Leftovers, good football and family time are most likely the program for most of us this weekend, but of course we need to circle through all the places you dream about fishing this coming week and discuss hatches, trends, weather and tactics that will put you ahead of the game when you venture out in … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 11/29/25
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Jeff’s Thanksgiving Week Fishing Report 11/22/25
In a week dominated by food, family and football, add another "f" to the week and go fishing. Heck, add another "f" this week for fun. Fun. Fishing is good on a lot of the local waters and should remain so until we really get a different weather pattern. If I am not fishing, I … Continue reading Jeff’s Thanksgiving Week Fishing Report 11/22/25
Jeff’s Fishing Report 11/1/25
Today marks my 34th year since I took over ownership of the Fly Fisher's Place in 1991. What a ride, in business, in life, in fishing, in learning, in friendships and in losses. I take nothing for granted, and I can tell you that in the early and mid-years of this journey that some of … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 11/1/25
Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/24/25
Good Morning from Sisters, Oregon. It is Memorial Day weekend and we have a beautiful weather pattern to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Will you be fishing this weekend? I'll be in the fly shop all weekend and Monday too, so I really hope to see you around town if you're on the way … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/24/25
Jeff’s Fishing Report 5/3/25
Greetings from Sisters, I am at the shop today working with Mattias and it has been steady today with anglers headed to the river, and fly tyers headed to the bench on this cold Saturday. Which would you prefer to do today? Tie or fish?I have a lot of news to share in this report, … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 5/3/25
Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
Hello from the southern end of Ambergris Caye Belize. I’m on week 2 here with my groups, and we are having fun. Last week the group got a lot of bonefish, 12 permit and one tarpon. Back in Oregon I know it is like Christmas Eve for many of you! Who’s got the boat loaded … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
10/31/24 End of General Trout Season Report and November trends & predictions!
October is going out like a lion, with cold and snowy conditions on most of the lakes. The end of General Trout Season doesn't change much for us but use this as a reminder that the Upper Metolius from Allingham Bridge to the Headwaters closes today at dusk. Also the reservoirs Crane Prairie and Wickiup … Continue reading 10/31/24 End of General Trout Season Report and November trends & predictions!
Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Time's fun when you're having flies. Doesn't it seem like it was just 4th of July? How did the summer season fly by so fast? Here we are on the 25th of October and this report is going to hit on buttoning up some of the waters for the year, and the impacts of weather … Continue reading Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/24
I'll start by saying thank you for all the comments and well wishes after last weeks report. I made it through covid fine, with a few days worse than the rest and I feel fine now but have a lingering cough that is annoying. I was able to get back to the shop the last … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/24
Jeff’s fishing report 7/27/24
Greetings from Sisters, Oregon on this warm summer day. We have a lot to share this week, including many positive reports coming in from my sources around the local waters. My own week included a day on the Metolius, a day on the Deschutes and 2 days guiding on East Lake so I have some … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 7/27/24