If you’re looking to get the real scoop on what’s making waves in US fly fishing right now, grab your waders and settle in. First off, let’s head over to Oregon’s Lower Deschutes, where the guides are practically chanting “caddis, caddis, caddis!” this August. According to Jeff with FlyFishers Place, the trout bite has been lights out from Warm Springs to Trout Creek, with caddis dries working magic early, and then pupa patterns out-fishing almost everything once the sun’s up. Keep an eye out for the PMDs too—especially those Split Case nymphs and #16 Micro Mayflies. Bonus points if you’ve got a Berry’s PCP, which is basically a locals-only secret weapon developed for these waters. And hey, Sequoia—the new drift boat guide on the “day stretch”—is drawing a crowd for good reason. Local legend Chester says if you can sneak in during a Pale Evening Dun spinner fall at dusk, it’s the stuff of fly fishing dreams.The Middle and Upper Deschutes aren’t asleep either. Around Bend, it’s been strong mayfly and caddis hatches most evenings, with BWOs and PEDs in the mix. Euro Nymphing is money right now, especially with Brown Perdigons. If you want less pressure, head upstream from Crane Prairie to Little Lava Lake—just pack your ants, beetles, and a few Hippie Stompers. You’ll find fewer people and plenty of feisty trout and whitefish. Even the Crooked River’s giving up chunky rainbows and whities, though guides are saying it’s all about leeches and scuds lately, maybe because the high water scared off some hatches this spring. For the real dry fly action, try to hit sunrise or sunset, not the mid-day lull.On the west coast, regulations are always shifting, and this year is no different. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife just shook things up for 2025—there’s a new freshwater regulations update. They’re still giving you two Free Fishing Days—July 5th and August 30th—where even your buddies who never bother with a license can join the fun. But heads up: all the regular rules and report cards still apply. And for your California saltwater fix, minimum size limits have just been eliminated for cabezon, sculpin (California scorpionfish), kelp greenling, and rock greenling as of January 2025. When filleting at sea, you do still need the skin on for ID, but there’s less hassle for shore lunches and takes some pressure off sorting at the cleaning table.Quick shout out to the national scene—Fly Fishers International is hosting their big in-person event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this summer. This is one of those gatherings where everything from new conservation efforts to casting clinics is on the table, and if you care about public lands or just want to watch a few expert casters do their thing, it’s worth checking out.Thanks for tuning in for this week’s fly fishing roundup. Whether you’re tying on a well-chewed caddis, wrestling a legal greenling off the California coast, or road-tripping to Michigan for the big show, there’s never been a better time to be part of this community. Come back next week for more river rumors and insider news—this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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