First off, I am sorry I missed a week. I was in Mexico catching baby tarpon and when I got home I honestly felt like I didn't have enough information to provide a good and accurate report. Now, having been home for a week, getting some time on the water, and time in the fly … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/15/2022
Metolius River
Fly Fisher’s Update 4/30/22
April came and went (almost) with a lot of blessings and luck. We are now sitting at 103% in the Deschutes Basin and 142% for the McKenzie. Some delayed openings (pushed back to more of what we will call normal) on some high lakes, but we will take that with glee, joy, answered prayers and … Continue reading Fly Fisher’s Update 4/30/22
Opening Day “Crystal Ball” projections 4/22/22
I don't actually have a Crystal Ball. Damnit. Opening day for so many of us is kind of like Christmas. It's a gift. A change of season. A day to begin a season with a lot to look forward to. With the gift Mother Nature has given over the last two weeks, it is clear … Continue reading Opening Day “Crystal Ball” projections 4/22/22
Brrrrr, Fishing in snowflakes update 4/10/22
Good morning. If you're reading this from the Pacific NW you are likely drinking your coffee and wearing a sweater today. I've even got a stocking hat on and I am inside. I guess I need to get the wood stove going again. This is the 2nd weekend in a row that Oregon mountains are … Continue reading Brrrrr, Fishing in snowflakes update 4/10/22
Jeff’s fishing update 4/3/22
Good Sunday morning to everyone. Right now in Sisters it is the calm before the storm, as it looks like by tonight we are in for a good storm, especially hitting the mountains with a much needed late season dump of snow. Today is going to be a great day, but Monday is going to … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing update 4/3/22
Jeff’s Fishing Update 3/13/22
Good morning from Sisters, OR. Yesterday I spent a lot of the day attending a virtual board meeting for Water Watch, which I proudly sit on the board of directors. During the meeting I had my computer set up at my tying desk at home and was gazing out the window at what could only … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Update 3/13/22
“Almost Spring” Fishing Report 2/27/22
good morning from Sisters, Oregon. It's looking like a warm and wet week for the end of February and the beginning of meteorological spring which begins Tuesday March 1st. I like the sound of Spring, although I do continue to hope for a lot more water in the mountains before we really start our warming … Continue reading “Almost Spring” Fishing Report 2/27/22
February 2022 Fishing Report
Well, like with so many things, this winter is a blessing and a curse. I was so excited about our summer with water being more abundant after weeks and weeks of storms back in December and at the New Year. Then, January was one of the driest and warmest on record, and we went from … Continue reading February 2022 Fishing Report
MLK Weekend Fishing Report 1/14/22
Welcome to Winter! It's a wonderland up there with the snow pack looking pretty good for the moment. We now have a blocking high pressure system which is making for some warm sunny days again, and that bodes well for getting out and enjoying some good access to the rivers in our area. The Metolius … Continue reading MLK Weekend Fishing Report 1/14/22
New Year fishing report 1/7/2022
Happy New Year friends. These last few weeks have seen some crazy weather. Big snowstorms, mostly in the mountains but also down in town blanketed the area with deep snow. This week on the SNOTEL Data website, through the USDA, we show our snow pack at 113% in the Deschutes and Crooked River Basins. The … Continue reading New Year fishing report 1/7/2022