Category Archives: McKenzie River

2014 Fall Fishing Report

Its officially fall 2014 and with Thanksgiving on the horizon plus some recent rains to increase and drop river levels in both the valley and the coast….its time for a report. Mckenzie River Fishing has been fair to good from … Continue reading

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Fall Guide Special Starts Today October 21st, 2014

Starting this coming Wednesday the 21th of October we will be offering special pricing on our local guided fly fishing trips. Instead of our standard $450 per day we will be running a prime part of the day “3/4 guide … Continue reading

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Two Fly Tournament Results 2014

This years Two Fly Tournament raised $6574 for the McKenzie River Trust. Nine teams enjoyed a friendly, best three fish of the day competition. Special thanks to all those who participated and especially the guides who donated their time to … Continue reading

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Fall Fishing Coming to Your Local Rivers Soon

Fall has been creeping in, edging out a gorgeous dry Summer in the Willamette Valley. Shade, shadows, and mid-afternoon midges have been increasing daily. Grey Drakes, Blue Winged Olives and tan Caddis have been sporadically emerging. Waters are still low … Continue reading

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2014 McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament Registration Now Open

Join us for the Caddis Fly Angling Shop’s 2014 Two-Fly Tournament, September 26th and 27th, 2014 All Proceeds Benefit the McKenzie River Trust. Fish for a Cause on the majestic McKenzie River and the great Willamette River. Hosted by Chris … Continue reading

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Take Work Off and Fish Locally

So here is the plan for Friday. Go into work early make sure it’s all handled and then head to the river around 11am! Today we have a bit of rain and overcast. The fish on the McKenzie and Willamette … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Trout Study Wrap Up Meeting June 10th

If you are curious about how “Citizen Scientists” can make a difference and you would like to hear the latest on The McKenzie River Trout Study please attend the Wrap Up Meeting on June 10th from 6-7pm at Springfield City … Continue reading

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Spring in Full Bloom on the Upper McKenzie

Dogwoods, Alders, Ash, Cedars and many more trees are in full “bloom” along the sides of the gorgeous upper McKenzie River. I love the upper river as Spring moves to Summer. Every day is a bit different. Insect hatches, fish … Continue reading

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Rain NOT Putting a Damper on Local Fishing

We “snuck” out of the shop yesterday to fish the lower McKenzie. Bryson took his new Butter Stick 7.5ft # 4, I had the new Scott Radian five and Andrew fished the Sage Circa five weight. We ended up swinging … Continue reading

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McKenzie Fishing Great in May

Effective fly patterns include Green McKenzie Caddis dries and wets, March Browns, Soft Hackles, Pale Morning Dun patterns, Chubby Chernobyl’s in Golden Colors, Prince Nymphs even a strange green comet that my son tied on a saltwater hook. A huge … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited Organizational Meeting

Please note: new location! TU Chapter 678 McKenzie Upper Willamette will hold an organizational meeting Monday May 5, 2014 at 6 PM in the small community room of The Stellaria Building 150 Shelton-McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401. The nomination of … Continue reading

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Earth Day Fishing Report 2014

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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9th Annual McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival April 26th Nimrod Oregon

Celebrating the history, the form and the function of the wooden white water boat that was invented here on McKenzie River. Saturday April 26th Nimrod, Oregon Come join the McKenzie River Community at the 9th annual McKenzie River Wooden Boat … Continue reading

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Lower McKenzie Dropping, Warming and Fishing Well

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

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

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