October on the Deschutes, 2013

I'll let the pictures do the talking!

September 2013 Deschutes Steelhead Report

B-Runs are showing up!

Fishing has been solid!  Some days better than others, it is steelheading.

August Steelhead Fishing Report Deschutes River

The White River went out last night due to the late summer rains, it's should clear pretty quick.  Prior, the river has been fishing very well and fish are caught every day mostly on dry lines.  If the fishing holds up this will be one of those years.  We still have some dates open in October but September is packed and the remaining days in August are booked.

After Labor Day the angling pressure should be spread throughout the entire river making it easier for floating and enjoying your day.  If the Deschutes is on your bucket list make this the year...it's been really good!

Cheers!

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Deschutes Steelhead Report 7/31

Fishing has really picked up in the last week.  Counts are on the rise and we are hooking several fish a day and even landing a few.

It's much busier than last season or at least it feels that way.  In an effort to meet limited entry requirements the BLM is issuing 10% fewer boaters passes in 2013.  What that means to most of us is early planning. Last minute trips are going to be difficult to put together but we'll do our best.  We still have a lot of openings for August but they are closing fast.  You can check out our availability by clicking here!

Fish are coming at first light and during the heat of the day.  All methods of fishing seem to be effective right now with these eager biters.  So far, despite the annual average return deficiency, fishing is unusually good, let's hope it stays that way.

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They're Here!

The best game in town just showed up!  The best way to play the game is to come up with us via one of our Jet Sleds.  We have a new book on-line function showing all available open dates.  Check it out on our website, (http://steelheadoutfitters.com/), or skip to the chase here, (http://steelhead.theflybook.com/).

RIGHT ON TIME! I know people were nervous about fish returns despite the forecast being up 30% year over year. Our run doesn't get going strong until about the third week in July. We busted a fish at Macks Canyon three years ago on July 3rd but that's an anomaly. We hooked and lost one on the 7th, then again on the 13th, and finally put our first fish on deck Sunday the 14th. Since Sunday the chart has gone vertical. WATER TEMPERATURE High water temps will continue to be an issue this year. We need to be careful while fighting fish this time of year. Ten pound maxima ultra green, heavy hooks and 7 weight spey rods. Do not play these fish out, put the wood to them and if you lose them too bad. EARLY SUMMER TACTICS What to use and when? July fish will blow anything in their vicinity to smithereens. That said, be aware of sun angles. Just because the sun hits the water doesn't mean you have to bring out the excavation equipment. Look straight up river where you are fishing, if you can see so can they. I fish my own stuff this time of year and everything is on a Gami T10-6H size 4. This gives me two things; one, a heavier hook and two, a stronger hook (remember we horse them this time of year). See you soon! Sickles (541) 521-9054 steelheadoutfitters.com

Late June Early July Report!

Been on the Lower 24 miles of the Deschutes most of the month of June and fishing has been solid.  Everyone should know now that there was a big fire on June 1 that burnt the east bank from Wagonblast to Harris Canyon.  Most of the Alder line is still up with the exception of Boxcar to Washout.  The shot above shows the road acting as a firebreak from Sunshine Bar to Harris, the lower river didn't fair as well.  It's not all bad news.  We had some good rain in late June and the grass is growing.

The trout fishing has been pretty good.  No crowds and easy fishing...that is except for the big winds we get this time of year.  Most of the fish have been in the riffles and taking big stuff rolled down on the bottom.  Don't overlook the caddis pupas and emergers as the hatchs are prolific and added with the aquatic moths the trout are used to seeing and eating all that looks the part just make sure it's under an indicator.

I won't say I've been looking for early steelhead but that's a lie.  So far just the occasional trout or even smallie but soon.  Stay tuned, we should have some fresh chrome to show in the next week or two.

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Tight lines.