I don't know about you, but May is my month. OK, it's really the start of my favorite stretch of months because it just screams prime fishing season has arrived, and it is so full of hope. May brings water temperatures that influence the metabolic rate of the trout we are pursuing. Water temps above … Continue reading Fishing update 5/1/2021
East Lake
April 24 Fishing Update
Good morning! It is cold here in Sisters again for a few days. There is a little snow coming in on the mountains and maybe some spits of snow and rain in and around the area. I know the river conditions are going to be good, and we should see some good hatches and overall … Continue reading April 24 Fishing Update
Jeff’s Spooky Fishing Report 10/31/20
Happy Halloween and the end of the general Trout Season! It's crazy to think of all the great days we've had since the general opener on April 22nd. I would guess each and every one of you had some wonderful days on the water, through all kinds of weather, clear skies and even smoke this … Continue reading Jeff’s Spooky Fishing Report 10/31/20
Jeff’s fishing report 10/25/20
Happy Sunday morning. It's 26 degrees right now, and I'm sitting by the wood stove watching the Titans vs Steelers, and thinking about how awesome the last 2 days on the Metolius were for me and my fishing friends. No fishing for me today, because the Pine Needle Piper needs to be paid... and the … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/25/20
Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/20
Happy Monday morning, it's been a busy last 4 days to (likely) put an end to my 2020 guide season. I was on Paulina (x2), Crane and Hosmer. It is certainly that time of year I can tell winter is coming soon, as water temp's in the morning are in the 40's and on the … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/20
Jeff’s fishing report 10/12/20
Happy (windy) Monday everyone. I was supposed to be on the water today and tomorrow, but realized in the wee hours of the morning that the wind was going to win today. So first thing this morning I had to call clients to reschedule trips that were scheduled today and tomorrow. The 2 weather app's … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/12/20
10/3/20 Fishing Update
Hello everyone, I am writing today from Seaside on the Oregon Coast. There is no fishing this weekend but I am looking forward to my week ahead which includes 4 more days of guide trips on the lakes (and if the stars align a day on the Metolius). We walked the beach in Gearhart today … Continue reading 10/3/20 Fishing Update
Jeff’s end of September fishing report 9/26/20
If you are reading this from Oregon you know we got a small blessing of fall weather and some good rains in many areas around the state. Places that had been hit hard with wild fire earlier this month were soaked. I don't know how that moves us along with getting the fires all out, … Continue reading Jeff’s end of September fishing report 9/26/20
Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
I was hopeful to write this update over the weekend with the news that the Metolius was opening below Bridge 99. But so far, that announcement by the USFS has not happened. The Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices are now lifted for the Metolius corridor and that is excellent news. But the closures … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
Jeff’s report for Sept 12, 2020
What a sad week for Oregon. This will be such a different report from last Saturday, which was full of optimism and the joy of fall fishing to come. While there is still optimism and days of joy ahead, let me take a second to say how sad I am to see the devastation all … Continue reading Jeff’s report for Sept 12, 2020