Brandon Worthington Reports on 10.6.2016

The first week of October has seen the upper and middle Rogue river hit it’s stride. I’ve been focusing on the swung fly and spey casting with most of my clients and have had good success even on the skated dry at times. Indicator tactics are of course picking up fish too. Fall is a magical time on the river up here.

Jim Andras Reports on 9.29.2016

The Rogue continues to fish well. Flows have leveled off around 1200cfs and looks like we’re in for a drastic cool down over the weekend with possible rain in the mix. Starting to see the first fall color this week and steelhead continue to move into the upper river. October and November are great months to fish the Rogue and recent cancellations opened up October...

Jim and Rachel Andras report 9.8.2016

ROGUE RIVER  "The river and this gamefish (steelhead) are so nearly synonymous, so easily define each other, that the blending of mystiques has produced an image more powerful here than on any other American river.“ - Trey Combs Steelhead Fly Fishing

We’ve been seeing some nice fish around and loving these fall days on the Rogue. The river is on the drop and our...

Jim Andras Reports 8.4.2016

The upper Rogue continued to fish well this week. Water clarity, flows and temps all remain in great shape and it just feels good being out there. Made it out yesterday with my wife, Rachel and we had a great morning float. From what I’ve seen over the past couple of weeks, there’s no slowing down from here on out. I have the following August (20,21 & 28-31) and...

Jim Andras Reports on 7.21.2016

The Rogue fished well this week as a push of steelhead hit the upper river between the hatchery and Tou Velle Park. I consider July to be a shoulder month in our steelhead season though it’s one of my favorite months to fish for early summers on the Rogue. There are definitely fish around and some very bright ones at that with the bite becoming more consistent as we...

Jim Andras Reports on 6.30.2016

This Friday will bring our 3rd year of kid’s fly fishing camps to a close until next summer.  Rachel and I have had a blast teaching two great groups of 10-15 year olds and watching them become knowledgeable and enthusiastic fly fishers.  As always, we will conclude the week with a Rogue River float and these kids are ready to stick some fish!

Since moving to...

Jim Andras Reports on 6/2/2016

Salmonflies and golden stones continue to come off on the upper Rogue River. The unseasonably warm temperatures did slow the bite down and kept the bugs from flying until late evening on most days. Still, plenty of trout continue to rise, making for really fun fishing on a beautiful river. Last night, Rachel and I packed up the kids for an evening float and watched...

Jim Andras reports on 5.19.2016

Rogue River

Trout season on the Rogue River below Cole Rivers Hatchery opens on Sunday the 22nd and there will be a few salmonflies and golden stones in the air and lots of hungry trout waiting for them. Expect many references to and photos of these stoneflies over the coming weeks on a number of Oregon and California systems because trout love to eat the adults...

Jim Andras Reports on 4.21.2016

With the winter steelhead season wrapped up and trout season closed on the river until May 28^th, I decided to pay a visit to a local reservoir and fish bass. Mother Nature treated us to a big winter that filled southern Oregon’s lakes to capacity. At this level, water once again flooded timber and created endless targets to cast a fly. By day’s end I landed...

Jim Andras reports on 3.31.2016

Today felt like a good time to write another Rogue River report. The last day of March brings many winter steelhead seasons to a close. Usually, the Rogue’s season pushes on and fishes well at least through mid-April. However, this winter shaped up to be unlike any I have experienced since moving to S. Oregon nearly 11 years ago. The rain and snow we so desperately...