If you read the report from last week, and then read the updates that I had to make as lightning caused fires got worse & worse, you know Central Oregon endured a crazy time last week. Thankfully, the worst of it seems to be behind us, and now it truly seems that Fall weather has … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing reports, the good, the bad & the ugly 9/14/24
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Jeff’s Fishing Reports for September 7, 2024
The Masking Hatch.... If you are fishing the Metolius this time of year, this is a term you need to know. I was first introduced the term in 1986 when I was working at the Fly Box in Bend and the iconic 3M Scientific Anglers Strategies for Selective Trout and Advanced Strategies for Selective Trout … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Reports for September 7, 2024
A quick report before I go camping for the holiday
I always like to keep the stoke level high, and love all of you that read the reports and tell us how much they mean to you and your fishing. Or dreams of fishing!I am headed to the Metolius until Monday and won't have the computer, internet or cell service so here is a quick … Continue reading A quick report before I go camping for the holiday
Jeff’s Fishing Report and halfway decent fishing advice for August 24th, 2024
Hello everyone, if you're reading this from Oregon you know the last several days have been amazing... Amazing if you like cool and wet weather that is. The type of weather that is game changing on the rivers and lakes. The type of weather that clears the air of smoke, dampens the fires around the … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report and halfway decent fishing advice for August 24th, 2024
Jeff’s Fishing Updates August 17th, 2024
Other than the predicted afternoon thunderstorm today, we are sitting pretty here in Central Oregon with the weather. We had a cold day on the lakes Thursday where we had to bundle up a bit, but the good news is the persistent heat wave has faded away and now we just have gorgeous fishing weather … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Updates August 17th, 2024
Jeff’s Fishing Report 8/10/2024
What a week we had at FFP. On Sunday we had 13 people here for Phil Rowley's Lake Fly Tying Seminar, then Phil and his friend Steve (now my friend too) and I went to Hosmer for a fishing day, then back to Sisters Tuesday to hear Phil present to 51 people highly interested in … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 8/10/2024
Jeff’s fishing report August 3, 2024
good morning friends and fellow lovers of all things fishy! I appreciate folks like you and love hearing your stories about where you've been and what you've been catching them on. Tomorrow starts our exciting week with Phil Rowley coming from Canada who will be in the shop and on the water with us for … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report August 3, 2024
Jeff’s fishing report 7/27/24
Greetings from Sisters, Oregon on this warm summer day. We have a lot to share this week, including many positive reports coming in from my sources around the local waters. My own week included a day on the Metolius, a day on the Deschutes and 2 days guiding on East Lake so I have some … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 7/27/24
Da’ Fishing Report 7/20/2024
Happy summer, and just as a reminder we are closer to Christmas than we are to last New Years Day. Let's see if this report is a gift for your fishing plans. First, I have 4 spots open for Augusts 4th Fly Tying with Phil Rowley here at the shop. Phil will be demonstrating 18 … Continue reading Da’ Fishing Report 7/20/2024
Jeff’s Fishing Report 7/13/2024
It is the Sisters Quilt Show today and we have been crazy busy! The hot days continue across Central Oregon, but it looks like the days over 100 degrees seem to be behind us for now. There is a lot of good fishing to talk about, but also some things that have slowed down, and … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 7/13/2024