Do you want the good news, or the bad news 1st? It's always the question, and we've heard this since we were kids. Since 90% of us say give me the bad news first, and then soften the blow with the good news, that's how this report will roll. The worst news is the Crooked … Continue reading Fishing Updates, good news, bad news and closed water to look out for this week of 9/11/22
Fishing Reports
Crane Prairie evacuated due to forest fire 9/7/22
That fire from Waldo Lake that started on 8/1/22 from a lightning strike has made some headway towards Crane Prairie and the lake is now under mandatory evacuation. This is obviously terrible news and we hope fire fighters can keep it from spreading around in this area we all love so much. Cultus and Little … Continue reading Crane Prairie evacuated due to forest fire 9/7/22
Metolius River hatch update 9/6/22 (ps-it’s a good one)
It is with great pleasure we can say the fall green drakes (#10 primarily) and flav's (#12-14) have begun. You'll find these 2 large mayflies hatching sometime between 2 pm and 5 pm most days for the next 4 weeks or longer. Emergers and Duns will serve you well. While these are important hatches and … Continue reading Metolius River hatch update 9/6/22 (ps-it’s a good one)
Labor Day fishing forecast and fishing reports
A Thursday night update. What in the heck? These things usually hit on the weekends but this weekend I will be nowhere near a computer or a wifi signal. Instead, I am headed camping on the Metolius with Tina, Drake and some good friends tomorrow, and know the day will be packed from the minute … Continue reading Labor Day fishing forecast and fishing reports
Fishing Report and updates 8/28/2022
This weekend sure feels like there is a hint of fall weather in the air. I am ready. How about you?There is a lot of good stuff to talk about today, as you get ready for your fishing week ahead, and as you plan a few more good trips this late summer and upcoming fall. … Continue reading Fishing Report and updates 8/28/2022
Fishing Reports and Updates 8/20/2022
I had a very nice week out on the water, trying new things, enjoying old favorites and visiting places I haven't been in years. I hope you got some time fishing in a favorite place too. This weeks report adds one place I've never reported on, takes a walk down memory lane and rubs shoulders … Continue reading Fishing Reports and Updates 8/20/2022
August 14, 2022 Fishing Report and Observations
As many of you who read my fishing report weekly, or at least often, you know I focus a lot of my time on the lakes both for work and for play, and on the Metolius for my play time. This week I want to start by offering my own observations about the lakes. It … Continue reading August 14, 2022 Fishing Report and Observations
Hi Friends, Would you please take a moment to sign a petition to add further water protections to the Metolius River? It takes just 2 minutes on this Trout Unlimited link, and the more people signing the more we know the Metolius will be protected. https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f96783%2fRespond
Fishing reports and updates 8/7/22
On Sunday mornings, I get 2 emails. One is from UPS and the other is from ODFW. The UPS email is our weekly invoice which indicates one of 2 things. How many mail orders we got last week, or how many broken rods we sent back to get repaired. The ODFW is of more interest, … Continue reading Fishing reports and updates 8/7/22
August 1st Rivers Update & Fishing Report
Good afternoon friends. The heat wave last week is breaking down a bit, it was a hot one, but the fishing held up well in a lot of places. Looks like this week is going to be low 90's and higher 80's in Sisters, so it should be good to find some cooler waters and … Continue reading August 1st Rivers Update & Fishing Report