Hello from Sisters, Oregon. I just returned from fishing in Patagonia and can report a twitched Fat Albert is working well on the Rio Chimehuen, with a few Willow Grubs still falling from the trees, and the "minnow hatch" just starting on the Rio Collon Cura. But, I'm guessing you're not going 7000 miles to … Continue reading Fishing is for lovers! Happy Valentines Day to the FFP people.
Fishing Reports
High Water on the Crooked River 1/29/2024
The atmospheric river with warm rain over snow in the Ochocco's has created some bigger than expected runoff conditions on the Crooked River. The conditions below the dam are high, about twice normal summer flows and about 6 times higher than normal winter flows. I'd pass on it for a bit until the water comes … Continue reading High Water on the Crooked River 1/29/2024
Fishing Report 1/26/2024
The Arctic terrorizer that had locked in over us for most of January has finally moved out. Currently in Sisters it is mid 30's and raining and this weekend is supposed to be in the 50's through monday with rain tomorrow. This is good and it might be bad for rising waters. Let's take a … Continue reading Fishing Report 1/26/2024
Be safe it’s icy 1/19/24
My optimism 2 days ago was crushed by another ice storm yesterday and a very cold day today did not allow any of that to melt. Gavin and Mattias went to the Metolius today and caught some fish, but roads are still bad. some whitefish on nymphs and some bulls on streamers though so it … Continue reading Be safe it’s icy 1/19/24
It’s above freezing! Fishing soon?
I know today was a pivot point in the weather patterns that have gripped us for a while. Fishing weather has returned with temps in the 40's and nothing but 30's and 40's for the forecast. Some rain coming, and some mountain snows at pass level will be happening on and off, so for our … Continue reading It’s above freezing! Fishing soon?
Happy New Year 1st Fishing Report of 2024
2024! First of all, don't forget to get your 2024 fishing license. FFP is closed today but we can sell you a license at the shop and print it for you starting tomorrow (1/2/24). Or, you can use the ODFW on Apple or Android phones, or go to https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com and purchase one online. It is … Continue reading Happy New Year 1st Fishing Report of 2024
Cascade Lakes Podcast with Phil Rowley and Jeff Perin (and announcing Summer Clinics)
About a month and a half ago I had the opportunity to sit down with the great Phil Rowley and do an episode of his Littoral Zone Podcast where we talked about our home waters here in Central Oregon and took the conversation to mostly emergers, dries and terrestrials. In August of 2024 Phil Rowley … Continue reading Cascade Lakes Podcast with Phil Rowley and Jeff Perin (and announcing Summer Clinics)
Winter fly tying classes
Jeff and Mattias are going to teach some fly tying classes this winter at FFP on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4. $20 per class. Class size is limited to 5 people. Jeff will teach Spring Creek Dry Flies on January 13, 2024 Jeff will teach favorite lake flies on January 27, 2024 Mattias will … Continue reading Winter fly tying classes
Solstice Fishing Report 12/21/2023
What are you going to do starting tomorrow with the extra 2 minutes of daylight after today, the shortest day of the year? In terms of fishing, probably not much. But the good news is during the mid-day time we are seeing an awful lot of good fishing right now on 4 of the 5 … Continue reading Solstice Fishing Report 12/21/2023
December 10, 2023 Fishing Reports and Updates
Good morning to all of our angling friends out there. I know many of us are getting ready for our big holiday times, and that can distract us from going fishing, but for those of you who are headed out for piscatorial pursuits, this week looks awesome with temps in the low to high 40's, … Continue reading December 10, 2023 Fishing Reports and Updates