Steelhead Falls Deschutes River

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • A trip to Steelhead Falls on the Middle Deschutes River near Terrebonne, OR. Fishing started out slow but finished strong and I lost count to how many fish were caught.
    #steelheadfishing
    #centerin fishing
    #centerpin fishing for steelhead
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    #troutfishing
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    #droppinfloats
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Komentáře • 21

  • @matstaley388
    @matstaley388 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Nice footage. I'm a fly fisherman and I'd never seen a centerpin setup before so I had to look it up. Very interesting method. Nice spot. I'll have to head out there one of these days. Subscribed.

    • @droppin-floats
      @droppin-floats  Před 8 měsíci

      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.

    • @matstaley388
      @matstaley388 Před 8 měsíci +1

      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.

    • @droppin-floats
      @droppin-floats  Před 8 měsíci

      @@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.

    • @matstaley388
      @matstaley388 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @mchurch3905
      @mchurch3905 Před 8 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @johnculbertson1963
    @johnculbertson1963 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Like your videos. Please could you take a moment to talk about you set up, fly rod weight, line, flies etc.
    Thank you!

    • @droppin-floats
      @droppin-floats  Před 7 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @pnwvintageoutdoors
    @pnwvintageoutdoors Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very cool, I've always loved the middle D! Definitely looks like a fantastic day out there! New sub here!

    • @droppin-floats
      @droppin-floats  Před 7 měsíci

      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.

    • @pnwvintageoutdoors
      @pnwvintageoutdoors Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @josiahbenitez9739
    @josiahbenitez9739 Před 27 dny

    I used to jump off there when I was a kid I could catch fish with my hands going up the river there was tons of them looked like walleye or something

  • @samuelsterling1532
    @samuelsterling1532 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I don't know if you can keep those white fish on the Deschutes but I smoke those guys up and they are amazing

    • @droppin-floats
      @droppin-floats  Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @samuelsterling1532
      @samuelsterling1532 Před 7 měsíci +1

      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

    • @andstuff152
      @andstuff152 Před 3 měsíci

      No limit on white fish in Oregon according to ODFW👍

  • @seastheday2020
    @seastheday2020 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice spot!