Recent Fishing Reports for Oregon. 8/25/04

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Deschutes River - August 19th, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=65,re"]John Judy Flyfishing[/url]
RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good
Below Pelton Dam

Steelhead: Fishing has slowed somewhat from the good early start. Water temperatures in the Deschutes remain favorable, averaging 64F. Fish in the river are active. They are moving up and spreading out. However warm temperatures in the Columbia are preventing any new fresh fish from migrate in. As the early fish spread out it is becoming a bit of a needle in a hay stack routine – we have a few fish in a lot of river -- still the ones you catch are worth while

Trout: The Caddis hatch continues though not as strong as it was earlier in the year. Fish are becoming a little bit more picky. Despite that we have been enjoying good fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. There are still lots of fish are up and actively feeding in the eddies and slower areas along the edge of the river. [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/photo/big/65_20040716_193a27930ab8d76.jpg"]Here’s a picture of a few[/url]. Most days we are able to stalk rising fish with a dry fly from sun up to sun set.

In addition to the caddis hatch some other things to try are Pale Mayfly spinner falls in the mid afternoon. We’re using no special flies – just a standard PMD parachute, but in places it’s very effective. Also a small #20 midge pupa trailed behind a dry caddis has been effective – especially on stubborn and reluctant feeders – fish you see on the surface that refuse a conventional dry fly.

Flies to use:

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.

Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16

Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – 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.

For guide & outfitter information check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/guidedTrips.php"]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073

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Hosmer Lake - August 20th, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=130,re"]Cascade Anglers[/url]
FISHING: Good
HOSMER LAKE.... Good-Fair -- lots of fish, selective, on callebetis nymphs during hatch

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East Lake - August 20th, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=130,re"]Cascade Anglers[/url]
FISHING: Good
EAST LAKE.... Excellent - - Along rocks, callebetis, booking daily trips

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Crane Prairie Reservoir - August 20th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
CRANE PRAIRIE RESERVOIR.... Good -Getting better fish around the channels, some big days past week

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Davis Lake - August 20th, 2004
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FISHING: Poor
DAVIS LAKE.... Poor-. Good for Bass fishing. Water up from past years but still to low for fish survival, not being fished at this time.

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Deschutes River - Upper - August 20th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
MIDDLE DESCHUTES Sunriver Zone.... Fair - Good - Dry flies late in the day caddis in afternoon.

UPPER DESCHUTES.... Good-Fair -- average for this time of year, great dry fly fishing smaller fish

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Sisters Oregon Area - Lakes - August 20th, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=17,re"]The Flyfishers Place[/url]
FISHING: Good
3 creeks lake is good. dry fly fishing throughout the day is mostly to callibaetis. look for midges, dark caddis and terrestrials. nymphs like the bead head stimulator (chatreuse), top banana, zug bug and midge larva.

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Wickiup Reservoir - August 21st, 2004
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FISHING: Good
WICKIUP RESERVOIR ....Good Browns showing in channels

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Deschutes River - Lower - August 24th, 2004
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RECORDED: 68 ° FISHING: Fair
Fishing seems to be holding up well for those who are fishing in the AM, PM time frames of the day. Since the weather change we’ve had some good fishing for Trout midday with elk hair caddis in size 16s, and some reactions to some basic attractor patterns with a dropper fly fished wet.

Remember to check out spent flies in the foam lines in slow runs and back eddies. For the best results in the riffles and pockets use wet flies and diving egg laying patterns fished down and with a swinging finish.

Steelhead fishing is slow, but there have been a few fish caught below Beavertail Camp. Thermal Block is still causing Steelhead travel plans in the Columbia River. Fish seem to be moving OK over Bonneville, but they stop and drop, right into the deep channels seeking cold water to get revived. They’ll stay down in there until the water temperature gets down less than 70 degrees. Don’t get me wrong, there will be some fish movement, just not all that much. Give it about two weeks before fish start to get it in gear, and get up into the Deschutes in good fishable numbers.



People are wondering about the white River and if it is blown out after the rain we had on the 21st and 22nd, and it is but the Deschutes is still in good shape. It has a perfect winter glacier green color to it, and will fish just fine. all we need now are some Steelhead!! .Go to articles on my web site ([url "http://www.flyfishingdeschutes.com/"]www.flyfishingdeschutes.com[/url]) to read about Thermal Block and White River to help you understand how it affects Steelhead. Some of the questions you might have will hopefully be answered.

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North Santiam River - August 24th, 2004
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RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Good
Summer Steelhead have been a bit hard to come by in the last couple of weeks. I did a guide trip last week from fishermans bend to north santiam state park and we found one player(12 hatchery pounds). to fish this clear water effectively you must get a big cast. Try large leech's in purple, red ,pink, black and cherise. Fish will also fall for an upstream cast technique as well. Use Otis bugs sz 02-06 with a dropper behind that. Seems as though most of the fish are from fishermans bend upstream to the hatchery.

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North Umpqua River - August 24th, 2004
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RECORDED: 79 ° FISHING: Good
With the rain falling we could see the fishing pick back up. The No Ump cools quickly after a storm and that is exactly what these steelhead need. Fish are throughout the entire system and have been attacking the fly for those of you paying our dues. Have herd good reports the last couple of weeks. With this weeks cool weather you should be making some time to fish here before the end of September. Try red tiger's, Green Butt's, Purple tiger's and always swing a waking fly through the smooth tailouts. Cover lots of water and fish with confidence. See you on the water. Fish on.

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McKenzie River - August 24th, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Good
Dry Fly action has slowed during the past week or so. Look for good beatis hatch's with the turn of wet weather. We could also see the fall green drake as the weather cools down. Nymph fishing usually produces some nice fish in the deeper water. Try pheasants,caddis worms, and cased caddis. Fish on and have fun.

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Metolius River - August 24th, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=24,re"]The Fly Box[/url]
RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Good
With the weather turning we might see the famous Green Drake start to emerge. There is also a small hatch of small stone flys when the weather first starts to turn. I have seen some good morning hatch's of beatis and caddis that can be hit and miss. Try nymph fishinf small mayflys ans caddis mid day to increase your odds. Bull trout fishinf has picked up with the last few weeks. Try nymphing the deepest pools with a variety of insects. You can also find the mighty bull trout feeding on other small fish and dying Kokanee this time of year. Try bait fish patterns and flesh flys fished near the bottom to trick these stealthy fish.

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Fall River - August 24th, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Great
The dry fly fishing has been very productive between the hatchery and the Falls. Adams sz 20 -18, PED's sz 20-18, Stillborn Midge sz 22-18 and a great caddis hatch will last for a couple more weeks. The best way to increase your number of hook ups is to target the fish by sight before casting. We have been doing very well with streamer patterns. Cast at a group of fish and let the fly sink to the bottom, then retrieve with short fast strips. Use black, brown, green, and white for streamer colors. An excellent dry for this time of year is a small Adams (sz20-16). Fishing below the falls has been very productive during the last few hours of light. Try fishing the down trees with a dry fly and hang on. Stop by our full service guide and retail store for up to date patterns and conditions.

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Crooked River - August 24th, 2004
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RECORDED: 82 ° FISHING: Great
Fishing has been holding strong during the slowest part of the summer. We have been experiencing some good dry fly action in the morning and evening. Small caddis sz 20-16 have been active. There has been a good PED hatch during the last hour of light. Midges still seem to be the biggest part of the trouts diet and there is plenty of them to fill the trouts stomach. Try fishinf a dry and a small dropper during a hatch, and switch to a nymph rig when no rising is visable. Fish on and have fun.

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