Fishing Reports & Newsletter

Saturday, May 31, 2003

May 31 2003
Just returned from 10 days of Trout fishing in Canada.The snow was flying and the fish were biting.We left JUST as the Mosquitos were comming out for the summer. Cooler weather this year ment a slower bite.We averaged a fish every 15 min. Most were 2-4 pounds,many were 5-6 and a couple went 8 lbs. Wooly Buggers and Muddlers were the fly we started off with every day but when the full light of day hit the water we switched to Teeny forrest green nymphs and Teeny blue and silver Leeches. We could see large pods of bright Trout that refused everything we tried untill we put the Teeny Flies on. Casting in to the pods of fish we could see them flex their fins and then charge the Teeny Flies. They were taking them on the drop. Very exciting fishing.Being able to see Large Trout getting excitied and then watching the white mouth open and close on your fly. Set the hook and hang on.Kamloops Trout are the best fighting Trout I have ever hooked.
Time to return calls.Some folks want oversize/keeper Sturgeon on the Columbia. Some want Springers on the Calckamas.Others want to Fly Fish the Deschutes.Some want both Salmon or Steelhead on the Santiam. I'll take you to the fish but YOU might not get a call back for a day or more so be patient. I'll get you to the fish.................SOON

Tuesday, May 13, 2003

May 13, 2003

Salmon Flies are out in good numbers on the Lower Deschutes in the Vacinity of Macks Canyon and below.Water conditions are excellent. Trout angling is good.

Saturday, May 10, 2003

Bank anglers pounded Spring Chinook at the deadline below River Mill Dam. Beer Can bobbers with GOOD Eggs and a Sandshrimp tail was the hot bait. This is the pilot run. More will show in the next 6 weeks. Expct crowded conditions.

Monday, May 5, 2003

SANDY RIVER
Fishing is excellent for Summer Steelies.F&W dumped 70 fish at Dabney St. Park about Noon today.Several fish near 15 lbs. Very few spring Kings in the Catch.Next week they will be more abundant
CLACKAMAS RIVER
Lower end is producing a few Kings.Summer Steelies throughout the System.Fishing is Fair - Good.
DESCHUTES RIVER
Excellent for this earlly in the year.Try a large Stone nymph with a green caddis or small stone trailer.Water is very clear. Midge hatches mid day.

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