Alright folks, grab your coffee and let’s wade right into what’s got the fly fishing crowd buzzing on rivers from the Pacific to the Atlantic this week.Let’s start out west, because in Central Oregon, the Lower Deschutes is straight up on fire. Local guides on the river, according to Jeff’s Fishing Reports, are raving about epic caddis hatches—everything from pupas to egg layers. Mornings? Dries are bringing fish up. Afternoons, you better be running those caddis pupas deep. There’s even talk about a new drift boat guide joining the local scene, which means more chances for prime day trips on stretches like Warm Springs to Trout Creek. If you’re heading there, don’t leave out those Berry’s PCP flies and PMD nymphs, the fish are loving them. Meanwhile, fevered regulars like Chester are scoring evening bites with pale evening duns and spinner falls, especially with a #14 Winna Spinner just before dark. Word is the Middle Deschutes is a must-hit right now too, with dry fly action lighting up every evening from Bend all the way down past Crooked River Ranch. Now, if you’re temptation-resistant to Oregon’s big water, check out the Upper Deschutes. It’s less pressured, a little more wild, but the whitefish, rainbows, and brookies are all putting a respectable bend in those rods. Think ants, beetles, Hippie Stompers, and micro jigs in all your go-to streamer shades—yellow, olive, brown. It’s pocket water therapy and far away from the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds of places like the Fall River.Speaking of rivers with a split personality, Fall River is having one of those “depends-when-you-go” kind of months. Some early risers are crushing it with leeches under indicators, while others have to wait for the sun for hatches to pop—PMDs, BWOs, Yellow Sally, you name it. Go light on the tippet (7x is king), and toss something like a Henryville Caddis or Yellow Missing Link when you want to fool those picky risers at dusk.Let’s move east and talk conservation and camaraderie. The 2025 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival just wrapped up, and according to reflections by the folks at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, it was a hit—even if Mother Nature threw some winter weather their way. This festival isn’t just about tying perfect flies or swapping fish stories, though there’s plenty of that. It’s also where local chapters connect, vendors show off new gear, and groups like BHA get to talk about access and keeping wild places wild. Beau Beasley and his team keep the community vibe alive, and even non-fishermen wander in just to be part of the scene. If you missed it, there’s always next January—and rumor is, the parties at the vendor booths are as memorable as the demo casts.Last but not least, quick heads up for you California wanderers: in 2025 there are two Free Fishing Days slated—July 5th and August 30th. According to California’s updated regs, on those days, everyone gets a hall pass—no license needed—but don’t get sloppy, all other rules and required report cards still apply. Mark your calendars and drag out your friends who claim they’ve “always meant to try” fly fishing.Thanks for tuning in to this week’s round up on what’s really happening with fly fishing across the U.S. Come back next week for more on the latest hatches, fresh river gossip, and conservation wins. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more check out Quiet Please dot A I. Tight lines!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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