High water and cold water temperatures have actually been the standard of late. Fishing has actually still held up on the McKenzie River near Eugene. Blips of sunlight have actually revealed what’s to come. Pale Early Morning Duns, Green McKenzie Caddis, stonefly grownups, Little Yellow Stones and various caddis have actually been emerging. With the great weather condition to come, we ought to see a lot more in regards to hatches in the near term.
Water temperatures have actually stayed actually cold. Throughout the day water temperatures go up and fishing has actually been best in between 1-6pm. As soon as the existing “melt off” associated with all the current rains presses through, we will see temperatures go up, and stay more steady. Temperatures in the 46-51 variety offer us more efficient fishing the whole day.
Levels appear to have actually crested so try to find lower water in the days ahead.
Nymphing stays the most efficient approach. Make certain you have black and brown stonefly nymphs, and get them near the bottom. It’s time to begin believing hopper dropper over pure strike indication set-ups as fish will smash a huge salmon or golden stonefly. Have a good time out there!
