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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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
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
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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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
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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