Fishing Reports Feeds From Flyfishingdeschutes.com http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/ Fishing Reports Feeds From Flyfishingdeschutes.com en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:18:00 GMT http://www.flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports/rss UCMS <![CDATA[Deschutes River - January 28th, 2012]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#3021 Recorded:  Cloudy36 ° F Fishing: Fair

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Steelhead:
Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

The Deschutes Steelhead are steadily moving into the tributaries from the main stem of the entire lower 100 miles of the river system. Not many folks are targeting then now, for obvious reasons, very low activity due to the Steelhead staging to spawn. If you do decide to try your luck, please be mindful of the spawning (redds) areas, and kindly fish elsewhere.

River conditions are fair. Slightly colored but very fishable. Visibility is about 6 feet with a nice olive tone. White River also has an olive color, and is not effecting the Deschutes below it.
Water temperature is 43 degrees, and shouldn’t change much for the next few weeks.

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Fishing for Trout is improving since the big winter storm that came through last week. Water is running high, around 6,000 CFS from Pelton near Madras. It probably wont drop much for a while, but that's okay, the trout have settled into this level and are feeding regularly once again.

Still seeing good hatches of BWO’s, Igloo Case Building Caddis, or Midge during midday hours. Again, very normal situation  for this time of year, so bring your fly boxes with plenty of the patterns I just named in sizes 16 down to 22.

Best time to fish dries will be from 1 until 3 pm. Trout shouldn't be leader shy with this water color, so use tippets 3X 4X & 5X, depending on fly sizes of course.

Use your Caddis dries and pupa, Blue Wing Olive dries and emergers, & Midge pupa, in Back Eddies, Slack water to the inside of current edges, and slow swirly white foam lines on those rocky steep bank runs.

Before noon, and after about 3 PM, try some midsize attractor patterns, (10’s down to 14’s), on a two fly rig and an indicator to maybe pick up a fish or two before and after the “hopeful” midday hatch.

Switch flies often, unless of course your having success, and don’t forget to extend your tippet lengths to keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.
If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call,
             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,    
 
See you later,
John Smeraglio
Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop





]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#3021 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - January 7th, 2012]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2999 Recorded:  Mostly sunny34 ° F Fishing: Fair

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Happy New Year! Hope the holidays went well for all of you.
At times, Trout fishing with dry flies can be great in January when a good hatch of BWO’s, Igloo Case Building Caddis, or Midge come off during midday hours. That’s usually the normal situation this time of year, so bring your fly boxes with plenty of the patterns I just named in sizes 16 down to 22.

Best time to fish dries will be from 1 until 3 PM. The river is very clear, use small tippets, (5X & 6X ), and if necessary, a couple feet of Fluorocarbon for those real fussy trout.

Use your Caddis dries and pupa, Blue Wing Olive dries and emergers, & Midge pupa, in Back Eddies, Slack water to the inside of current edges, and slow swirly white foam lines on those rocky steep bank runs.

Before noon, and after about 3 PM, try some midsize attractor patterns, (10’s down to 14’s), on a two fly rig and an indicator to maybe pick up a fish or two before and after the “hopeful” midday hatch.

Switch flies often, unless of course your having success, and don’t forget to extend your tippet lengths to keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

The river level is average, (4850 CFS), water temperature is where is should be, 43 degrees F* Locally, the roads are clear and the weather dry.
From Portland, take I 84, its better traffic flow, and more times than not, less snow and Ice to deal with.

Deschutes Summer Steelhaed Report:

The Steelhead in the Deschutes are now starting to find their  way into some of the tributaries from the main stem. As a result, they are far less interested in our flies as the next phase of their life cycle engages. Obviously because of this, catching these big beauties has slowed down, but not completely stopped. There are a few winter fly fishing enthusiasts that have hooked one here and there, but that's about it. 

Granted, not all of the steelhead spawn in these tributaries, large numbers of them do spawn in the main stem, and we need to be especially careful not to disturb them if one happens to be fishing and spots a pod of them pairing up. Its great to watch them Spawn for a short while before we move on to the next place.  

River conditions are excellent, clarity is “very clear”, water temperature is 43 degrees. White River is also clear and will probably remain that way for the rest of this winter.


If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call,
             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,    

See you later,
John Smeraglio
Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop


 







]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2999 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - November 5th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2936 Recorded:  Mostly sunny43 ° F Fishing: Fair

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:
 
At this point steelhead “catching” is fair. The (larger than normal) push of Chinook Salmon are nearing the end of their spawn cycle and the steelhead are settling down. As I mentioned in the last report, any migratory fish, such as salmon or steelhead, will be less likely to bite if they are unsettled and or not resting comfortably in one spot. So, if you don’t mind stepping over a few decaying salmon carcasses as you wade your way down a run, you might find a willing steelhead waiting to grab your fly.

Water conditions are excellent, clarity is very clear and temperatures are ranging from 48 to 50 degrees. White River is also clear and will probably remain that way for the rest of this fall and winter.

A wide variety of Steelhead fly patterns have been used to take fish,
everything from size 2 down to 10. In the low light hours of the morning and evening, black, blue, and purple are the best color choices.
During the day, you can change to Bright Red, Hot Pink, and Orange. I would also recommend sparsely tied natural colored flies. As clear as the water is, subdued flies sometimes will do the trick.

At these water temperatures, dry line and sink tip techniques both work well, given the water depth and time of day. Its very important to keep moving through the run you’re fishing, remember, when water is clear, fish can see very well, in most cases, easily 30 to 40 feet. Your not helping your odds by taking 1 or 2 small steps after each cast & swing. You should be taking 3 to 5 steps after each presentation.

Okay, you’re all set. Get in your rig, get over here, and enjoy these beautiful days of fall!
    Thanks,
          John Smeraglio

We have open dates for guided trips for this month.
Give us a call and see what date works best for you!   
(541) 395-2565

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Now that fall is here, trout fshing has changed for the better. Mornings and evenings are the better times to fish, but as the light is now lower in the sky and with the new cycles of hatches getting under way, midday fishing should not be over looked. 
     
Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, Blue Wing Olives dries and wets, Mohagany dun emergers and dries, and October Caddis Pupa. Concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Adults, Larva, and pupa, (16’s) BWO’S Size (20) October Caddis Pups, (8). Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam.  The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take.  Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,   



]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2936 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - October 29th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2917 Recorded:  Mostly sunny56 ° F Fishing: Fair

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

Steelhead “catching” on the Deschutes River it has been slow to spotty at best. The fish are here, but still seem to be a little unsettled, meaning they don’t rest long enough in one spot to get protective or aggressive in that spot.

Moving, traveling, or unsettled steelhead are far less responsive to presented flies, and in most cases will actually move out of the way of objects, flies, lures, river debris, etc... to continue to move up stream.  Therefore, your results become better when your fly drifts by fish that have established a resting place.

Steelhead have spread through the Maupin area, and are as far up as Trout Creek. Still plenty of steelhead below Sherars Falls, and from the mouth up to Macks Canyon. The fishing below Macks has also slowed down. A good day woulkd be 1 maybe 2 steelhead hook-ups. Don't worry, the catching can improve again without any notice. So keep after-em, remember, it only takes one cast to change your day! 

Water temperatures are great! Mid fifties and water is clear. There are “no issues” with White River coloring up the Deschutes. The White R. has a slight glacial tinge to it, but thats normal.

For patterns, use your favorites, there is no one thing that is glaringly better than anything else. Skating flies is always one of the more exciting ways to catch steelhead on the Deschutes, so if you haven’t experienced this yet, there is no reason not to try it.

We have open dates for guided trips for this month and November. Give us a call and see what date works best for you!    (541) 395-2565

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Now that fall is here, trout fshing has changed for the better. Mornings and evenings are the better times to fish, but as the light is now lower in the sky and with the new cycles of hatches getting under way, midday fishing should not be over looked. 
     
Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, Blue Wing Olives dries and wets, Mohagany dun emergers and dries, and October Caddis Pupa. Concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Adults, Larva, and pupa, (16’s) BWO’S Size (20) October Caddis Pups, (8). Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam.  The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take.  Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,   



]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2917 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - October 13th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2869 Recorded:  Mostly cloudy65 ° F Fishing: Good

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

Steelhead “catching” on the Deschutes River is finally improving. For about  two weeks or so it has been slow to spotty at best. The fish are here, they just seem to be a little unsettled, meaning they don’t rest long enough in one spot to get protective or aggressive in that spot. Moving, traveling, or unsettled steelhead are far less responsive to presented flies, and in most cases will actually move out of the way of objects, flies, lures, river debris, etc... to continue to move up stream.  Therefore, your results become better when your fly drifts by fish that have established a resting place.

Steelhead have spread through the Maupin area, and are as far up as Trout Creek. Still plenty of steelhead below Sherars Falls, and from the mouth up to Macks Canyon. The fishing below Macks is still good. 

Water temperatures are great! Mid fifties and water is clear. There are “no issues” with White River coloring up the Deschutes. The White R. has a slight glacial tinge to it, but thats normal.

For patterns, use your favorites, there is no one thing that is glaringly better than anything else. Skating flies is always one of the more exciting ways to catch steelhead on the Deschutes, so if you haven’t experienced this yet, there is no reason not to try it.

We have open dates for guided trips for this month and November. Give us a call and see what date works best for you!    (541) 395-2565

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Now that fall is here, trout fshing has changed for the better. Mornings and evenings are the better times to fish, but as the light is now lower in the sky and with the new cycles of hatches getting under way, midday fishing should not be over looked. 
     
Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, Blue Wing Olives dries and wets, Mohagany dun emergers and dries, and October Caddis Pupa. Concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Adults, Larva, and pupa, (16’s) BWO’S Size (20) October Caddis Pups, (8). Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam.  The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take.  Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,   



]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2869 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - October 1st, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2847 Recorded:  Partly cloudy66 ° F Fishing: Good

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Steelhead:
The Summer Steelhead in the Deschutes River have moved into the Maupin area, and as far up as the Care Takers place above the locked gate. Plenty of steelhead below Sherars Falls, and from the mouth up to Macks Canyon is still fishing well.  Water temperatures are great! Mid fifties and water is clear. There are “no issues” with White River coloring up the Deschutes. The White R. has a slight glacial tinge to it, but thats normal.

For patterns, use your favorites, there is no one thing that is glaringly better than anything else. Skating flies is always one of the more exciting ways to catch steelhead on the Deschutes, so if you haven’t experienced this yet, there is no reason not to try it.

We have open dates for guided trips for this month and November. Give us a call and see what date works best for you!    (541) 395-2565       

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Now that fall is here, trout fshing has changed for the better. Mornings and evenings are the better times to fish, but as the light is now lower in the sky and with the new cycles of hatches getting under way, midday fishing should not be over looked. 
     
Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, Blue Wing Olives dries and wets, Mohagany dun emergers and dries, and October Caddis Pupa. Concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Adults, Larva, and pupa, (16’s) BWO’S Size (20) October Caddis Pups, (8). Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam.  The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take.  Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,   



]]> Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2847 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - September 23rd, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2805 Recorded:  Sunny80 ° F Fishing: Good

Check out Nate's latest blog entry at natesflyfishing.com.

Steelhead:
Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

Numbers of steelhead are picking up above Sherars, fishing should be good all the way to South Junction. Fishing seems to be either hot or cold, we have had lots of multiple fish days, conversely, we've also had some skunks in there. Results like that can drive you crazy, and then you remember you are steelhead fishing. Keep at it! Keep fishing! The pay-off is worth it!

Trout:
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, but keep an eye out for BWO's and Mahogony duns. Concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Adults, Larva, and pupa, (16’s) BWO’S Size (20) Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Of course one of the best water types to be in the morning and evening in August is riffles. The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take. Have fun !!!

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ... We’d be glad to help!
(541) 395-2565,    



]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2805 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - August 26th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2706 Recorded:  Sunny80 ° F Fishing: Good

SEPTEMBER 23RD...sorry we are having problems changing our date.

Steelhead:
Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

Numbers of steelhead are picking up above Sherars, fishing should be good all the way to South Junction. Fishing seems to be either hot or cold, we have had lots of multiple fish days, conversely, we've also had some skunks in there. Results like that can drive you crazy, and then you remember you are steelhead fishing. Keep at it! Keep fishing! The pay-off is worth it!

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:
     
Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, but keep an eye out for BWO's and Mahogony duns. Concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Adults, Larva, and pupa, (16’s) BWO’S Size (20) Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Of course one of the best water types to be in the morning and evening in August is riffles. The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take.  Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,    

 




]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2706 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - August 8th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2623 Recorded:  Sunny83 ° F Fishing: Good

Steelhead:
Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

Summer steelhead are finally increasing in numbers in the Columbia River as they steadily work they’re way up stream. Water temperatures in the Columbia remain cooler than normal, this will eliminate any possible concerns of steelhead delaying they’re movement due to “thermal block”, a warm water condition that slows steelhead travel significantly.

Water temperatures in the lower 20 miles of the Deschutes are currently warmer than that of the Columbia, there for, not a lot of steelhead have made it up into the Deschutes system. This doesn’t mean that there are no fish, it just means that there are fewer than normal numbers of steelhead in that section of river for this time of year. Some fish have been caught, but it will become better very soon.      

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:
     
Trout fishing has been best during the mornings before noon, and in the evenings after five, and of course that last hour of light can really get going. Stick mostly with Caddis dries and wets, concentrate your efforts in the riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. In the mornings, back eddies can be a lot of fun with some small midge pupa patterns. Extend your tippet lengths and keep the fly drifting as long as you can, it will pay off.

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Larva and pupa, (16’s) PED’s nymphs emergers and adults, (12)’s. These hatches are in good numbers and should be fished from 5 until 8 PM.. Fish midge in sizes (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, fishing these can sometimes save the day.

Take a few moments in the mornings to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Of course one of the best water types to be in the morning and evening in August is riffles. The fish will key on certain bug behavior, try a natural drift with no drag, a drift with a little bit of movement added to your presentation, and then swing wets, emergers, and caddis pupas. Use a shock loop for this down stream presentation so you don’t get broken off on the take.  Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,    
     



]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2623 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - Lower - July 19th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2522 Recorded:  Mostly sunny73 ° F Fishing: Good

Steelhead:
Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

So far, very low numbers of steelhead have made they’re way into the lower ten miles of the Deschutes River. Fishing for them has been unproductive and obviously disappointing. Water temperatures have climbed quickly to the upper 60’s and is the feared reason why. More later. 

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:
     
River levels have dropped steadily and are now at a very favorable flow range.  You will find trout feeding on dries, wets, and nymphs in back eddies, inside current seams, riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. Make sure you cover those tight to the bank areas, as this is still the  most consistent producing places. 

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Larva and pupa, (16’s) PMD’s, nymphs, emergers, and adults, (16’s) and PED’s nymphs emergers and adults, (12)’s. These hatches are in good numbers and should be fished from 12 noon until 7 Pm.. Don’t forget about midge, they hatch all year long, and if you don’t mind fishing these (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, you can sometimes save the day. Also, be willing to stay out until last light, usually the best caddis fishing of the day is in the last 45 minutes of the day.

A good plan is to take a few moments to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies, and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,    

  



]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2522 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - Lower - July 14th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2508 Recorded:  Mostly sunny73 ° F Fishing: Good

Steelhead:
Deschutes Summer Steelhaed:

So far, very low numbers of steelhead have made they’re way into the lower ten miles of the Deschutes River. Fishing for them has been unproductive and obviously disappointing. Water temperatures have climbed quickly to the upper 60’s and is the feared reason why. More later. 

Trout: 
Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:
     
River levels have dropped steadily and are now at a very favorable flow range.  You will find trout feeding on dries, wets, and nymphs in back eddies, inside current seams, riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. Make sure you cover those tight to the bank areas, as this is still the  most consistent producing places. 

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Larva and pupa, (16’s) PMD’s, nymphs, emergers, and adults, (16’s) and PED’s nymphs emergers and adults, (12)’s. These hatches are in good numbers and should be fished from 12 noon until 7 Pm.. Don’t forget about midge, they hatch all year long, and if you don’t mind fishing these (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, you can sometimes save the day.

A good plan is to take a few moments to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies, and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Have fun !!! 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565,    

  



]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#2508 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - Lower - June 21st, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#1585 Recorded:  Mostly sunny82 ° F Fishing: Good

 Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:
      
The Salmon fly & Golden Stone hatch is hanging on by a thread, but for the most part, the Trout Creek / Warm Springs area is the place to be if you want to partake. They have faded in the Maupin section, but the trout still will take the big offering. It was a good hatch this year despite the very cool and unusual weather. Those conditions effect humans much more than the insects.

Well, I can’t believe I’m saying this but, It is officially Summer! And with it, brings many more wonderful hatches that produce nice big Deschutes Redside Trout!

Rick Hafele and myself conducted an entomology class in Maupin last Saturday and our samples showed very strong numbers of PMD, and PED nymphs, plus Net Spinning Caddis larva. A few of our students experienced watching some of the Net Spinning Caddis pupa shed they’re pupa shuck, emerge as winged adults, and fly from the viewing try.
Some of the class members stuck around for a day or two and enjoyed some good “catching” by applying they’re new knowledge.

River levels have dropped steadily and are now at a very favorable flow range.  You will find trout feeding on dries, wets, and nymphs in back eddies, inside current seams, riffles, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. Make sure you cover those tight to the bank areas, as this is still the  most consistent producing places.  

Make sure you have: Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Net Spinning Caddis Larva and pupa, (16’s) PMD’s, nymphs, emergers, and adults, (16’s) and PED’s nymphs emergers and adults, (12)’s. These hatches are in good numbers and should be fished from 12 noon until 7 Pm.. Don’t forget about midge, they hatch all year long, and if you don’t mind fishing these (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, you can sometimes save the day.

A good plan is to take a few moments to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies, and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Have fun !!!  

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help!
                         (541) 395-2565, 



]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#1585 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - Lower - June 11th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#1531 Recorded:  Mostly sunny63 ° F Fishing: Good

  Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Trout fishing is good! There are those off and on times like any other day but for the most part, its been fun!      

The Golden Stone hatch is still happening, good numbers of the big boys from Maupin up to Warm Springs. A few Salmon flies still hanging around, but they have faded slightly in numbers. Adults are active throughout the late morning untill dark. Green Drakes are hatching midday with good results. Lots of other may flies popping in the afternoon, PMD’s & PED’s shoud be in the air from 1 until 3 PM. 

 

Clarity has improved, green color,15 feet visibility and fishes good all day long. You will find trout feeding on dries, wets, and nymphs in back eddies, inside current seams, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. Be mindful, that with these high water levels, the grass hummocks along the bank will be under water in most areas. Make your cast just to the outside of them, and find trout laying there in anticipation of food.  

 

Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Free Living caddis,(14’s) Mahogany duns,(16’s) PMD’s,(16’s) and PED’s (12)’s are hatches that are in good numbers and should be fished if the big bugs aren’t working. Don’t forget about midge, they hatch all year long, and if you don’t mind fishing these (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, you can sometimes save the day. 

 

A good plan is to take a few moments to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies, and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Have fun !!!  

 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help! 

                         (541) 395-2565,     




]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#1531 <![CDATA[Deschutes River - Lower - June 11th, 2011]]> http://flyfishingdeschutes.com/fishing-reports#1530 Recorded:  Mostly sunny63 ° F Fishing: Good

  Deschutes River Redside Trout Report:

Trout fishing is good! There are those off and on times like any other day but for the most part, its been fun!      

The Golden Stone hatch is still happening, good numbers of the big boys from Maupin up to Warm Springs. A few Salmon flies still hanging around, but they have faded slightly in numbers. Adults are active throughout the late morning untill dark. Green Drakes are hatching midday with good results. Lots of other may flies popping in the afternoon, PMD’s & PED’s shoud be in the air from 1 until 3 PM. 

 

Clarity has improved, green color,15 feet visibility and fishes good all day long. You will find trout feeding on dries, wets, and nymphs in back eddies, inside current seams, fast water pockets and steep bank runs. Be mindful, that with these high water levels, the grass hummocks along the bank will be under water in most areas. Make your cast just to the outside of them, and find trout laying there in anticipation of food.  

 

Igloo Case Building Caddis, (20’s) Free Living caddis,(14’s) Mahogany duns,(16’s) PMD’s,(16’s) and PED’s (12)’s are hatches that are in good numbers and should be fished if the big bugs aren’t working. Don’t forget about midge, they hatch all year long, and if you don’t mind fishing these (18’s) (20’s) (22’s) in the slow water, you can sometimes save the day. 

 

A good plan is to take a few moments to study and look for rising or sipping trout in back eddies, and slack water, just inside a current edge that forms a food gathering seam. Nothing there? No sweat, head for the tree lines and work your way up stream at a good pace. Have fun !!!  

 

If you have Q’s, Please don’t hesitate to call, John Smeraglio, Nate Morris, or Joe Ringo, ...             We’d be glad to help! 

                         (541) 395-2565,     




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