Bend Oregon-Home to Large Bull Trout

Bend Oregon is home to some of the largest Bull Trout in the Pacific Northwest and the United States. The Metolius River which is about a one hour drive west of Bend is the spawning ground to a great Bull Trout fishery. The Metolius River springs from the ground at the base of Black Butte and flows into Lake Billy Chinook. Lake Billy Chinook is technically a reservoir as it is backed up my Round Butte Dam. The Metolius River, Crooked River and the Deschutes River all flow into the reservoir. Bull... Read more »

Bass Fishing in Crane Prairie Reservoir Bend Oregon

Bend Oregon is better known for its trout fishing but it also supports a few lakes that have good populations of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. The bodies of water within a one hour drive from Bend that hold bass are Crane Prairie Reservoir, Wickiup Reservoir, Davis Lake, Prineville Reservoir, Haystack Reservoir and Lake Billy Chinook (Round Butte Reservoir). Crane Prairie Reservoir is better known for its large Rainbow and Brook Trout. However it is full of stumps, standing and downed trees.... Read more »

Boat Fishing Tips and Tricks

If you’re keen to find a fun family activity, then give boat fishing a try. There’s nothing better than heading off on your boat with the wife and kids, talking about the fish you plan to catch that day. It’s important to realize, though, that there are lots of different types of boat fishing, and each one has specialized boat requirements. You can do everything from dangle some bait on a string over the side of a canoe, right through to high-tech rods and a powerful cabin cruiser.... Read more »

How Do I Catch Bass?

If you’ve done any bass fishing, then you’ll already know that it’s not as simple as just putting a line in the water and waiting for them to bite. One of the best things about bass fishing is that it requires skill and patience to be successful. So it’s important to put as many factors in your favor as possible, so that you have the best chance of catching a bass. Let’s take a look at a few tips for successful bass fishing. The weather matters! In the cooler weather,... Read more »

Fly Fishing Gear

Fly fishing is different from other types of fishing. It takes true skill as the bait is not heavier so it does not automatically go to the spot where it is cast. It also requires the angler to move the bait either just above or below the water level. Because it is a different type of fishing it requires it’s own special gear. The gear that is needed includes: a rod, an artificial fly, a line, and a reel. There is a special rod that is needed for this type of fishing. The rod always needs... Read more »

Redeye Bass Fishing Tips

Redeye bass, sometimes known as shoal, are notable for their red eyes with a deep bronze back and green or brown bars on the sides. They also have a blue tone underneath but the fish colors can vary according to where the fish is spotted. The young bass have a brick red dorsal and anal fin. These are freshwater fish belonging to the sunfish species and come from the family of Micropterus coosae. Most frequently the redeye can be found in Michigan, Tennessee, Colorado, Alabama, Georgia, North and... Read more »