The Lower Deschutes report is similar to last week in that the trout action is good at some moments, and the overall rating on the fishing is fair to good at this time. The warm days continue to pump out what we refer to as the “summer caddis” which are Tan #16 caddis. Holy smokes there were days last week that these caddis blew our minds. We even had some good customers in today that fished the Deschutes earlier this week and they were talking about the epic caddis hatch. 
Chester was down on the Mecca stretch and caught some fish sipping #20 Micro Caddis too. 
Don’t give up on the caddis, but start planing to see more BWO’s and Mahogany Duns as we enter October down there. October Caddis, especially the pupa are important for quite a few weeks to come, and PMD’s ought to be making weak appearances for a little while longer so don’t forget the Yellow Sparkle Duns. 
Nymphing is the biggest part of the game now. This Peacock Girdle Bug on the Jig Hook with a Tungsten Bead is such a perfect Deschutes fly. It is our Modern Cheeseburger! If you have been following us for 20 years, you know the Cheeseburger Legend. If not, ask me about it sometime. 
Caddis Pupa, Perdigons, Eggs, Psycho Prince, Micro May’s, Rainbow Warriors and Red Worms.
Steelhead are now spread throughout the lower river from the Columbia to Warm Springs. They are taking a swung fly well, still on floating lines at this time. Sink Tips will be more useful when it finally gets cold. We know that is coming so we just stocked up on the Airflo T tips coming in early next week.