Written by: Damien Nurre, Deep Canyon Outfitters

The rainbows on the Deschutes love the big bugs!
Photo by Damien Nurre
Stonefly season is winding down on the Lower Deschutes, and it was a good one. Trout were keying into the adult salmonflies and golden stones, hammering any well placed fly under the trees. This fish was caught on a Chubby Chernobyl in fast, choppy water.
Damien Nurre is the owner/operator of Deep Canyon Outfitters (2012 Endorsed Expedition of the Year) in Bend, Oregon.