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Deschutes River Trout Fishing – Hard To Say Goodbye – RRO Trips

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, Deschutes Upper River, tagged , , , on July 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

We completed our last Deschutes trout fishing trip July 23rd.  Fishing was so so, the fish appeared to be moving into deeper water as they always do in late summer.  We did quite a bit of nymphing and caught some beautiful red sides.  It’s a strange feeling floating down a section of river knowing you won’t be back until next year, saying good-bye for now and see you next season.

Now it’s off to the Lower Deschutes to chase summer steelhead.  I am really forward to an exciting month of steelhead fishing.

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Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Guides, tagged , on May 18, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report 2012

Nice weather in high 80′s no wind, hatch is all the way to Warm Springs, bugs are laying eggs all is good from the Deschutes and our first trip went GREAT!! :)

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Deschutes Trout Flyfishing Begins

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, tagged , , on May 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

I am off to the Deschutes this morning for our first  trout fly fishing season.  I really look forward to this season and it’s been a while since we have put in with great of forecast, it’s going to be great!

Well……….. I have to come clean about Spring Salmon season, it was a so so year, we would have a big day then the next day would be slow.  The water was up and down and warm then cold, you get the picture.  The biggest and greatest new item of the year was the Sonic Flasher.  It is a flasher with a buzz blade in the center.  It is a fish catcher to say the least.  I have to admit I am partial to this flasher because my son-in-law Seth and his brother Zach came up with the idea and it is amazing.

My sources up in the Portland area tell me that the fish finally have shown up in good numbers, so go by a Sonic Flasher at fisherman’s and go catch a springer!

Sonic also sells regular flashers, reverse spin flashers, you name it they do it and they work!  Website www.byoflashers.com

From the Deschutes this evening I say “hello” and if you have time to come visit us  this sumemr either here on the Deschutes or down on the Rogue River this season we will be waiting for you with drift boats and fly rods in hand or kayaks and rafts with paddles  ready to go.  Our site got a face lift, check it out; www.rogueriveroutfitters.com

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Deschutes River Cooling Tower | Questions & Answers From PGE

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes Lower River, Deschutes River, Deschutes Upper River, tagged , , , , , on August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Just over a year ago we posted a blog about the new cooling tower that PGE had added to Pelton Damn… We have fished the Deschutes River for over 30 years and this year noticed some definite changes. Is this because of the Cooling Tower or just a weird year, who knows… But As mentioned in the post nearly 14 months ago there are some definite concerns we should all have.

Questions and answers on Deschutes water temperatures From PGE Posted On Their Site:

July 29th, 2011

The selective water withdrawal facility is now in its second year of operation, and we’re getting questions about how we’re managing water temperatures in the Lower Deschutes. Here are some answers for you:

Have you noticed a difference on the Deschutes? Let us know your thoughts, we would love to hear from you.

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Deschutes River Caddis Fly Hatch | Fly Fishing Oregon’s Deschutes | RRO-Trips

Posted in caddis fly hatch, Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, oregon caddisfly, tagged , , , on June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Deschutes River Canyon23 years ago Bill Lock of Salem Oregon, himself a long time client, referred to us a new group of clients. This group of guys were from Reno Nevada, they were putting together a college reunion.  This one trip has spawned into 4 consistent and sometimes 5 Reno Nevada group trips.

Reno Group Art HickleyMost of the original group go on two different trips, one in early June and we just completed the second trip. I am glad to say that both groups had great trips this year. The early June group hit the salmon fly hatch and the second group… well they are true trout hunters they just love the caddisfly hatch and man it was on.

Reno Nevada Brad JohnsonThe caddi’s hatch has been strong this past week with warming weather and water levels that are consistently falling.  I want to thank the Reno boy’s for being such good friends and guests. We have our favorite Reno trip coming up next week, the Boys bring their wives.

May I add these ladies are darn good anglers. :)

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Deschutes Fly Fishing Report 2011 | RRO-Trips.com

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, Deschutes River Report, Guides, tagged , on May 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Deschutes Fly Fishing

We started out Deschutes season on may 16th with a group that has been going with us for 10 years, As most probably know that all of Oregon rivers are high, due to the excessive rain and an amazing snow pack.

Deschutes Fly Fishing 2011Our first trip the Deschutes was running at 6500 cfs (we like it around 4500), water temperature 53, the stone flies were out from Trout Creek down.  The first trip was mediocre, the fish were not quite turned on to the dry flies yet, however nymphing with large stones was good.  The closer we got to Maupin the better the dry-fly bite became.

On trip 2, the hatch was as strong as it gets, with both golden stones and salmon flies.  The fish were turned on to the dry fly from Trout Creek down.  It’s amazing what 3 days make in the hatches.  We missed 3 days last week but back on the water here soon.

Deschutes Fly FishingWith the Deschutes River Levels off the charts, fishing may not be as good as we have seen in years past. Yet high water has not effected the bug hatches so with the sun and some moderate water levels fishing the deschutes in 2011 could become good as ever.  At this point we leave the season in the hands of our Oregon weather gods. :)

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Deschutes River | Oregon 2011 Deschutes Flyfishing

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, tagged , , on May 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Spring is in the Air


deschutes river flyfishingMother Nature been saying her peace this year.  Oregon has been cold and rainy with well above average snow packs.  The weather is not helping attitudes in Oregon right now but we will appreciate all the water this summer and fall.

Salmon and Steelhead fishing this year was better than terrific (despite the nasty weather). We have seen a slow down Salmon Fishing in the last few days.  Which can only mean Spring is here, and we are about done with the Oregon Chinook Salmon Run. Now we head over to the mighty Deschutes River in Eastern Oregon!  Warm weather, dry fly fishing for awesome rainbow trout that sounds great to me right now. :)

Deschutes River Flyfishing:

Deschutes River CampWe spend May through June and most of July fly fishing for rainbow trout on the world famous Deschutes River.  These are 3 and 4 day deluxe fly fishing camping trips and we are not weight watchers if I dare say so myself, our meals are excellent and are served in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere.

Our trips launch from Trout Creek just outside of Madras, OR and we end in Maupin, OR the Deschutes is amazing offering something for everyone.  It proves a challenge to even the best fly angler.  If you are a beginner you will have as much hands on teaching from your guide as you want, you will leave the Deschutes a confident fly angler.

Flyfishing Deschutes RiverThe thing I love about fly fishing besides it’s summer, beautiful scenery, awesome fish, is fly fishing is a personal challenge, the fish are there you just have to catch them and everyday you fly fish you become a better fly caster and angler.

The Deschutes hosts a great population of Trout, Steelhead and fall Chinook.  We offer trips for both Trout and Steelhead.  At this time we only have three dates available for our Trout trips, two in June and one in July.  We only have one trip available for steelhead in late August.

We also have dates available for our Summer Rogue Wilderness Raft trips; a great family vacation as well as our spectacular Fall Rogue Wilderness fishing trips, this is a must see for every angler.

Summer Days are on the way! See you on the Deschutes… :)

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Craig and Tina

Deschutes River Flyfishing

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Deschutes River Fall Fishing | A Fly Casting Video

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Video, Rogue River Outfitters, tagged , , , on September 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »

At Rogue River Outfitters we have had a number of people contact us about fishing the Deschutes this time of year and later into the fall.  The question being “is the fishing any good this time of year”. In years past we have fall fished a half a dozen trips down the Deschutes, fishing for Steelhead and the over feed REDSIDE… This is a trip we have enjoyed doing and have found great success.

We opened a slot for a trip this year  Oct 3-5th.  We have not quite filled it, so if you have an interest give us call. We guarantee an experience you will not soon forget. :)   If you’re going to go on your own here is a quick tip. The Steelhead hold in the riffles and the trout will feed from the foam line.  Look for the hatch and float a very small bug, for the steelhead use weighted nymphs and indicator.  Good Luck!

It is the deschutes so casting practice may be needed, correction it is the deschutes so casting practice is a must! Orvis had posted on their FB page a link to a casting video from “On the Fly Productions”.  We were checking out the Video and thought you might enjoy.

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Deschutes River Report | Steelhead Fishing | Rogue River Outfitters

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes Lower River, Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report 2010, Rogue River Outfitters, tagged , , , on August 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Rogue River Outfitters Deschutes Flyfishing

Another Steelhead season is wrapping up for us on the Deschutes.  Although the season has been terrific we have definitely seen a slow down in the number of fish being caught… The high light of the season was a 30 count, caught on a two-day trip between 4 guys.  Pretty awesome.

Rogue River Outfittes, Flyfishing the DeschutesMid month we had winds on the river that did not stop.  From early in the morning (before the sun was up), until late at night.  This can create some of the most challenging conditions to a flyfisherman on the deschutes.  As you cast the fly with the target dead on,  and the wind pushes your fly 25 feet up river or in your face.  You realize that there is some truth to what has been said about the deschutes “Its Pure Hell, With a River Running Through It Full of Fish!” As frustrating as it can be, the Deschutes River is Oregon’s finest.

Rogue River Outfitters Flyfishing the Deschutes River.Another quick note about the Deschutes that we noticed this year is the number of fisherman on the water.  We fish the Deschutes upper and lower for nearly 4 months straight, and have done so for over 25 years.  This year will go down as having the most pressure from other flyfisherman ever.  Even before sun light the fisherman were lining the banks.  There was more times than not, we would be boating into a fishing hole and a flashlight would go on.  A signal to us to move on, this spot is taken.  I think next year we will not write about the Deschutes,  but maybe a small river in Idaho in hopes that people will move on! :)

We still have a opened slot on the Upper Deschutes, OCT 3rd-5th (with a possible 4-day if requested).  This trip is a fall float for trout and steelhead, on the upper section, from trout creek to Maupin. This trip has always been special not only because of the terrific fishing, but also because of the climate on the river.  Fall colors will be out and we usually do not see another boat for the full 3 day trip.  The Deschutes River in the fall, Book today!

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Rogue River Outfitters | A Potato Brush Fishing?

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Gear, Guides, Rogue River Canyon Fishing, tagged , on July 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

A few months back we wrote a post about the battle of the “felt bottom boot”. In the post we were telling how our Felt Bottom Boots affect our river and streams.  Not long after writing that post we found an article in one of our local newspapers about using a patato brush to clean up our felt boots from river to river..

Our latest weapon in the war against aquatic invasive species is low-tech but seems effective..

Just buy a $1 potato scrub brush for your fishing vest, and when you get done fishing, just scrub off the felt soles real quick,” said Rick Boatner, the Invasive Species Program coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

That will take the mud off your felt-soled waders or boots along with parasites such as whirling disease, pieces of noxious water weeds and one of Oregon’s imported invasive species, the New Zealand mudsnail.

“That’s going to prevent most things from moving on like New Zealand mudsnails, because they like to get in those little grooves,” Boatner said. “And then the whirling disease, just clean the mud off and you’re not going to move that spore around.

“So just a couple of minutes before you leave the stream.”

“For prevention’s sake, it makes sense not to have them,” Boatner said about bans on felt soles. “But right now it’s simpler to just use a scrub brush before you move on to your next stream and just scrub the bottoms of the soles, and that cleans most things right out.”Just take a few seconds for some precaution.”

By Henry Miller • Statesman Journal • May 20, 2010

I guess bottom line is if we can prevent even the remote possibility of spreading a disease into our rivers and streams why not take an extra step to do so. :)

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