I lived in Bend for 20+ years and highly recommend the Crooked River and also recommend The Patient Angler (Peter) and Fly & Field Outfitters (Scott) for information.
MikeW
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I lived in Bend for 20+ years and highly recommend the Crooked River and also recommend The Patient Angler (Peter) and Fly & Field Outfitters (Scott) for information.
MikeW
Denver Mart
January 6, 7, & 8
I tie them with "White" bead heads (both glass seed beads and white metal beads), both work
very well. Fish love them!!
Mike
Tied with a black biot fork-tail also works very well. in larger size works for steelhead in Oregon.
Mike
Not to interrupt but...I down loaded Windows 10 from a online notification that it was free and easy to download...after I downloaded it I immediately had problems. I contacted a geek squad and they...
Never overlook a damselfly dry pattern over weedbeds....explosive!!
Very appropriate as we just moved to Colorado from Oregon
Mike
I frequently return to his online fly instructions and have learned a lot and some better methods!!
We have lived, played and retired in Bend, OR and love it. Year round recreation:snow sports, biking, hiking, hunting, fishing,camping and great weather.
MW
I would agree that a pontoon is the way to go. I sold my U-Boat by Caddis to purchase an Outcast 8' pontoon and love it on moving and still water.
MW
Well Done, Thank You Very Much.
MW
Right On John Scott = To each their own and enjoy if for what it is. I took my first, and hopefully not my last, steelhead last fall on a nymph and will continue to try to land another one using all...
Completely recover from having both my knees replaced and be ready to fish all Summer.
Mike
I recntly started tying flies with a Healing Waters group. I highly recommend it if there is a chance you can get involved.
MW
Take a look at the "Outcast" products out of Boise, ID. I have two (1-9' & 1-8') and love them both. They are not too heavy to carry and you can get a "wheel" to attach to the back to assist in...
Ron, I will be looking you up to discuss the Montana Trip.
Mike from Bend.
Normand, Thank you very much for the info.
Mike
Please contact me re: the adjustable strike indicators you use and where I can get them.
Thanks,
Mike
Check your local fly shop for lessons. It will get him started on the right foot and they will make recommnedations on what to buy to get started.
Mike
A Montana guide recommended "Albolene" and I have been using it for years. Keep it in a 35mm film canister. But I spray my dry flies with Scotchguard after I get them tied and put away and use the...
lst fly I learned to tie & fish while living in Missoula. I have used them in several states and it has never failed me. Funny story: One Feb I was fishing the Crooked River during a snow storm and...
Follow the Boy Scout Training with "Two Deep Leadership" at all times when dealing with anothers youth. It is a sign of the times and very pertinent.
MW
I use the parachute style with a hivis post on our western waters with excellent results and larger fish.
MW
Every year my family works with the Elks, American Legion and local youth groups to put together and deliver Christmas Baskets (Food & Gifts) to needy families throughout our area. The appreciation...
While fishing a small lake in Oregon from my float tube, I had a fawn mule deer jump into the lake in front of me and attempt to climb aboard my float tube. I was able to back a way and swat it on...