Deschutes River Summer Steelhead - Oregon
August 28th - September 2nd 2012

Tight Lines will be hosting a Deschutes River Summer Steelhead trip from August 28th through September 2nd, 2012.  Consider joining us as we cast floating lines and skaters to one of the greatest runs of summer steelhead in the country.  If the fishing is not enough, you will have the opportunity to float through 25 miles gorgeous scenery where the opportunity to view bighorn sheep, eagles and other wildlife are likely.

We will fly into Portland on August 28th and drive to Maupin where we will overnight at a local hotel.  Our outfitter, River Runner Outfitters, will meet us before sunrise on August 29th and we will launch for a 25 mile float down the scenic lower Deschutes River.  We will spend the next 4 days camping alongside prime runs holding hot summer steelhead.  

Each day will start prior to sunrise with a quick cup of coffee and light breakfast before heading off to the river with our floating lines.  Deschutes summer fish are very surface oriented and the opportunity to take a steelhead on a skated dry fly is a definite possibility.  If you've never experienced a hot steelhead taking a skated bomber, this is your chance!  Once the sun hits the water we will take a break for a hearty riverside breakfast.  Mid day will either be spent throwing sink tips in faster water where the chromers will be taking a break from the mid day sun or floating to our next camp.  After lunch, most anglers will choose to take a nap in order to rest up for the evening's fishing.  Dinner is served after guests change and refresh.  The dinner menu includes tender cuts of steak, grilled prawns, baby back ribs, wild sockeye salmon, roasted potatoes, BBQ vegetables, fresh breads, and more.  Dinners are paired with local northwest wines.  Retiring to a comfortable tent complete with cots and sleeping pads is a welcomed event after a long day of fishing.

Our float will end in the mid-afternoon on September 1st when we leave the river and drive back to Portland where we will overnight at a hotel before flying home on September 2nd.  

Cost for the trip is $1995 and includes the 4 day/3night float/camp trip, transportation between Portland and Maupin and lodging on the nights of August 28th and September 1st.  Not included are:  airfare, guide gratuities, alcoholic beverages, fishing license/boaters pass, and meals on the days of arrival and departure.

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