elkhorn ma 2 fly reel Lamson Purist II - Whiskey Arx II Reel Nightfall by Lamson 7+ Abel No. 2 Fly Reel

The line shot through the guides with ease and they seemed plenty durable

The Fishing cape's perk provides a chance to gain an additional catch

You can even take a picture with B.C

For 30lb line, set it to slip at about 10lb of pull

Fly List (January - February) #18 Mark's Baetis Surface Emerger #18 BWO Poly Spinner #16, #18 BWO Hi Vis Cripple #18 Baetis Sparkle Dun Gray/Olive #16, #18 Lightning Bug, Black #16, #18 Copper John, Copper #16, #18 Pheasant Tail Nymph #10 Glo Bug #4, #6, #8 Lexs Improved RL Stone Fly Nymph Black #8 #10, #12, #14 Bead Head Prince Nymph #10, #12, #14 Bead Head Zug Bug #12, #14 Bead Head Green Caddis Larva #10, #12 San Juan Worm #6, #8 Oswalds BH Rock roller #8 Cased Caddis The Deschutes River: March April March brings moderating but often blustery weather

The days are growing longer with each sunrise and sunset