Hello from the southern end of Ambergris Caye Belize. I’m on week 2 here with my groups, and we are having fun. Last week the group got a lot of bonefish, 12 permit and one tarpon. Back in Oregon I know it is like Christmas Eve for many of you! Who’s got the boat loaded … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
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Please vote TODAY to get grant money for new docks at Paulina.
https://sustainability.visitbend.com/projects/cultus-paulina-lakes-permanent-docks/ Please vote for the grant to fund upgrades to the Paulina Lake Docks! This is important! It takes 3 minutes and you can opt out of other mailings. You have to choose 2 so look over the options, I chose docks and a new roof at Skyliner Lodge (not Mt Bachelor, the sledding hill … Continue reading Please vote TODAY to get grant money for new docks at Paulina.
Greetings from Patagonia + a Central Oregon fishing report 3/2/25
I’m sitting here in my very quiet condo (Airbnb) on San Martin de Los Andes, enjoying the bliss of a really solid day of dry fly fishing on the Rio Chimehuen. I’m going to hit the famous Pizza Cala for dinner which will offer at least another day or two of leftovers, and grab a … Continue reading Greetings from Patagonia + a Central Oregon fishing report 3/2/25
Lakes update for the 1st of June
East Lake is ok, seems to be in a bit of a turnover with murkier water, plus a lot of rainbows on the bank lines going through spawning motions. Water temps high 40’s to lower 50’s. Today we got all of our fish (around 12) on black balanced leeches. I think it’s good to fish, … Continue reading Lakes update for the 1st of June
A lake update 5/18/23
Hi gang, I’m excited to announce that Paulina Lake is open and I’ve free as of a couple of days ago. Launching only from the resort and there is a $10 fee to launch and park there this year. No reports yet but last year on 5/20 we crushed them on a type 3 full … Continue reading A lake update 5/18/23
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.