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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

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Lively Stone Fly Tying Video

Where there’s stoneflies, there’s fish. Hopefully.. While we tie these up in anticipation of spring fishing, here in the Eugene, OR, we can’t seem to stop catching fish all winter long with different varieties of stoneflies. Justin ties up a … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Photos: Habitat Enhancement Project on the McKenzie

We had a good time with the McKenzie River Trust this Saturday planting willows and other low lying bushes at the Finn Rock Reach restoration project. Thanks to all who participated. Stay tuned for another opportunity coming soon!

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RIO MARIE Peacock Bass Trip Jan 2022

Trepidation came from multiple fronts as this trip approached, new covid strains (needed a negative to get into Brazil) and dismal fishing reports from late Nov-December due to high water. But it had been in the planning way to long … Continue reading

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Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission Expands South Coast Wild Fish Protections

While we didn’t get catch and release on the south coast ODFW has adopted important wild fish protections. From Wild Salmon Center Last month, the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission voted to establish a network of Wild Fish Emphasis Areas … Continue reading

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Frank Moore, steward of North Umpqua River, dies at 98

The angling community is mourning the loss of a legend today. Words cannot do justice to what an incredible man Frank Moore was. Frank made an impression from the handshake; you thought your hand was going to break every time … Continue reading

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Reminder: Fly Fishing Film Tour in Eugene February 4, 2022 Tickets on Sale at The Caddis Fly

The 16th annual F3T is back in action with a top notch selection of films that are sure to feed your fishing addiction. The 2022 show will feature locations from Costa Rica, Hawaii, Maryland, Belize, Louisiana, Alabama, Australia, Colombia and … Continue reading

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Super Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Alex is fresh off a Louisiana redfish trip and he can’t seem to stop tying these up. He calls it the super shrimp, because it’s a super fly. Despite late season conditions, this fly got it done. Tie this up … Continue reading

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Pyramid Lake Postcards Winter 2022

Blasted by 70 mph winds, freezing temperatures, sand in your coffee, and good fishing, Pyramid Lake did not disappoint welcoming 2022. What a trip! Pyramid Lake is the land of giant Lahontan cutthroat trout that are native to Pyramid Lake … Continue reading

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Spillway Secret Fly Tying Video

In this fly tying video, Justin shows us how to tie up a carp fly creation of his own, the Spillway Secret. If you’ve ever fly fished for carp, you know how difficult it can be. It’s almost like winning … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Film Tour in Eugene February 4, 2022 Tickets on Sale at The Caddis Fly

The 16th annual F3T is back in action with a top notch selection of films that are sure to feed your fishing addiction. The 2022 show will feature locations from Costa Rica, Hawaii, Maryland, Belize, Louisiana, Alabama, Australia, Colombia and … Continue reading

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