July 2019 / 2 posts found
McKenzie River Trout Fishing Adventure
With a High of 78 degrees we had absolutely perfect temperatures for yesterday’s McKenzie River fishing adventure. Though a great temperature for our comfort, other than midges, there were very few bugs out. Right after launch, I handed young Ayden a spinning rod to keep him occupied while I set up some fly rods. Within minutes, he was fast into a feisty Rainbow, a scenario that would repeat itself continually throughout the day. Though fishing wasn’t “Red Hot,” in every hole or riffle, it was relatively consistent, as we seemed to hook fish in about every second or third spot […]
McKenzie River Trout Fishing Producing Plenty of Action
We enjoyed lots of great action on this on past week’s McKenzie River trout fishing trips. Our drifts took place on the Upper McKenzie known for spectacular scenery and exciting white water. We landed some beautiful big native Bows, known locally as Redsides along with dozens of hatchery Rainbows that provide extra action and the opportunity for some quality dinner fish. The river still has plenty of water for drifting boats and rafts, and the cooler upriver breezes off the water really help keep temperatures very pleasant, even on the hotter days. On one trip we had a surprise close […]