06-29-2004, 04:14 PM
Deschutes River - June 26th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Below Pelton Dam
Now that the Salmonfly hatch is over we are rapidly transitioning into the mayfly and caddis hatches of summer. We have already had several sessions of good fishing with Pale Morning Duns plus in the evening the Caddis are gathering into their traditional mating swarms. As these hatches thicken more and more trout are moving into the slow waters and eddies along the edge of the river where they are beginning their usual summer pattern of rising freely to the myriad of floating insects – look increasingly for the caddis to dominate this food supply.
Tip: An often over looked opportunity this time of year is the good fishing that can be found in the shallow riffle water. The huge bio-mass of insects that are emerging have all been reared in the brightly sunlit, well oxygenated riffles. The fish instinctively know where this food source is. With the broken water over head for cover they will move into these shallow areas to feed. They often end up in places that you might not think could hold fish. They will be tucked in between the rocks in water that is so shallow it barely covers their backs.
Under these conditions either dry flies or lightly weighted beadhead nymphs will be effective. Sometimes using a dry fly as an indicator with a light nymph trailer is the best way. Always fasten you seat belt -- trout hooked in these shallow water lies will usually give you a great first run. The instant they feel the sting of the hook they’ll dive to the shelter of deeper water in a lighting fast, reel screaming run.
Conservation alert: The months of May, June and July are prime spawning periods for our native fish, the Deschutes “redside”. Even though this activity creates a very tempting fishing opportunity and you may see some good anglers even some guides targeting these fish we encourage you to avoid spawning fish whenever possible. To learn more about identifying spawning fish read about our [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/article.php?recKey=99"][#0000ff]IPASS pledge[/#0000ff][/url].
Flies to use:
Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16
Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.
For guide & outfitter information check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/guidedTrips.php"][#0000ff]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/#0000ff][/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=65,re"][#0000ff]John Judy Flyfishing[/#0000ff][/url]
RECORDED:
85 ° FISHING: Good Below Pelton Dam
Now that the Salmonfly hatch is over we are rapidly transitioning into the mayfly and caddis hatches of summer. We have already had several sessions of good fishing with Pale Morning Duns plus in the evening the Caddis are gathering into their traditional mating swarms. As these hatches thicken more and more trout are moving into the slow waters and eddies along the edge of the river where they are beginning their usual summer pattern of rising freely to the myriad of floating insects – look increasingly for the caddis to dominate this food supply.
Tip: An often over looked opportunity this time of year is the good fishing that can be found in the shallow riffle water. The huge bio-mass of insects that are emerging have all been reared in the brightly sunlit, well oxygenated riffles. The fish instinctively know where this food source is. With the broken water over head for cover they will move into these shallow areas to feed. They often end up in places that you might not think could hold fish. They will be tucked in between the rocks in water that is so shallow it barely covers their backs.
Under these conditions either dry flies or lightly weighted beadhead nymphs will be effective. Sometimes using a dry fly as an indicator with a light nymph trailer is the best way. Always fasten you seat belt -- trout hooked in these shallow water lies will usually give you a great first run. The instant they feel the sting of the hook they’ll dive to the shelter of deeper water in a lighting fast, reel screaming run.
Conservation alert: The months of May, June and July are prime spawning periods for our native fish, the Deschutes “redside”. Even though this activity creates a very tempting fishing opportunity and you may see some good anglers even some guides targeting these fish we encourage you to avoid spawning fish whenever possible. To learn more about identifying spawning fish read about our [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/article.php?recKey=99"][#0000ff]IPASS pledge[/#0000ff][/url].
Flies to use:
Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16
Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.
For guide & outfitter information check out our web site [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/guidedTrips.php"][#0000ff]JohnJudyFlyfising.com[/#0000ff][/url] or call John at (541) 595-2073