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Fishing The McKenzie with Jim Martin

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Jim appeared at Cabela's in Sprngfield in mid-March. Here is what his seminar was about: "Learn great techniques and tips for fishing the McKenzie River with Jim Martin, member of the Northwest Steelheaders and Coastal Conservation Association. Jim will focus on choosing the right lures and tackle for landing more fish including Spring Chinook. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet one of the McKenzie’s most renowned fisherman."  

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Umpqua Fishery - Enhancement Derby

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I have been invited for the sixth consecutive year to fish in the Derby. This is an invitation only event and I am proud to have been included in this great event>

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Jim Martin's Guide Service is a premier Salmon and Steelhead Fishing Guide for Oregon Coastal Rivers. Featuring McKenzie Drift Boat fishing.

Spring of 2011 Jim Landed Fish on 97.3% of his trips. This is with over 47 trips last spring.

Only Salmon and Steelhead were counted in these numbers.

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One of the most recognised guides on the Mckenzie River and the state of Oregon.


Arguably one of the best Guides in the State of Oregon, Period. -- Mark Sagettie



We booked 4 trips last spring with Jim 2010. On 2 of the trips we were done with our 4 fish limit before noon, one day 8:35 am we were done another 10:47am.. We think we have ourselves a guide who has it figured out!!!! Thanks Jim. -- Don Adams, See ya again this June





Some of my favorite fishing includes:

  • Salmon fishing
  • Trout fishing
  • Steelhead fishing
  • Small Mouth Bass and Large Mouth Bass fishing
  • Coastal Clamming
  • Dungeness Crabbing

Clamming and Crabbing:

  • Alsea Bay

Crabbing :

  • Siuslaw Bay
  • Umpqua BAy

Some Places I Fish:

  • McKenzie River fishing
  • Umpqua River and Umqua Bay fishing
  • Siuslaw River and Siuslaw Bay fishing
  • Siletz River fishing
  • Alsea River and Alsea Bay fishing
  • Santium Main Stem River fishing
  • North and South Santiam River fishing
  • South Fork Coquille River fishing
  • Elk River fishing
  • Sixes River fishing
  • Wilson River fishing
  • Trask River fishing
  • Nestucca River fishing
  • Coos River and Coos Bay fishing
 


 
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January and Febuary Action

 

Steelhead fishing has been very good on the Siuslaw, Alsea and Siletz rivers. When the river is on the drop and coming into shape the silver bullets have been aggressive. I have taken multiple limits on the Siuslaw since January. It does seem to vary from day to day as to what the method of choice the fish want. So I come prepared for the bait of choice everyday. I landed a nice 14 lb  female salmon last week that was fin clipped.

I will be doing trips up on the Wilson River in March and April.  Book trips now for these months.

And of course we are ready for the Famous eating Spring Chinook salmon to show up on the McKenzie River starting around the middle May.

Make it a fun day on the River.

Respectfully Jim

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What my clients say
" Jim is at the top of my list of guides as he is always pleasant, easy going, well prepared, and knowledgeable. "

Neil R. Peterman, Waterville, Oregon


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