Happy Monday morning, it's been a busy last 4 days to (likely) put an end to my 2020 guide season. I was on Paulina (x2), Crane and Hosmer. It is certainly that time of year I can tell winter is coming soon, as water temp's in the morning are in the 40's and on the … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/20
Lower Deschutes River
Jeff’s fishing report 10/12/20
Happy (windy) Monday everyone. I was supposed to be on the water today and tomorrow, but realized in the wee hours of the morning that the wind was going to win today. So first thing this morning I had to call clients to reschedule trips that were scheduled today and tomorrow. The 2 weather app's … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/12/20
10/3/20 Fishing Update
Hello everyone, I am writing today from Seaside on the Oregon Coast. There is no fishing this weekend but I am looking forward to my week ahead which includes 4 more days of guide trips on the lakes (and if the stars align a day on the Metolius). We walked the beach in Gearhart today … Continue reading 10/3/20 Fishing Update
Jeff’s end of September fishing report 9/26/20
If you are reading this from Oregon you know we got a small blessing of fall weather and some good rains in many areas around the state. Places that had been hit hard with wild fire earlier this month were soaked. I don't know how that moves us along with getting the fires all out, … Continue reading Jeff’s end of September fishing report 9/26/20
Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
I was hopeful to write this update over the weekend with the news that the Metolius was opening below Bridge 99. But so far, that announcement by the USFS has not happened. The Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices are now lifted for the Metolius corridor and that is excellent news. But the closures … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
Sept 5, 2020 Fishing Report
Happy Labor Day Weekend. I know a lot of you are hiding out for a few days, waiting for the Holiday to pass by, and some of you are reading this right now preparing for some immediate fishing, tying flies and organizing gear. I am hiding out in the back room of the shop right … Continue reading Sept 5, 2020 Fishing Report
Jeff’s fishing report 8/29/20
the bell is ringing that summer is quickly coming to an end for me. Today was the last summer class I taught at Black Butte Ranch for the year and it is dark at 8 PM. Days of fishing the streams until 9:45 and squeezing a 6x tippet through a #16 rusty spinner at 9:15 … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/29/20
Jeff’s fishing report 8/22/20
it's been a little unsettling this week with the Green Ridge Fire that started above the Metolius with a bolt of lightning on Sunday evening. The Metolius is our favorite river (my favorite in all the world) and is our home waters. When a fire is so close it makes us all a little uneasy. … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/22/20
Jeff’s fishing update 8/15/20
Hello to all. What an amazing week it was around here, with perfect summer weather and good fishing. I was able to fish for myself a few days on the Lower Deschutes, Crane Prairie and the Metolius as well as go hiking in the Sisters and Mountain Biking in the Lake Creek Preserve. My head … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing update 8/15/20
Weekly fishing update 8/8/20
Happy Saturday! I just got back to the shop from teaching our weekly fly casting lesson at Black Butte. It was a great turnout today, and one of the things that made my heart happy was how many young women and kids attended with the intentions of becoming fly anglers. We have been teaching the … Continue reading Weekly fishing update 8/8/20