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
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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
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
Jeff’s Father’s Day Weekend fishing report and updates 6/15/24
Last weekend during the rodeo you may recall I wrote how beautiful the weather was. Which is uncommon for Rodeo weekend. My point....The weather that usually hits us on the Rodeo came a week late. It is cold, windy and snowing in the mountains today through Monday. Steve is guiding Paulina today and went up … Continue reading Jeff’s Father’s Day Weekend fishing report and updates 6/15/24
Rodeo’s and Fishing/FFP Report 6/7/24
Hello from a warm and sunny Sisters, Oregon where this weekend we actually have more real cowboys and cowgirls (and cow dogs) than any other time of the year. For me, I am going to stick to Wading Boots over Cowboy Boots, but I will sneak out of the shop for a moment in the … Continue reading Rodeo’s and Fishing/FFP Report 6/7/24
Lakes Update 10/25/2023 The good, the bad and the ugly…
I had what will be my last guide trip on the Cascade Lakes this year at Paulina Lake. It was cold and windy and just wanting to start snowing when we left shortly after 4 PM. It might be one we can fish again next week depending on the weather, but the water temp at … Continue reading Lakes Update 10/25/2023 The good, the bad and the ugly…
Voluntary Hoot Owl on the Lakes/Watch H2O Temps
Hey gang, The lakes are starting the morning in the safe zone for water temps, but the afternoons may prove different so with the water temps, especially in the shallow zones so many of us like to fish and move if it gets above 68, or call it a day if you can't find new … Continue reading Voluntary Hoot Owl on the Lakes/Watch H2O Temps
Lakes update for the 1st of June
East Lake is ok, seems to be in a bit of a turnover with murkier water, plus a lot of rainbows on the bank lines going through spawning motions. Water temps high 40’s to lower 50’s. Today we got all of our fish (around 12) on black balanced leeches. I think it’s good to fish, … Continue reading Lakes update for the 1st of June