Last weekend during the rodeo you may recall I wrote how beautiful the weather was. Which is uncommon for Rodeo weekend. My point....The weather that usually hits us on the Rodeo came a week late. It is cold, windy and snowing in the mountains today through Monday. Steve is guiding Paulina today and went up … Continue reading Jeff’s Father’s Day Weekend fishing report and updates 6/15/24
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Rodeo’s and Fishing/FFP Report 6/7/24
Hello from a warm and sunny Sisters, Oregon where this weekend we actually have more real cowboys and cowgirls (and cow dogs) than any other time of the year. For me, I am going to stick to Wading Boots over Cowboy Boots, but I will sneak out of the shop for a moment in the … Continue reading Rodeo’s and Fishing/FFP Report 6/7/24
An early Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report
I was thinking a lot of you might be making plans for the weekend and want to know some of the latest water, weather and fishing trends before the usual Saturday AM report. This report should be good from now well into next week. Also, I forgot to include the Summer Fly Fishing Schools info … Continue reading An early Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report
Jeff’s Fishing Report and Updates 5/18/24
Greetings from Sisters, Oregon where the sun is shining and the living is good. We have a ton of conditions to report on this week, and a few announcements about some sale items, summer fly fishing schools, and the last few spots for the lake fishing clinics in August. The Metolius has been hot and … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report and Updates 5/18/24
Quick lil’ update 5/13/24
With so many things changing quickly and new info from the weekend guides and friends that were out fishing I wanted to get some new updates online for you. Lower Deschutes- Over the weekend we found fewer Adult Salmonflies and Goldenstones in the Warm Springs to Trout Creek drift than we thought would happen with … Continue reading Quick lil’ update 5/13/24
Fishing Updates 5/10/24
With such major shifts in weather and water conditions and openings that are quickly occurring, I wanted to do the report on Friday so it will be fresh for the weekend folks planning to finally come over and get on the water. I'll start with excellent hatch news on the Metolius, and that is the … Continue reading Fishing Updates 5/10/24
Fishing reports 5/4/24
Read this report because I am 100% sure the really good stuff is jut a few days away. Already, even in this awful weather we are getting this weekend there are some perfect spots to go and enjoy it to the fullest, but what is going to happen by the end of next week I … Continue reading Fishing reports 5/4/24
4/27/24 Fishing Report and Updates
Good afternoon from a cloudy and cool Sisters, Oregon. 49 degrees and grey. No wind though so that is a plus. Despite being a little cooler than average ice is coming off the lakes and it looks like soon we will see openings at Lava and Little Lava. USFS reports they are going to start … Continue reading 4/27/24 Fishing Report and Updates
(almost) Opening Day Fishing Report 4/20 (man)
It is a special time of the year when 4/22 rolls around. Every year is filled with excitement and anticipation, like waiting for Santa on Christmas Vacation. Monday marks the opening day of some important fishing waters. #1 for us is the Lower Deschutes on the Warm Springs, Mecca, Dry Creek, Trout Creek and South … Continue reading (almost) Opening Day Fishing Report 4/20 (man)
Cascade Lakes Podcast with Phil Rowley and Jeff Perin (and announcing Summer Clinics)
About a month and a half ago I had the opportunity to sit down with the great Phil Rowley and do an episode of his Littoral Zone Podcast where we talked about our home waters here in Central Oregon and took the conversation to mostly emergers, dries and terrestrials. In August of 2024 Phil Rowley … Continue reading Cascade Lakes Podcast with Phil Rowley and Jeff Perin (and announcing Summer Clinics)