How to Fish in the McKenzie River
- 1). Cast 1/4- to 1/2-ounce spoons or size 1 and 2 spinners into the deep, smooth stretches of river. Cast upstream toward the middle of the river and then reel the lure back in as it drifts downstream, bringing it across the current. Vary the reeling speeds to learn which speed the fish prefer.
- 2). Work lures in the pools in front of large rocks in the river where fish lie in wait for food to drift down. Cast the lure beyond the pool and reel it back through the pool. Cast into different parts of the pool to locate the fish.
- 3). Tie a dry fly to the end of the line on a spinning rod and attach a clear bobber to the line 3 feet above the fly. Cast the fly and bobber upstream and let the fly drift along on the current. This method is an effective fish catcher in shallow or deep water.
- 4). Wade out into the river using a fly rod and dry flies. Cast upstream and let the fly drift along until it passes your position, pick up the line and cast again repeating the drift. Flies can be fished in portions of river that are too shallow for lures.
- 5). Fish from a drift boat, casting lures out from the side of the moving boat and reeling them back to you. Cast flies out from the boat and let the fly drift along with the moving boat.
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