07-28-2004, 06:40 PM
Deschutes River - July 26th, 2004
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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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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.