Jeff’s Blog
Top Six Guide Trips Summer 2025
A person came in to the shop a few days ago looked all around and sincerely asked if “all of this is kind of a waste of money”, and my employee Ron said “it depends on how you look at it — all of this is an investment in happiness”. I agree. At the Fly … Continue reading Top Six Guide Trips Summer 2025
The Lower Deschutes — Trip of a Lifetime
A drift boat navigates one of the many rapids on the lower Deschutes river in Central Oregon.
Euro Nymphing
Jeff Perin updates the very latest in European or Euro nymphing techniques and equipment in the followup to his 2015 series of posts on the technique.
Mid-winter Update: Free Clinics, Welcomes, and Dreaming of Spring
Even though it is still mid-winter, we are moving towards spring, and for most of us we are thankful the Holidays have passed!
Central Oregon Fall Fishing Outlook
We have SIX great weeks of fishing ahead of us so don’t miss out before the winter weather sets in.
Mayflies of the Metolius — a Primer
If you’ve ever wondered about mayflies on the Metolius, this is a rundown on the species and flies we recommend to match the complexities of spring creek fishing.
A Literal Fire Sale — Keep our Guides Working, Save $$
Grab an amazing deal on a guide trip in the coming weeks to keep our staff working through these darn fires.
My favorite Chironomid Rig (with leader diagram)
I am lucky to spend most days on a pretty Oregon lake where I get to really study what happens in the ecosystems trout thrive in, and what tackle works best.
Stay Cool my friend, fishing is great this summer.
On these hot summer days it is nice to stay out of your waders and go "wet". Perhaps nothing is more refreshing than hoping in the river in your wading boots while wearing shorts. In fact, it is not only refreshing, it is maybe even safer to keep you from overheating in some places where … Continue reading Stay Cool my friend, fishing is great this summer.