Category Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events

Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council: Success in 09 legislative session, focus on McKenzie issues

This weekend was the summer ’09 meeting of the Oregon State Council of Trout Unlimited. For those of you don’t know, there are currently five TU chapters in the state, two in Portland, the new Bend-Deschutes chapter, the Middle Rogue … Continue reading

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Reminder: Fly Fishing, conservation films tonight at Rogue, Free!

Just a reminder, Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 will be at the Eugene Rogue Brewery tonight, showing fly fishing conservation films, FREE! Come on by, grab an Oregon microbrew and watch some new fishing movies. Beer and movies is what conservation … Continue reading

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Spey casting class wrap up by Jay Nicholas

Jon Hazelett’s Spey Casting Class was a big hit last weekend, with plenty of practical instruction, steelhead talk, and beautiful weather on the McKenzie River. I joined Jon and a great group of fellow Spey anglers for the Saturday event, … Continue reading

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Running a drift boat in the Florence Rhody Parade

I took my boat out for a spin in Florence last Sunday but instead of running the cool waters of the Siuslaw, I was runnin asphalt and picking my way through road apples from Parade Ponies. It was the 102nd … Continue reading

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Spey Caster Henrick Mortensen, free Zpey demo Monday afternoon, 3pm

Zpey rod designer and spey casting guru Henrick Mortensen will be conducting a free product and casting demo for Caddis Fly customers interested tomorrow, Monday May 18th. Henrick and the Zpey crew will be at Alton Baker Park at 3pm, … Continue reading

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Reminder: Trout Unlimited meeting tonight, new location

Tonight at 7pm Trout Unlimited Upper-Willamette, McKenzie chapter will be holding its monthly meeting at the Eagles Aerie, 1375 Irving Rd., Eugene OR. View Larger Map Tonight’s featured speaker is Andy Talebere, EWEB fisheries biogist. We’ll also be joined by … Continue reading

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Rivers of a Lost Coast Q&A, post-show wrap

Last night’s showing of Rivers of a Lost Coast was a huge success. Thanks to Jay Nicholas of the Wild Salmon Center for coming down to give a great presentation and providing our raffle prizes, and to filmmakers Justin Coupe … Continue reading

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Zpey demo and Scandi Style Casting Lesson

Zpey rod designer and casting guru Henrick Mortensen will be conducting a free product and casting demo for Caddis Fly customers interested this  Monday May 18th. Henrick and the Zpey crew will be attending the Sandy Spey Clave this coming english … Continue reading

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Reminder, afterparty info — Rivers of a Lost Coast Tues May 12

Rivers of a Lost Coast, a new fly fishing film about the history of fly fishing on the West Coast and salmon and steelhead conservation is coming to Eugene Tuesday night. Featuring legendary West Coast anglers Russell Chatham, Bill Schaadt … Continue reading

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Photo slideshow from Wooden Boat Festival

A photo slide show from Barbara May from the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival.

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Trout Unlimited Fundraiser: Bull Trout T-Shirts are in

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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Fly fishing events in May — a great month to be in Eugene

Lots going on next month, so make room and mark your calendars. McKenzie River Trust Benefit: Barry Lopez Friday May 8, 2009, 7:30 PM,at the Hult Center Join McKenzie River Trust and the Hult Center in spending an evening with … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual Mckenzie River Wooden Boat Festival to be Held Saturday, April 25.

Coinciding with the opening day of trout season, the fourth annual Mckenzie River Boat Show will be held this Saturday, April 25th at Eagle Rock Lodge in Vida, Oregon. The event is free and features historic wooden Mckenzie River drift … Continue reading

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Red Gold in Portland this week

RED GOLD, a 1 hour documentary film showing at the Baghdad Theater on THURSDAY, APRIL 16th. Doors open at 5:30, film starts at 6:30. Admission is $3. Hosted by guest speakers Lisa Sedlar, President of New Seasons Markets, Guido Rahr, … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited Lower McKenzie outing trip photos

Last weekend, Trout Unlimited put together a crew to tackle the Lower McKenzie River, floating from Armitage to Cross in search of native redsides. A few rainbows were caught, along with dozens of cutthroat and some trophy suckers. We saw … Continue reading

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