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January 09 . 12
Hitting it's stride!
The Fall river truly shines in the winter! The river has really been producing good numbers of fish this winter. As with the rest of the area, mild winter weather has helped produce consistent midge and beatis hatches. Don't forget the streamers hear. On a river like the Fall, where size 20+ flies and flourocarbon tippets in 6 and 7x are the norm, it's easy to forget how productive a good ol' wooley bugger can be. Don't forget the river below the falls is closed in the winter.
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October 28 . 11
Still going strong
The Fall has been a good fishery for us this year and continues to put out good fish. BWO's are being seen midday, with midges available throughout the day. Clear, calm waters force anglers to be cautious. Make your stalk and present that fly well. Lighter tippet can help get more looks. 5x Flourocarbon is a good option. Streamers can also be fun here, but upsize your tippet a bit, at least 4x floro.
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October 06 . 11
Lots of fish in there
The Fall has been fishing great over the last few weeks. There seems to be plenty of fish swimming around in these clear waters. The BWO's are showing along with midges and a few caddis. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles have been working too. Go as light on the tippet as you can. 5x may get looks, but fewer commitments than 6x. Flourocaron for dropper flies is a great choice, as you can get away with a heavy line. A good floating Caddis or ant with a mayfly dropper on 5x flouro has been a good combo. If you use 6x, just be careful pulling on some of those beasts, as you loss lots of flies. If you are fishing streamers, you'll be able to use a bit heavier line too, something like 3 or 4x flouro. The river below the falls is closed so remember to stay above.
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September 19 . 11
Been Good
The Fall has been fishing well over the last couple weeks. The are a variety of bugs hatching and it seems more important to make good presentations than pick the right fly. Your first shot at these fish is always the best chance, so approach fish cautiously and plan your attack carefully. The river has been a bit busy, but be patient and keep moving until you find some room and a few fish. Take your time and enjoy the surroundings, this is a beautiful spring creek and there are some bruisers swimming about. The river below the falls will close at the end of the month, so remeber to stay above after Sept. 3o.
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September 12 . 11
Dry fly time on the Fall
It's been a while since we've put up a Fall River report, so here it is. I've guided the Fall twice this week and I've got to say, it's been pretty damn good. The summer hatches are fading and the fall hatches are building steam. What does this mean? There's a ton of bugs on the river and the fish are chowing on all sorts of stuff. Bring a big dry fly box and be prepared to change flies frequently. We've hooked fish on everything from flying ant patterns to a #22 parachute bwo. Even a yellow stimulator got some love from some nice sized trout today. There's fish spread out throughout the river. Remember, the river closes below the falls at the end of the month. Now is a good time to get down there and stick some fish in solitude. The hatchery area is holding a lot of fish, but is also seeing an obscene amount of angler pressure. Remember, a good drift/presentation is way more important here than the actual bug tied to the end of your tippet. Get out while this nice weather lasts!
posted by Neal Burrell
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July 22 . 11
Sight fishin' to big'uns!
The Fall has some big fish cruising in it's clear waters lately. The hatchery is the probable reason for the number of these fish. It's a great place to slowly walk the banks while peering into the clear waters looking for those tell tale signs of fish. When spotted, approach cautiously and take your time to make your first presentation the best that's possible. Sinking a "bug" into the fish's zone becomes the hardest part. Most occasions these fish are relating to some sort of woody structure, most likely behind or under said structure. Fast sinking nymphs or streamers are a good bet. The major bug activity will be PMD's in the early afternoon and Caddis and PED's in the evening time frame.
posted by Dave Kalinowski
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July 07 . 11
Quick stop
Stopped by the Fall last week for a couple hours. We spotted some good fish and had a bruiser chase the fly multiple times, but no solid hookup. We did convince a few smaller fish to eat, but we wanted that big boy. He must have pushed 5lbs and in the two foot range. He was hiding behind a log in a tough spot. We were fishing streamers and getting the perfect cast where you didn't snag the log, but got it in front of his face was the challenge. My buddy was at bat, as I watched from above. The fish mouthed the fly multiple times, but my buddy just didn't feel the takes. They were quick and it was cool just to watch what was happening. It's amazing how a fish so large can seem to eat your fly, but you don't feel anything. That just makes me think of how many times a Steelhead takes your swinging fly, but you just don't know it. That's fishing I guess. The chances of landing that fish were probably slim to none, but it's nice to try! If you want to stalk big fish, this is a good place, just walk slowly and approach from the downstream side. Good luck out there.
posted by Dave Kalinowski
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Fall River
Fall River Oregon: The Fall River, a spring fed high mountain stream, is located about 25 miles southwest of Bend, Oregon near the resort town of Sunriver, Read More... Oregon. This pristine fly fishing only river, with its crystal clear water, meadow lined banks and spectacular waterfalls, is one of the most beautiful fly fishing Central Oregon streams. Access to the upper part of the river, from the rivers source to the Hatchery, is off of South Century Drive (Forest Rd 42). Fly Fishing Fall River is open year round on the upper stretches of the river, the water from the falls to the Deschutes River has special regulations in the spring and the fall to protect the spawning rainbow trout and brown trout migrating form the Deschutes River. The spring fed water is crystal clear and cold. When Fly Fishing Fall River one would require long light leaders with delicate presentations. In most cases you are sight-fishing to a specific fish. Dry-fly patterns used on the Fall River include the Blue-winged Olive, the Elk Hair Caddis, the Adams and the Comparadun. Wet Flies include Zug Bug, Pheasant Tail, Midge Pupa and soft hackles. And don’t forget your sink tip and streamers to entice the big boys in the deeper holes. If you can manage not to spook the fish in the beautiful crystal clear water, success will be yours!
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Fall River
Blue-Winged Olive
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-20 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-20 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Para BWO | 16-18 | Mid Day |
| Hi Vis Para BWO | 16-18 | Mid Day |
Pale Morning Dun
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-18 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-20 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Hare's Ear | 16-18 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Parachute PMD | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| Para Wulff PMD | 14-16 | Afternoon |
Pale Evening Dun
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-18 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Parachute PMD | 14-16 | Evening |
Mahogany Dun
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 12-14 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Compara Dun | 14-16 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Mahogany Dun | 14-16 |
Morning / Mid Day |
| Compara Dun Purple | 16 |
Morning / Mid Day |
Yellow Sally Stonefly
| Little Yellow Sloan | 12-14 |
Morning/ Mid Day |
| Slow Water Sally | 14-16 |
Morning / Mid Day |
Winter Black Stonefly
| Ap Nymph Blk | 16 | Afternoon |
| Stimulator Blk | 16 | Afternoon |
| Elk Hair Caddis Blk | 16 | Afternoon |
Midge
| Biot Midge | 18-22 | All Day |
| Winkers Midge | 18-22 | All Day |
| Idyl's CDC Midge | 18-22 | All Day |
| Hatching Midge | 18-22 | All Day |
Ant
| Any Ant Pattern | 14 | Afternoon |
Beetle
| Any Beetle Pattern | 14 | Afternoon |