Recent content by flyfishingphil

FYI. Central Oregon and Sunriver Fly clubs do annual classes (Kokanee Karnival) for grade schoolers on the Metolius. To show what fish feed on we'd disturb the bottom and catch the downdrift in a screen. Usual count of insects from a 2'X2' area on the bottom included: 75+ shelled caddis, 50+...

Totally agree with the rod weight. Lived there and fished it for years. Also helped ODFW on numerous surveys. Heavy line & strong rod or, this works too, light rod and real light leader. Easy to "pop" the line and let the bigger ones swim away. Use a cheap hook, debarbed, and the chance of...

FYI. Although I build custom rods for those just getting started I highly recommend the bottom dollar TFO (Temple Fork Outfitters) rod package. Good working rod, lifetime guaranty, great one to learn on and not one that you'll feel you need to replace in 6 months. If you don't have a local...