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Category Archives: Eastern Oregon
June on the Lower Deschutes
While it was once the prime time of the salmon fly hatch, June is now a transitional period when it comes to insects on the Lower Deschutes. However, just as the salmonflies begin to thin out, so do the crowds, … Continue reading
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Postcards from Davis Lake 2106
I didn’t think my first fish on the new SAGE X would be a bass! They too eat size 16 callibeatis nymphs. After paddling and floating down Odell Creek the kids were ready for a snack. I hadn’t camped at … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Oregon, Fishing Reports, Oregon High Lakes
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2016 Carp Update: Malheur Wildlife Refuge
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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Deschutes Alliance Science Plan Report
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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Crane Prairie 2015
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
East Lake Report 2015
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
Deschutes River Fishing Report Spring 2015
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
Return to Malhuer 2015
Headed out to Eastern Oregon this past week with binoculars and my fly rod. My wife and I joined a hearty group of bird watchers for our third year at the Malheur Field Station. We saw many Sand Hill Cranes … Continue reading
Return To Malheur Field Station
With binoculars in hand, we returned to Malheur Field Station to enjoy the feathered side of Mother Nature. Malheur Lake was full of birds and carp! It appears these fresh water bone fish have propagated to become so numerous they … Continue reading
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Deschutes Fall 2013 Report
The Technical Men’s Conference (old dawgs who have fished together for decades)was held this month. Sadly, our attendance for this year’s conference was the lowest in recent memory. Ken and I were the only attendees. Clear skies and very “crisp … Continue reading
Cascade Lake Report: East Lake
A meeting of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dogs who have fished together for decades) was held this week at East Lake. Although attendance was limited to three, much was accomplished. From previous years, we knew the timing of the … Continue reading
Fish and wildlife running out of water in Klamath Basin
From Water Watch: Please act now to help the Klamath Basin’s National Wildlife Refuges! Once again, water supply in the Klamath River Basin is falling short of the excessive demands agricultural development has placed on it. Unfortunately for the Klamath’s … Continue reading
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend: Top Ten Best Places To Fish
Ok, let’s get real: it is highly unlikely sunscreen will be required over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend? With the freezing level at 1500-3000 feet, we strongly suggest you pack the fleece and your heater. Both liquid and portable heaters … Continue reading
Malheur Field Station: “It’s for the Birds!”
The Malheur Field Station was my next stop after a great trip on the Deschutes last week. I was not the greatest advocate of bird watching prior to visiting the Malheur Field Station. Frankly, it was a bunch of buildings … Continue reading
Deschutes Report: A Long Weekend
Last weekend, when it was 90 degrees in Madras, my daughter and son-in-law asked me to take them for a one night outing from Trout Creek to Harpham Landing. At first, I was very excited. The reality of going to … Continue reading