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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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
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
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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