TRAFFIC ON HWY 216

On my way home from guiding yesterday there were two objects running down the road.

At first I thought they were Coyotes from a distance but as soon as I got closer I couldn't believe what I was seeing 2 Badgers fighting in the middle of Hwy 216.

When I stopped they moved towards my truck, I grabbed my camera as they moved through the fence. They ran off in different directions and the fight was over.

FUN PART OF BEING A GUIDE

My favorite part of being a fishing guide is meeting new people and sharing a sport I love.

I took Rob and Cole on a 3 day camp trip this year on the lower Deschutes and had a great time taking them.

The last time I saw them was in June of 1999, it was great to see they remembered the spots we fished 11yrs ago.

Here is some photos they sent of both trips.

One thing I noticed is that I had a lot more hair in 1999.

TROUT AND STEELHEAD ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER

July on the Deschutes can be a great time of year, with both trout and steelhead to chase.

The last few trips have been camp trips from Mack's Canyon to Heritage Landing fishing for trout and steelhead.

There are a few steelhead around but with the warmer weather the water temps are rising and making it tougher to catch them.

There has been some great dry fly fishing in the evening with all the caddis hatches.

My best comb for trout have been a #16 Tan Body Elk Hair Caddis with a #16 Silvey's Bead head Caddis Pupa Dropper.

The Weather is key this time of year, if the temps are in the 80's or lower the fishing is good.

If we get temps in the mid 90's or higher fishing becomes tough in the Lower Deschutes with the warm water.

GUIDE VACATION ON THE JOHN DAY

Just got home from 7 days of what I call guide vacation on the John Day River. I usually do a few trips with Little Creek Outfitters every year to break up my season.

Its alot different for a Deschutes River Trout and Steelhead guide to fish out of a boat all day.

The fishing was great watching the customers catching 100+ Bass on Poppers Per day.

If you ever looking for a fun trip for the whole family the John day is the River to go on and Little Creek Outfitters Run the best trips on the John Day.