It looks like the storm has passed, and it was a significant driver of water levels all over the state. Locally, you will want to know where you can go this week with the beautiful weather and where you can't because the water is simply unsafe and there is no possibility of fishing. On the … Continue reading A high water update and where you CAN go this week 2/25/25
Metolius River
A spring like Sunday report 2/23/25
The last few days were dry and warm and a lot of anglers got out on the water to enjoy it. Last night the rains come in and certainly is melting some snow. So this report will have some good news and some no so good news, but we will take the gain in precipitation … Continue reading A spring like Sunday report 2/23/25
Fish Lovers Fishing Report 2/14/25
We made it through an awfully cold week! No one that I know really fished for a few days that I am aware of from Tuesday through Thursday because it was simply too cold to enjoy. Monday Mattias was out on the Metolius and had a wonderful day of nymph and streamer fishing. He slayed. … Continue reading Fish Lovers Fishing Report 2/14/25
a cold week of fishing ahead, BUT good stuff to look forward this week 2/8/25
Shop is OPEN on Super Bowl Sunday 9-2. Weather is going to hit almost 40 in Sisters with no precipitation in the forecast so it ought to be the best day out of the next 4 to get on the water. Speaking of Monday (2/10/25), we are really excited about night one (of 2) for … Continue reading a cold week of fishing ahead, BUT good stuff to look forward this week 2/8/25
Early February Fishing Report and 4 February Events to look at
Hello from Sisters, Oregon. The rain finally came back and that is also bringing much needed mountain snowfall. Our percentages of average graph was really starting to slip down close to just average, and we need to keep busting the drought, so the upcoming weather patterns are welcomed by us, that is for sure. That … Continue reading Early February Fishing Report and 4 February Events to look at
Jeff’s Fishing Report & Chile Trip stories 1/27/25
I returned home last night to the Redmond Airport just before sunset, after leaving the Patagonia Baker Lodge just after sunrise on Saturday. It is a long journey, but to me it is so worthwhile. I find my soul in Patagonia and this trip to Chile was second to none for the new lodge, its … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report & Chile Trip stories 1/27/25
A little mid January Fishing Update
It's a gorgeous winters day in Sisters, Oregon and a dry period of weather coming up which should see the rivers that have been high, drop quickly. Will it put the Crooked back in play? I think so. But not quite yet. The Metolius has even been a little colored up, so that will clear … Continue reading A little mid January Fishing Update
“New” Hatch alert
Our friend Don came into the shop this evening wearing waders (always a good sign) and said there were a lot of little black stonefly’s hatching the last few days on the Metolius. Fish will eat this little hatch quite well so add some 16-18 black elk hair Caddis to the selection for the next … Continue reading “New” Hatch alert
Happy New Year fishing report 12/29/24
Just a few days left to use your 2024 fishing license and it's time to renew for 2025. You can stop in the shop and get your new fishing license or you can download the ODFW app on Apple Store or Google App's and do yours through the app's. You can also go to the … Continue reading Happy New Year fishing report 12/29/24
Jeff’s kind of a fishing report 12/13/24 and other good info
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. You've heard about fly tying weather? This is it. I mean, if you want to fish, sure, there are some very good open waters and hardly any crowds. If you dress well you will be great for a good session on the river. I … Continue reading Jeff’s kind of a fishing report 12/13/24 and other good info