Recent Fishing Reports for Oregon. 7/28

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McKenzie River - July 27th, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Good
Dry fly action has started to taper off within the past couple of weeks. I have seen some great action in the morning and evening hours. PED's and Caddis seem to be most consistent. There are a few Little Sallies still active aswell. For dry's try spent caddis in back eddies and seams. For the PED's and PMD"s, you will most likely create interest in the early morning and evening. For nymph fishing you will find some interest in mayfly emergers, little yellow stones, and a variety of caddis nymphs. We floated from Blue River down stream and did very well during the last hour, and picked up several nice fish nymphing the deep water during the brightest part of the day.

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North Umpqua River - July 27th, 2004
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RECORDED: 86 ° FISHING: Good
Summer Steelhead have returned in great numbers once again. To pick up one fish a day on the most famous steelhead water in the world, is a great day. The water temp has warmed up a bit but the fishing has been good. The key to the No Ump is to cover lots of water. I make one cast and move down 3-4 steps. If no fish move to the fly either move to a new run or work back through with a different pattern. Best times are the shaded hours but a few fish are picked up during sunny conditions. Try patterns such as Green Butt's, Purple Tiger, Red Tiger , and try fishing bigger patterns than normal. For surface action try Deer Hair skaters, Purple foam skaters, and a variety of other waking flys. Stop by our Fly shop for current conditions and the best Steelhead Fly selection in Central Oregon.1255 NE 3rd st Bend Or. The Fly Box.

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Deschutes River - Lower - July 27th, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Great
Summer Steelhead are making a good showing so far in their migration. We have been doing good from Mac's Canyon to the Mouth of the Columbia. We have been doing very well during the low light hours. River temps have been good the last three weeks. I have not measured any water above 64. From the 23-26 I recorded 60 in the morning and 62 during the heat of the day. If those numbers arent enough to motivate you then I dont know what will. Expect to see good numbers of fish near Maupin within the next couple of weeks. Size 06-04 in a variety of patterns will generally work for these summer run fish.

The trout fishing has picked up from last weeks thunderstorms. There has been new bugs hatching daily and the caddis action is good. Try low riding caddis during the day and use more emerging or spent caddis in the evening. You can fish a emerging caddis just under the film during the last light times. A good PED hatch has left some good spinner fishing aswell. Use sz 20-18 cripples, spent, and halfdrowned mayfly's for this hatch. We have been doing well with Little Sallie drys in the evening. When fishing seems "slow" try swithching to a nymph rig and search the bottom for these Deschutes Redsides. Yellow soft hackles sz 20-18, yellow Lightning bugs sz 20-18, red and copper Johns sz20-18, sparkle Pupa's sz18-14, spotted sedge sz 18-14, and many other caddis nymphs will do the trick. Fish on and have fun!

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North Santiam River - July 27th, 2004
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RECORDED: 89 ° FISHING: Good
Summer Steelheading has been very good in the last couple of weeks. Covering water is the key to sucsess. Use large leech's sz 02-04 in purple,red,black,pink and cast big. This fishery is crystal clear and usually takes some stealth. Dont forget to let your fly "hang down" at the bottom of your swing. Try upstream cast techniques during the daylight hours. Otis bugs sz 04-02 in black and purple will get your flys deep. Then rig a dropper off that. Glo bugs sz 06- 08, purple pheasants, green rock worms and red rock worms should promote a strike.

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Wallowa River - July 26th, 2004
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RECORDED: 86 ° FISHING: Excellent
Fishing is very good on the Wallowa River right now. Catching 14 - 18 inch rainbow trout on dry fly (sub surface copper john, prince nymph beadhead; on top: orange stimulator, muddler or grasshopper) Best early and late in the day. Current streamflow: 205cfs.

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Imnaha River - July 26th, 2004
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RECORDED: 97 ° FISHING: Fair
The Imnaha River is dropping, but still fishable. Use copper john or prince nymph beadhead for subsurface; orange stimulator, muddler or grasshopper on top. Current riverflow: 309cfs

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Grand Ronde River - July 26th, 2004
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RECORDED: 86 ° FISHING: Good
Trout on the Grand Ronde are close to inlets where water is cool. Look for small mouth bass in lower reaches where water is warmer. Fish the rocky stretcher with poppers and wooly buggers. Current streamflow at Troy: 909cfs

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Lostine River - July 26th, 2004
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RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Good
The Lostine remains good with lots of small fish -- use small flies! Current streamflow: 186cfs.

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Metolius River - July 26th, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Good
The Golden Stone hatch is in full swing on the upper river (above Canyon Creek). I like to cast these patterns close against the bank; the bugs often fall off the grass and flowers into the river close to the edge. Fish every inch of the bank because the undercuts hidden there are often deceptive – they go much deeper than you might think. They offer great shelter for some really nice trout. These fish will dart out from some very startling places to take your flies.

In the lower river (below Canyon Creek) There has been a series of non descript smaller dry fly hatches – mostly mayflies. These hatches change rapidly it’s difficult to say exactly which hatch you’re going to see on any given day, but by being observant and matching size and color of the prevailing hatch de jour you can still have some very good fishing.

In the evening through the entire river several anglers have reported good success while trailing a size 16 Copper John off a dry fly dropper – they are imitating PMD’s that are hatching

Flies to use:
Dries: #8 2XL Clark’s Sonefly, #8 2XL Yellow or Orange Stimulator, other golden stone patterns, #14 thru #16 Gray or Gray/Green Mayfly, #16 Straw or pale yellow mayfly, #16 Little brown stone.

Nymphs: #8 2XL Brown Stone Flies, #14 thru #16 Flashback Pheasant Tail, #16 Brown Caddis Pupa, #16 Copper John

Bull Trout: Larger fish are moving up from the lake in anticipation of spawning season later on in Aug. at the same time the high angle of the bright summer sun makes fishing spotting easier. As a result this is the best time of year to sight fish for large trophy Bulls.

These fish respond to two distinctly different fishing methods. Either try large streamer flies (white ones are easiest to see) or use conventional trout nymph fished on a larger rod with a heavier leader. With this nymphing technique even some very small size #16 and #18 flies will work to catch some very big fish.

For information on other fishing opportunities in our area check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/"]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073.

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Deschutes River - July 26th, 2004
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RECORDED: 95 ° FISHING: Great
Below Pelton Dam

The Caddis hatch is in full swing – fishing dropped off slightly last week after a series of thunderstorms washed most of the bugs out of the air but this week new bugs are hatching ever day. We have been enjoying great fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. Lots and 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 (even during that slower period) we’ve been able to stalk rising fish with a dry fly from sun up to sun set.

If the caddis fishing gets old and you want a little variety (you've hooked too many fish on an elk hair) some other things to try are Pale Mayfly spinner falls in the morning. We’re using no special flies – just a standard PMD parachute, but it’s very effective. Also classic soft hackles fished on the swing like a steelhead fly have been very good in the evening.

A few steelhead are starting to show up down toward the mouth. Best fishing at this point is the lower 10 miles of river. Water temperatures are good and fish are active.

Flies to use:
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.

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.

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Crooked River - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Great
The Caddis hatch is in full force. Fishing morning and evening has been very productive with a caddis dry. X-Caddis sz 20-18 Green and tan. Spent Caddis sz 20-18. Wet fly's still seem to work wonders during sunlight hours. Midge patterns make up a large portion of the trouts diet this time of year. We have been doing great with many type's of wets and dry's. The smaller the pattern the better. Try the Midgie Modger sz 22-18, Disco midge sz22-18 and colors green,black,red, and cream will cover the color scheme. Also, look for Pale Evening Dun's during the last hour of light. Use sz 20-18 in a variety of patterns.

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Fall River - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Great
The Fall is fishing very well as of late July. 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. Stop by are full service guide and retail shop for current fly selection.

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Wickiup Reservoir - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Good
The water level is dropping and the larger browns should soon move into and around the Davis and Deschutes Channels. Large streamers are effective in the early AM and late PM for fish that will average around 8 pounds +.

The Deschutes river channel between Wickiup and Crane has also been good for browns on drifted beadhead nymphs, streamers and buggers.

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Owyhee River - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Fair
The reservoir is only 37% full! Most of the ramps are high and dry, but according to park officials the Powder House, and the day use area ramps are still usuable.

The lower river discharge is averaging 210-215 cfs. Trout fishing has been reported as good for rainbows and browns. Streamer patterns, buggers, assorted bh nymphs, crawfish patterns, caddis, hoppers and mayfly patterns are a must for the flybox.

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Chickahominy - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 88 ° FISHING: Poor
Even with the recent stockings of legal and fingerling rainbows the warm weather along with the so-so reservoir level has put a stop the fishing. Look for the fishing to improve into the fall with seasonal rains and cooler temps.

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Williamson River - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 81 ° FISHING: Good
The Hex hatch was excellant and reports say the fishing remains good for wild redband trout on streamers and nymphs. Evening caddis has been excellant!

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Mann Lake - July 22nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Poor
The lake is low and the fishing has been slow.

Better Luck next spring or the winter try the ice fishing!

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John Day River - July 20th, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good
The water level is now around 350cfs at Service Creek!

The fish are concentrated in the deeper pools, drifts and eddys. With recent warm temps the water is great!

Streamers, buggers and drifted nymphs are good until late morning fished with a sink tip and short 3x leader. Watch for the topwater activity to switch over late morning and into the evening, then change over to hair poppers, frogs, dragons flies and even big dries (like salmon flies) for some explosive topwater action.

As the water level continues the drop the river will become unfloatable, so check the flows before you go!

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