East Lake is ok, seems to be in a bit of a turnover with murkier water, plus a lot of rainbows on the bank lines going through spawning motions. Water temps high 40’s to lower 50’s. Today we got all of our fish (around 12) on black balanced leeches. I think it’s good to fish, … Continue reading Lakes update for the 1st of June
McKenzie River
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
June 9th fishing report and updates
Greetings from colorful Sisters, Oregon. Today is the annual quilt show and every building has multiple quilts hanging. It is a beautiful display of color and artistic talent these quilters put into each one of these works. For them to converge on this little Mountain town in Central Oregon is something we look forward to … Continue reading June 9th fishing report and updates
4th of July Fishing Report and updates
Good morning on this 1st morning of July. Summer has been really nice over the last couple of weeks. Not overly hot, that's for sure, with cool nights and mornings the waters around the region are in much better shape than last year at this time when we had that heat dome event over the … Continue reading 4th of July Fishing Report and updates
6/24/22 Fishing Report and it happens every year
With lot's of good fishing to report, we are now seeing high 70's, glorious 80's and even some low 90's for a few days over the weekend. Great fishing weather and a welcome pattern for us. It's hard to believe last week I had 2 postponed trips due to high winds and snow, and just … Continue reading 6/24/22 Fishing Report and it happens every year
Jeff’s fishing report and updates and it’s almost summer!
Today doesn't feel like "almost summer", but by Tuesday and throughout the week it will not only be summer, but Summer warmth is coming too. I am so ready for that as I am sure you are too. If you live in the Pacific NW, you know a little warmer weather, and less gray will … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report and updates and it’s almost summer!
June 11th Fishing Update
I was in the shop this morning working with Brad, as we met the Simms rep for our 2023 Spring Simms order. Outside, horses, llamas fire trucks and rodeo queens rode by for the first time in 2 years for the annual Sisters Rodeo Parade. It was good to see the crowds come out and … Continue reading June 11th Fishing Update