Brendan Cushen guides on a long stretch of the Deschutes River in Oregon. Famous for chunky redband rainbows and steelhead, the Deschutes is incredibly beautiful and important to the desert landscape through which it flows.  Brendan tells us about the tactics and gear we will need to successfully tackle this unique river. 

Accurate casting, a decent mend and a downstream hookset will get us started on the skills needed here. 

Kick back and listen to what we need to know before we go.