Instead of having a nice moderate winter with average river levels, we have gone from super high water in December to super low levels accompanied with ice cold temperatures in January. Early February will hopefully bring us the change we are looking for.

Redside is the name we apply to the native Rainbow Trout occuring in numerous rivers and streams throughout Oregon.  The males in particular sport an incredibly intense magenta stripe during the spawning season.  These strong, football shaped bruisers are noted for powerful runs and jumps.  The fish have excellent eyesight and a wiley nature which combine to produce a real challenge to flyfishing addicts.  A 12 inch specimen will commonly rip a 5 wt. system well into the backing multiple times..