Early Summer Escapes

To this point, Oregon, and specifically Lane County, has been a bright spot of hope in the big picture of the Pandemic. We sincerely hope that this will continue as we move into the summer months and warm sunny weather on the local waters. As people emerge from their homes and begin to reenter their communities, many have looked to fly fishing as an accessible healthy open-air escape. We are thankful for those anglers who have joined us over the last few weeks for some of the best fishing of the year (so far). Utilizing simple common-sense safety protocols, and naturally socially distanced, a guided fly fishing trip is a perfect way to get away from all the chaos.

Give us a call anytime to talk fishing. We can’t wait to see you on the river! For now, please enjoy some shots from the last few weeks on the water. Fishing is great!

2020 Covid-Safety Update

Spring is a great time for fresh hope and for fly fishing!  As of May 5, 2020, Two Dudes Fly Fishing will be open and ready to fish.  As circumstances change throughout the season, we will strive to do everything in our power to ensure your safety and to honor the most recent recommendations from the Governor’s Office. At this time, due to social-distancing considerations, we are offering limited types of outings.  If you feel like going fishing, please contact Matt (541) 870-6640 or Scott (503) 932-2426 to discuss trip details and to learn more about the specific measures we have put in place to keep everyone healthy.

If you’ve been planning to come fishing sometime this year, feel free to contact us, and let’s put a date on the calendar.  We are accepting advance bookings with no deposit and no penalty for cancellation for any reason.

We can’t wait to see you on the river!

Tight Lines, 

Matt and Scott

Agua Boa Brazil Report (the calm before the Storm)

Before all the chaos of Covid 19 upended our world, I spent a final month of calm in the sweltering equatorial heat of the Amazon Rainforest. Fishing was unbelievably good this season on the Rio Agua Boa. Low clear water and plenty of trophy peacock bass made for day after day after day of world-class sight fishing. . . and lots of happy clients!

Now home in Eugene, with the new reality of social distancing and the shadow of the virus coloring everything, it’s worth taking a moment to look back at some images from a time that now feels like another lifetime ago. I hope these pictures give you hope for the future and the return to a world where you can just hop on a plane and in a couple of days find yourself waist deep in the jungle cradling the fish of a lifetime. Enjoy!

Captain Caipirinha!

Thanks to Brookings Anglers Fly Shop’s Matt Canter for letting me poach a couple of his photos again this year (they’re the good ones!). And special thanks to Lance, Carlos, Dan, and all the crew at the Greatest Jungle Fly Fishing Lodge in the world!

Trouty New Years!

The 2020s dawned with low water and calm conditions. Naturally, this time of year is characteristically volatile, with dynamic river levels and weather. This being said, when conditions are stable, nice wild trout will be on the bite during limited windows of the day.

On these calm days, it is quiet out there: A great way to float into the new decade!

For those of you itching to get out, we’re offering our McKenzie winter special: $375 for a midday half day of fishing, all flies, gear, and beverages included. Feeling lucky? Let’s put a date on the calendar!

Speaking of volatility, winter steelhead fishing is getting underway around here as well. When conditions are favorable, we’ll be getting wet in search of some fresh chrome. A recent scouting mission found no steelhead but turned up this beautiful wild coho salmon. Welcome bycatch for the effort!

Happy New Year! See you on the water!

All Hail the King

Fly fishing success for chinook salmon is never really a sure bet. After a decent but spotty season of recreational trolling in the bays, reports from the coastal rivers were grim: extremely low river levels and general closures of some fisheries until significant rains come had many anglers calling a pass. Plus, steelheading around home was still decent.

But for those who believe, there is always hope. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been mining some chomers out of the limited areas not closed as we await the rains that will (hopefully) come. With the return of the Kings, the hogline has been steadily thickening. Now, as we sit back and pray for rain, let’s look back at some of the under-the-radar moments enjoyed by those who put faith before logic and cast their hope into the chromer soup.

Fall Fishing Fantastic!

While the weather has been volatile, the fishing has been excellent throughout the last month. Trout action has been the best, with plenty of nice fish looking up for dry flies. Steelhead fishing has been steady, despite this year’s light return. In short: Fish are biting! Time to get back out there. Enjoy a few shots from the past few weeks. See you on the river!

Fall Rains and Rainbows

Fall has come all at once, with rain, wind, lightning, thunder, sunshine and plenty of good fishing. Just make sure to pack your rain gear! Trout and steelhead have been on the bite with the cooler conditions. Enjoy a few shots from the last few weeks!

Early Summer Action Heats Up

The local waters have dropped into midsummer levels, and fishing has been good. Trout action has been excellent at times, with some nice wild redsides looking up on the cloudier days.

On the steelhead front, fishing has been slow but steady. Counts are low so far, but chromers have been out there for those who put in the swings.

Enjoy a few shots from the last few weeks. See you on the river!

Deschutes Salmonfly Hatch 2019

Another season in the incomparable Deschutes Canyon is in the rearview. This year’s adventure included wind, rain, sun, trains, snakes, and plenty of trout. Now, as we settle back into the close-to-home waters, here’s a look back at some of the highlights.