A busy day and weekend are in store starting tomorrow with the Water Watch dinner and fundraiser, so if a report is to be done, tonight is the night. Tomorrow we head to the big city, and Sunday and Monday to the coast for a quick trip (hope to get some crab) and then home … Continue reading Fishing updates, closure info and good vibes for 9/23/22
Lower Deschutes River
Jeff’s Mid-September fly fishing updates
Sunday night report because it was a busy weekend guiding and meeting reps and catching up from the Padres (vs. Mariners) games. What a big change of weather that hit the Pacific NW this weekend. A welcome change for sure. We got rain and that is going to really help tamp down that fire over … Continue reading Jeff’s Mid-September fly fishing updates
Fishing Updates, good news, bad news and closed water to look out for this week of 9/11/22
Do you want the good news, or the bad news 1st? It's always the question, and we've heard this since we were kids. Since 90% of us say give me the bad news first, and then soften the blow with the good news, that's how this report will roll. The worst news is the Crooked … Continue reading Fishing Updates, good news, bad news and closed water to look out for this week of 9/11/22
Labor Day fishing forecast and fishing reports
A Thursday night update. What in the heck? These things usually hit on the weekends but this weekend I will be nowhere near a computer or a wifi signal. Instead, I am headed camping on the Metolius with Tina, Drake and some good friends tomorrow, and know the day will be packed from the minute … Continue reading Labor Day fishing forecast and fishing reports
Fishing Report and updates 8/28/2022
This weekend sure feels like there is a hint of fall weather in the air. I am ready. How about you?There is a lot of good stuff to talk about today, as you get ready for your fishing week ahead, and as you plan a few more good trips this late summer and upcoming fall. … Continue reading Fishing Report and updates 8/28/2022
Fishing Reports and Updates 8/20/2022
I had a very nice week out on the water, trying new things, enjoying old favorites and visiting places I haven't been in years. I hope you got some time fishing in a favorite place too. This weeks report adds one place I've never reported on, takes a walk down memory lane and rubs shoulders … Continue reading Fishing Reports and Updates 8/20/2022
August 14, 2022 Fishing Report and Observations
As many of you who read my fishing report weekly, or at least often, you know I focus a lot of my time on the lakes both for work and for play, and on the Metolius for my play time. This week I want to start by offering my own observations about the lakes. It … Continue reading August 14, 2022 Fishing Report and Observations
Fishing reports and updates 8/7/22
On Sunday mornings, I get 2 emails. One is from UPS and the other is from ODFW. The UPS email is our weekly invoice which indicates one of 2 things. How many mail orders we got last week, or how many broken rods we sent back to get repaired. The ODFW is of more interest, … Continue reading Fishing reports and updates 8/7/22
August 1st Rivers Update & Fishing Report
Good afternoon friends. The heat wave last week is breaking down a bit, it was a hot one, but the fishing held up well in a lot of places. Looks like this week is going to be low 90's and higher 80's in Sisters, so it should be good to find some cooler waters and … Continue reading August 1st Rivers Update & Fishing Report
Fishing Report for a hot week 7/25/2022
After a totally perfect Central Oregon weekend, it looks like we are going into a hot week around the Pacific NW, including here in Central Oregon. The heat is forecast to last all week, but hopefully subside next weekend. So where can someone go to find good water? Remember, once water temps get above 68, … Continue reading Fishing Report for a hot week 7/25/2022