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Fly Fishing Oregon’s McKenzie River: Hatches, Flies & Bank Access with Guide Jim Sens

Fly Fishing Oregon’s McKenzie River: Hatches, Flies & Bank Access with Guide Jim Sens

Update: 2025-07-30
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Join us for a deep dive into one of Oregon’s most iconic trout fisheries — the McKenzie River. In this episode, we sit down with veteran guide Jim Sens to break down everything you need to know before hitting the water. From prime bank access points, to the major seasonal hatches and go-to fly patterns, we cover it all in technical detail. Whether you're floating or walking in, this episode is packed with tips that will help you fish the McKenzie smarter.


🎣 Topics covered:

• Best flies by season

• Reading water from the bank

• Key public access points

• October Caddis, March Browns & other major hatches

• Gear setups for success


Hit subscribe and get ready to level up your McKenzie River game.


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Fly Fishing Oregon’s McKenzie River: Hatches, Flies & Bank Access with Guide Jim Sens

Fly Fishing Oregon’s McKenzie River: Hatches, Flies & Bank Access with Guide Jim Sens

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