06-29-2004, 04:11 PM
McKenzie River - June 28th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Nymphing with bead headed pheasant tails, hare's ears, prince nymphs and soft hackles usually does the trick this time of year for this river. BWOs seem to be rare on the McKenzie, though they do pop off the surface in the quieter, slower sections of the river. Dry fly fishin has been good below Leaburg Dam. The trusty Adams pattern will work well. Some PMD's should be present during May. Try sparkle duns, size 20-16, to match that hatch. Good numbers of caddis will start to lay eggs and fishing will pick up with that. For steelheaders, there is a good number of fish showing up. Try traditional patterns for these summer run fish. We have some unique steelie flys for these elusive sea run fish. Good numbers of bright fish have been caught from Leaburg downstream. Purple, black, and orange make up the best color schemes. Dont overlook upstream casting for these searun fish. We have had some good reports of Summer Steelies being caught on the fly. Time is now to fish the Mac, for these ocean going trout.
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RECORDED:
80 ° FISHING: Good Nymphing with bead headed pheasant tails, hare's ears, prince nymphs and soft hackles usually does the trick this time of year for this river. BWOs seem to be rare on the McKenzie, though they do pop off the surface in the quieter, slower sections of the river. Dry fly fishin has been good below Leaburg Dam. The trusty Adams pattern will work well. Some PMD's should be present during May. Try sparkle duns, size 20-16, to match that hatch. Good numbers of caddis will start to lay eggs and fishing will pick up with that. For steelheaders, there is a good number of fish showing up. Try traditional patterns for these summer run fish. We have some unique steelie flys for these elusive sea run fish. Good numbers of bright fish have been caught from Leaburg downstream. Purple, black, and orange make up the best color schemes. Dont overlook upstream casting for these searun fish. We have had some good reports of Summer Steelies being caught on the fly. Time is now to fish the Mac, for these ocean going trout.