Category Archives: Fishing Reports

“Gettin Jiggy With It” McKenzie River Fishing Report

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the hot weather and low water fishing on the McKenzie has been good of late. The best quality fish seem to be in relatively fast water with at least 4 feet of depth. Many of the nicest trout I … Continue reading →

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There’s No Place Like Eugene

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A week before I was scheduled to fly to Sri Lanka, the head of Redington’s marketing team called and asked if I could help organize a photo shoot. She was looking for a special location–someplace other than the typical high … Continue reading →

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Oregon Saltwater Fishing Report July 19 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After a lengthy period of non-fishing (laugh if you must), I received an invitation to join friends fishing from their newly acquired Dory out of Pacific City on this fine day. The ocean has been rough much of the last … Continue reading →

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Salmon Creek Grand Slam – Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Dragonfly

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last Friday I spent a beautiful day hiking and fishing along Salmon Creek, NE of Oakridge. On a stretch miles up the creek from town I was casting into small pools with short, lazy tosses when I heard a “thwack” … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie Slowing Down But Still a Great Day Out

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our fantastic warm rainy days of June are behind us and the upper McKenzie is at levels not seen at this time of year in several years. Low water and bright sun are not the perfect combination for mid-day results, … Continue reading →

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Cayo Largo 2013 Trip Report

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our group of 16, 12 anglers 3 children and one non-angler recently traveled to the small Island of Cayo Largo. You may remember last year’s adventure being interrupted by tropical depression “Debbie”. Well, this year’s weather was about as good … Continue reading →

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the Umpqua River

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water conditions are low and warm on the main Umpqua River, just like the smallmouth bass like it. Patsy guides her brother into a fish just above Woods boat launch. We made the float from Umpqua Ramp to Woods Ramp … Continue reading →

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Cascade Lake Report: East Lake

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Lou Verdugo

A meeting of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dogs who have fished together for decades) was held this week at East Lake. Although attendance was limited to three, much was accomplished. From previous years, we knew the timing of the … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water levels have dropped back down close to Summer levels on the McKenzie River. We are likely to see them come down even further with the lack of snow pack in the Cascades. This is going to be a great … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Holiday Weekend: Top Ten Best Places To Fish

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Lou Verdugo

Ok, let’s get real: it is highly unlikely sunscreen will be required over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend? With the freezing level at 1500-3000 feet, we strongly suggest you pack the fleece and your heater. Both liquid and portable heaters … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Report and Fish Ladder Video May 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This weekend the upper McKenzie really turned on. Hatches of Green Drakes, Yellow Stones, Pale Morning Duns, Caddis and Golden Stones all brought the fish to surface. Fish moved into faster water and began to feed on patterns like Chubby … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Report: A Long Weekend

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Lou Verdugo

Last weekend, when it was 90 degrees in Madras, my daughter and son-in-law asked me to take them for a one night outing from Trout Creek to Harpham Landing. At first, I was very excited. The reality of going to … Continue reading →

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A Diamond in the Rough : Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thanks to Sam Parker for this excellent report on Diamond Lake. The Urban Dictionary defines the metaphor a diamond in the rough as “someone or something that has hidden exceptional characteristics and or future potential, but currently lacks the final … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Salmon Fly Hatch In Full Swing

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Numerous reports from the Deschutes suggest both Golden Stone flies and the larger “Salmon Fly” insects are being gobbled up by chunky Rainbow Trout throughout the length of the river. It looks like a couple of cooler days in the … Continue reading →

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Shad Fly Fishing Report

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s shad time once again! I headed out yesterday with my good friend Jason to see if the Shad are in, and yep there are in! Typically the Shad run goes from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. The Umpqua and … Continue reading →

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