I am sitting in the newly remodeled and expanded fly tying room in the fly shop, listening to the wind pick up and the skies darken as a front pushes in over the Cascades and into Central Oregon. Temperatures are going to drop 20 degrees from today to tomorrow. I know there will be some … Continue reading Fishing Report June 5, 2020
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Fishing Reports 5/29/20
It's been a warm week around Sisters and lot's of good fishing to report on, some changes to the shop to discuss and a forecast of the weather and fishing for the coming week. I am trying to update these every friday, giving people a chance to prepare for the weekend or look forward to … Continue reading Fishing Reports 5/29/20
2020 Memorial Weekend Fishing Report
First off, be careful out there. Seems like people are getting the feeling we are out of the woods but this week Deschutes County had a spike in cases so we are diligent in mask wearing at the shop. Please wear one when you visit us. Fishing overall has been good. Here is the breakdown … Continue reading 2020 Memorial Weekend Fishing Report
Metolius River update 5/18/2020
Just a little update on Drakes, because they are coming off better and the fish are looking for them about 2. Even if the hatch isn't strong the trout want to eat them. The hatch is best above Candle Creek to Wizard Falls so far. It'll work up later. Also, good PMD's on the surface … Continue reading Metolius River update 5/18/2020
Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Happy Friday everyone. Thanks again for reading our fishing report and thanks for all of you reaching out to say how much you enjoyed them, even when I'm a cranky old bastard. You guys are the best! Lower Deschutes- We got an email this afternoon that didn't make me too happy. We believed we were … Continue reading Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/8/2020
Plenty of exciting things to report and talk about this week in our report. As you know, we love East Lake so it is exciting to report the road to Paulina and East Lake opened today (5/8/20) and access is open. More on that below. Salmonflies are all over the Deschutes from Maupin to Bend. … Continue reading Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/8/2020
May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
First off, good news for all of our non-resident friends, beginning May 5th you are allowed to fish in Oregon again. I am going to summarize all the waters in this one report, making it easy to read and get info quickly. Overall the fishing in Central Oregon is good. Lakes and Rivers. So here … Continue reading May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
Opening Day Fishing Report for 2020
Well, it is going to be a weird opener for trout season in 2020. Everything is a bit weird now, so we go with the flow. I know a lot of us are excited to see the lakes opening up.I just spoke with my Special Use Coordinator at the Bend Office of USFS, and he … Continue reading Opening Day Fishing Report for 2020
General State of the Union Fishing (or Not) report 4/2/20
I wanted to write this yesterday, but figured on April Fools Day it might be perceived as a joke. It is no Joke. If you are worried about going out and getting a ticket while fishing, or cant figure out access, YOU are absolutely a person who should be sheltering in place at your home. … Continue reading General State of the Union Fishing (or Not) report 4/2/20
Metolius River fishing report 3/7/20
we just got home from Argentina and I have been jealous hearing stories about good the Metolius has been since we left. March is an excellent month for the Metolius. The trend is always good in March with more hatches, more mature nymphs in the drift and longer and warmer days. BWO's, and lot's of … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 3/7/20