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Summer Greetings from Roaring Fork Guide Service
Howdy Folks – A Thousand apologies for my lack of presence on social media this year, but truth be told, it has been a weird year both personally and professionally. Personally, I had two unplanned visits to the hospital, both resulting in surgeries. I underwent a torn rotator cuff repair in January and then yet another knee surgery in June. Good news is, both appear to be successful though I am still recovering from the knee operation. As you might expect, the surgeries and recovery periods have impacted my guiding operation, but so has Covid-19. The State shut […]
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 […]
RFGS Wishes Everyone Great New Fishing Adventures in the New Year
As we bid farewell to 2018, we’d like to wish everyone a Healthy and Peaceful New Year. May your fishing exploits involve some great new adventures this year. Here are a few photos from our late season salmon trips on the Elk and Sixes Rivers down on Oregon’s south coast. Both rivers continued to produce some very bright specimens that tested both skill & tackle. Some of our salmon catch even started behaving like their steelhead brethren, sporting acrobatic jumps and somersaults. A super fun way to finish off the salmon season. Winter Steelhead will now get top billing on […]
Late Season Rains Bring in Fresh Chinook Salmon on the Elk River and the Sixes Rivers near Port Orford, Oregon
Though Elk River and Sixes River Fall-Winter Chinook have shown up late this season due to low rainfall, they are now providing great sport for diligent fishermen. For the better part of the last 2 weeks we have finally had enough rainfall in the Port Orford area and in the upper river drainages to pull in fish and even enough water to float drift boats. Though water levels are nowhere near “bank to bank,” there is enough water to chase after the big feisty “Hawgs” for which the Elk & Sixes are famous. Photos below depict some of the action […]
Late Season Spring Chinook are still available in the Middle Fork Willamette & McKenzie Rivers near Eugene Oregon
The three generation Elkins Clan can testify that Late Season Spring Chinook are still available in the local catch in the southern Willamette Valley Rivers. Granpa Wes, son Wes Jr., and grandson Taylor all enjoyed reeling in some fun fighting fish during their multi-day fishing adventure. It’s always fun to have some fishing stories to take home along with a cooler full of succulent Springer filets! While Wes & Wes put in a tad more effort targeting the big fish, just like last year, young Taylor put on his usual clinic catching feisty Rainbow Trout.
A quick Afternoon Dip can be both Refreshing and Exhilarating!
The wedding party we guided on the McKenzie last Friday decided to become one with river. Indeed the young men found that a quick afternoon dip can be both refreshing and exhilarating. We found it only appropriate that Ben the groom was the first to take the plunge! Famous for its clear cold water, the pool and drop character of the upper McKenzie is nothing short of pure “eye candy,”
Spring Chinook & Summer Steelhead continue to show on the Middle Fork Willamette & McKenzie rivers
In these years of lower fish numbers, we are pleased to report that Spring Chinook & Summer Steelhead continue to show on the Middle Fork Willamette & McKenzie rivers. Jason, out visiting from Chicago, was delighted to tag out on Springers during his early July float on Tuesday morning. While we tied into a total of 5 salmon, only 2 ended up in the fish box. Regardless, the trip was certainly enjoyable, exciting and productive.
2018 McKenzie River Spring Chinook Fishing
Our 2018 McKenzie River Spring Chinook Fishing is now well underway. I apologize for the recent lack of posts, but a 6 month recovery period from knee surgery has had me off the oars. The good news is that I’m back on the water and more than ready to Rock’n Roll. With the July 4th Holiday now at our doorstep, it’s time to turn the page and move on to a new chapter. Both Springers and Summer Steelhead continue to pour over the Willamette Falls fish counting station, many of which are destined for the McKenzie River & the Middle […]
Betty Opened up a Big Can of Mojo in Pursuit of Elk River Kings
At the start of the trip, Betty wasn’t 100% sure about the whole fishing thing. However, after landing a nice Elk River hatchery hen, she was definitely sold on the whole gig. She did a nice job handling the feisty Elk Chinook. Michael was certainly tickled to share in Betty’s joy.