Royal Treatment Fly Shop - Drake Magazine

Here's a great little article with Rob Crandall mentioned in Drake Magazine Online.

Check it out here: Drake Magazine/Royal Treatment Fly shop

Flyfish Jim and Flytyking-Dave meet Possum Creek

A memorable day on Possum creek with the legendary Fly Tying King- Dave and his world wide angler friend, Flyfish-Jim.  Hard to find a better duo to have in your boat anywhere.  Ribbings were plenty, scenery super and fishing good for an April day with sun, rain and little wind.

Nehalem River Salmon

A bright spot for Nehalem River Chinook Salmon run.  Check out this link with Chris Knutsen - regional manager for ODFW. 

Nehalem River Chinook counts

Deschutes River Report

The Deschutes river is still on the high side but below where things were last year at this time. We are hoping for a more moderate spring run-off than last year. It looks like we have a good snow pack so what really will happen with run-off is yet to be seen.

Current river level is:  7460 cfs at Madras

If you are fishing the Deschutes now, look for March browns and blue wing olives to be hatching mid-day. Nymphing with stoneflies, pheasant tails and san juan worms will yeild high water results. Look for the Deschutes Salmon fly hatch to get going the second week of May near Maupin. We still have some spots left so book your spot soon!

www.watertimeoutfitters.com

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A friend of mine passed this my way. It's a great song with strong lyrics.  Perhaps it is what you need to hear today.

Deschutes River Steelhead Boot Camp 2012

This course is the “Boot Camp” of Steelhead fly fishing.   Get started fly fishing for steelhead on one of the best rivers in the country!  The Deschutes River is famous for quality steelhead fishing and this course is timed for prime time fishing.  Learn fly casting, techniques, tricks, fly selection, reading water, fly tying and much more. 

This fishing adventure covers it all.  Rods, reels and lines are available for you.  We’ll have over 20 fly lines for you to fine tune your set up or use ours!  Family style meals are prepared in our full camp kitchen-you won’t leave hungry.  All meals supplied starting with lunch day 1 through lunch the last day.  Comfortable camps are set right on good steelhead water. Large 14'x 14" canvas tents with ample height to easily stand are fitted with the most comfortable cots and river pads available.

 

This action packed adventure is led by Rob Crandall – editor of Flyfishing & Tying Journal magazine and owner of Water Time Outfitters a veteran guide of 20 years.  Plus a professional staff of full time fishing guides like Gil Muhleman and Marty Smith will help you make the most of your water time.  In between fishing, casting lessons and meals; try your hand at tying flies for steelhead.  Sign up now to join in the fun! 

Boot Camp timing is perfect for hooking steelhead on the swung fly with a floating line.  This is the most exciting way to catch a steelhead!  Float the beautiful Deschutes river canyon in drift boats rowed by knowledgeable guides and teachers who know every nook, cranny and secret spot on the river. *Special rate is based on 3 anglers per boat.

Deschutes River Steelhead Boot Camp:

Sept 17, 18, 19

  Limited to 9 anglers – spots fill fast, reserve your spot today.

Call 503-704-6449

 Fly fish for the West’s best fish- Steelhead!

For more information on Water Time Outfitters visit our website: www.watertimeoutfitters.com  there, see the video from FLYFISHTV or visit our blog at: watertimeoutfitter.blogspot.com

Steelhead Battle Video- Highlights from Feb/Mar 2012

Here is a little video we put together on some of the little highlights we caught with the video camera the last couple months while chasing Oregon steelhead. 

Check it out:  http://youtu.be/k6WR7aAL-kc

Come visit us on a great Oregon Steelhead river soon.  www.watertimeoutfitters.com 

The Tug is the Drug!

Rob