The access road up from town to the locked gate is producing well on nymphs, with a little dry fly action on BWO's around noon on a lot of the days. Stonefly Nymphs have been excellent, and Green Perdigons, Soft Hackle PT's, Copper John, Sparkle Pupa and Walts Worms have been the ticket. We are … Continue reading Lower Deschutes Maupin Area fishing report 2/18/20
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Crooked River Fishing Report 2/18/20
The water temps are cold so the fish are hitting very light. Be prepared for that. But, fishing is pretty good anyway. Tiny midge nymphs are going to still be bread and butter for another few weeks, but add some tiny dark mayfly nymphs, scuds and Ray Charles to your box too. Fish have been … Continue reading Crooked River Fishing Report 2/18/20
Fall River fishing report 2/18/20
There are good afternoon hatches of BWO's, plus small black stoneflies and midges from about 10 am to 4 or 5 PM. Look for some #18-20 rusty or olive cdc spinners just at dusk too on these warmer days we've been enjoying. One big tip on the dry flies is to fish 7x and focus … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 2/18/20
Metolius River fishing report 2/18/20
Afternoon dry hatches of BWO's continue to hatch around noon to 2, most hatch durations are 30 to 45 minutes during that 2 hour block. Sparkle Dun and EP Duns have been our go to lately, but you know there a ton of great mayfly patterns for the Met and the fish can get choosey. … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 2/18/20
Lower Deschutes fishing report 1/31/20
Remember the area adjacent to the Warm Springs Reservation is closed (both sides of the river) until April 22nd. So, no fishing at WS, Mecca, Trout Creek or South Jct. But...the Maupin area up to the Locked Gate area and down stream towards Mack's is a great bet now on BWO's and especially good nymphing. … Continue reading Lower Deschutes fishing report 1/31/20
Crooked River fishing report 1/31/20
great flows, pretty warm days and good fishing is what you'll find on the Crooked. Usually this time of year is all midges (nymphs and dries) but we have seen some light BWO hatches bringing fish up too in the last week to 10 days.
Metolius River Fishing Report 1/31/20
Fishing has been the best I can ever remember on the Metolius for January. I expect this trend to continue in to February as long as the weather pattern doesn't hit us with an arctic blast or a huge pineapple express that could flood the tributaries. Each afternoon about noon to 2 we've seen good … Continue reading Metolius River Fishing Report 1/31/20
Fall River fishing report 1/30/2020
With all the good weather we've been seeing very good fishing all over Central Oregon and Fall River has been one of the best. Afternoon BWO's, Midges and little black stoneflies are bringing fish up, remember your 7x though! Heard a gal at the 50/50 movie in Bend said she was getting them on Chubbies … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 1/30/2020
Central Oregon fishing overview 1/14/2020
Happy New Years to our friends out there. Some of you are fishing and some of us have stayed home because of the weather this last week or more. My first fish of the new year was a nice blue fin trevally in North Kehei on Maui, caught on the low afternoon tide on a … Continue reading Central Oregon fishing overview 1/14/2020
Crooked River report 12/16/19
We Wish you a Merry Chris-Midge, We Wish you a Merry Chris-Midge, We Wish you a Merry Chris-Midge and BWO New Year. Its midge time on the Crooked. Fish are eating the small stuff so bring your midge box and your 7x. Scuds, Eggs, Skinny Nelson, Micro Mayfly and Hell Razor Leeches are working too. … Continue reading Crooked River report 12/16/19