lower River Report February 2022
Last super bowl Sunday, I decided to brave the crowds, and fish the lower McKenzie from Armitage to Crossroads. I put in around 1pm and the weather was perfect, high cloud cover and 65° or so. The river is surprisingly … Continue reading
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Spring 2022 Guide Special on Now through April 15th
Each Spring we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have the lower McKenzie and Willamette rivers within such close proximity to the Eugene area. When conditions align, there is potential for exceptional trout fishing. Current water conditions and … Continue reading
Paintings of Peacock Bass Fishing in Brazil
Paintings by Matt with ink on watercolor paper. My whole life was pointed towards this. A childhood obsession with freshwater apex predators. A river system so large, it could hold anything. I’d been raised on Animal Planet and promises to … Continue reading
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North Umpqua Summer Steelhead At Risk from Ongoing Hatchery Releases
North Umpqua Coalition asks ODFW to reduce harm to imperiled Summer Steelhead Populations North Umpqua River, Idleyld Park, Oregon – On January 31, 2022 the North Umpqua Coalition, consisting of The Conservation Angler, Native Fish Society, The Steamboaters, The North … Continue reading
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North Umpqua River Report – Redington Dually Rod Review February 2022
I should start off by noting that I had never been to the North Umpqua in the winter but I was able to spend some time on the water and talk with a few people along the way this past … Continue reading
McKenzie River Report – Echo Trout Rod Review February 2022
While we didn’t have the spring time conditions we’re starting to think about, we did have a nice full day on the McKenzie. Sun was shining, mid-50’s and we even got some fish to hand. Overall it was fairly slow … Continue reading
Oregon Fishing Opportunities abound, no rain in sight Jan 2022
Winter steelhead streams are in great shape. The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette are at perfect levels. Eastern Oregon waters like the Deschutes and Metolius are prime for winter trout angling. It’s way too early to be have … Continue reading