The Crooked River is getting a bit of a PMD hatch

Crooked River - Prineville, OR

by The Fly Fishers Place
7-27-2026
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The Crooked River is getting a bit of a PMD hatch, with the afternoon shadows usually being what gets them going. The PMD Split Case either in the traditional pattern or the newer Rio Perdigon style is great. Ray Charles, Scuds, Zebra and Winker Midges, 2 Bit Hooker and Soft Hackles.

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Crooked River: The Crooked River is running cold
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Deschutes River- Upper: The Upper Deschutes Report
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River Report
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