The Lower Deschutes is ever so close to the Salmonfly season. I suspect that next weekends report will have some positive news to share, and what that means from your perspective is it is time to fish big black nymphs near the shore.
March Browns are still around, but light hatches are the clue they are about ready to wrap it up until next spring. Adios Rhithgogena’s, we love you and we will see you next April.
IN place of the MB’s are PMD’s and Pale Evening Duns. Caddis haven’t gone wild yet, but on the Deschutes that is just a matter of time with all the major caddis species that occur here. On any given day a #14-16 Tan Pupa, and #12 to 18 Olive Pupa is going to be great.
Euro style or indicator rigs will be equally good down there.