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Category Archives: McKenzie River
McKenzie Fly Fishers sue ODFW over hatchery impact on McKenzie Spring Chinook
The Western Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the McKenzie Flyfishers, today sent a notice of intent to sue to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) for operating two fish hatcheries on the McKenzie River that harm wild … Continue reading
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Mid Day Best on the McKenzie
A plethora of insects are still emerging on the Mckenzie and Middle fork of the Willamette Rivers. Good numbers of Blue Winged Olives, Lesser Green Drakes, small Orange Caddis, October Caddis and even a few Short Winged Stoneflies remain important … Continue reading
A Little Rain Doesn’t Mean It’s Over for Local Fly Fishing
Fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette has been great the past few days, warmer nights and a bit of rain during the day is a welcome change. Fish are dialed into smaller bugs as well as October Caddis. Try swinging … Continue reading
McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fall Fishing Update
Our weather has been fantastic of late. Cool mornings and warm afternoons, gorgeous Fall light and great fishing conditions. Water levels remain good and fishing opportunities are to numerous to attack them all. The upper McKenzie is fishing well throughout … Continue reading
McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report September 2012
The Middle Fork of the Willamette and the McKenzie Rivers are fishing well as Fall approaches. River levels are perfect, insect activity is increasing and angler activity/fishing pressure is decreasing. Two large in size, and important insect hatches are upon … Continue reading
McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament around the corner
Mark your calendar! Saturday Oct 20th is the Caddis Fly Shop’s Fifth Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly tournament, a fundraiser for habitat restoration on the McKenzie River. Slots are filling up fast, but you can still sign up by calling the … Continue reading
ACTION ALERT: McKenzie River Angling Regulations Hearing Update
McKenzie River Redsides need your help! Public testimony is being accepted by ODFW until August 23rd on two regulation proposals that will have significant effects on the health and viability of McKenzie Trout. See below and please consider sending an … Continue reading
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Is Fall Fishing Here Yet?
It’s been hot lately and fishing has slowed a bit locally. Steelheading on the McKenzie and Willamette has been a first light endeavour and even then it’s been a bit tough. Trout fishing has been best in the evening with … Continue reading
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Upper McKenzie Fishing Report
Earlier this week Barrett and I floated from Finn Rock to Ben and Kay with long time friends/clients Ed and Sally and Jim and Jeannie. Summer is here and with the warmer temperatures the fishing has definitely slowed down a … Continue reading
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Cooler Temps Improve High Summer Fishing
Recent overcast days have made fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers excellent this past week. Hopper dropper rigs, Green Drakes, Half Down Golden Stones, Brown Caddis, Parachute Adams, Ice Prince Nymphs and Possie Buggers have all been productive patterns. … Continue reading
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Flies and Tactics for Summer Conditions on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers
Water levels have dropped considerably and the fish are acting like Summer is officially here. Low clear water means smaller flies, lighter tippets and longer leaders. It’s time to swap the 3x and 4x for 5x and 6x Tippet. If … Continue reading
2012 McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament sign up now!
Mark your calendar! Saturday Oct 20th is the Caddis Fly Shop’s Fifth Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly tournament, a fundraiser for habitat restoration on the McKenzie River. This is your chance to fish with some of the best guides on the … Continue reading
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Wagons East
In the 1994 film Wagons East, a group of misfit settlers decide they cannot live in their current situation in the west, so they hire a grizzled alcoholic wagon master (John Candy) to take them on a journey back to … Continue reading
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Steelhead in Town
Greg Hatten who recently ran his drift boat down the Colorado, yes that’s the one with Lava Falls and giant rafts brings us this local report. You can see more about Greg’s journey down the Colorado here. Father & son … Continue reading