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Elk & Sixes River Chinook Fishing – Crankin’ in the Big Boys
Fishing was great on the Elk & Sixes Rivers for a couple weeks or more while we had enough water in the rivers to invite the returning salmon and to float drift boats. While Seattle and Portland have been hammered with rain, recent storms have somehow missed Port Orford causing me to have to reschedule this weeks’ trips due to low water levels in the rivers. Bring on the Rain!
Oregon’s Elk & Sixes Rivers Continue to Crank Out Hard-Fighting Fatties
Due to recent rains the Elk & Sixes Rivers are enjoying sustained, reasonable water levels and the fish are responding favorably.
With rainfall and consequent rising rivers, our Elk-Sixes fishing for big Chinook has been anything but disappointing
Hank can certainly attest to the size and power of these late-run fish!
The Siuslaw River Continues to Produce some Beautiful Big Chinook
After losing a similar sized brute on his previous outing, Gary’s patience paid off as he tied into a massive beast while trolling the lower Siuslaw River on Tuesday
Lower Coquille Producing some Chromers
Ran a little Jet Sled trip on the Lower Coquille yesterday and the salmon cooperated. We hooked 3 chromers that made some hot little runs and certainly kept our attention up. Rumor has it, fresh barbecued salmon’s on the menu tonight
McKenzie River Continues to Provide Great Trout Fishing
John & Anthony had an excellent day of trout fishing enjoying many hook-ups on the fly rods. Easily landing 20 or more fish, they may have even become fly-fishing converts! The scenic beauty of the Upper McKenzie River is always a huge bonus.
Cancer Survivor Kids Enjoy a Fishing Drift Down the McKenzie River
Had the opportunity last Thursday to contribute a donated trip to this very rewarding, now annual event in which cancer survivor kids from Doernbecker’s Hospital are given a day of fishing down the McKenzie River. The event is spearheaded by the McKenzie Guides and our local Northwest Steeleader chapter and supported by numerous other contributors, businesses etc as well as some Duck and Beaver athletes .. In addition to the fishing, the group is treated to a pre-trip breakfast and then concludes with an afternoon BBQ at the takeout park. Certainly a good time for all. A Hearty thanks […]
Coastal Rivers Including the Siuslaw & Umpqua are producing some Big Fall Salmon Already
Fun day on the Lower Umpqua launching out of Winchester Bay. Got into some Fatties (Fall Chinook) and even managed a few Dungeoness Crab to boot. Fishing should get better and better in the coming weeks as the run builds.
Excellent Rainbow Trout Fishing on Oregon’s most scenic McKenzie River
Todd & Jerry were very impressed with the quality and quantity of Rainbow Trout landed on flies during their recent McKenzie River drift boat adventure. They came to realize that even first-time fly fishermen can enjoy tremendous success when placed on good fish-holding water along with a few tips from the guide.
McKenzie River Spring Chinook Action Enduring well into June
In addition to our local salmon trips, as the summer progresses we have some really fun fishing alternatives for Bass and Trout. The trout trips offer a great opportunity for novice fly-fishers to gain the confidence that flies really do work! It is not uncommon for a first-timer to hook as many as 30 fish of which he or she might land 15-20. It’s great fun!