by Vickie Loftus | Apr 6, 2021 | Blog, Fishing Reports, Presentation
Spring’s fleeting sunshine heralds in the promise of a new fishing season, yet winter still maintains its grip on early spring cool water temperatures. Though water temperatures remained well under 50 degrees this past month, trout are now becoming a little more...
by Vickie Loftus | Feb 28, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Eager to get on the water again after a long winter? Spring is right around the corner, and now is the time to plan fishing trips and prepare our fly boxes and tackle for the beginning of a stellar fishing season. Check out What’s New on FliesByVickie.com for 2021!...
by Vickie Loftus | Dec 5, 2020 | Blog, Fishing Reports
Crabtree Pond, Oregon Fishing Club The shorter November days, cooler water temperatures, and welcome rain offered some great fishing opportunities for anglers with the patience and endurance to withstand frigid water temperatures of 43-47 degrees, F. Caught on...
by Vickie Loftus | Oct 31, 2020 | Blog, Destinations, Fishing Reports
Before each fishing trip I always dream about catching fish. The anticipation energizes my preparations, and sleep is usually elusive. However, this week Mother Nature conspired with local weather conditions and seasonal influences to cause a sudden cooling down of...
by Vickie Loftus | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Fishing Reports
Pronghorn Lake, Oregon This 125-acre lake in Southern Oregon is truly a gem. Starry nights, dinner cooked on the grill, and sharing a campfire with friends reminds one of distant memories of a simpler life. Pronghorn Lake offers a pristine retreat off the grid and is...
by Vickie Loftus | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Fishing Reports, Presentation Tactics
Crittenden Reservoir, Montello Nevada Anglers often ask me why the bite suddenly stops. Does it mean the fish are no longer feeding? My fishing trip to Crittenden was a perfect example of this happening and what to do should it happen to you. I headed to Montello,...