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Kayla Lockhart and KC Badger

Kayla Lockhart and KC Badger live in Portland and share a passion for fly fishing that has taken them all over the world in pursuit of some of the most exotic species of fish. In between trips, Kayla assists with conservation efforts and organizations like the Fly Fishing Collaborative and The Mayfly Project. KC rides BMX bikes, has a degree in fine arts and spends his time painting and drawing from the fisheries he has experienced.

What to Know about Steelhead Fishing in Oregon

October 8, 2021
Editor’s note: Face coverings (ages 5 and up) are required at all indoor and outdoor public spaces statewide, regardless of vaccination status. Learn more here.  Chasing steelhead with a fly in Oregon’s high-desert rivers in fall is the stuff most fly-fishers’ dreams are made of. The Deschutes River in particular is a hotbed — there’s even a famed steelhead run named for it. There’s the allure of the canyon walls, the brisk fall air and the smell of sagebrush. The experience isn’t complete without the...
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