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The
Deschutes River is considered one of the finest trout and summer steelhead
rivers in the world. Every year huge numbers of steelhead migrate up the
Columbia to their birthplace in the Deschutes. The Deschutes River canyon is an
amazingly beautiful place cut into a deep basalt gorge. Its riverbank, covered
with sagebrush and alders, are home to Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer and a myriad
of other wild critters, making for great wildlife veiwing!
Deschutes
Steelhead start showing up to the lower river in good numbers by mid-July and
are here in full force by September. These Steelhead are best known for their
aggressive surface strikes and long acrobatic runs. Skating dry flies or
swinging a wet fly just below the surface with a floating line and long leader
is the preferred method.
Within
this summer season, the Deschutes River gets a varied mix of Steelhead.
“A”
run steelhead enter the river July through September, these fish are about five
to six pounds, on average.
In
September, “B” run fish, the Big Brothers of the season, start showing
up. They are typically seven to ten pound, two salt fish.
Some
larger fish are in the mix. These brutes can get as large as twenty
pounds. Most of these larger fish are actually on their way to Idaho and
are stopping over until river conditions become perfect for the rest of their
journey.
To
increase your steelheading success, covering as much water as possible is the
name of the game. Our float trips begin at sun up and end after dark. This way,
you have the most amount of time on the water as possible. And what’s wrong
with sleeping and waking up riverside? Not to mention increasing our odds
of hooking multiple steelhead? If this sounds good to you, you might
think about one of our camp trips from Mack’s Canyon to the Mouth of the
Deschutes.
We
typically target Steelhead on the Deschutes with Spey Rods ranging
from 12’- 14’ in sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8wt with floating lines such as Rio’s AFS system. Traditional wet flies likeGreen Butt Skunks, Prisms, and the Fly Du Jour work extremely well.
We
always have the latest in Spey rods and lines. If there is anything you would
like to try out, just let us know. What Is Provided
The
Deschutes River is regulated so that all fishing is done while hiking or
wading.
Fishing from a boat is not allowed.
On float trips
we use large stable, state-of-the-art drift boats for
transportation.
These boats haul lots of gear and will give you
maximum comfort and access to all parts of the river. Your guide will
always have the latest specialized fly fishing gear and flies for you to
try.
Lunch is provided on one day trips.
On
multi-day camping trips, we provide all meals and camping gear.
You will sleep on a comfortable padded cot in a large, secure dome tent
(double occupancy). Cooking and eating is done in a screen
house.
The potty has its own special tent for privacy.
Meals can
be customized to fit any dietary requirements.
We do not furnish
sleeping bags, waders, personal items or alcoholic beverages.
Prices include Deschutes Boater Passes. Prices do not
include State Fishing Licenses.
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