Deschutes River Spey Fishing Equipment
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Spey rods are extremely effective for steelhead fishing on the Deschutes River.
The ability to cast with limited back casting room is a huge advantage. In addition,
the length of two-handed rods allow the angler to control the speed of the fly. This is
critical for success with steelhead.
One of the greatest attributes of the Deschutes River is that it’s steelhead respond
extremely well to surface presentations. Skating dry flies on top or swinging a wet fly
just below the water’s surface on a floating line is the standard operating procedures
on the Deschutes during low light periods. The time honored tradition of the classic
wet fly swing or grease line presentations account for the majority of steelhead
hooked while the river is in the shade of the canton walls. While we love floating
lines on top, sink-tip fishing with Skagit heads has become a huge part of our game.
We're proud to say we bucked tradition and figured out how to consistently land fish
in the mid-day on the Deschutes. Sink-tip methods are very effective in the high sun
of the mid-day or late in the season when the water temperature cools down.
Occasionally, there are those days when the fish just don’t want to come to the
surface. Our approach is simple... We let the river, the fish, the given conditions, and
the anglers preference dictate the method we choose to fish with.
For Deschutes Spey gear, a 12'6 to 14' Spey rod in line weights #7 to #8 rigged with
a Scandinavian head is ideal for floating line presentations. Skagit heads with sink-
tips are a dream to cast when fishing big leeches and intruders during the mid-day.
Some of our anglers fish there Skagit Head with a floating tip with a Poly Leader for
dry line fishing. This set-up very effective for punching through the wind. In our
experience, Airflo makes the best Spey lines on the Market.
Deschutes River Spey Equipment:
Rods: 12' 1/2 to 14' for a #7 to #8 weight Spey rod.
Reels: Large Arbor with 150 yards of 30lb. backing.
Running Line: 30lb. Airflo RidgeLine or Miracle Braid
Floating Lines: Airflo Scandi Compact w/floating and intermediate Poly Leaders
Sink-tip Line: Airflo Skagit Compact
Skagit Floating Tip: 8' to 12' w/Poly Leader (cut back a Rio 15', add a loop)
Sink-tips: 12' of Rio Intermediate, Type 3, T-8, T-11, and T-14 sink-tips
.
Tippet: 10lb. Maxima Ultra Green
Flies: Hairwings in black and purple with chartreuse or pink butts. Muddlers and
skaters in natural, black or purple. Intruders, leeches, and reverse marabou tubes
in purple & pink, purple and chartruese, black. black and chartruese, and black &
blue. Lots of flash! Visit our Flies Page
Dressing for the climate:
Weather on the Deschutes can very depending on the time of the year. It can get over
100 degrees in August. Conversely, November can be below freezing. Please come
prepared! Breathable waders and felt soled wading boots are a must. Cleats and a
wading staff are advised. You'll want to layer with fleece and synthetic long
underwear. A Gore-tex shell will keep you warm and dry in the worst of weather. A
full change of clothing stored in a dry bag can save the day in the case of an
unexpected baptism.
The ability to cast with limited back casting room is a huge advantage. In addition,
the length of two-handed rods allow the angler to control the speed of the fly. This is
critical for success with steelhead.
One of the greatest attributes of the Deschutes River is that it’s steelhead respond
extremely well to surface presentations. Skating dry flies on top or swinging a wet fly
just below the water’s surface on a floating line is the standard operating procedures
on the Deschutes during low light periods. The time honored tradition of the classic
wet fly swing or grease line presentations account for the majority of steelhead
hooked while the river is in the shade of the canton walls. While we love floating
lines on top, sink-tip fishing with Skagit heads has become a huge part of our game.
We're proud to say we bucked tradition and figured out how to consistently land fish
in the mid-day on the Deschutes. Sink-tip methods are very effective in the high sun
of the mid-day or late in the season when the water temperature cools down.
Occasionally, there are those days when the fish just don’t want to come to the
surface. Our approach is simple... We let the river, the fish, the given conditions, and
the anglers preference dictate the method we choose to fish with.
For Deschutes Spey gear, a 12'6 to 14' Spey rod in line weights #7 to #8 rigged with
a Scandinavian head is ideal for floating line presentations. Skagit heads with sink-
tips are a dream to cast when fishing big leeches and intruders during the mid-day.
Some of our anglers fish there Skagit Head with a floating tip with a Poly Leader for
dry line fishing. This set-up very effective for punching through the wind. In our
experience, Airflo makes the best Spey lines on the Market.
Deschutes River Spey Equipment:
Rods: 12' 1/2 to 14' for a #7 to #8 weight Spey rod.
Reels: Large Arbor with 150 yards of 30lb. backing.
Running Line: 30lb. Airflo RidgeLine or Miracle Braid
Floating Lines: Airflo Scandi Compact w/floating and intermediate Poly Leaders
Sink-tip Line: Airflo Skagit Compact
Skagit Floating Tip: 8' to 12' w/Poly Leader (cut back a Rio 15', add a loop)
Sink-tips: 12' of Rio Intermediate, Type 3, T-8, T-11, and T-14 sink-tips
.
Tippet: 10lb. Maxima Ultra Green
Flies: Hairwings in black and purple with chartreuse or pink butts. Muddlers and
skaters in natural, black or purple. Intruders, leeches, and reverse marabou tubes
in purple & pink, purple and chartruese, black. black and chartruese, and black &
blue. Lots of flash! Visit our Flies Page
Dressing for the climate:
Weather on the Deschutes can very depending on the time of the year. It can get over
100 degrees in August. Conversely, November can be below freezing. Please come
prepared! Breathable waders and felt soled wading boots are a must. Cleats and a
wading staff are advised. You'll want to layer with fleece and synthetic long
underwear. A Gore-tex shell will keep you warm and dry in the worst of weather. A
full change of clothing stored in a dry bag can save the day in the case of an
unexpected baptism.
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