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You will have to check out my other shorts. The video editor on my phone wouldn't let me add clips together. Sorry for the inconvience.

It's been fun making the videos definitely adds a level of difficulty to a fishing outing.

No problem on the coverage. I'm glad no structures were lost.

Late fall to early spring. It's an all native run no hatchery fish so it's catch and release only.

The creek at bonnie crossing has been on my mind. I have never fished it, but I imagine there are some nice little fish in there. I will have to give it a shot.

I'm glad you liked it. I tried to get some closer shots. However, I was also trying to be respectful of the effort that was being made and not get in the way.

Maupin is safe! it was definitely too close for comfort.

I remember that I'm glad it worked out.

Wow Al never shows me his secret spots! Great finding your videos here. Tight lines!

@@dolanpatj Al doesn't have any secret spots.....LOL

Awesome!! a 20 pounder is a nice catch for the Lower D.

I enjoy seeing the different wildlife along the river. Yes, swing by some time and I get you pointed in the right direction on hooking some fish on the Deschutes.

I'm glad you liked it. I checked out your channel and I'll have to pick your brain about doing under water video. I have been thinking about getting some underwater footage on the Deschutes River.

@@droppin-floats thanks for stopping by my channel hehe, yeah for real you should try to get some underwater footage, its really exciting to see whats lurking down there while fishing

It comes with practice. I'm pretty spoiled living 5 minutes from the Deschutes River.

I'll give it a shot.

@@droppin-floats I went a little crazy with my fishing van (carries my kayak). fishing stickers etc. I am not a van life person and the van is not a work mans van full of tools. ODFW has ignored me for past 2 1/2 years. Maybe more fishing stickers on the truck?.... signage info about your store in Maupin, CZcams channel info. Frustrating I know, but you can't complaint your way to success with government. Good luck!

It was a beautiful week. And fishing on the Lower Deschutes is always fun.

Hey John, check out my Tackle talk with Mark video. At the 1:50 mark I show you how to rig up my float setup. It's two sections of silicone tubing threaded on the line.

Ok saw the video. Understand how to use the different set ups. How do you put the float on your line, that is what I need to learn. Thanks!

@@johnculbertson1963 The clear tubing threaded on the lines stretches over the tips of the float. So the tubing holds the float on.

The washboard is typically bad down on the lower section below buck hollow. I was up on the pavement stretch near Maupin.

Hey, Thank you for the comment. I will try and remove my gloves going forward when handling fish.

@@droppin-floats thank you for understanding, wasn't trying to be a troll, just love our local fisheries and want to keep them healthy 🙂

Junky Truck Discrimination is real!! I was stopped again in March for a total of three license checks in 2024.

Oh my! That’s crazy!

Hey, thank you for the information. I may take you up on the rod building that is something I have always wanted to do.

The most versatile all around steelhead rod would be a 8ft 6in spinning or bait casting. Performance of the two is equal it comes down to your reel style preference. I would shoot for a 8-12lb or 6-15lb medium action in either style. What style of steelheading are you looking to do?

I caught all my steelhead in alaska with fly rods. I just bught a 10 wt fly rod that I am going to try out. Only used spinner/bait casters for salmon and on the ocean. I think your style sounds great. Looks like you don't have to be an Orvis fly casting champion to fish.@@droppin-floats

Also I would like to thank you for responding to my questions.

@@johnculbertson1963 I'm one of the lonely center pin fishermen in Oregon. It's in a world between fly fishing and conventional fishing.

Glad you like them! I know a handful of sports that are easy access. That way you can get on the river.

Yes it was!

The Deschutes access road has some great scenery and wildlife. I go for drives on the regular.

I'm definitely spoiled having the river so close.

Thanks its a great little spot.

Yes, I live in Maupin a stones throw away from the Deschutes River.

The river should be in great shape in a week or so. However, it may take a longer for the section below White River. But I couldn't of asked for a better February day on the river.

Do that I would like to meet you.

You have a point on the language. I will try and do better in future videos. The electronic device on my rod is a shutter control for a go pro camera. It allows me to start and stop my camera from the rod. I will do a better job showcasing the fly's I'm using in future videos. In this video I was using a size 6 jig leech hook, tungsten 7/32 bead pinned and balanced. Red egg pattern out front, transitioning to a typical marabou steelhead tail, and a black body.

Welcome to the channel. That was my first trip to the Middle D. It's very different from what I'm used to on the Lower D near Maupin. I'm looking forward to getting back there.

@@droppin-floats I love the maupin area too, I'm hoping to make a trek that direction soon for some trout and whitefish action!

Great Idea! I will definitely mention rattle snakes in future videos.

Yes, Totally!!

Hi John, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. As far as setup I'm an oddball on the West Coast. I'm Centerpin fishing in this video, think of it as an advanced method of indicator nymphing. I'm using a 12'6 6-12lb (it's a little heavy for trout fishing)Raven centerpin rod paired with their helix centerpin reel. As far as line I'm using 8lb floating monofilament. The flies I found success with that day were a black rubber legs and 3.8g tg pink bead pupa pattern. The float was a 6.2g Raven fast medium.

No problem! Make sure and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. See you in Maupin sometime Mark 👍.

@@droppin-floatsOh I’m subscribed a couple of months back 😊

I rarely keep anything. But I have heard white fish is pretty good. Any tips on preparation/cooking?

Brown sugar and salt brine for a day then a 4hr little smoke at 200-225. Wrap in paper towels or brown bag and let cool

No limit on white fish in Oregon according to ODFW👍

I'm glad you enjoyed the footage, it was a wet and cold day that's for sure. The Centerpin is not very common on the West Coast. You should definitely get out there and try Steelhead falls there was lots of good water I didn't get to.

Maybe I'll make that my next stop. I've been going out to the crooked the last few weeks with good success. Time to test some new water.

@@matstaley388 That's funny I have been thinking of heading out to the Crooked. I live in Maupin so I fish the Lower Deschutes a lot but lately I have been focusing on trying new water.

It's more or less deserted this time of year. Perfect for anti-social fishing!

I first fished Steelhead Falls years ago, before Crooked River Ranch, fat redsides were quite common back then. We knew of an older gentleman who knew the river very well and regularly caught big browns below the falls. It’s a tough stretch to fish. Thanks for the video.

Fishing is always good. I did go out the following week and found a steelhead.

No problem, I'm trying to be open and upfront with everything I do. If you ever come out to the Lower D look me up.

It's a Raven RPX Centerpin Rod and Raven Matrix XL reel.