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Sandy River
July 13, 2002

Posted by The Fly Fishing Shop
Contact: Mark Bachmann
Welches, OR 97067 USA
Phone 1: 1-800-266-3971
Fax: 503-622-5490
Email: flyfish@teleport.com
URL: http://www.flyfishusa.com

Current Report
Bright summer steelhead are available from Marmot down stream. Most hatchery summer fish this year are 9-11 pounds. Remember that if you need a Sandy River fly fishing guide, we have about thirty years more experience than our competition! http://www.flyfishusa.com/adve nture-trips/sandy- trips/avsandy.html

Special Report
The Sandy is possibly the best urban river in the west for anadromous fish. From Marmot Dam to the mouth it remains open for fishing all year. The Sandy River and tributaries above Marmot Dam are open for fishing from May 26 to October 31. If you want to find out more about The Sandy River, please check out our web site: www.flyfishusa.com , then "Our Waters", then "Sandy River" - or please call 1(800) 266- 3971.
Thank you. Have great fishing.

Two-Week Fishing Forecast
Expect the Sandy River to be fishable if the freezing level is below 6000 feet. Warm weather will bring glacial run off. Steelhead will be available all summer. Fishing will be decent during days when the water clears. That won't be many days this summer.

Hot Fly Patterns

Steelhead Flies

Sandy Candy #2

Big Red #2

Big Black #2

Big Purple #2

Blue Moon #1/0

Volcano #1/0

Popsickle #1/0

Polar Shrimp #4-#6

Eyed Shrimp #4

Possibly the largest fly selection on-line...you won't believe the color rendition. www.flyfishUSA.com > Catalog > Flies

River Flows
Steelhead & Chinook are in good numbers throughout the river. Flow below Bull Run is Stage: 8.57 - 922cfs (763cfs) is average for this time of year). Main river visibility is 1'-.
Water temperature is 52-57 degrees.
Book your steelhead float trip now for the coming season (November thru June)!
1-800-266-3971

Fly-fishing Schools
16-Hour On the Water Steelhead Fly fishing School Take a drift boat ride down the Deschutes River with: Mark Bachmann, Brian Silvey and Ron Lauzon. This is a school that will cover a lot of water and fishing knowledge in one day. Summer Steelhead will bite any time of day on the Deschutes River, however odds go way up during the low light hours of morning and evening. That is why we are starting very early and are staying late. We want to give you maximum advantage by having as many fish hooked during this class as possible. Nothing teaches you more about fishing than being where fish are being hooked and landed. Emphasis will be on floating line fishing, but will also cover sinking tip fishing during mid-day periods. Both single-hand and two-hand rods will be demonstrated. Learn how to locate steelhead water and how to approach it. Watch an expert guide as he fishes and discloses the secrets and proven methods that put fish on the beach. Get a lot of hands on help so that you too can be productive. Save yourself five years of experimenting on your own. Bring your own waders & rain gear. Rods, reels, flies & tackle are supplied. A barbequed lunch will be served on the river. There will be a long rest period after lunch. Cots will be supplied and we urge that you consider napping along the river for a couple of hours to re-charge your batteries for the evening fishing and the long ride home. Price includes Deschutes Boaters Pass. Meet at The Fly Fishing Shop at 4:30am arrive back at 11:30pm. Because of the demand we are going to do a second summer steelhead class! Date: August 16, 2002 - 9 students only! First come, first served. $195 per student.

Sale Information
The 39.95 Fishing Vest ON SALE for $19.95 $39.95 is what our competition sells this vest for when they put them on sale. You will be astounded at the quality of materials, craftsmanship and features in this vest. Some vests with the same features sell for over $100. The design of this vest makes it handy for fly fishing, spin fishing, photography etc. It is so affordable that you can have several and organize each for a different task. Now you can afford to have separate vests for steelhead, bass and trout. That is organization for a dedicated angler who is on the go. Imagine the time you will save not having to swap fly boxes, leaders and tippet every time you want to sample a different fishery.

Special Events
Winston Day 2002Saturday July 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm Featureing Jon Covich representing:R.L.Winston Rod Co. makers of fine fly rodsCast a Winston Rod for a chance to win an Outcast Fat Cat 66 Float Tube = Value $269.FREE CASTING LESSONS (all day) !!! FREE BARBEQUE (noon-on) !!! FREE PRIZES (every hour) !!! For The Ladies Only!Win A Very Rare Unused IM-6 Joan Wulff Favorite Winston Rod Worth $595.A special drawing will be held July 20 for women only. Must be present to win.

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