Back on the water….. Here is what we saw…
Bent and almost to hand… just a little closer… hope the guide tied those knots well….
Early Season Update
Here is just a quick update. First of all fishing was really good. Some highs and lows throughout the day. Spring time you’ll see that. Fish are used to conseving energy and seem to feed when things are prime, it’s how they make it through the winter. They can shut down metabolism, conserve energy and feed as needed. Calories in for calories out. Nature. it’s efficient. A big secret that isn’t much of a secret is that it is a lot easier to convince a fish to eat a fly when they are activley looking and want to eat, than trying to convince them when they arent in the lanes and are hunkered down in “stand by” screen saver mode. That is a no brainer , and thanks captain obvious, but it explains why early season it can be windows of really good and some slow times. Capitalize on prime times and you can put together a great day when it is all said and done at the takeout putting the boat back on the trailer.
What we saw was this in a nutshell; it was “ok” fishing in the morning, late morning and early afternoon stunk. Late afternoon and afternoon was really good. Blue wing olives and a few March Browns showed at around 2:30 and we where able to have a good day.
Expect similar, March Browns should wind down and not to be counted on. As things heat up and we move into May salmon fly and stone fly nymphs will be more active. Always a good bet to have one of those nymphs in the mix on your set up this time of year. Could start seeing some adults lower in the river ( Maupin) soonish -week or so? Just look at the banks for the beginning of adults or noticing more nymphs crawling along shores, even on your wading boots. That is a pretty good sign the are starting to head the banks to hatch.
Quick report. We are back at it. We’ll keep you posted. For more updates follow us on Instagram, and all that jazz. Most Salmon fly dates are booked, but we have openings during caddis ( June and July) and you can call or email for details. Always happy to help anyway we can. Might be a day or two till we are back in cell service and off the river, but we will get back to you. Enjoy the spring and getting back on the water.
Tight lines,
Cory Godell
Deschutes River Anglers