Happy Saturday everyone. This week we have plenty to talk about, both good news and bad. As I write this it is raining here in Sisters. That is a very welcome sight. A few days ago at Paulina Lake it rained all day, and often pretty hard. That also helped drop the water temps at … Continue reading Fishing Update 7/31/2021
Lower Deschutes River
Fishing update 7/24/2021
Good morning. I realized most of my adult life that days, weeks and months always seem to fly by. The older I get, the faster it goes. But do you remember when you were a kid and it seemed like things like summer vacation, or days leading up to Christmas lasted so long? I don't … Continue reading Fishing update 7/24/2021
FFP fishing updates 7/18/21
It's a quiet sunday morning in Sisters. I am sitting here watching the British Open with my puppy Drake, just finished refilling the 2 hummingbird feeders that provide us with so much entertainment, and that are so good for our tiny avian friends. I've had 6 species of birds this morning at our feeders. Thats … Continue reading FFP fishing updates 7/18/21
Fishing Update 7/10/21
This is my 1st day off the water in 12 days, and it feels kind of like I am missing something today. But, taking it to an entirely different level, my friend Timmy is at well over 460 days in a row of not missing a single day of fishing. I am in awe of … Continue reading Fishing Update 7/10/21
Fishing Update for 7/2/2021
Happy 4th of July Weekend everyone. Half of 2021 is behind us. It seems we made it through the worst of the Heat Dome, with some unbelievable high temps across our region we were certainly concerned for some of our fisheries and protecting our cherished trout. The forecast shows the worst is over and in … Continue reading Fishing Update for 7/2/2021
Fishing update 6/25/2021
I took the day off the lakes today, concerned for the fish in the heat. So let’s start talking about the major heat wave hitting the the region now, and what’s safe for fishing and what we ought to leave alone until we see a cool down. I’m quite concerned for the fish in Crane … Continue reading Fishing update 6/25/2021
Fathers Day Fishing Update 6/20/21
Happy Fathers Day to all the good dad anglers out there. I hope you are enjoying your day no matter if that includes fishing a favorite spot, a back yard BBQ on a warm and sunny day, or taking the kids to the park. It's all good, today and everyday. If your plans include fishing, … Continue reading Fathers Day Fishing Update 6/20/21
Fishing update 6/12/2021
I hope all of you have had the chance to go be on the water someplace recently. It has been a wild week with fishing, and also some pretty terrible weather in a lot of the places I have been fishing and guiding. Last saturday, after hitting the "publish" button on last weeks report, Tina … Continue reading Fishing update 6/12/2021
June 5th, 2021 Fishing Update
Good morning friends. Hope all is well with everyone and that you are getting out to the lakes and rivers. Our FFP guide team, the shop staff and myself have been all over Central Oregon since the last report exploring the waters, seeing the hatches and catching some fish. Sometimes a lot of fish. The … Continue reading June 5th, 2021 Fishing Update
Memorial Day fishing update 5/28/21
Another crazy week of weather in Central Oregon. 3 of my 4 guide days this week were bundled up against the elements (rain and cold) with as much Simms and Patagonia waterproof and insulation gear as we could wear. So, waking up today and seeing the forecast for the next 7 to 10 days is … Continue reading Memorial Day fishing update 5/28/21