Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

Trout Unlimited Fundraiser: Bull Trout T-Shirts are in

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Support Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 and Bull Trout with this great new T-Shirt. Original artwork by David Wilson, and 100% of the proceeds go to protecting and restoring bull trout habitat in Oregon. Cost $25. Buy yours today, online or … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Saving Homewaters, The Story of Montana’s Streams and Rivers

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A little while back, Jim Van Loan at the Steamboat Inn recommended I read Gordon Sullivan’s new book, Saving Homewaters: The Story of Montana’s Streams and Rivers — and it is a must-read for Oregon anglers looking for ideas for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Books, Oregon Conservation News | 3 Comments

Rivers of a Lost Coast showing in Eugene Oregon!

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Rivers of a Lost Coast: At the turn of the 20th Century, a handful of pioneers carried their fly rods into California’s remote north coast and gave birth to a culture that would revolutionize their sport. For a select … Continue reading →

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Profiling the genetics of the Willamette and McKenzie redside rainbow trout

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie Redside rainbow is one of the most beautiful and sought-after native fish in the Northwest. But how much have we diluted the genetics of these fish with massive hatchery programs? Where are the most pure strains of native … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 5 Comments

It’s never a bad time for a good idea: Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Caddisfly

Without much fanfare, Senator Maria Cantwell reintroduced her Pacific Salmon Stronghold legislation in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the bill is “to  expand Federal support and restoration of the healthiest remaining salmon strongholds.”  In Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California … Continue reading →

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Salmon restoration expert Charley Dewberry’s presentation blows my mind

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

‘The good news is that the fish are still here.  Despite our best efforts for the past hundred years, they are still around.”   Charley Dewberry, March 2009. As good a starting point as any . . . .  The fish … Continue reading →

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Tillamook fisheries and rivers need our help

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

All of us who care about the rivers of Tillamook County need to get pumped up for a fight. We need to act, and we need to prepare ourselves for more action in the future. Here’s the deal: A handful … Continue reading →

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Chapter Overview: Trout Unlimited McKenzie, Upper-Willamette 678

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Over the past few months, our little Eugene Trout Unlimited Chapter has grown from a few guys sitting around a conference table to groups of up to 20 folks at the shop, with guest speakers. The organization has always had … Continue reading →

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Salmon restoration expert Charley Dewberry to speak at next Trout Unlimited meeting

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Caddisfly

On Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 at the Caddis Fly Angling Shop in Eugene, Charles Dewberry will be speaking about ongoing salmon restoration efforts in the Siuslaw basin, Tillamook basin and coastwide.  His presentation will also explain the habitat needs … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River bait ban coalition underway

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

First of all, thank you to the first 100 people to sign the McKenzie River Bait Ban petition. Click Here to sign the petition. It was offline a bit this afternoon when we hit the 100-respondent mark. The free software … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

McKenzie River Bait Ban Proposal and Petition

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

UPDATE: OK…. one more time. The issue with the survey/petition is once again resolved. Would you support a bait ban regulation on the McKenzie River to protect wild trout? Oregon Fly Fishing Blog, The Caddis Fly and TU Chapter 678 … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 11 Comments

Poacher Apparently Pillages Yachats River

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

On February 18, 2009 a stream survey team found a gillnet hidden in the bushes where Beamer Creek Road intersects the diminutive and inaptly named Yachats River. Located  south of Newport, the Yachats hosts runs of fall chinook and coho … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited’s Willamette Bank Restoration This Saturday

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Caddisfly

This Saturday, Trout Unlimited members and the public are invited to participate in our riparian vegetation enhancement project in the Whilamut natural area of Alton Baker park on the Willamette River. What began 2007 as a blackberry thicket has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 2 Comments

Thanks to sponsors, patrons of the TU Wine and Waders event

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 Wine and Waders event, and special thanks to everyone who helped us raise money for local coldwater fisheries conservation. Special thanks to all of our sponsors: Chet Croco … Continue reading →

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The economic value of Rogue River salmon

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A brand new report from Save the Wild Rogue analyzed the economic value of salmon and steelhead in the Rogue River. Here are some of the results: West coast residents enjoy more than $1.5 billion in economic benefit each year … Continue reading →

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