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October McKenzie River Trout Fishing Report

McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report: Late October...

Our mid-October Ripple Effect float on Oregon’s lower McKenzie River found trout in 3–4 feet of water. Read what worked from Hendricks Bridge to Bellinger, including dry-dropper adjustments, Euro nymphing...

McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report: Late October...

Our mid-October Ripple Effect float on Oregon’s lower McKenzie River found trout in 3–4 feet of water. Read what worked from Hendricks Bridge to Bellinger, including dry-dropper adjustments, Euro nymphing...

Simms G3 Pro Wader Review

Simms G3 Pro Wader Review: Our Honest On-Water ...

After more than two months of fishing and guiding in British Columbia, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, we share our honest Simms G3 Pro wader review, covering fit, durability, pockets...

Simms G3 Pro Wader Review: Our Honest On-Water ...

After more than two months of fishing and guiding in British Columbia, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, we share our honest Simms G3 Pro wader review, covering fit, durability, pockets...

Fly fishign the Crooked River in the Fall and Winter

Crooked River Fly Fishing: A Fall & Winter Guide

Discover why we love fly fishing Oregon's Crooked River in fall and winter, from midge dry fly opportunities to shallow-water dry-dropper rigs and guided trout trips below Bowman Dam.

Crooked River Fly Fishing: A Fall & Winter Guide

Discover why we love fly fishing Oregon's Crooked River in fall and winter, from midge dry fly opportunities to shallow-water dry-dropper rigs and guided trout trips below Bowman Dam.

Oregon's off season trout guide trips

Off-Season Guided Trout Fishing Near Portland, ...

Keep your fly fishing skills sharp with NWFFO’s “Get What You Get” off-season guided trout trips within two hours of Portland. Explore lesser-known local waters on a four-hour trip for...

Off-Season Guided Trout Fishing Near Portland, ...

Keep your fly fishing skills sharp with NWFFO’s “Get What You Get” off-season guided trout trips within two hours of Portland. Explore lesser-known local waters on a four-hour trip for...

Are Oregon River's Open year round for trout fishing?

Does Trout Fishing Close in Oregon? Fall & Wint...

October 31 marks the end of the general trout season on many western Oregon streams, but it doesn't mean putting away your fly rod. Here's how Portland anglers can plan...

Does Trout Fishing Close in Oregon? Fall & Wint...

October 31 marks the end of the general trout season on many western Oregon streams, but it doesn't mean putting away your fly rod. Here's how Portland anglers can plan...

Fly fishing Oregon in the fall

Your Comprehensive Guide to Fall Fishing in Oregon

Changing Seasons Means Changing Tactics Autumn is in the air, and I don’t know about you, but I always find this season to be a bit overwhelming as an angler...

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Fall Fishing in Oregon

Changing Seasons Means Changing Tactics Autumn is in the air, and I don’t know about you, but I always find this season to be a bit overwhelming as an angler...

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