It is really going strong on the Metolius! Green Drakes are the most exciting news since the last report, mixed with "lesser green drakes" also called Flav's. The big drakes are averaging size 10, but be prepared with even some 8's on the water. Flav's are mostly a size 14 but range up to 12. … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 9/9/19
Fishing Reports
Lower Deschutes report 8/24/19
I just talked to a friend of mine who caught 2 steelhead this week. That is excellent news as the counts look pretty poor so far up the Columbia. Our guides are doing well on trout on the Warm Springs drift using ESN techniques and also indicators. Some of the action is also coming by … Continue reading Lower Deschutes report 8/24/19
Three Creek Lake fishing report 8/24/19
The August doldrums have hit at the lake, with afternoon fishing turning tough, although evening fishing when the hatch gets going has remained good. The key is, go in the evening right now. We are seeing black caddis, callibaetis and midges in the evening. Hopefully soon the Callibaetis will be back in the late morning … Continue reading Three Creek Lake fishing report 8/24/19
Lakes (Hosmer, East and Crane) 8/24/19
Lake fishing the Cascade and Newbury Crater area is good. Here is what we saw this week: Hosmer was outstanding with Damsel activity both nymphs and adults. There is also a fairly strong callibaetis hatch and some mixed caddis action. Fish are likely to be on Balanced Damsels, Red or Tan Chironomids, Zebra Midges, Water … Continue reading Lakes (Hosmer, East and Crane) 8/24/19
Crooked River fishing report 8/24/19
Our guides are seeing improving fishing with less weed/algae drift lately. Water levels came up in the 300 cfs range. There are good hatches of BWO, PMD and Mahogany Dun mayflies now, and as we move into September and October those will be even better. Nymphing with Euro techniques has been best for our guides. … Continue reading Crooked River fishing report 8/24/19
Metolius River fishing report 8/24/19
Many, many, many hatches and more to come. For Mayflies you'll see PMD's #16, BWO #18-20, Ameletus #14, Flav #12-14, Rusty Spinners #16-20, Olive Spinners #18-20 Caddis are really coming on strong, with millions of little yellow Micro Caddis (#20 Yellow Iris), plus Tan and Olive caddis mixed that are #14-18 and some dark grey … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 8/24/19
Crooked River report 8/9/19
Our guides are back on the Crooked and finding most days a little less algae flow, and some increased hatches. This week was the best PMD and BWO hatch of the summer. So far. We have been ESN fishing a tight line and a perdigon with good success. Micro Mayfly Nymphs to imitate PMD and … Continue reading Crooked River report 8/9/19
Metolius River fishing report 8/9/19
another great week for us on the Metolius, with plenty of PMDs and BWO's and Caddis to keep the fish well fed. The Ameletus haven't popped so far but should now, so be prepared with an olive hackle stacker sparkle dun #14. That same fly will match Flav's next month! Stones are isolated in pockets. … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 8/9/19
East Lake fishing report 8/9/19
It was a funny week at East for me. Yesterday I had 2 in the boat that were good casters and we found enough fish up to dries all day to keep it fun. In the morning we were going with Callibaetis spinners, then moved to beetles, then to Callibaetis emerges and duns about 1:30 … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 8/9/19
Lower Deschutes report 7/30/19
FFP guides are busy on the Lower Deschutes and finding very fun fishing with Caddis, PMD's and Purple Haze. Our crew is hitting it hard with the Euro Nymphing techniques and doing well, but there are spots a good ol' indicator rig will serve you quite well.