I was lucky to do 2 guide trips at CP this week and the fishing was outstanding both days on Chironomids and Balanced Leeches under an indicator. Wow. Can't wait to go back.
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East Lake Callibaetis! 6/21/19
The callibaetis hatch has really come on strong up on the lake. Besides that, this week continues to be awesome with Chironomids in about 10-14 feet with a Poxy Back Callibaetis Nymph as a dropper tag under the indicator about 3 or 4 feet accounted for a lot of fish this week. Ants and Beetles … Continue reading East Lake Callibaetis! 6/21/19
Cascade Lakes fishing report 6/15/19
East Lake is fishing well, with chironomid action under an indicator doing best, plus an increasing number of callibaetis hatching. We have also been doing well on ants, and some beetles too. Crane is good on chironomids and balanced leeches. Seems to me the Deschutes Channel has been best (at least on the days I've … Continue reading Cascade Lakes fishing report 6/15/19
Cascade Lakes fishing report 6/10/19
I guided Crane again a few days ago. it was cool to have a couple of young guys who withstood the very bad weather and caught a bunch of fish on Chironomids and Black Hale Bopp Leeches and a fly they tied on a jig called a Little Bastard. Pretty sweet to see the line … Continue reading Cascade Lakes fishing report 6/10/19
East Lake fishing report 6/10/19
East Lake is good, especially with Chironomids in about 8-10 feet of water. Chromie's in a #16 and Olive #18 Zebra Midges were our hot flies on Saturday. Black and Red is also a great choice. Callibaetis are trying to get a foot hold but we haven't seen any really good hatches so far, but … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 6/10/19
Cascade Lakes report 5/31/19
Hosmer was good for us this week with Callibaetis hatches and fish looking up. Chironomids under an indicator with a Pheasant Tail dropper worked well for us too. There were a number of Water Boatman skimming the surface and taking flight yesterday, and some splashy rises that looked like the fish were chasing them down. … Continue reading Cascade Lakes report 5/31/19
Cascade Lakes update 5/16/19
Hosmer is accessible from the South today, and all the way around tomorrow. No report yet. Road to East Lake is opening tomorrow. I am 99% sure the boat ramp at the resort is going to be open. I doubt EL CG ramp is free of snow, and not sure about Hot Springs or Cinder … Continue reading Cascade Lakes update 5/16/19
Cascade Lakes report 5/7/19
I was on Crane a few days ago and besides millions of annoying midges in my face, fishing was good on Leeches on a Hover Line. Lots of rainbows in the 12 to 16" range. We also got some fish on Chironomids and that is a constant at CP all spring and summer. I hope … Continue reading Cascade Lakes report 5/7/19
Lakes 5/1/19
Crane has been producing well but seems like a lot of small fish (12-14 inchers) with occasional big kids coming to play. Leeches and Chironomids so far are the best way to hit them. An all red #16 ice cream cone is #1, #2 is black and red #14 and balanced leeches have been great. … Continue reading Lakes 5/1/19
Cascade Lakes fishing report 4/24/19
I heard some good reports from Crane Prairie and South Twin this week! Both places on Leeches (especially Balanced Leeches). At Crane, bring a bug net for your face (Simms makes a great bug hat with a mesh netting face mask) or at least a Buff and some long sleeves and gloves to keep the … Continue reading Cascade Lakes fishing report 4/24/19