Category Archives: Uncategorized

Feb 22 2021

Chris LaVoie

McKenzie River Guides work to preserve and improve fish habitat

The McKenzie River Guides Association, with more than 60 active guides, has been working for 90 years to conserve the McKenzie and its fish and serve the fishing and boating public. We also have offered fishing, boating and rafting services on the Willamette and coastal rivers of Lane Coun...

Feb 21 2021

Chris LaVoie

From Above: McKenzie River Trail, Oregon | Drone Video

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTgjmjrokeo&w=640&h=360]Aerial drone video of the the McKenzie River in the Oregon Cascades. Filmed in October 2016 using a DJI Phantom 3. Music by Dexter Britain (www.dexterbritain.com).

Feb 14 2021

Chris LaVoie

HOLIDAY FARM FIRE DEVASTATION- Blue River, Nimrod, Vida, OREGON – McKenzie Hwy 126 October 3, 2020

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQewYSPdfI&w=640&h=360]2:43 Christmas Treasures store site 3:43 Lazy Days Mobile Home Park - destroyed 5:39 Blue River, Oregon 11:36 Hollow smoking tree 15:35 Nimrod, Oregon 26:44 Vida, Oregon 29:46 Leaburg Dam Traveling east to west on High...

Feb 07 2021

Chris LaVoie

Winter Steelhead fishing in Oregon on Mckenzie River

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zLpOb4tmCc&w=640&h=360]Finn Rock-tried up high in river system since water was high low, found same problem, oh well, Go Ducks and Keep a tight line!

Jan 31 2021

Chris LaVoie

Blue River, Oregon – Holiday Farm Fire

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OikElagT0w&w=640&h=360]Today I explored the burned remains of Blue River, Oregon after the Holiday Farm Fire. Many people abandoned their homes and businesses with hopes it would be there when they returned. Blue River is located on the McKenzie ...

Jan 24 2021

Chris LaVoie

RIVERFRONT LAND on the McKenzie River east of Eugene

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWfoW1lr6o&w=640&h=360]EPIC property on the river with over 195yds of river frontage on the McKenzie River in Lane County, Oregon! More details on www.wilcolandllc.com

Jan 17 2021

Chris LaVoie

McKenzie River Oregon, Bigfoot Footage

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpGJ2h16myQ&w=640&h=360]This clip shows what seems to be a long armed dark creature standing up and walking away on the edge of the river. The film was taken from some whitewater row boats passing through the river. Bigfoot is commonly spotted and r...

Jan 10 2021

Chris LaVoie

Fishing the McKenzie River, Oregon || Overlanding + Fishing + Adventure || Nowhere Pacific

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvggnjEyP4&w=640&h=360]My brother, dad, and I took a road trip from Boise, Idaho to Eugene, Oregon. We stopped along the way and fished down the McKenzie River. The 1st spot was a little hidden gem as you come down the pass. Probably my favorite ...

Jan 03 2021

Chris LaVoie

Tested Tough | McKenzie River

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX4QHPsSOwA&w=640&h=360]Meet Columbia employee Aki H. as she mountain bikes this legendary Oregon trail.

Dec 27 2020

Chris LaVoie

McKenzie River Fly Fishing Lodge | Labrador

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaTKb5sW0Aw&w=640&h=360]Great video teaser for McKenzie River Fly Fishing Lodge, a place many consider the best in Labrador. Gin clear waters, fabulous dry fly fishing, and four fantastic species to catch including massive Brook Trout, aggressive No...

Dec 20 2020

Chris LaVoie

“How to Run Marten’s Rapid on the McKenzie”

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzI4IqTqlJM&w=640&h=360]Marten's Rapid is a class III rapid on the McKenzie River in Oregon that requires a little "care". Here's How... this is the "line" I used in my wooden drift boat with water level at mid summer flows. Brought to you by West...

Dec 13 2020

Chris LaVoie

Spawning McKenzie River Chinook Salmon, Oregon, Erik The Fish Nerd

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5j9Q0FEUSA&w=640&h=360]Broodstock Chinook salmon were released back into the McKenzie River during the Holiday Farm Fire. Shortly after we were allowed back into the facility, one of our top priorities was to re-collect enough broodstock to hit eg...

Dec 06 2020

Chris LaVoie

McKenzie River Oregon Trout Fishing. Powerbait vs Pautzke Salmon eggs

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQk9qWQMqso&w=640&h=360]For more information, check out my website: www.everylist.com/forum We went to the McKenzie River at Leaburg Dam to catch stocked trout. We used Powerbait and Pautzke salmon eggs to see which bait trout like more. It ende...

Nov 29 2020

Chris LaVoie

VAN LIFE | Central Oregon | McKenzie River Trail

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUFTr4ooTWw&w=640&h=360]The McKenzie River Trail should be on everyones bucket list. It has Waterfalls, Blue pools, Clear Lakes and Mountain Biking. This week we bike Whiskey Run, The McKenzie Trail and Alsea Falls. Who knew Central Oregon had so mu...

Nov 22 2020

Chris LaVoie

The McKenzie River’s historic covered bridges and ferries

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXyF6B0qp4&w=640&h=360]What was life like along the McKenzie River in western Oregon in generations past? Before concrete and steel, how did people cross the rivers that were their lifeblood? This video shows historic photos of the McKenzie River f...

Nov 15 2020

Chris LaVoie

Fishing the McKenzie River after the Holiday Farm Fire, October 2020, Oregon Erik The Fish Nerd

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSapjtPlhoI&w=640&h=360]Wondering where you can fish and what's accessible on the lower McKenzie River after the Holiday Farm Fire? Check out this video.

Nov 08 2020

Chris LaVoie

Holiday farm fire- fire fighters video escaping fire in Mckenzie river OR

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG7MXuy2ihg&w=640&h=360]Fire up Mckenzie river Oregon. Upload from Facebook- Beau walker.

Nov 01 2020

Chris LaVoie

Tamolitch Blue Pool, McKenzie River, Oregon

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsGVtLd5vE&w=640&h=360]We've been to many blue pools but this isn't ANYTHING like we've seen before! I dove into 37 degree water and didn’t turn into an ice cube.