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Category Archives: McKenzie River
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
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
Lower McKenzie River Trout Fishing Report
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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McKenzie Memories April 4. 2014
Prince and Marjorie Helfrich on the McKenzie Pass circa 1930 McKenzie Memories Friday, April 4th, 2014 from 6-8:30 pm At Cozmic – 199 West 8th Ave in Eugene Tickets: $10 – a fundraiser for the McKenzie River Trust Join the … Continue reading
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Great Fall Fishing Continues on the Willamette River
We have a great week of weather ahead, and it’s a beautiful time to enjoy some of the excellent fishing on our local waters. Our local guide trip special is still on ( $325 for a 3/4 day float trip … Continue reading
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Fall Guide Special Starts October 16th 2013
Starting this coming Wednesday the 16th of October we will be offering special pricing on our local guided fly fishing trips. Instead of our standard $425 per day we will be running a prime part of the day “3/4 guide … Continue reading
Second Annual Mckenzie River Clean-Up
Rebar. Beer cans and bait canisters. Electrical conduit. Tires. More tires. Do these belong in the pristine waters of the Mckenzie River? No! Join Trout Unlimited’s members and friends as we clean-up the river from Hendricks Bridge to Bellinger Landing, … Continue reading
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
Sixth Annual McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament
Mark your calendars for the sixth annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament October 5th 2013, brought to you by the Caddis Fly Angling Shop and your local native-fish supporting guides. Since it’s inception, the tournament has raised $25,000 for habitat restoration … Continue reading
“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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McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report
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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McKenzie and Willamette River Fly Fishing Report
There have been some gorgeous days on our local rivers of late. Tons of sun, great water conditions and few anglers out and about. Now about that fishing report: Hot days in April and May can mean cold water running … Continue reading


