07-19-2004, 04:30 PM
Deschutes River - July 16th, 2004
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FISHING: Great
Below Pelton Dam
The Caddis hatch is in full swing -- 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 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.
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.
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=65,re"]John Judy Flyfishing[/url]
RECORDED:
95 ° FISHING: Great Below Pelton Dam
The Caddis hatch is in full swing -- 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 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.
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.