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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Used to fish there before Crooked River Ranch f--it all up. In those days you’d take a single egg hook, grab a salmon fly off a nearby bush, on your sleeve, your hat, everywhere, toss it out, reel in a pound and a half red-side, release him, do it again….
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
It's more or less deserted this time of year. Perfect for anti-social fishing!
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.
Like your videos. Please could you take a moment to talk about you set up, fly rod weight, line, flies etc.
Thank you!
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.
Very cool, I've always loved the middle D! Definitely looks like a fantastic day out there! New sub here!
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.
@@droppin-floats I love the maupin area too, I'm hoping to make a trek that direction soon for some trout and whitefish action!
Used to fish there before Crooked River Ranch f--it all up. In those days you’d take a single egg hook, grab a salmon fly off a nearby bush, on your sleeve, your hat, everywhere, toss it out, reel in a pound and a half red-side, release him, do it again….
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
That's awesome. Maybe, you saw Pike Minnow they look similar to walleye.
They were probably brown trout?
Going fishing there next weekend.
Nice spot!
Yes it was!
I don't know if you can keep those white fish on the Deschutes but I smoke those guys up and they are amazing
I rarely keep anything. But I have heard white fish is pretty good. Any tips on preparation/cooking?
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
No limit on white fish in Oregon according to ODFW👍
Aren’t those “white fish” called squaw fish?
No, squaw fish are Northern Pikeminnow. White fish are good for the river system unlike the squaw fish.
@@droppin-floats wow did not know this! Thanks for the info!!