Recent content by fishpro123

I have never turned up any smallies in the Willamette near Eugene, and have fished all the way down to Irish Bend. Pikeminnow, yes, trout, yes, whitefish, yes, steelhead, yes, but never smallies.

Park on Coburg Road across he river from Armitage Park. No gates to worry about. Fish till dark. Try the boat launch areas on the McKenzie in the north part of Springfield. Use google maps to locate public access in both rivers near town.

The Mckenzie around Armitage Park and Middle Willy around Jasper have worked for me.

Where does an 8 pound carp go after you hook him on a fly rod? Anywhere he wants to. Lots of fun. Nice fish.

Redhawk. Thank you. I just need to know if there were fish right around town. I'll give it a try when I am out there.

First time poster, have checked the board often. My wife and I will be retiring in two years and are looking at Bend as a possible place to move (from Pennsylvania). This summer we will be out West (visiting our daughter in Washington) and there (Bend) for a day or two. I wanted to know if the...