08-26-2004, 12:22 AM
Deschutes River - August 19th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Below Pelton Dam
Steelhead: Fishing has slowed somewhat from the good early start. Water temperatures in the Deschutes remain favorable, averaging 64F. Fish in the river are active. They are moving up and spreading out. However warm temperatures in the Columbia are preventing any new fresh fish from migrate in. As the early fish spread out it is becoming a bit of a needle in a hay stack routine – we have a few fish in a lot of river -- still the ones you catch are worth while
Trout: The Caddis hatch continues though not as strong as it was earlier in the year. Fish are becoming a little bit more picky. Despite that we have been enjoying good fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. There are still 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.
Flies to use:
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.
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.
For guide & outfitter information check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/guidedTrips.php"]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073
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RECORDED:
90 ° FISHING: Good Below Pelton Dam
Steelhead: Fishing has slowed somewhat from the good early start. Water temperatures in the Deschutes remain favorable, averaging 64F. Fish in the river are active. They are moving up and spreading out. However warm temperatures in the Columbia are preventing any new fresh fish from migrate in. As the early fish spread out it is becoming a bit of a needle in a hay stack routine – we have a few fish in a lot of river -- still the ones you catch are worth while
Trout: The Caddis hatch continues though not as strong as it was earlier in the year. Fish are becoming a little bit more picky. Despite that we have been enjoying good fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. There are still 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.
Flies to use:
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.
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.
For guide & outfitter information check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/guidedTrips.php"]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073