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
Lower Deschutes River
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
Fishing update 4/10/21
Today is a cold and windy day across the region, and a reminder that spring is a transitional time. We win and we lose when it comes to the weather, but winning on the fishing more and more. It was so windy down on the Metolius this morning there were some trees down. And snowflakes … Continue reading Fishing update 4/10/21
Fishing update 4/3/2021
No April's Fools today. It's nothing but good stuff for you to dream about and plan your week. It's getting fun out there, as this is such a special time of the year in Central Oregon for fishing. The Metolius continues to be good, with good hatches in the afternoon and early evening, good nymph … Continue reading Fishing update 4/3/2021
Fishing update 3/26/21
Happy Spring Break everyone! I missed a lot of the week home sick, but back at the shop today after a morning with my friends Gary and Tim working on my lake boat on a warm, sunny spring morning. We did (Gary did!) updated rod racks and a new plug for the Noco Genius battery … Continue reading Fishing update 3/26/21
First weekend of Spring Fishing Update 3/20/21
Happy Spring 2021 everyone. We made it through another winter and I know for many of us, spring is a time of renewal and a time to really get outdoors and enjoy Oregon. The fishing this time of year improves each week and there is a lot of exciting reports to share with you now … Continue reading First weekend of Spring Fishing Update 3/20/21
Fishing Update 3/13/21
Good morning fly fisher's! As I get my morning going I know it's going to be a warm sunny day here in Sisters, and that we are just 40 days from Opening Day on the Lakes (Crane and Wickiup). Overall the early spring fishing is good, with some outstanding opportunities in a couple of places … Continue reading Fishing Update 3/13/21
The Lower Deschutes — Trip of a Lifetime
A drift boat navigates one of the many rapids on the lower Deschutes river in Central Oregon.
Fishing update 2/19/21
What a difference a week made. Last friday we are freezing our tail end's off and looking at our first set of consecutive days of winter below the freezing mark, plus some good amounts of snow around Sisters, Camp Sherman and even down to Maupin. Honestly, as much as I hate it, we need 2 … Continue reading Fishing update 2/19/21
Weather Update and Fishing predictions 2/11/21
Perhaps winter finally arrived today! It started snowing and is pretty cold today. The meteorologists are saying we could get 20 inches or more here in Sisters from today through Sunday, with cold temps from the Polar Vortex just hitting our region a bit (nothing like Montana and the Mid-West). I personally think the fishing … Continue reading Weather Update and Fishing predictions 2/11/21