I M.O.W.'s

I M.O.W. tips are the way to go this time of year. Not as cold asit is going to be but not as HOT as it was. I have been out there lately and can tell you there are still fresh Summer Steelhead showing up in Most of the rivers east of Welches and 2014 is not to far away now. Take a look at these as a great way to control fly deepth and help fly speed. I MOW's here!!

Simms Wader SALE!

G3 Waders, Industry Standard and now at a great price.

Yep it is that time of year. Too cold to deal with the small leaks and seeps that the warm summer made feel better. If your waders are leaking and you find yourself in the market for a new pair. Come on in or go online and save a few buck. the G3 wader is the industry standard and now that they are going to make some new additions it is time for you to catch the savings. G3 Waders on sale. WE sold 9 pairs today don't wait to long.

The fly to have if your out in the next couple weeks!!

Steak and Eggs takes another late season chromer!!

Well I can tell you in the last 2 weeks the fly to have on the Deschutes, JD, and Grande Rhonde. Is the Steak and Eggs. As the water gets colder the bigger flies are better, but I like to cast flies that are light. The Steak and Eggs is the fly to use easy to cast  even on a single handed rod. and with the rivers containing spawning salmon the trialling egg is a double kicker. Steak and Eggs pick a few up and you can try them for yourself.

Cold Weather is here.

Classic Look for the river, a hike. or even the Bohemian chic need to hang in the Pacific Northwest.

Well the days are changing and the shorting time on the water must be spent in comfort. Being cold this time of year is not an option. This cold weather shirt is also a kinda trendy thing right now a fleece lines checkered flannel. Reminds me of the old LL bean shirt my dad and I wore as a kind. Plus you might be the most stylish guy in any bar after a hard day on the water. For $99.95 a great deal too. Cold weather shirts check them out. They would also make great gifts for the up coming holiday.



Christmas Party!!! Dec 14th

December 14th the Fly Fishing Shop in Welches is going to be the place to be!!! As we have done in many years past we are throwing a holiday bash! With many of the Northwests best fly tiers and anglers, plus in store discounts and classroom presentations on a variety of Steelhead related topics. The roster includes:

Mark Bachmann

Scott Howell

Tom Larimer

Travis Johnson

Jeff Hickman

Bruce Berry

Jon Covich

Eric Neufeld

Charles St. Piere

Gary Sandstrom

Dick Sigara

George Cook

So come up to the shop, look around, learn something. Mingle with the best in the biz.

Up to Date Fishing Report 10/21/2013

Even at the shop we are finding them.

 

Well the week of variable water heights is calmed down and back to stable. Steelhead should be finding the proper holding water again. Trout fishing has been out standing as well. Small Baetis, and Mahogany Duns are out and the nymphs are in full swing. Small stone fly and cased caddis nymphs as droppers.

The Cascade lakes are still producing well and will get better the closer we get to not being able to access them. the Salmon river is only open for 10 more days, so get your time in while you can. the upper stretch above final falls is fishing really well for brookies too!!

Now is the season and with these warm days we are having get in and asking where to fish. Hope to see you all soon.

Once The River Clams Down.



Fish are on the move!

Well that high water last week got the fish moving! Now that the river is back in shape be ready!!! Steelhead numbers are down but you wont catch them if you don't go. Also I personally have seen an increase in the average size of the fish lately. The bulk of the fish are going to be above Maupin.

This is about the time I start using 10 lb. tippet, just in case. On another note the October Caddis are out thick. The trout love the nymphs as well as the sporadic Mahogany Dunns you will see. some regular caddis stuff around too. Hatches have been in the warmest part of the day so keep the dries ready.

This is the time of year that dry waders will kepp an angler smiling.... If your are leacking give us a call. (503) 622-4607