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
Lower Deschutes River
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
February Fishing Forecast 2/4/21
It is a gorgeous morning in Sisters, Oregon. The snow we got yesterday is shining brightly in the morning sun, and it looks like the next several days include a small warm up in the mid 40's, and over the weekend dry conditions. Should be great to get out and fish. On the Metolius, the … Continue reading February Fishing Forecast 2/4/21
Jan 9, 2021 Fishing Outlook
This coming week of January 10-16 looks warm again. At least warm from a January perspective. Lots of days in the 40's and a couple hitting the 50's coming up. It should be a pleasant week to slip on the waders and be on the water.
Christmas Week fishing report 12/22/20
Hello to everyone on this very special week! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all. Tina and I have been busy with work: the shop is busier than I can remember any holiday season being and she is wrapping up a good year selling real estate. So we haven't fished in about 10 … Continue reading Christmas Week fishing report 12/22/20
Fishing Report 12/5/20
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Season! December has pretty much been perfect with pleasant fishing weather so far, and looks to be that way for at least another several days or a week. I was able to get out a few days to the Fall River and Metolius this week. Both were fair to good, … Continue reading Fishing Report 12/5/20
Thanksgiving time fishing outlook 11/25/20
Happy Turkey Day! We hope whatever you choose to do, it is as safe as it is delicious. There is plenty of good fishing to be had around Sisters now, and those conditions that are favorable to good water and some limited hatches is looking good as we march towards winter. So far, we haven't … Continue reading Thanksgiving time fishing outlook 11/25/20