deschutes question

[laxmike11]

I don't know for sure where I am going this upcoming weekend but the Deschutes around Maupin is an option. I will be targeting trout and I just want to know how it is holding up as far as fishing. I know the rafters are all over that stretch so maybe a little ways above or below will be better. Any recomendations on patterns and sections of river?

[wapiteaser]

Rafting is pretty much over with. If you go above Harpham Flat up the river, you will be above 99% of the rafters that are still hanging in there. Later you can go down river and fish when they are done. White River is putting a little color in the river today, but should clear up when it cools. Lots of Steelhead above Maupin now, so expect anything. good luck and tight lines.

[rockaway]

Thanks for the info.

[laxmike11]

thanks for the info. i'll report back sunday

[97seahawk]

black egg sucking leech or something in purple worked on the lower river

[Zugbug66]

I fished a week ago below maupin, hooked one on a size 6 skunk. This last monday in the same area...no takers. We stayed above the white because it was way off color
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[MattK]

You can do no wrong nymphing with a Peacock double bead stone as your dropper fly. In fact, this time of year, I fish two Peacock stones as steelhead absolutely murder them. Between me and my friends, we have about 40 steelhead on these this season.

Trout love them too.

I was at the mouth two days ago and it was way off color. I would stay above the White.

[laxmike11]

Some sudden plans came up so I won't be making it out there this weekend. most likely next weekend. thanks for all the help guys