Deschutes River Flyfishing 2ndLetter

Equipment

Following is a list of flies, fishing equipment, and personal gear we recommend to make your trip more successful and enjoyable. Also enclosed is a map to our meeting place and our time schedule. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call us.

The regulations on the Deschutes River prohibit fishing from a boat. Therefore good wading gear is essential for a safe and fun trip. Chest waders are a must! NO HIP BOOTS PLEASE! We recommend a stocking foot wader/wading boot combination rather than the boot foot type for comfort, weight, and maneuverability. We suggest you bring a bathing suit or light shorts also; it is very comfortable on those hot days to wear a bathing suit with your wading boots. Boots with felts, studded felts or stream cleats are a necessity. Wading staffs are useful.

For trout fishing we recommend and 8’6” to 9’ graphite rod for a 4 or 5 weight line. Steelhead anglers should have a 9’ to 10’ graphite rod for a 7 or 8-weight line. We recommend floating lines for both trout and steelhead, and you may also want to have a sink-tip line for steelhead. We strongly suggest you have at least 50 yards of backing for trout and 100+ yards for steelhead. The Deschutes River is barbless hook, catch and release fishing.

If you need any help with rental equipment please let us know as soon as possible, so we can reserve what you are wanting. We must have at least two weeks notice, or we may not be able to pick up rental equipment for you. Please see below for rental prices and information about our fly, leader & tippet rental (FLTR).

Those wishing to enjoy an afternoon brew or evening cocktail are welcome to bring their own. We will have ice for cocktails. Oregon fishing license, steelhead tags, Deschutes boaters pass (Warm Springs to Trout Creek, our BLM # is 056-9-598), Indian fishing permit, shuttle fee ($35 for your vehicle), alcoholic beverages, and gratuity to the guides are not included in our fee.

You will be asked to sign a “Release and Risk Assumption” form prior to your launch. Everyone must sign.

PERSONAL ITEMS YOU SHOULD INCLUDE ON YOUR TRIP

~Oregon fishing license	~Warm coat & extra cloths	~Vest & Paraphernalia
~Deschutes boaters pass	~Polarized sunglasses (a must)	~Flies (see attachment)
~Indian permit	~Sun hat & sun screen	~Leaders & tippet
~Waders & studded boots	~Rain suit (just in case)	~Floatant & strike indicators
~Fly rod & reel with line	~Camera & film	~Split shot (BB)
~Wading staff (may want)	~Binoculars (may want)	~Nippers or pliers

Rendezvous Information: One day & Magnum day trips will meet at the Safeway store in north Madras at 8:AM! Steelhead trips meet at Safeway at 6:00 AM. See attached maps. One-day trips take off the river at 5:00 PM; Magnum day and Steelhead trips take off the river at dark. You must show up with your boaters’ pass and fishing license. These may be purchased at Tiger Mart in south Madras. Please be on time, we have a full day planned.

Shuttle Information: Arrangements must be made in advance for the transportation of your vehicle from Warm Springs to Trout creek. This service is not included in your trip fee. Notify us in advance of the number of vehicles in your party. We’ll then make the arrangements. Cost is $35 per vehicle, subject to change, or feel free to arrange this service yourself. We use a reliable shuttle business and would be happy to aid you with this service. However, if you have a shuttle service you prefer, please feel free to use them. .


FLY, LEADER & TIPPET RENTAL (FLTR)

This rental is for the person who wants a complete supply of flies without spending hundreds of dollars. It offers you an assortment of all the flies you will need while on the river. Everything from the end of your fly line down to the fish is provided! Your guide will be well stocked and ready to supply you with everything you need. You will leave the river with only the fly attached to your tippet. This rental includes:

~Flies & Floatant	~Strike Indicators	~Leaders & Tippet Material	~Split shot

All this for only:	$20.00	1-day trip
	$38.00	2-day trip
	$56.00	3-day trip
	$74.00	4-day trip
	$90.00	5-day trip

If you are planning to use this service please call High Desert Drifters ASAP so we will be prepared on your trip. If you are providing your own flies, please be sure you have a good assortment of the recommended flies. Your success may be determined by your fly assortment.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT PRICES

If you want any rental equipment please call early so that we can reserve what you need. If we are unable to supply what you need, we will reserve it at The Patient Angler fly shop in Bend. (55 NW Wall Street, Building B, Suite 1, Bend, Oregon 97701, 541-389-6208) They are the finest fly shop in Bend, and we suggest you stop in or call for all your fly-fishing supplies and needs. Given a two week notice we will be happy to pick up your equipment for you, if this saves you a trip to Bend. Remember, rental prices are subject to change.

Neoprene Waders & Boots w/Felt	$24.00 1^st day/	$17.00 there after
Wading Boots w/Felt	$ 9.00 1^st day/	$ 6.00 there after
Trout Fly Rod & Reel w/line	$16.00 1^st day/	$13.00 there after
Steelhead Fly Rod & Reel w/Line	$18.00 1^st day/	$15.00 there after
Full Rental Package: Waders/Boots, Rod/Reel & FLTR	$50.00 1^st day/	$45.00 there after

This is a Map of the city of Madras.

You can purchase your boaters pass, fishing license and steelhead tags at the Tiger Mart. You can also purchase Boater Passes online at this web address www.boaterpass.com. (Our BLM # is 056-9-598.) We recommend either Sonny's Motel or Best Western for lodging. We suggest Sonny’s at the south end of town for dinner; it's a nice steak house. The phone numbers are, Best Western 541-475-6141, and Sonny's Motel 541-475-7217. We suggest Black Bear Diner for breakfast. It's just South of the Best Western Motel.

HIGH DESERT DRIFTERS FLY RECOMMENDATIONS

	TROUT FLIES

PATTERNS	COLORS	SIZES

Elk Hair Caddis	Tan, Olive, Black	# 14,16,18,20
X Caddis	Tan, Olive	# 16,18,20
Cinnamon Caddis	Cinnamon	# 14,16
Compara-dun	Cream, Olive, Gray	# 16,18,20
Pale Morning Dun	Cream, White	# 16,18,20
Parachute Adams or Adams	Gray	# 14,16,18
Griffith’s Knat	Peacock	# 16,18,20

Bead Headed Nymphs, All Nymph Patterns Below Work Well In The Same Sizes

Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear	Natural, Dark, Olive	# 10,12,14,16,18
Pheasant Tail	Natural	# 12,14,16,18
Prince Nymph	Peacock	# 10,12,14,16
Serendipity	Black, Olive, Amber, Red	# 14,16,18
Rock Worm	Green, Olive	# 14,16
Sparkle Pupa	Green, Brown	# 14,16,18
Girdle Bug	All Black, Natural	# 4,6,8
Box Canyon Stone	Peacock & Black	# 4,6
October Caddis	Orange	# 8,10

SALMON FLY PATTERNS mid May till mid June

Stimulator	Yellow & Orange	# 4,6,8
Golden Stone	Yellow	# 4,6,8
Sofa Pillow	Yellow & Orange	# 4,6,8
Bird Stone	Yellow & Orange	# 4,6,8
Clark’s Stone	Yellow & Orange	# 4,6,8

	STEELHEAD FLIES

Green Butt Skunk		# 4,6
Skunk		# 4,6
Red Winged Black Bird		# 4,6
Freight Train		# 4,6
Purple Peril		# 4,6
Ferry Canyon		# 4,6
Street Walker		# 4,6
Max Canyon		# 4,6
Red Butt Skunk		# 4,6
Boss		# 4,6
Articulated Leech		# 4,6
Waller Waker		# 6

All anglers are advised to have a broad selection of flies; we have underlined the ones that you should not be without. Your success may be determined by your fly assortment. While this list represents a good selection of flies, each guide might have some special flies they’ve tied themselves or some new flies not on the list. Thus making the FLTR a better selection for you. If you are unable to make it into a fly shop remember our Fly, Leader & Tippet Rental (FLTR) is available for only $20.00 first day and less each day after.

High Desert Drifters Guides & Outfitters 1 541 389 0607 1 800 685 FISH

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