Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Lower McKenzie River Dropping Fast and Fishing Well

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We floated from Belinger to Armitage Park yesterday. The river was higher than anticipated but a very “fishable” level and dropping quickly. A nice variety of insects were present throughout the day including Green McKenzie Caddis, Grannom Caddis, March Browns, … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Fishing Report 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

It was Earth Day 2014 and no better way to celebrate it by going fishing with Brad (son-in-law) and launching The Beast. Ok, maybe Earth Day is not my most celebratory holiday, but it was another excuse to go fishing. … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie March Brown Hatch Still Going in April

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite sometimes gusty upriver winds March Browns emerged yesterday in fair numbers. The drift between Hayden Bridge and Armitage Park produced “pretty decent” fishing. Water conditions are ideal at the moment, and with a few clouds in the forecast fishing … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie Dropping, Warming and Fishing Well

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The lower McKenzie River is fishing really well. Dropping water levels and rising water temperatures are a good combo. Grannom caddis and March Browns are the important surface oriented insects. Peacock Caddis in sizes 16 and 18 and March Brown … Continue reading →

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Coastal Hatchery Steelhead still running

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yep. This is a great time of year to fish. The McKenzie is coming on strong with nymphs and dries, Spring Chinook are in the Lower Willamette just begging to be shown a fly to eat, there are many lakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports | 2 Comments

Flies you Need in your Fly Box for Spring Fishing on the Mckenzie and Willamette

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here is a list of “go to” standard fly patterns for your local fishing over the next couple of weeks. Sizes may vary slightly and of course there are many other effective flies. These are your “don’t leave home without … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast, Proven Spring Fly Patterns | 2 Comments

Spring Guide Special Continues through April

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are extending our spring special trout trips through April. Fishing lately has been very good, with consistent nymphing throughout the day and intermittent dry fly activity. The recent moderate amounts of precipitation have kept the river at an optimal … Continue reading →

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Willamette River Report

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

The sky outside may not look like the above picture outside right now,…but the sun did come out earlier this week. Jim Y. and I took a quick trip down the Mckenzie and on to the Willy. I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette | 1 Comment

Spring Break Trout Fishing in Coast Lakes

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yep. Mentioned this last week and sure enough, the hatchery rainbow appeared in the Town Lake and Lake Hebo, close to my coastal range haunts last week. My son Jackson and I spent several afternoons in sun sharing water time, … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat in Puget Sound

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After reading Chester Allen’s book “Fly Fishing for Sea-Run Cutthroat“, my fishing buddy Doc Reedy bought me a copy, and we took his class on the subject at the Albany Expo. When Chester invited us up for a day of … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie River Trout Fishing Report

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

To the sound of the background music of “At Last”, the river is beginning to drop and allowed us a quick drift on the lower McKenzie this week. The March Brown hatch has begun. Not strong in numbers as yet, … Continue reading →

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Late Season Steelhead Show – March 2014

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes it is mid March, and time when steelhead season often winds down. This year however some rivers are seeing more winter steelhead than they did earlier, so for those folks who still have the energy, there are indeed fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports | 3 Comments

Oregon Coastal Lakes Trouting

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Time to do some serious thinking about trouting in any of the multitude of Oregon coastal lakes. Sure, steelhead are still nosing into our rivers, but for many people with a love of stillwaters fly fishing, these can be really … Continue reading →

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Early Season Guide Special back for March 2014

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Today we bring back our early season special on guided trips for the 2014 season. For the month March we will be running our early season trout fishing guided trips for $275. Give us a call to discuss conditions as … Continue reading →

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Coastal Stream Report 2014: It’s Raining!

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

With the sound of rain on the roof Tuesday night it was time cure some cabin fever. We left the beast behind and did some bush whacking and wading on the lower section of a well known coastal stream. Much … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports | 3 Comments