i agree with other comments about the Deschutes, Tim.
It IS a wonderful month to be down there. And it is a big river, plenty of
room for steelheaders and trout fishermen.
I would concur about fishing below Shears Falls. Great float from Mack's
Canyon to the Columbia, by the way, if you're up for camping along the river
for a night or two. But be advised, fishing from a boat is prohibited.
Gary Meyers
Kirkland
> I'm going to head down to central OR for about 4-5 days from Sept.
> 20-24/25th. My plan was to fish the Crooked RIver, the Metolius, maybe the
> Fall (was there in the spring), and possibly the Deschutes.
>
> My question is on the Deschutes. I want to focus on trout, not on the
> steelies that are probably going to be in the river and am wondering if I
> can find decent access bank/wade fishing on my own or if it is really worth
> hiring a guide for a half-day or day down there. I'm willing to fish the
> middle river since I won't have to contend with steelheaders there I'm sure.
> I'm used to the Yakima which seems similar to the Deschutes but have never
> fished it before so any advice would be helpful.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
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