The Lower Deschutes has been good this past week, with some pockets of steelhead offering great fishing for them, but remember steelhead are a “run” and they come through and go through and may not always be in the waters you are targeting. I hope they are! Nonetheless trout action has been a lot of fun and eggs and leeches have been our top flies. My friend Phil had a smackdown this week with what he calls the Beaver Leech (Black & Orange) and Mattias, Aaron and Michael had a fun day together enjoying a busman’s holiday earlier in the week.
Girdle Bugs and Stonefly nymphs both Golden and Black, Caddis Pupa, PT’s, Prince (try a purple one), PCP Nymph and Blue Perdigons are top flies for the week.
For those of you targeting nothing but steelhead, swing a sink tip with A-Leeches, Intruders and Ho-Bo’s, and some traditional flies like a Green Butt Skunk, Andersons Euphoria and anything Purple. These smaller patterns can be fished on a floating line as well.
Don’t forget the November Guide Special is on for another week and is a full day guide trip for 2 people for $450. Thanks for all the support with the fall specials!