Fly Fishing the Deschutes River

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John Hazel. Fly Fishing the Deschutes River

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Deschutes River (Central Oregon)

Location: This fly-fishing mecca in Central Oregon is less than a 2-hour drive from either Portland or Bend. Maupin, the only community on the Lower Deschutes River, is located 90 miles north of Bend and roughly 100 miles southeast of Portland.

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While Deschutes River access may be friendly, most first-time anglers are somewhat intimidated by the sheer breadth, depth, and turbulence of this big brawling river. At first glance, there are seemingly few places to wade, and fewer places for a backcast thanks to the alder trees and tall sedge grasses lining both banks. Deep, whirling backeddies and fast,

boulder-strewn pocket water make it difficult to control the fly presentation, and simply navigating the steep rocky banks to get to the river’s edge can feel like a dance with death. Upon closer inspection, anglers will find navigable paths to the river, will see the gentle and easy foam lines

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