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
Middle Deschutes
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
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
(Happy) Thanksgiving Week Fishing Report
Good sunday morning from a sunny and chilly Sisters, OR. It's been a few weeks since the last update. Between our Mexico trip, then catching up a little at the shop finishing orders for 2022, but mostly to catch up on pine needle raking, cleaning gutters and burning needles, it has been a full time … Continue reading (Happy) Thanksgiving Week Fishing Report
10/23/2021 fishing report & update
Good morning from the rainy Oregon coast. It appears some of this rain is headed over to the rest of the state for the next few days too. Hallelujah, we need that water, and I hope it just keeps coming and coming. I am pretty sure this storm is going to be about the end … Continue reading 10/23/2021 fishing report & update
Jeff’s fishing report 10/16/21
Holy cow what a great couple of October days we are getting yesterday and today. I guided the Fall River yesterday in Sunshiney bliss and today I am headed to the Metolius with my friend Mike, hopefully for a good afternoon session of dry fly action. I hope you are getting out and enjoying these … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/16/21
Jeff’s fishing report/update 10/11/21
Hello on a cool, breezy October Monday. Monday? I know, it's late and I apologize. I had guide trips over the weekend and just didn't have time to blog until now. There is plenty to talk about, including an apology on my part for not choosing the best way to express myself on some frustrations … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report/update 10/11/21