Recent Fishing Reports for Oregon. 9/14/04

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Deschutes River - September 13th, 2004
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RECORDED: 65 ° FISHING: Good
Below Pelton Dam

Steelhead: Conditions are ideal and fishing has been steadily improving however the big push of fish that everyone has been so eagerly anticipating has not yet arrived. Last week we found the best fishing was still well down river within 10 or 15 miles of the mouth. At this point movement of the run up river is way over due we continue to think when the fish come they will come fast so conditions could change rapidly. For this week I think your best opportunity is below Maupin and even below Mack’s Canyon. By next week fish should start pushing up river – unfortunately with the delays, they may not arrive all the way up to Warm Springs until after the first of October.

Trout: We are seeing a lots of midge activity at the moment with some small gray mayflies and a few caddis thrown in for good measure. October caddis are due to start hatching shortly along with increases in both caddis and mayfly activity.

Steelhead Flies

A wide variety of patterns will work so don’t be afraid to experiment. A few classics are Blue Charm, Green Butt Skunk, Street Walker, Ferry Canyon or Signal Light, Mack’s Canyon and more. Fly size #2 through #8 a generally best on the Deschutes. For waking patters we suggest small Rusty Bombers, Purple Muddlers or Waller Wakers.

Trout Flies

Dries: October Caddis #8, Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Gray or Gray/Green colored parachute mayfly patterns.

Nymphs: October Caddis Pupa #8, Beadhead serindipity – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.

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