Author Archives: Lou Verdugo

Deschutes Alliance Report: Black Spot Disease

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

Have you ever seen a Bull Trout with black spots? This recent report from Deschutes Alliance is yet another alarming trend regarding change on the Deschutes. In the report you will see what appears to be Black Spot Disease showing … Continue reading →

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March Brown Update

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

Getting tired of the rain or gray days? Cabin fever from high river levels? For those anglers with twisted minds: Its time for the March Brown hatch! Gray days, predicted warming air temps, and occasional showers create this annual spring … Continue reading →

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WInter Steelhead Update

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

Hard to believe its already mid-February 2016! With the recent rains over the weekend, all coastal streams are coming into good to very good fishing levels. Anglers are reporting fair to good catches on the Alsea, Siletz and Siuslaw with … Continue reading →

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Diamond Lake Tiger Trout to take out Tui Chub?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

For those lake anglers, an announcement from ODFW about Diamond Lake. It appears after spending millions of dollars in 2006 and killing off the tui chub, they have returned! Having to do this type of work does not help an … Continue reading →

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Kisaralik River Trip

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

Ever think about a trip to Alaska? Caddis Fly Shop customer, Jim Reichman is looking for a few anglers to accompany his group on a trip to the Kisaralik River. Jim has graciously given all the details regarding the trip. … Continue reading →

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2016 Fishing Regulaitions

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

Happy New Year to all Anglers! An old dude, named Socrates, once said “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” With this quote in mind, our … Continue reading →

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2016 Carp Update: Malheur Wildlife Refuge

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Lou Verdugo

In case you have not seen the news or read about it…there is a lot of activity at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge these days. However, all you carp anglers should be aware of this article from the Eugene newspaper last … Continue reading →

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December 2015: Steelhead are coming!

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

It’s winter steelhead time! The winter rituals of “cabin fever”, watching river levels, reviewing weather forecasts, fact or fiction fishing reports, getting your winter gear ready, and false hope has begun. The current weather forecast is “big rain coming”(weather forecasts). … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Alliance Science Plan Report

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

After two years of data collection, the DRA has completed its study from a data gathering process to a monitoring program. The three areas of study were Lake Billy Chinook, Aquatic Insect Monitoring, and Continuous Water Quality Monitoring. No matter … Continue reading →

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Fishing Report: November Update

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

With the first decent rains projected this coming week, its a good time to check out some early opportunities. The coastal rivers, Elk, Sixes, Siletz, Siuslaw, and Alsea have been producing some fair to good action. Anglers are reporting action … Continue reading →

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Lou’s Montana Fly Fishing Trip 2016

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

Finally gathered enough members of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dawgs who have fished together decades) to head back to Montana. After last year, the fall, proved to be the best time for fauna and fishing. This year we centered … Continue reading →

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Crane Prairie 2015

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

It was one of those great Cascade moments on Crane this week.  Crane was flat and the reflection on the lake made it seem like a Monet painting.   Ok, enough of spirituality and painters….it was a great day for fishing.  … Continue reading →

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Nautilus Reels

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

Prior to going Cuba, Jim T. and I had the opportunity to swing by Nautilus Reels in Miami, Florida.  Kristen Mustad was available to give us a tour.   “Made in the USA” really means something when you see the manufacturing capabilities … Continue reading →

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East Lake Report 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

You might ask “Why is this guy smiling?” Headed out with Ken C. and Steve JL to East Lake this week. Steve had never been to East Lake. Ken and I knew the callibaetis hatch would still be going on. … Continue reading →

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Deschutes River Fishing Report Spring 2015

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Lou Verdugo

Headed down the Deschutes last week for a four day trip.   The Deschutes flow gauge at Madras was 3750 cfs when we launched.  Seemed a bit low from my experiences on the D.  But hey, we had not fished the D … Continue reading →

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