Recent Fishing Reports for Oregon. 8/03/04

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Rogue River - Upper - August 3rd, 2004
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RECORDED: 89 ° FISHING: Great
August 3rd: 4,512 steelhead over the dam. 1,697 cfs of water out of the dam. River temperature 52.6 degrees out of the dam. 200 Agent Oranges out of the vise, six beers in the cooler, five handfuls of cashews in my pocket, four hours of day dreaming at work, three mends to my indicator, two labs in their kennels, AND one S T E E L.....H E A D.....tight to my line.............................



Stop by Trophy Waters to see the hundreds of new flies that make up the best selection of Upper Rogue River patterns anywhere. Service with an enthusiastic , and, helpful suggestions on where you can locate your next steelhead.

Get out there (Tou Velle, Rogue Elk, etc.) and learn where these fish are holding at this water level. Next year when the water is at 1,700 cfs you’ll know where to start looking. If you wait until the water drops below 1,000 cfs every season you’re cheating yourself out of 2 ½ months of great steelhead fishing. Don’t forget your steelhead first aid kit complete with [url "http://www.trophywaters.net/galleryPopup.php?recKey=560"]Agent Orange[/url], [url "http://www.trophywaters.net/galleryPopup.php?recKey=2030"]Copper Skull River Taxi[/url], [url "http://www.trophywaters.net/galleryPopup.php?recKey=565"]Copper Nymphs[/url], and Key Lime Fly. If you’re going for the grab take a couple of [url "http://www.trophywaters.net/galleryPopup.php?recKey=636"]Tou Velle Ties[/url] along.
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Metolius River - August 2nd, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=65,re"]John Judy Flyfishing[/url]
RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Fair
The Golden Stone hatch continues 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 – these will be dropping off gradually replaced by micro caddis and midges. Small, small, small will be the key to success. It’s going to be tougher fishing for the next few weeks but by being observant and matching size and color of the prevailing hatch de jour you can still have some very good fishing.

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, # 20 Black or Green Midge Pupa

Bull Trout: Larger fish are moving up from the lake in anticipation of spawning season in mid 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.
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Deschutes River - August 2nd, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good
Below Pelton Dam

The Caddis hatch continues – though this year’s hatch is not as good as usual we are continuing to have pretty good fishing. Activity dropped off slightly after a series of thunderstorms washed most of the bugs out of the air a couple of weeks ago. Despite the smaller hatch we have been enjoying good 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 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.

A few steelhead are starting to show up down toward the mouth. They are moving up slowly and should be showing up in the Mack’s Canyon area any day now. Best fishing at this point is the lower 30 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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Antone Ranch (Private) - August 1st, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=22,re"]Fly and Field Outfitters[/url]
RECORDED: 0 ° FISHING: Excellent
We have had an incredible Spring Season here. Fantastic scenery, excellent people to guide and work with, lots of fish and BIG fish. We averaged 20-30 fish per person per day in the 16-22 inch range and they were as fat as footballs. The possibility of catching a ten pounder exists with every cast.

The Antone Ranch is located in the Ochoco Mountain range, one hour east of the town of Prineville. Forty thousand acres of land containing six lakes with over 220 fishable acres of water, it is an outdoorsman's and fly fishing junky's dream.
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Deschutes River - Upper - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Excellent
TAKE YOUR INSECT REPELLANT!

Dry fly time! Lots of fish and lots of bugs. PMDs, Midges and Caddis are active.

Watch those undercut banks and deeper pools for the big bonus fish!

Humpys, Royal Wulffs, Parachute Adams, Griffith's Gnats, Elk Hair Caddis in Sizes 16, 18 and 20 will do the trick.


OTHER FLIES: Serendipities, Prince Nymphs, Flashback Pheasant Tails, and Suspended Midges in Sizes 18 and 20. Black or Peacock Beadheaded Leeches for the deeper holes.
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Crane Prairie Reservoir - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Algae bloom is clearing off and the fish are podded up here; search for coldest water.

Fish in better numbers and larger sizes have, recently, become more available!!!


The chironomid hatch continues to be strong. A midge pupa set under an indicator suspended one to two feet off the bottom over the silty flats will fool the mighty “Cranebow”.

There are Callibaetis Mayflies here, so have those ready and available in all stages. Size 14/16 Flashback Pheasant Tails are a good pre-hatch selection. Size 14 Parachute Adams or Parachute Hare's Ears along with Comparadun/Sparkle Duns will be helpful during the hatch. (Always have a Cripple/Emerger pattern handy!)

If you have a Stickleback pattern, or anything resembling a fry, throw it around the weed edges or in the downed trees!

Sub-surface: Slylines, Camo lines and Flourocabon leaders/tippets are a MUST here.
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Deschutes River - Middle - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Great
The Caddis and PMDs rule here (with some midges mixed in for good measure).

Use the big Stonefly Nymphs OR large Beadheaded Prince Nymphs to get your Caddis Pupaes and Mayfly Nymphs down and hang on! Do not be timid about fishing those droppers behind your dry fly, either.

Gravel bars and back eddies are always cool! Think about swinging a nice, big juicy looking Beadheaded Woolly Bugger with a Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail behind it through some of the pools!!!

FLIES: Elk Hair Caddis, X-Caddis, Parachute PMDs, Parachute Adams, Kaufman Stones, Beadheaded Prince Nymphs, Bird's Nests, Copper Johns, Bloody Marys and Serendipities.
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Big Lava Lake - August 1st, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=22,re"]Fly and Field Outfitters[/url]
FISHING: Fair
Algae bloom has cleared, but this lake is a better lure/bait fisherman spot, now. Bigger fish have headed toward the deeper holes as the water has warmed, but there is still some decent fly fishing available along the shallower north shore, and to the west side of the resort.


Olive or rust buggers with a slow retrieve near the shore or drop-offs have been good. The midges are hatching midday and into the evening hours; an indicator with a midge pupa can be deadly. Callibaetis are emerging and the fish know it!

FLIES: Beadhead Olive or Rust Woolly Buggers, Roxy Rainbow, Callibaetis Nymph, Bird's Nests, Frostbite Midge, Black Serendipity & San Juan Worms.

September is not that far away.
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McKenzie River - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Daily Stage and Stream Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/or/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=mckenzie&format=pre"]click here[/url]]

McKenzie River: Fair for trout. Level is 2,060cfs @ Vida water temp is 56degrees. Level at Walterville 1,125cfs. Try Brown and Olive Caddis, Little Yellow Stones, PMD's. A few Golden Stones flying around. Water temp at 56 degrees. Early morning (sunrise) and evening fishing has produced the best results.
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North Santiam River - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Poor
Daily Stage and Stream Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/or/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=santiam&format=pre"]click here[/url]]

North Santiam: [url "http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/Portland/public_gauge.pl?nwsli=MEHO3RP&dir=/Portland/public_hydro/"]([/url][url "http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/Portland/public_gauge.pl?nwsli=MEHO3RP&dir=/Portland/public_hydro/"]River Level & Forecast)[/url][url "http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/Portland/public_gauge.pl?nwsli=MEHO3RP&dir=/Portland/public_hydro/"] [/url] Slow. River @ 2.88ft. at Mehema. The dog days of summer have hit this river. Steelhead fishing has been slow for the fly fisher. Trout fishing is good above Detroit. Trout fishing below Big Cliff down to the confluence of the Willamette is artificial flies and lures and is catch and release only. Water temp is @ 50 degrees.




Fly patterns: Steelhead- Trailer Trash Fly in the nightshade color, #4 Conehead Purple String Leech, #1.5-3 Maxwell's Purple Matuka, #4 Purple Articulated Leech, #4 Hot Pink Articulated Leech, #4 Freight Train, #4 Kaufmann's Hot Butt, #1.5-3 Shewey's Spawning Purple, #3 N.S. Cutthroat Spey.
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Nestucca River - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Poor
Daily Stage and Current Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/or/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=nestucca&format=pre"]click here[/url]]

Nestucca River: ([url "http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/Portland/public_gauge.pl?nwsli=BEAO3RP&dir=/Portland/public_hydro/"]Current River Level & Forecast[/url]) [url "http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Hebo.html"](Weather Forecast) [/url] River level (3.72ft.) Slow-Fair Best time for steelhead is at first light in the head of a run. Fishing for cutthroat has been good. Cutthroat are very active right now and are chasing down a fly on the swing. Low fishing pressure. River is low and clear.



If you need shuttle service call Ron at Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods in Hebo @ 503-392-4269.





Steelhead patterns: #4 Limit Lander, #3 Shewey's Spawning Purple, #3 D.C. Cutthroat Spey, #6 Cabellero Egg, #4 Purple Articulated Leech, #4 G.B. Skunk.



Cutthroat patterns: #10 Black Diamond, #8 Doc Spratley, #10 Purple Joe, #8-10 Spruce, #10 Undertaker, #9 Borden Special.
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Fall River - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Fall River: Fair. Dries: #16 X-Caddis, #16-18 BWO's, #16 parachute adams, #16-18 griffiths gnat, Nymphs: BH Flashback Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns, and black or olive wooly buggers.
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Hosmer Lake - August 1st, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Hosmer Lake: Fishing has been fair The Travelling Sedges are out. Sizes 8 to 12 Goddard Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis. Damsels are out also and the fish are keyed in pretty good on Damsel nymphs. Chironomids have been working. Also try Rickard's Sealbugger, Rickard's Stillwater nymph, Woolybuggers in white, Olive, Brown, Burnt Orange/Olive, BH Peacock Careybuggers. The Callibaetis hatch is underway. Lots of mosquitoes so bring some repellent
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Crooked River - August 1st, 2004
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=13,re"]The Riffle Fly Shop[/url]
RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good
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Trout The Crooked is fishing well right now, with a ton of caddis out, along with midges, sporadic BWO's and great nymphing possibilities. Midge and Caddis pupa along with mayfly nymphs will provide good nymphing all day. Midge clusters and caddis will fish well on top.
Dries: BWO's, Caddis, Parachute Adams 16-20, Griffith's Gnats 16-22, Para Midge 18-22,
Nymphs: Green/Copper John’s 14-18, Flashback Pheasant Tails 14-20, Prince’s 14-16, Serendipity’s 16-18, Brassies 18-22, Zebra Midge 18-22, Scuds
Emergers/Pupa: Midge Pupa 18-22,BWO floating Nymphs,
Hot Tip: Nymphs can equal big fish, especially in the heavier channel water.
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East Lake - August 1st, 2004
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RECORDED: 91 ° FISHING: Great
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Trout Trout fishing is very good at East Lake right now. Strong Callibaetis and midge activity will make for good dry fly activity. Buggers/Leeches will a Callibaetis nymph dropper are good for slow twitching. Callibaetis nymph/midge pupa combos are good for wind drifting. If you are after larger fish, fish the big streamers late in the evening. Fast retrieves can often produce viscious strikes!

Flies: Thorax Callibaetis, Parachute Adams, Hare's Ear, Callibaetis nymphs, Buggers, leeches, midge pupa patterns, large streamers.

The Riffle Fly Shop is located only 1 mile South of the Warm Springs boat ramp on the Lower Deschutes River.
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Owyhee River - July 30th, 2004
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RECORDED: 95 ° FISHING: Fair
Owyhee River

Good

Cloudy days and evenings are the best for the hatches. There is a smorgasboard of bugs right now including PMD's, Blue Winged Olives, Baetis, and Callibaetis. The water is running cold as usual and on hot days it may be some kind of refuge for the weary. Clarity is down right now due to a bad storm last Monday. Fishing above the tunnel is still good.

Flies: Beadhead Pheasant Tail, 16-20, Prince Nymphs, 14-20, Copper Johns, 14-18, PMD Emergers, 16-18, Calibaetis Emergers, 14-18, Baetis Hatchmatcher, 20, PMD Comparadun, 16-18, Parachute Calibaetis, 14-18, Olive Midges, 18-20, Black Midges, 18-20, Baetis Emergers, 18-20, Olive Emergers, 18-20.
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