I returned home last night to the Redmond Airport just before sunset, after leaving the Patagonia Baker Lodge just after sunrise on Saturday. It is a long journey, but to me it is so worthwhile. I find my soul in Patagonia and this trip to Chile was second to none for the new lodge, its … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report & Chile Trip stories 1/27/25
Crooked River
Crooked River at 452
The Crooked River is dropping back in shape. 452 cubic feet per second is still higher than the average summer flow which is 250 to 300 cfs, but 452 is a fine flow to fish at. Think about leeches and scuds getting washed around after flows that have been high for a couple of weeks. … Continue reading Crooked River at 452
A little mid January Fishing Update
It's a gorgeous winters day in Sisters, Oregon and a dry period of weather coming up which should see the rivers that have been high, drop quickly. Will it put the Crooked back in play? I think so. But not quite yet. The Metolius has even been a little colored up, so that will clear … Continue reading A little mid January Fishing Update
“New” Hatch alert
Our friend Don came into the shop this evening wearing waders (always a good sign) and said there were a lot of little black stonefly’s hatching the last few days on the Metolius. Fish will eat this little hatch quite well so add some 16-18 black elk hair Caddis to the selection for the next … Continue reading “New” Hatch alert
Happy New Year fishing report 12/29/24
Just a few days left to use your 2024 fishing license and it's time to renew for 2025. You can stop in the shop and get your new fishing license or you can download the ODFW app on Apple Store or Google App's and do yours through the app's. You can also go to the … Continue reading Happy New Year fishing report 12/29/24
Jeff’s kind of a fishing report 12/13/24 and other good info
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. You've heard about fly tying weather? This is it. I mean, if you want to fish, sure, there are some very good open waters and hardly any crowds. If you dress well you will be great for a good session on the river. I … Continue reading Jeff’s kind of a fishing report 12/13/24 and other good info
Jeff’s fishing report 12/8/24
good morning from Sisters, Oregon. The Holiday spirit is alive and well in our little town and the town is lit up beautifully with lights, wreaths and a great Christmas Tree at the park 2 blocks from the shop. I really love Christmas time for the lights and songs and time with people I like … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 12/8/24
Jeff’s Fishing Report 11/16/24
I have missed our connection since the last report at Halloween. We got back to Oregon late Monday night 11/11 after a great week and a half in Belize where we completely lucked out on weather. The week before we got there was very rainy and Hurricane Rafael formed in the Southern Caribbean just as … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 11/16/24
10/31/24 End of General Trout Season Report and November trends & predictions!
October is going out like a lion, with cold and snowy conditions on most of the lakes. The end of General Trout Season doesn't change much for us but use this as a reminder that the Upper Metolius from Allingham Bridge to the Headwaters closes today at dusk. Also the reservoirs Crane Prairie and Wickiup … Continue reading 10/31/24 End of General Trout Season Report and November trends & predictions!
Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Time's fun when you're having flies. Doesn't it seem like it was just 4th of July? How did the summer season fly by so fast? Here we are on the 25th of October and this report is going to hit on buttoning up some of the waters for the year, and the impacts of weather … Continue reading Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24