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Cascade Guides & Outfitters
2010 SPRING/SUMMER UPDATE
FALL/ WINTER REPORT
Cascade Guides &
Outfitters thanks to all who stopped by the shop or joined us on a guided trip this winter. Things were a little difficult in December on the Trinity with the lack of rain fall, but once the rains came everyone met with great success. I guided January and February this year and was pleasantly pleased with the number of fish in the river in February. We got quite a large number of wild fish which always adds to the excitement.
2010 GUIDE SERVICE CUSTOMER REWARD PROGRAM. If you book 5 full day guide trips in 2010, beginning January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, you will receive FREE your choice of: This offer applies to the individual booking and paying for the trip only, not applicable to second persons on two-person trip. We look forward to seeing many of you this coming year and hope you can take advantage of this offer. Qualifying guided trips include Trinity River steelhead, all trips out of Sunriver, Sacramento Delta striper, and any other guided trips offered by Cascade Guides & Outfitters during calendar year 2010. Any questions please feel free to call the shop
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EMAIL ADDRESS Please note we have a new email address cascadeguides@gmail.com. To update your address book you can copy and paste the new address from here. FLY TYING -Lefty's Deceiver SUMMER HOURS PRIVATE WATERS
Hydros rods use the same graphite and scrim technologies as our award winning Helios rods, at a pricepoint that will please everyone. The Hydros series is designed with performance and value in mind, with features that include:
In addition to our early season guided trips ( April-June) for world class Bass fishing, Cascade Guides is adding the opportunity to fish for Bull Trout. We're fortunate here in Central Oregon to have such a wide variety of fishing available all year long. We'll be running Bull trout trips starting in the early spring on Lake Billy Chinook until other productive waters are available. Bull trout aren't targeted as frequently as other trout species. But get out the steelhead equipment and be prepared to hang on. This species of Char can exceed 25 pounds. Now were talking about the Bulls in the lake, not the ones some people catch in the Metolius River during the fall spawn. The river system fish are generally smaller in girth and don't fight as well. The fish in the lake tend to pull like a big Brown trout and will require your 7-8 weight rods. If you're ready so are we. Call the shop to get in on the early action for some large pulling fish either Bass or Bulls, they are they waiting for YOU !
Here's one I plan on using for the Bull Trout in Lake Billy. I use it for Striped Bass and it works well in the blue and white colors for Bull Trout. Most large streamers will produce fish, but I particularry like this one.
HOOK: Size 2-5/0
THREAD: Black or blue
WING: Wing: 6 - 10 White Saddle Hackles flanked by 1 Grizzly saddle on each side and mixed with some Pearl Crystal Flash
COLLAR: Two bunches of White Bucktail, one applied to each side, extending about half the total length of the fly.
THROAT: A small bit of red .Crystal Flash
EYES: 3mm prismatic stick types ( optional )
1. Crush barb
2. Place the hook in the vise and attach the tying thread.
3. Tie in the whites Saddles, one at a time, alternating sides. Try to keep the hackle from rolling when you pull tension on the thread, and keep the ends together.
4.Tie in the Pearl Crystal Flash at its mid point, just forward of the saddles, streaming down one side. Pull the Crystal Flash around to the other side and lash it down.
5. Throw in a few half-hitches to lock it down.
6. Tie in the Grizzly Saddles and extend them to just about the ends of the White Saddles.
7. Cut a medium clump of unstacked White Bucktail, divide it in half and place one half on each side of the hook, just slightly underneath and on the side to form a long collar about half the length of the total fly.
8. Tie in the Red Crystal Flash to form the throat.
9. Throw in a few half-hitches to lock it down.
10. Apply a whip finish, and cut the tying thread.
11. Stick on the eyes, if you're going to use them.
Apply nail polish or your favorite head cement.
Beginning Memorial day Cascade Guides &
Outfitters shop begins
our SUMMER hours, Monday- Saturday 8 am-8 pm, Sunday 8 am - 4 pm, to answer your questions, place orders, or book trips.
We will be having a sale on some of last years items at great prices so be sure to stop in the shop, call, or
check our " Specials" page on our web site Cascade Guides & Outfitters Shop
Special page . Remember you can order anything from the various ORVIS catalogues
directly from Cascade Guides & Outfitters , we ship anywhere the USA for free, and no sales tax
in Oregon.
This is a subject that everyone seems to have an opinion on. Some enjoy the seclusion and challenge of fishing waters that are visited by fewer fishermen and the opportunity for large fish and chance for a good catch rate. Others prefer public waters feeling that private waters are "pay ponds", easy catches and lazy fish. We respect both opinions, that being said we feel there is certainly a place for quality private waters in every fisherman experiences.
Over the years we at Casacde Guides have fished many private waters, both sampling and guiding clients. Many have proved fun, interesting, and challenging. Yes challenging. While many think private waters means high catch rates, this is not always the case. Because of the size of the fish, these trout must depend on natural food for their sustained existance. Therefore not having the proper fly or technique to imiate the local bug life can prove frustrating. Good private waters must have the correct environment to produce adequate natural food for these fish.
As mentioned we have fished most of the private waters in Central Oregon, both newly developed waters and old established ones. We are always looking for water that provides a pleasant outdoor setting, adequate natural trout food supply, healthy fish of various year groups, reasonable drive time from Sunriver, and most important affordibility for our clients. Few have passed our test.
This year Cascade Guides has obtained an exclusive arrangement with what we believe to be an unknown, under fished jewel. The property has been established for many years and never open to the public. The natural food supply is healthy and abundant. The fish represent all year groups and range up to double digit in size. It is located a little over an hour from our shop and the surrondings represent the best of the high desert Central Oregon atmosphere. As with many high desert private waters the fishing days are limited and are not fished at all during the July/ August time frame to protect the fish. Because of these restrictions limited space will be available. If you have any interest we encourage you to call the shop as soon as you know your fishing plans this year to get more information.
NEW ORVIS PRODUCTS -- Here's a sneak preview of some of the products coming out in 2010.
1. New River Guard Navigator with Eco-TraXÅ soles
The best value wading boot with EcoTraX rubber PosiGrip Studs to reduce spread of invasive species and give secure traction in salt and fresh water. The screw in studs with tungsten-carbide tips cut through slim-covered roks and make navigating slippery surfaces safe and easy. Foam padded insole, tough Cordura nylon upper.
The Eco TraX sole and PosiGrip Screw-in studs are also available in the easy on-and-off River Guard side zip brougues. These boots with their hunting welt design last longer and reduce torsion and keep your ankles from rolling. The same safe sole design now available in this popular step in wading boot.
Both these new boots will provide hours of comfortable wading and help stem the spread of aquatic invasives.
2. Pro Guide 3 Waders
We've updated and made further improvements to our Pro Guide models for 2010. The waders will feature an even lighter but stronger fabric in the lower legs and lightweight but waterproof stretch fabric in the upper, with a new 5-layer fabric on the legs. New design in legs improves wear and eliminates water collecting in your calves.
All of the leg seams in our waders now run down the back of the leg instead of the inside to decrease abrasion wear, but best of all, all Pro Guide, Silver Label, and Clearwater Endura Waders will be 100% tested for leaks with both a water and a compressed air test before you receive them. We can't think of anyone else who does as much to make sure the waders you get will be trouble-free.
Some of the features include:
1. External chest fleece lined handwarmer pocket
2. New seams relocated from inner thigh to back of the loges.
3. Anatomically sculpted left and right booties.
4 Attached gravel guards
5. Internal flip out security pocket for keys, wallet, etc.
6. Stretch upper panel for easy casting
7. Puncture resistant five layer fabric at lower legs.
3. Hydros Rods
1. A very attractive brushed and two-tone skeletal reel seat
2. A deep blue color
3. Lightweight hard chrome snake guides
4. Hydros rods come in a new no-roll triangular Cordura case with internal dividers
5. 22% lighter than the top fly rod made by other brands
6. 21 models from 3- to 12-weight
Winter Fishing
Thanks to all for supporting us over the years and hope to see you soon in Sunriver - FRED
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3676 Sunriver Oregon; 97707
PH 1-888-230- HOOK, (541) 593-2358, Fax (541) 593-2380
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