The Lower Deschutes Steelhead Run is off to the races this year and fish are being caught all the way to Maupin so far. This early summer run is best fish on a floating line and a swung fly. We love Purple which is why the shop logo is a Freight Train, and I assure you the Steelhead like purple as much as we do. But don’t forget a Green Butt Skunk in your Steelhead box and a few Muddler type flies too. 
As of a few days ago the bottom release from the dam has begun which significantly cools the water temps on the Lower Deschutes, including the water all the way to the Columbia. This is a good thing, especially with hot weather coming early in the week again. 
Trout fishing up river from Warm Springs to Trout Creek and even down through the 3 day trip section is good. 
Here is a report from the guys who just finished a 3 day trip with us this week:
Jeff,

Just letting you know, Mike and I had a great trip with Tonn and Aaron on the lower Dechutes  this week. Tonn was exceptionally attentive To our skill level and needs and offered appropriate guidance in allowing us to achieve our goal of catching lots of fish. Never too pushy – just kindly suggestive and making appropriate suggestions. Great Experience!

Aaron made a great camp and cooked fantastic meals. It was totally comfortable for us and he took care of and anticipated all of our needs while in camp. That pair make a great combination and I look forward to future fishing trips with them both. 

Thanks and Regards,

David G

I know the Red 2 Bit hooker was the HOT FLY on the 3 day, but overall Tan #16 and Grey #18 Caddis Pupa, Jig Napoleon, Micro May’s, Soft Hackles, PT’s and Girdle Bugs have been great on the nymph side, and X Caddis, Corn Fed, Fin Fetcher, Missing Link, Dead Bug and Elk Hair Caddis, Yellow Comparaduns, Parachute, Purple Haze and Spinners to match PMD and Pale Evening Duns are all dry fly gold. Keep an eye on fish sipping midges in the eddies now too. Mid day shadowy eddies often have a plethora of weird and dead aquatic insects swirling around and midges are in the mix and can be what is keyed on in the moment.