As an introduction to the fictional story, I am introducing on our fishing report page just once, but starting next week it is going to be published on the shop blog page each week. I will put a link to the blog on the Shop News section of my report. Enjoy Sequoia's fictional story and … Continue reading Waders & Whispers story (part 1) by Sequoia Hoffstetter
Fishing Reports
Jeff’s Fishing Report 5/16/2026
good morning from a very chilly central oregon! This weekend we will all be getting out our puffy jackets again, but by monday and tuesday and going out to the holiday weekend (yes, Memorial Day weekend is next weekend!) the weather looks great for all of our guide trip guests and people coming over to … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 5/16/2026
Jeff’s fishing report 5/9/2026
Hello from beautiful Central Oregon, where the sun has been shining and the fishing is good. There is a lot to talk about this week, from the rivers and lakes, to Esteban's arrival on Tuesday from Patagonia and our talk at the Sisters Library next friday 5/15/26 about fly fishing near the wonderful town of … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/9/2026
Jeff’s Fishing Report May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, spring is here and fishing has been really productive, big hatches are starting, more gates are opening this week and access is increasing. Our next milestone is 20 days away with the 2nd opener on May 22nd which means the headwaters of the Metolius and the Deschutes, plus our creeks like Whychus, Tumalo … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report May 2nd, 2026
Paulina Lake Road opening or not? update as of 4/28
This is form the ODFW report posited on 4/23/26 Seasonal Road Closures The road to Newberry National Monument accessing East and Paulina Lakes and the Cascade Lakes Highway closed on November 18. The Deschutes County Road Department has relocated the southern gate on the Cascade Lakes Highway to the Lava Lake Road junction. As of … Continue reading Paulina Lake Road opening or not? update as of 4/28
Jeff’s Fishing Report April 25, 2026
Hello from FFP World HQ, its early in the morning here and I just woke up and have a lot to share about fishing in Central Oregon with so many waters waking up for spring, or becoming accessible early because of the mild winter. The Metolius River still has a small area of seasonal closure … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report April 25, 2026
Fishing Updates from the Opener and some rods for sale
Quite a few of you asked about the Winston rods I was listing as mentioned in the last report....Sorry I got delayed on the listings!!! I sold 2 in the shop, and just listed 4 which I will post links to below. For the opener several of the shop guys hit the Warm Springs to … Continue reading Fishing Updates from the Opener and some rods for sale
Jeff’s Opening Week Fishing Report 4/19/26
Opening Day is knocking on our door, and we are so excited to start back on Lower Deschutes from Warm Springs to Trout Creek. I think it is going to be a great opener with some really solid fishing. The other one that we always anticipate with excitement is Crane Prairie which also opens on … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Week Fishing Report 4/19/26
Jeff’s fishing report 4/11/26
the adventure continues as I write this report from the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport in Belize City. My friend Joe drove me up from Placencia (about 4 hours door to door) starting in his boat to get to the rental car, then on a road through Belize I had never seen before. It was … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 4/11/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/5/26
Hello from HQ, it has been quite a week with the weather, the fishing (both good and bad), and my best April Fools Day prank ever. More on that and another story at the end. For now, let's wade in and talk about all the fishing options we have in Central Oregon this week. The … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/5/26