Deschutes River, Upper
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Importance by half-month
Super 
Major 
Minor 
Slight 
None
Hatches are matched from Westfly's database of "standard" fly patterns.
Adult
Lakes; rivers over gravel and cobble, undercut banks: count-down-and-retrieve, slow retrieve, wind drift, deep swing
► If you want big fish, cast a large streamer, such as a Morrish Sculpin, near the bank and retrieve it fast. This can generate massive strikes from big brown trout--if you're lucky. When casting streamers, focus on water near the bank and any place the river deepens and slows.
Trout
► Attractor dry flies, such as size 12-14 Royal Wulffs, can also be productive if there is no noticeable surface activity.
► Try a size 16 Parachute Adams if you see surface activity.
General
► The river is closed from Little Lava Lake to Wickiup Reservoir.
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Fly and Field Outfitters 541-318-1616
The Fly Fisher's Place 541-549-3474
The Hook 541-593-2358
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