Category Archives: Fishing Reports

McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fishing Well Fall of 2013 Comes Early

Fall fishing is upon us a bit early this year and ideal conditions exist locally and beyond. The McKenzie and it’s tributaries are in perfect shape with regard to water level and water temperature. Each day light conditions are improving, … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop Albacore Adventure August 2013

The Caddis Fly Shop partnered with Capt Jad Donaldson and his fine vessel, the OPPOR-TUNA-TY, a 42 ft all weather craft powered by triple 300 hp engines, to fly fish for Albacore Tuna in the Pacific Ocean west of Garabaldi, … Continue reading →

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Redington Butter Stick Fly Rod is a Pleasure to Cast and Catch

I got a chance to fish the Redington Butter Stick fiberglass fly rod this past week on our family trip to Idaho. I had the 7’6″ 4wt 3 piece model with me and figured it would be perfect for the … Continue reading →

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Lake Erie Bass Fly Fishing

Bass fishing… yep.. ole billy bucketmouth… They love bugs and the Lake Erie watershed is one of the best places in the world to find them. Don’t believe me? The Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair took two of the … Continue reading →

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On site fishing from OregonFlyFishingBlog

Jay Nicholas sent me this one this morning from the Albacore Trip. They head out tomorrow as well so I am sure we will be hearing much more about the trip. I found these photos on Matt Stansberry’s flickr page, … Continue reading →

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Dory Booking Opportunity for Pacific City

As many of you know, I have blogged about fly fishing with friends from a Pacific City Dory and expounded on how much fun I have had. These reports often lead to inquiries as how to book a trip, and … Continue reading →

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Idaho/Montana Fly Fishing Pics

Our friend Matt LaBounty stopped in to borrow a Water Master the other day and made good use of it on his last trip east. Thanks for sharing Matt. I have friends who live and grew up in Wallace Idaho. … Continue reading →

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“Gettin Jiggy With It” McKenzie River Fishing Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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