Happy World Cup Sunday. I usually write the report on Saturday but I was taking a Spanish class yesterday and here we are. There is a lot of good fishing to be found, and some to avoid due to heat. I will outline those more carefully below. I was personally relieved to see the lakes … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report July 19, 2026
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Jeff’s fishing report 7/11/2026
If you are in, or around Sisters you kn ow what a special day it is around town. It is the largest outdoor quilt show in the world and every building including the FFP building is adorned with quilts hanging from their walls and porches. Last year we had some really special quilts with a … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 7/11/2026
Jeff’s fishing report June 27th, 2026
A quick reminder that we postponed the 40 year anniversary party today. A new date has not been set. But let's start with a delightful story from yesterday than brought back some great memories of the early days in the fishing business. I finally had a day off form guiding yesterday and had some things … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report June 27th, 2026
Jeff’s Rodeo Weekend Fishing Report 6/13/26
Howdy Partner, it is rodeo time in Sisters, which they call it the biggest little show in the world. I just watched the parade and saw all the old cars, marching bands, rodeo queens and fire trucks I need to see for the day. I always love the parade, it is a Sisters tradition and … Continue reading Jeff’s Rodeo Weekend Fishing Report 6/13/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report June 6, 2026
Hello from La Ventana in Baja, Mexico. My arms are tired today from fighting big fish and casting big rods. A tough problem to have I know. I know. I love to travel to catch fish that are different from the ones we catch at home. I love to experience foreign food, different scenery and … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report June 6, 2026
Jeff’s fishing report 5/30/2026
I believe Tennyson wrote that "tis better to have hooked a trout and lost it, than to never hooked it at all". Or something like that... Actually it is a line I give to my clients in the boat to cheer them up after the LDR. I am always a bit sad when the folks … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/30/2026
Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/22/26
I know a lot of you are getting ready for the holiday weekend and thinking about how to prepare for some fishing, and how to maximize the opportunities that you can find over the next few day, or throughout the upcoming week. There is a lot of very good fishing to discuss and share so … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/22/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report April 25, 2026
Hello from FFP World HQ, its early in the morning here and I just woke up and have a lot to share about fishing in Central Oregon with so many waters waking up for spring, or becoming accessible early because of the mild winter. The Metolius River still has a small area of seasonal closure … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report April 25, 2026
Jeff’s fishing report 10/10/2025
Hello from a wet and cool Pacific NW! A few places are probably off the table for a few days, and other places are going to be just as good as ever, maybe even enhanced by the weather sweeping through. We will get to that in the fishing report, looking at the weekend here and … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/10/2025
Jeff’s 4th of July Fishing Report and casting tips!
I have been around the sport of fly fishing since 1980, and developed an early passion for a lot of different elements of the sport, starting with fly tying and by time I reached high school my ultimate passion was technical spring creek fishing. Over the years my passion for technical spring creek fishing never … Continue reading Jeff’s 4th of July Fishing Report and casting tips!