The sun hasn't cut through the canyon mist when she steps into the drift boat. Her gear is pristine. Too pristine. She yanks the laces of her boots tight with purpose. By the time we hit the first deep run on the Deschutes, the river is doing what it does best: rolling heavy over slick … Continue reading Part 2 of Waders and Whispers by Sequoia Hoffstetter
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Waders & Whispers story (part 1) by Sequoia Hoffstetter
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
Recorded Zoom Meeting about January 2026 Women’s Argentina Trip
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.