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Deschutes River - Lower - August 28th, 2010
supplied by: Radditz Sipler Outfitters (RSO)
RECORDED: 
72 °
FISHING: Good
Back to steelhead fishing on the Deschutes after a long summer of chasing trout. I floated from Mack's Canyon down to Heritage Landing this week and did a fair bit of soaking a fly. Water temps were reasonable for this time of year, low to mid 60's and clarity was about average. The good news: plenty of fish around. The bad news: plenty of anglers around too. It was hard to get first crack at any piece of water other than morning camp water, but that didn't slow the catching too much. The other good thing about so much traffic is that it forces you to fish some "B" , "C", or even"D" grade water you might not spend time fishing otherwise. There are still lots of little nooks and crannies that hold fish that are easily ignored most of the time. It seems like I still learn something new every time I'm on the water and that keeps things fun. I fished floating line with skaters, wets, and leaches, and threw a sink tip a bit too. The most productive combo was far and away a traditional wet on a floating line. It seemed that a sink tip/anything combo resulted in soft, non-commital takes, and the dry/skater combo resulted in half-hearted rises without hook-ups. Most takes weren't smashing, but a few most definitely were. That's summer run steelheading. I won't talk numbers, because that can just cheapen things, but fishing was really good despite the heavy pressure. With less traffic it could have been simply outstanding this week. We still have some available dates so email us at info@rsofishing.com.
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Deschutes River - Lower - August 27th, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes River Outfitters
FISHING: Good
Pretty crazy last week or so with the fires on the river. For full report check out the blog. Closures have been lifted and the bulk of the fires are out or contained.
Steelheading down low ( Sheras down mostly), has been slow to typical work for your chances steelheading. Which is not all bad, but not just wide open red hot. Step into the right run and find a few, but a lot of casts, and covering water to hit those runs. Water temps are pretty good. I had 60 above Maupin and 62-64 around Macks. Numbers on the Columbia have taken a big dip and we are right at to a little below the ten year average. From here on out are when the bulk of the fish are supposed to show up to the party. Evrybody is ready to get the party started and turned up a notch, at least I know I am.
Trout fishing seems to have picked up a little this last week. Still dog days of summer and working for them, but a little more forgiving and willing to co-operate. Caddis numbers are a far cry from July. Dry fly fishing and finding fish up has been a little tougher. All you have to do is look at the lanterns in the morning. Now there are mostly fried midges with a side of caddis topped with aquatic moths. July the lanterns and EVERYTHING near by are FULL of Blackened Cajun Caddis a la' Coleman. Most consistent nymphing rig has been a bigger stone type pattern with a little midge or small (18-20#) mayfly pattern. Trout fisherman have plenty of empty river and room to roam and enjoy.
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Deschutes River - Lower - August 22nd, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes River Outfitters
FISHING: Fair
Fires! Lots of them and changing fast. I'd call the BLM for updates (541-395-2778)
I guess the fire at LockIt and the one by the Hatchery are contained or out. But the Juniper Flat fire ran down Eagle Creek and Nena (last night?) and Johnson Flats and around Caretaker burnt and is still burning? Bummer, I believe the Johnson Homestead cabin (Dr. Dixx) is burnt. That is sad to say the least. We came out the day before and I guess I got one last look at unknowingly. We put in at Trout Creek on the 19th and took out on the 21st. When we left it was smokey, but we floated by the cabin and fished across from the Caretakers and all was well.
Not sure about closures and things are changing fast( for better and maybe worse), I'd make a call or too before making plans until things simmer down. The fires and the canyon burn fast and burn out fast.
Aheaded out the door to go to Pine tree I got the call about the fires and then called the BLM. We mission aborted going Pinetree down ( Gramma/Mom and little guy). Instead we headed TC to Harpham ( 19th to the 21st). Took off yesterday, and apparantly I saw Dr Dixx’s cabin for the last time. Talked to BLM and I guess LockIt fire is out. The one from Juniper flats ran down Eagle and Neena Creek last night ( since we floated by yesterday afternoon and all was honky dory). Said it burned around Caretakers and Johnson Flat’s (Dr. Dixx) and took out the cabin ( SUCKS) and the outhouse. Sounds like they shut down WS and TC and we where lucky we got out. Sounds like it is worth checking with BLM at 541-395-2778 (visitor center) for updates.
Sorry the buddy in Maupin was pretty laid back about the Lockit and fire by the Hatchery the night before I left and he made it sound like it was going to contained and out. Those desert fires go fast and I didn’t want to sound like chicken little and after I sent it I got the Paul Harvey.
Mike
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Deschutes River - Lower - August 20th, 2010
supplied by: The Flyfishers Place
RECORDED: 
85 °
FISHING: Good
2 Reports, 1 for trout and the other for steelhead.
So, trout fishing is fair, the morning and evening fishing certainly holds great promise for excellent fishing with dries and emergers. During the day we are catching fish but working very hard with nymphs to do so. Some days we find pretty good dry action in a couple of the eddies but the fish are very, very picky. Are you up to the challenge? Stonefly nymphs are back in the drift as a predominate food source and trail a small dropper like a sparkle pupa, fox's poopah, cdc PT, holographic prince or angel case emerger behind.
Steelheading from Pine Tree to the Columbia is pretty darn good. Joe had the last 3 days on the river and landed over 30. My friend Matt biked up from the mouth and caught a couple. So it is happening and fish are being caught on Nymphs and swung flies.
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Deschutes River - Lower - August 18th, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes River Outfitters
FISHING: Good
Trout Report: Trout fishing as of late has been a little tougher. Caddis numbers are not what they where a week or so ago. Finding fish up on dries ( back eddies, trees etc) is taking a little work and the fish you are finding require A game. Nymphing has been so-so, and day to day. Basically dog days of summer. Angling pressure has been light and it is nice to spend the day on the river, just have to work for them a little. Don't be afraid to think out of the box and keep mixing up patterns ( nymph big stuff, little midges, etc). Mornings and evenings have been the best. A plus side is we have hooked and landed some real beauties, so what we lacked in quantity made up for in quality.
Steelhead!! More water is being pulled from the bottom ( heard 30%?), and temps have dropped a little. Fishing has been decent. A fair amount of pressure for the time of year. Fished Pine Tree to Mouth recently and found fish. Not red hot, but still good numbers hooked all things considered. Typical steelheading, and that is about as good as one can expect and when you hit the "magic pod" and epic day count your lucky stars and enjoy. Next couple weeks should really get going. Now is the time to make plans for you steelhead season!!! Fish are around and we are ready to go!
Keep tabs on numbers of fish coming over the dam. Enter the dam you want to see ( Bonneville, the Dalles, John Day etc) and then steelhead on species and submit. Looks like things have mellowed, we need to see the graph start to climb again,...this is the start of when our fish are supposed to show up.
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Deschutes River - Lower - August 10th, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes River Outfitters
FISHING: Good
With the new water management plan at the dam they where supposed to start pulling more cold water from the bottom the first of August. Good news to everyone watching the steelhead counts on the Columbia. But, from what I heard it was going to go from 15% from the bottom to 30%. Not much of a change, and it shows with water temps out of the dam at 57 instead of 59ish. A little is better than nothing. Reports from down low sound encouraging. We'll see, a recon is planned for a couple days from now. Still looks like a great year in the making. This will be a year to be steelheading the Deschutes (aren't they all). Dates are filling fast.
Trout fishing has slowed a little bit. A week ago there where great numbers of caddis and some fantastic dry fly action to be had. Juicey banks and trees had fish lined up and sipping. Caddis numbers have dwindle and looking for fish working on top has proven a lot harder. The ones you do find are far from push overs. The nymphing has been fair to good though. Cover lots of water. August can make you work a little, and thinking out of the box and trying a little bit of everything will pay off. The beauty with August is there are normally more rafters than anglers and you can have a great day as far as solitude, great weather, and time on a fantastic river. Get out enjoy it and keep your fingers crossed that those steelhead will start pouring in! Fishing along the road above Mack's was starting to get a little busy on Sunday, FYI.
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Deschutes River - Lower - August 1st, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop, Inc.
RECORDED:
85 °
FISHING: Good
Steelhead:
There will be a meeting at the Environmental Center in Bend on August 3rd at 7:00PM to discuss water temperatures on the Deschutes. Representatives from PGE, DEQ,and ODFW will be in attendance. This is a great opportunity to find out what is really going on, and the effect it will have on the Deschutes in the future.
Water temperatures are still a factor at the mouth, so carry a thermometer and don't fish if the water temps are above 68 degrees (which sometimes happens in the afternoon). That being said, mornings have been relatively productive at the mouth, and there are a few fish being caught between beavertail and macks. Also, the numbers coming over Sherars are good for this time of year.The last three days discharges from the dam have been 3-4 degrees cooler than previously, so we should see decreasing water temps at the mouth.
Red Side Trout:Trout are keying in on spent may fly and caddis dries in the morning hours, sipping away at their leisure in the foam lines found in back eddies and tree or grass lined runs along the bank. Most everything is running size 16 to 20.Trout are still responsive to nymphs from around 6:30 AM until about 10 AM when the hatches start. You will see PMD’s from 10 AM up until about 2 PM, after that look for the PED’s to start about 4 PM, they will continue until around 6 PM. Then it will be time for caddis. Depending on light conditions, trout will key on dries for short periods of time, watch for soft rise forms in flats, tailouts, and back eddies. If nothing is going in those water types head for the riffles and fish with dries, emergers, and wet fly patterns. If your natural drag free “dead drift” technique doesn’t get-em, wade to the top of the run and fish soft hackles and caddis pupa patterns with a down stream swing, and hang on. I like this method when I see trout rising vigorously, slashing and splashing on the take of naturals. More times than not, trout will take advantage of the emerging insects and forgo the adults. They are easier to capture, and are more abundant in most cases. Remember, a wet fly swing can change the mind of stubborn fish because they might be keyed in on that behavior. Have an assortment of Pupas and Emergers, and don’t forget those all important Diving Caddis, Spent Caddis, and Spent Partridge caddis patterns. Make sure they are small in size, 16’s ~ 20’s. For the best dry fly activity be willing to stay out until the last legal light. Midge will hatch mornings and evenings, best sizes to use, 18, 20, and 22’s in the same water types just mentioned. If you are not having any success, go to your attractor patterns, lightening bugs, 16’s, Prince Nymph, (Peacock, or Blue) 10~14’s, Possy Buggers, 8’s and 10’s, trailed with a small epoxy back hare’s ear.Current Hatches on the Deschutes River are:MAY FLIES: PMD’s, Size 16, PED’s Size 10~12CADDIS: Free livers, Size 14~16, Net spinners, Size 16,Igloo Case Building, Size 20.STONE FLIES: Little Yellow Sally’s Size 16,CRANE FLIES: Size 16MIDGE: Midge pupa Size 20 or 22Check out our “HATCH CHART” for more.Fly Patterns you should have:Stone Nymph, 8, & 10’s, Possy Buggers 8’s & 10’s, “Blue” Prince Nymph, 12’s & 14’s, Igloo Case Building Caddis, size 18 or 20,(Pupa same size),Bwo’s, Dries and Emergers, size 16 -18, Mahogany Duns 16, and Midge, size 18 to 22. Zug Bug, 14’s.Don’t forget to have some Rusty Spinners, size 16 or 18, emerger patterns like Soft Hackles, Caddis Pupas, and don’t forget those Cripple Patterns. Other useful fly patterns are, Bead Head CDC Prince Nymph 10 ~ 12, light bright dubbed Soft Hackle (green), bright green sparkle Green Rock Worms, and Silvey’s Prime Pupa’s, Lighting Bugs size 14, King Prince Nymph, size 12~16 and a red, green and gold Copper John’s 16 ~ 18s, and a wire bodied Prince Nymph size 10, in black, red, or green.Deschutes Water Conditions:Water temperature 57 degrees, color is; Clear, Green.White River Water Conditions:A sleight tinge, this color is glacier grey / light green, not effecting the Deschutes.Click on "Private Lakes" for more info on trophy trout fishing.For information regarding Deschutes River hatches, click on “HATCH CHART”.Have more questions? Allow our helpful staff to assist you.Please call ~ John, Nate, or Joe at:Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop Toll free (866) 647-4721
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Deschutes River - Lower - July 30th, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes River Outfitters
FISHING: Good
Trout fishing remains pretty steady. Last weekend and beginning of the the week saw warm days and lots of caddis. Pressure has been light, mostly rafters. It has been really nice. Besides caddis there are a lot of aquatic moths, some PMDs, midges in the morning, and crane flies. Caddis is far and away the most prevalent and the focus. Start checking back eddies, it is getting to be that time of summer. We have another month or so of trout fishing, not too late to get yourself a Deschutes fix.
On to Steelhead! The numbers over Bonneville and the Dalles look beyond promising. Above last years. One can only hope it continues. Temps are warm down below and fishing has been spotty. Fish are around, but finding fish willing to move to a fly is work. If temps decrease or when if they start pulling from the bottom of the reservoir (check blog article) if could get real good real fast.
August and September could be fantastic down low again this year. After last year do not delay reserving dates if you are AT ALL interested in a Deschutes Steelhead trip. We have limited availability already for October and November.
Fingers crossed and starting the Steelhead rally dance to insure a great run.
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Deschutes River - Lower - July 23rd, 2010
supplied by: Deschutes River Outfitters
FISHING: Great
Traffic has been M-E-L-L-O-W and fishing has been pretty darn good. When we have had the warmer temps and little wind, the dry fly fishing headhunting has been good. When it has been cooler or windy, dry fly fishing has been slow. Nymphing will fill in the gaps from there. Evenings have been good, and worth sticking around for.
Numbers of steelhead in the Columbia are causing a stir, looks like we could have another banner return this year. Right now, water temps down low are on the warm side and fishing is a bite tough. It is early so stay tuned. If you missed last years epic return, you might have a second chance. I wouldn't miss this one.
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Deschutes River - Lower - July 17th, 2010
supplied by: The Flyfishers Place
RECORDED:
90 °
FISHING: Great
Here is the Trout Report followed by the Steelhead report:
We are having good days on the Lower from Warm Springs to Trout Creek. Throughout the day we are getting most of the fish on Caddis Pupa and small bead head nymphs. In the evening the fish are coming up to PMD's, PED's, Caddis and Rusty Spinners.
We are into our 2010 steelhead season with a couple of Mack's to the Mouth trips under our belts. The fish are just coming in but it looks like it is going to be another great year. Last week the Steelhead count was 244% above last years count (year to date) at Bonneville Dam. Anyway, we got 12 fish on the 2nd trip and 4 on the 1st so it is a good start and only going to improve from here.
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