TC-HF      5/28-5/30/10

Fishing is hot, when the weather heats up. Things slow down with the cooler days. Plenty of big bugs still as far down as Maupin. We had good success on the cooler days by pitching big bugs around known lies, also found some fish during some intermittent Drake and PMD hatches.

A boat went down this weekend in Whitehorse (not ours thank god) Everyone was okay. As of now the boat is still in the rapid, somewhere down low around House Rock. If you find some river booty below there shoot me a P.M. and I can point you in the direction of the likely owner.

Take care, tight lines, and most of all...
be safe out there on the river!

Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report May 23, 2010

Short and sweet, been a long weekend.  Fishing is great but it's not easy.  Conditions are tough, wet, cold, and windy.  Bring some PMD, BWO, Caddis emergers, variety pack of 16 bead heads, the world famous posse bugger....and oh yeah, some Stones, Norm Wood Special should do.

Look for water that is hard if not impossible to fish and you will find many players.  That is not to say that there aren't some fish to lift out of the popular runs, but if you want to fish the players find some rip rap, boulders, and beyond your comfort zone wading.

The Salmon Fly hatch has the brakes on until this front moves through and the temps come back up.  That is not to say you won't find some players but it is to say the fish are not stupid at this point.  Fish hard and often because you never know when the big day or week will be...my guess Memorial Weekend and the week after.

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Have a great week.

SS

Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report May 15, 2010

Well it's official, big bugs are showing from Penton Dam to the Falls.  Fishing has been strong for the last week with most of the action coming subsurface.  Fish are not keying on the big bugs just yet.  Dry fly fishing will become more and more productive as the hatch progresses.  When the Hatch progresses so does the angler pressure.  Fishing from a driftboat is the best way to access the Deschutes.  If you have time we recommend three days from Warm Springs to Maupin.  It is not uncommon to raise dozens of fish a day on drys when the fish get keyed in.  If you don't have time choose the day floats from Warm Springs to Trout Creek or Nena to Harpham flats.  As everyone heads to Warm Springs remember there is no better access on foot or by vehicle than the Maupin area, and the fishing is second to none.

Carry some big foam bodied salmonflies and goldens.  When nymphing use a big stonefly and size 14-18 beadhead as a dropper.  Most beadhead patterns in the 14-16 size range will bring fish to hand, with mayfly patterns being the most productive.

The weather is great this weekend so enjoy.

Regards,

RBO

Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report -5/3/10

The Deschutes 2010 Season has officially begone. The section of river bordering Warm Springs Reservation opened up to fishing April, 24th. Though sections of the Deschutes are open year round the April opening date signals the beginning of the season for many. We are currently experiencing our spring high water period. The watermasters need to make room in the reservoirs for the snow melt, they release water into the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers to do so. One benefit of dam released events versus traditional run off is that you will usually have good water clarity. Fishing in high water is entirely possible, and potentially productive.  Focus in on slower water and seams where fish can escape the heavy flows. Fish fairly long leaders and use split shot. Traditional stone fly nymphs and small droppers work well. Some erratic dry fly hatches can come off this time of year. Look for March Browns, Mahogany Duns,  BWO's, and Caddis to be present.

Redside Trout and Steelhead are Spawning in the River Right Now! Stay off of the gravel beds, don't drop anchor in areas you suspect spawning activity. There are also a lot of steelhead smolts in the river. If you are catching  fin clipped fish they are smolts. Very your tactics and the type of water you fish if you are finding them on a regular basis!

Deschutes and Crooked River Fly Fishing Reports

Spring has sprung here in Central Oregon. Look for fishing to improve dramatically with the arrival of warmer weather.

Currently, the Crooked River is blown out as a result of annual water releases out of Prineville Resevoir. Look for fishing to be great once the water levels come down below 3oo cfs ideally. In May the Mothers Day Caddis start to show and this prolific hatch makes for some great dry fly action. A size 16 Brown Elk Hair Caddis will do the trick. Try using hi viz patterns to help be able to see your fly in a sea of naturals and foam bubbles.

The Deschutes River doesn't open up entirely until April 24th. Look for fishing to be good early nymphing stoneflys and micro may droppers, PTs, and/or HaresEars. Water temps are on the warmer side at this time, possibly a result of the new fish passage tower on Billy Chinook. The stonefly hatch might be a little early this year!

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Winter Steelhead Report February 9, 2010

Fishing conditions are tough.  The rivers are low and clear.  Tactics remain the same, cover a lot of water, swing everything, and find fish in transition.  We continue to scratch out dime bright fish.  This fish came at the bottom of a tailout in 24" of gin clear water.
We have been jumping some fish in really skinny water moving up river despite the lack of rain.  For those waiting on the next big push of water to get after it...you may be in for a long wait.  Weather forecasts are not good but you know how that goes.

See you on the river;-)

SS