A lot of you have been calling and checking in by texts and emails too and we appreciate all of you. With Labor Day Weekend coming up I want to put your minds at ease that if you were in Sisters, at the fly shop yesterday or today you would not even know there is … Continue reading Jeff’s Smoke and Fire Report 8/26/25 + a little fishing inspiration
Fishing Reports
Jeff’s fishing report 8/23/2025
Hello from a smokey Sisters, Oregon. Many of you know that a fire started about 3 days ago towards Lake Billy Chinook and yesterday things got a little hairy around here. The City of Sisters is not currently in the path of the fire, but the areas to the NE of the city just about … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/23/2025
East Lake Callibaetis update 8/17/25
Today was the day I’ve been hoping for, and waiting to see again. A good and consistent Callibaetis hatch came off about 1 and lasted for about an hour and a half. We landed about 10 on a comparadun and one on a film critic when the hatch just got started. Then it was duns … Continue reading East Lake Callibaetis update 8/17/25
Jeff’s fishing report 8/15/25
Hello from Sisters. Saturday is going to be a busy day between casting lessons, shop work and finishing filling up my last spots for Argentina and Belize trips. I am currently being serenaded by some kind of a horn outside the office window. I know that left you hanging so I got up and looked … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/15/25
8/11/25 Hosmer Lake Road Repair Info
Some of you have noticed the very bad bump in the road going in and out of Hosmer Lake. It is going to be repaired soon and for now there is a detour to stay off that and drive through the campground to get to the boat ramp area. here is what the USFS said … Continue reading 8/11/25 Hosmer Lake Road Repair Info
East Lake Callibaetis 8/10/25
If you read yesterday’s fishing report you saw I was lamenting that I have not seen many good dry fly days on my favorite lakes, especially with Callibaetis hatches. Next week I’ll write about not winning the lottery because it may the rule of reverse psychology. This morning we had good Callibaetis spinner fall dry … Continue reading East Lake Callibaetis 8/10/25
Jeff’s fishing report 8/9/2025
In this report we will discover how water conditions are improving on the Lower Deschutes, how the steelhead runs are progressing, better hatch activity on the Metolius and crappy dry fly action on most of the lakes (but good fishing to be had). We will head all over Central Oregon and break down the waters … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/9/2025
Jeff’s fishing report 8/2/25
How in the world can it be August? Summer 2025 is flying by and all of the staff at FFP are all busy. There are days when we have too many guide trips and not enough people to cover the shop. It is a whirlwind, which is fun, and I am thankful for the good … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/2/25
Emergency Water Level Changes for the Deschutes August 1-3, 2025
For immediate release and consideration for your safety around the Upper and Middle Deschutes Friday through Sunday 8/1-8/3 Beginning Friday, Aug. 1 through the weekend - there will be a temporary and noticeable reduction in Deschutes River flows. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Department - in coordination with local irrigation districts, State water managers, local, State and Federal agencies, … Continue reading Emergency Water Level Changes for the Deschutes August 1-3, 2025
Jeff’s Fishing Reports and Random Stories 7/25/25
A few weeks ago I told you I’d tell stories about “hooks in different parts of the body” stories, and here is one today that involves my own very tender 7th grader middle finger. The other story involves a clients ear and a trip to the ER. I’ll tell the ear story next week. Here’s the … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Reports and Random Stories 7/25/25