A busy day and weekend are in store starting tomorrow with the Water Watch dinner and fundraiser, so if a report is to be done, tonight is the night. Tomorrow we head to the big city, and Sunday and Monday to the coast for a quick trip (hope to get some crab) and then home … Continue reading Fishing updates, closure info and good vibes for 9/23/22
Metolius River
Jeff’s Mid-September fly fishing updates
Sunday night report because it was a busy weekend guiding and meeting reps and catching up from the Padres (vs. Mariners) games. What a big change of weather that hit the Pacific NW this weekend. A welcome change for sure. We got rain and that is going to really help tamp down that fire over … Continue reading Jeff’s Mid-September fly fishing updates
Fishing Updates, good news, bad news and closed water to look out for this week of 9/11/22
Do you want the good news, or the bad news 1st? It's always the question, and we've heard this since we were kids. Since 90% of us say give me the bad news first, and then soften the blow with the good news, that's how this report will roll. The worst news is the Crooked … Continue reading Fishing Updates, good news, bad news and closed water to look out for this week of 9/11/22
Metolius River hatch update 9/6/22 (ps-it’s a good one)
It is with great pleasure we can say the fall green drakes (#10 primarily) and flav's (#12-14) have begun. You'll find these 2 large mayflies hatching sometime between 2 pm and 5 pm most days for the next 4 weeks or longer. Emergers and Duns will serve you well. While these are important hatches and … Continue reading Metolius River hatch update 9/6/22 (ps-it’s a good one)
Labor Day fishing forecast and fishing reports
A Thursday night update. What in the heck? These things usually hit on the weekends but this weekend I will be nowhere near a computer or a wifi signal. Instead, I am headed camping on the Metolius with Tina, Drake and some good friends tomorrow, and know the day will be packed from the minute … Continue reading Labor Day fishing forecast and fishing reports
Fishing Report and updates 8/28/2022
This weekend sure feels like there is a hint of fall weather in the air. I am ready. How about you?There is a lot of good stuff to talk about today, as you get ready for your fishing week ahead, and as you plan a few more good trips this late summer and upcoming fall. … Continue reading Fishing Report and updates 8/28/2022
Fishing Reports and Updates 8/20/2022
I had a very nice week out on the water, trying new things, enjoying old favorites and visiting places I haven't been in years. I hope you got some time fishing in a favorite place too. This weeks report adds one place I've never reported on, takes a walk down memory lane and rubs shoulders … Continue reading Fishing Reports and Updates 8/20/2022
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
Hi Friends, Would you please take a moment to sign a petition to add further water protections to the Metolius River? It takes just 2 minutes on this Trout Unlimited link, and the more people signing the more we know the Metolius will be protected. https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f96783%2fRespond
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