A few shots of winter fish from the past few years. We swing flies for these guys and it's a hoot! Weather and water level/conditions are always a factor but if you keep an eye on things and have an open schedule you can have some good chances at fish like this. If you fish the NU in summer it is a whole new ballgame in winter. Higher water, even sketchier wading and fish holding in different types of water. Knowing where,when and why these fish hold where they do at the various water levels is not an easy game but it is a fun one, and one I have become good at. 

I will start booking trips in January.  The months of February, March and April are generally the best times with more fish around,but we can see some fish in January as well.

 Chubby Bunny

I know this has made the rounds but it still kills me every time I see it.....enjoy!



Switch and Spey Fly Fishing Rods -- Red Truck Fly Fishing from Leland Fly Fish on Vimeo.

A bunch of snow hit the Deschutes river(8 inches or so) and it was pretty cool to fish in the winter wonderland it created.

He is pretty quick on the uptake for a portly fellow!


The Fly Fishing Santa from Third Coast Fly on Vimeo.

 I know many of you may be familiar with Poppy, I just can't say enough about how well he treats all his customers. Best customer service I have experienced anywhere. If you need something, anything in the spey world, Poppy can get it done. He will send you rods and lines etc to test cast....he goes above and beyond in serving his customers. He's one cool cat!   Go here to check out the bounty of stuff Red Shed

I think we all know a Catfish John or two.

Mama said don't go near that river...........