Hi gang, I am back from 2 weeks away and have been home long enough to know I miss the summer weather in the Southern Hemisphere (like, a lot!) and that the fishing on the Metolius was pretty darn good while I was gone. I've been able to catch up with several good anglers and … Continue reading Metolius fishing report 2/2/16
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Metolius Report 1-11-16
Squeezing one more in before takeoff. Fishing is good. Some days quite good. Mostly on Stone Nymphs and Copper Johns. Hares Ears and Tan Caddis Pupa are great too and in the morning I'd go with a BWO Nymph since the BWO hatch has really improved the last 10 days or so. I had a … Continue reading Metolius Report 1-11-16
Metolius Report 1/7/16
Ok friends, I am going to be gone fishing in Argentina until 1/26/16 so if you need updates call the shop and talk to Ben or Steve. (541)549-3474 I will tell you its been a great week on the Metolius. Golden Stone Nymphs, Olive Zebra Midge, Hares Ear #16-18, Copper John's and the best news … Continue reading Metolius Report 1/7/16
New Years 2016 Metolius Update
Brrr....but, the fishing is worth it. Fish seem pretty active most days on nymphs. Small Caddis Larva and Pupa patterns are producing the best, along with Copper Johns, small BWO nymph patterns, Zebra Midges and Lightning Bugs. While you usually wanted/needed to fish these off a dropper from a heavy Golden Stone Nymph, in 2016 … Continue reading New Years 2016 Metolius Update
Metolius Fishing Report 12-16-15
It's been really nice for several days. Last week the water came up but it settled fast and is a perfect 1500 cfs. Allingham, and the Hatchery area are good access points you can always count on. Yesterday we were able to get to Bridge 99. Nymping is the way to go mostly, but there … Continue reading Metolius Fishing Report 12-16-15
Metolius River fishing report 12/8/15
High Water coming down the trib's and creeks. Not too high, but rising so keep an eye on it. It's almost 2100 at the gauge and that is up 600+ cfs in the last 48 hours. I'll tell you that Bull Trout like the higher water. It's always cool when the water comes up like … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 12/8/15
Metolius River fishing report for Thanksgiving 2015
Its cold and getting colder (for the next 3 days) but the Metolius is the best game in the area for fishing on the cold days due to the spring fed waters there. There is snow on the ground out there. Roads are plowed in Camp Sherman and down to the Hatchery. Be careful if … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report for Thanksgiving 2015
Metolius River Fishing Report 11/17/15
Well, the weather is really crappy today but the fishing trend out here is good. As I write this we are seeing 50 mph wind gusts. Better weather tomorrow and for the weekend forecast. Looks like Cinygmula's are wrapped up. Maybe on the warmer days ahead (not many in the forecast) we may see a … Continue reading Metolius River Fishing Report 11/17/15
Metolius River Fishing Report 11/2/15
November is a good time on the Metolius, the crowds have really thinned and there are still a lot of good hatches. Remember the upper river from Allingham Bridge to the Headwaters has closed for the winter and won't open again until late May to protect spawning fish. This time of year, the PMD's dwindle … Continue reading Metolius River Fishing Report 11/2/15
Metolius River fishing report 10/13/15
Hatches continue to be very good, although less complex than our last reporting. This week expect PMD's, Mahogany Duns and BWO's. There are still a few drakes lingering which is fantastic but I don't expect them to be out much after it cools this weekend. There are still a lot of Golden Stones plus October … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 10/13/15