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Restoration Underway at Finn Rock Reach – McKenzie River

From McKenzie River Trust With the help of local partners, engineers, contractors, and the support of our members, McKenzie River Trust broke ground on our riparian restoration project at Finn Rock Reach in late June. This project, designed over the … Continue reading

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Clark’s Tying Yarn Twisted Body Salmonfly Fly Tying Instructional Video

In this video, Caddis Fly Shop Outfitters guide Justin Helm ties a very fishy salmonfly dry fly by twisting up a two-toned body made of Clark’s Yarn material. With many different colors now carried at the Caddis Fly Shop, now … Continue reading

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Brewing for Recovery: Claim 52’s Groundswell

Raise a glass to recovery and resilience tomorrow, Wednesday, July 21st from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Claim 52’s Kitchen in downtown Eugene Groundswell is a Northwest Pale Ale brewed to celebrate the McKenzie River – it’s clear, refreshing, river-forward and balanced with … Continue reading

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Euro Nymphing Videos from Umpqua Feather Merchants and Devin Olsen

From Umpqua Feather Merchants Three great videos by Euro Nymph Guru Devin Olsen. Euro Nymph Fly Box On the water Euro Nymph Strategies

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Bob Popovic’s Hollow Fly Variation – Alex Swartz 2021

In this video, Alex shares a deadly bait-fish pattern for striper, tuna, salmon and other large critters, Bob Popovic’s Hollow Fly. Using only a handful of materials, these flies can be tied in different sizes and colors all while maintaining … Continue reading

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Release Wild Steelhead in Southern Oregon

From Native Fish Society After a year of planning and stakeholder engagement, fisheries managers with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in southwest Oregon are proposing to continue the harvest of wild winter steelhead in their newly released conservation management … Continue reading

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Obstructions Removed on the McKenzie River

Obstructions at Martins Rapids and near Paradise Campground have been removed improving navigation of all craft in low summer flows. Oregon State Marine Board took care of the Martins hazard. You can view other obstructions and potential boating hazards here: … Continue reading

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Restoring Floodplain Function at Finn Rock Reach on the McKenzie River

Driving east up Hwy 126 past Vida puts one through the Holiday Farm fire zone all the way to approximately mile post 45. There is a lot of heavy equipment up there clearing road-side trees, fixing lines, and much more. … Continue reading

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Colombia Afloat Trip February 2022

Our friend Jon Covich from Fly Water Travel will be hosting a trip to the remote and pristine jungles of Colombia to target large peacock bass and other jungle species. We did this trip last year and it was a … Continue reading

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Black Egg Sucking Bling Rabbit Leach Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a simple leech fly using new Bling Rabbit Strips and Just Add H2O’s Sculpting Flash Brush. Used for anything that swims this fly could be tied in a variation of colors, sizes, weights, etc. … Continue reading

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Low Water Arrives Early July 2021

We knew it was coming and here we are. Low water will likely remain for the rest of the summer. While it’s a little scary for water temps and habitat it does give anglers unprecedented access to water. More on … Continue reading

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More Info from ODFW on Statewide Regulations Due to Low Water

Emergency fishing regulations in response to drought begin July 1: Check the Recreation Report in your zone for info June 30, 2021 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is implementing emergency regulations that will begin July 1 in several angling zones as Oregon faces … Continue reading

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Flyfishing Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rivers – Oregon Wild Webcast

From Oregon Wild Wild rivers and wild fish. Is there anything better? Join Oregon Wild & the Native Fish Society next Wednesday for a discussion on flyfishing Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rivers and the role protected rivers play in maintaining … Continue reading

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ODFW – Important Fishing Announcement July 1, 2021

From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife It’s going to be a scorcher out there, and fish are feeling the heat, too—on top of facing a severe to extreme drought in most of Oregon. Thus, ODFW is asking you to … Continue reading

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Lower McKenzie Trout Population Study – Positive Results Still Evident Today – June 2021

This past Monday I did a quick lower river float, (Hendricks to Hayden) with Liz Perkin of Native Fish Society and Dave Thomas (NFS McKenzie River Fish Steward ) of Eugene. Our discussions were wide ranging but largely focussed on … Continue reading

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