I believe Tennyson wrote that "tis better to have hooked a trout and lost it, than to never hooked it at all". Or something like that... Actually it is a line I give to my clients in the boat to cheer them up after the LDR. I am always a bit sad when the folks … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/30/2026
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Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/22/26
I know a lot of you are getting ready for the holiday weekend and thinking about how to prepare for some fishing, and how to maximize the opportunities that you can find over the next few day, or throughout the upcoming week. There is a lot of very good fishing to discuss and share so … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/22/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, spring is here and fishing has been really productive, big hatches are starting, more gates are opening this week and access is increasing. Our next milestone is 20 days away with the 2nd opener on May 22nd which means the headwaters of the Metolius and the Deschutes, plus our creeks like Whychus, Tumalo … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report May 2nd, 2026
Jeff’s Opening Week Fishing Report 4/19/26
Opening Day is knocking on our door, and we are so excited to start back on Lower Deschutes from Warm Springs to Trout Creek. I think it is going to be a great opener with some really solid fishing. The other one that we always anticipate with excitement is Crane Prairie which also opens on … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Week Fishing Report 4/19/26
Jeff’s fishing report 4/11/26
the adventure continues as I write this report from the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport in Belize City. My friend Joe drove me up from Placencia (about 4 hours door to door) starting in his boat to get to the rental car, then on a road through Belize I had never seen before. It was … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 4/11/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/5/26
Hello from HQ, it has been quite a week with the weather, the fishing (both good and bad), and my best April Fools Day prank ever. More on that and another story at the end. For now, let's wade in and talk about all the fishing options we have in Central Oregon this week. The … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/5/26
Jeff’s fishing report 3/29/26
Hello and happy Sunday from Central Oregon. If you enjoyed the warm spring weather over spring break last week, you were not alone. Holy cow there were a lot of folks at the Crooked and Fall River last week, but I would think with the vacation time over for students that this week will be … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 3/29/26
Jeff’s fishing report 3/21/26
greetings from OREGON! It's been a while but I am happy to report I was back at the FFP World Headquarters yesterday enjoying some shop time and seeing friends who dropped in. The shop had a great buzz, likely spring break people but with this great weather I could tell there was just a lot … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 3/21/26
Jeff’s fishing report 11/29/25
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
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