Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Fishy Business at the Coast – June 2012

Yes angling devotees, it is past time for a fishing report from the Oregon Coast. In short, fishing has been slower than slow. Lots of cool water in all of the coastal rivers has allowed springers to push upstream and … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Well Trending Great

Fishing has been good despite unsettled water and weather. Green and Grey Drakes, Pale Morning Duns, small Caddis and large Golden Stones have been the best patterns of late. There were so many drakes out Friday that a Red Headed … Continue reading →

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Rockfish and Dory action on the Oregon coast

Yup folks, it is offshore time again. After spending more days than I care to admit chasing the elusive spring Chinook, and earning not one single grab, I had the pleasure of going out through the surf with my friends … Continue reading →

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Tiger Hunting with Fly Rod

Our friend Rick Bocko has been at it again. Pressing the edges of his trout fishing gear. Thanks for the report Rick, I look forward to showing you that 8wt and bite wire. On a recent weekend camping trip to … Continue reading →

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“I Want a be Like Bill” Fishing Hard at 91

My friend Bill has been Fly Fishing the McKenzie River for a long time. We had a fun day on the upper McKenzie River this past Monday despite some seriously wet weather. Green Drakes, Pale Morning Duns and Small caddis … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette River Reports

The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers have dropped considerably of late and are in fine shape for fishing. Warmer weather has brought about some excellent hatches and fishing has been good throughout both river systems. Nymphing has been consistently effective but … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Deschutes Report

Memorial Day weekend on the Deschutes was the usual crowded affair, but the weather was great, there were bugs everywhere, and the fishing couldn’t have been better. This trip has become an annual event and it seems like every year … Continue reading →

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Great Weather at South Andros Bonefishing Lodge

Our group of seven anglers from Eugene had a great time Bonefishing at South Andros BoneFishing Lodge this past week. We flew in from Nassau Saturday and were greeted by a driver who delivered us the final 20 minutes to … Continue reading →

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Lower Mckenzie Warming Up

The Lower Mckenzie has been steady in producing some fine native redsides. The top producer this week has been the mighty Mega Prince. The river has continued to drop to very fishable levels and we should begin to enjoy “normal … Continue reading →

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Inglorious Bass Nerds tackle Davis Lake

Sam Parker and Rick Bocko of “River Crawl” fame bring us this Davis lake report. Thanks guys! We’ve been told that early spring bass fishing on Davis Lake is an event not to miss. With this in mind, Rick and … Continue reading →

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Sea Run Cutthroat on Puget Sound

Last week I tried casting the beaches for sea-run cutthroat trout in Puget Sound in the Seattle area. The fish were around. We went to a beach on the recommendation of our bud Ryan Smith at Arch Anglers, with the … Continue reading →

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Spring McKenzie Fishing Report: High Water Trout Opportunities

Typically, the spring season offers the best fishing of the year for wild cutthroats and rainbows on the lower McKenzie. This year, however, has been particularly wet, with rainfall far exceeding historical averages and many days with unseasonably cool temperatures. … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Flows Headed in the Right Direction

It’s the traditional opener of “Trout Season” this weekend on the McKenzie River. Meaning the river opens in it’s entirety, not just from Leaburg Dam down. High flows have hampered our early season opportunities on the lower McKenzie and those … Continue reading →

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Opening Day Update

With opening day of trout season this Saturday April 28, anglers who have been dealing with cabin fever should be ready to hit the lakes and streams of our beloved Oregon. We all should remember we got “bombed with snow” … Continue reading →

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Trout Fishing Local Waters With Mom

Whether it is swinging for winters on the North Umpqua or local trout fishing, my Mom always has a good time and our most recent trip on the MFW was no different . We knew that the conditions would not … Continue reading →

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