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Fishing on the Lower Deschutes

May and June on the Lower Deschutes means chasing giant Deschutes redsides with the big bugs. Large salmon flies and golden stones are out in abundance and it does not take long for the native rainbows to key in on these large meals. Fly fishing on the Lower Deschutes River is on many anglers’ “bucket list”. Regarded as one of the best trout streams in the United States, Lower Deschutes River entertains anglers from around the world from the end of April through the end of the year. Native rainbow or “redband” trout thrive in this tailwater river, fueled by a large insect population and steady river temperatures.

The Deschutes redband averages 14-18 inches, with many anglers catching trout over 20 inches each year. Due to the heavy flows these fish encounter, it is not uncommon to have 15-inch fish go into one’s backing. Many anglers comment that the Deschutes redband is one of the hardest-fighting trout they have ever hooked.

Fishing on the Lower Deschutes

Ryland Moore shows off a massive Lower Deschutes rainbow or “redband” trout here that was caught last week on the Luelling River Retreat on a black and purple chubby Chernobyl salmon fly pattern. The big bug hatch is winding down and the caddis swarms are just starting to appear.

Bonefish & Tarpon Event

LWP Broker, Craig Janssen pulled this whopper out of the water while on a recent trip to Belize. Craig and his fishing partner Chuck won the 2014 Bonefish & Tarpon Trust tagging event at the Belize River Lodge in Central America. Chuck and Craig were awarded the most fish in the bonefish category and came in second place in tarpon category. Nice job, team Live Water!

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Wildlife on the Sleeping Dog Ranch

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There was no shortage of wildlife on the Sleeping Dog Ranch near Gunnison, Colorado yesterday. When approaching the ranch, our Colorado broker, Brian Hartley, spotted 12 big horn sheep grazing in a meadow just off Cebolla Creek.

Once on the ranch, the show continued with 20+ cow elk grazing near the historic cabins on the Sleeping Dog Ranch. Later when walking the creek a large moose walked out of the willows along the creek and sauntered into the adjacent La Garita Wilderness. What a great day on the Sleeping Dog Ranch!

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Live Water Team meets in Jackson Hole

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Team Live Water meets in Jackson Hole for an annual training event. The group is here enjoying some quality time on the lawn at Fine Dining Restaurant Group’s Q Roadhouse and Brewing Co.

Pictured are John Merritt, Gale Moses, Haley Deming, Ted Schaal and Jeff Shouse in the front row. In the back row are Carlos Ordonez, Wright Cox, Matt MacMillan, Andrew Colter, Terry Fieseler, Craig Janssen, Ted Harvey, John Turner, Bill Kemph, Brian Hartley, Tate Jarry, Macye Maher and Alex Maher.

Montana Fishing Traditions

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Warmer than normal spring weather in southwestern Montana has brought with it some stellar pre-runoff fishing reports. During these early spring months the fishing can be amazing as the water temps begin to rise and the fish begin to move out of their winter holding spots and become more opportunistic in their feeding patterns. It is not uncommon to be the only boat on some of the more popular stretches of the area rivers during this time of year which is why we choose to do an annual trip every year to the Dillon and Twin Bridges area.

This area of Montana provides an angler with numerous fishing options on several “blue ribbon” streams. Watching the weather patterns and evaluating the stream flows is important in making sure that your trip is safe and successful. Although most of our two days were spent subsurface with large streamers and nymphs, we did run into a major blue-winged olive hatch on the Beaverhead.

This is an annual tradition for Brokers, Tate Jarry and Matt MacMillan. These moments will be remembered…

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Broadmoor Wilderness Experience

Associate Broker Brian Hartley recently sold this property, which is part of the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. This is a truly unique property with access to fishing on the Tarryall River, Pike National Forest, and all the amenities offered by the Broadmoor Resort. Check out the link here.

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