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06/01/2026

What a day on the Crooked River!

Several of our veterans described it as their “best fishing day ever.” The fishing was outstanding, with some morning catch counts topping 30 fish for the morning. More importantly, it was a day filled with camaraderie, confidence, and the simple joy of being on the water together.

As always, the Crooked River delivered more than great fishing. The spectacular canyon scenery provided a stunning backdrop for a memorable outing, reminding us why this river is such a special place. From rising trout to soaring canyon walls, every cast seemed to offer another reason to appreciate the experience.

05/08/2026

Another great night at Project Healing Waters in Bend as we filled the tying tables with Klinkhammer Emergers tied in a variety of sizes and colors to match both our local river and lake mayflies. These versatile patterns will definitely see some action this season.

It was also a special gear giveaway evening, with veterans heading home with some incredible equipment including a float tube, a high-end rotary vise, fishing shirts, fly lines, tippet, indicators, and more.

Best of all, everyone walked away a winner — with new skills, new friendships, and more excitement for the days ahead on the water.

04/20/2026

Another great day on the Fall River with our Project Healing Waters Bend crew. The fishing kept us thinking—nothing came easy—but that’s often where the best lessons are found. With a little patience, some experimentation, and a willingness to adjust, the group found success and brought a few beautiful, healthy fish to hand.

More importantly, it was a day of shared knowledge and steady progress. Whether it was refining a cast, dialing in a drift, or offering a tip that made the difference, everyone walked away a little sharper and a little more connected.

04/10/2026

Last night Steve thought us how to tie the sparkle dun. Then Dave jumped in and taught the comparadun. Thanks for the great instruction!

03/30/2026

Our own Mathew Staley landed a steelhead somewhere on the Crooked River.

03/22/2026

There’s something special about kicking off spring on the Crooked River—especially when it’s shared with a group like this.

From the first nymph drifts of the morning to the excitement of rising fish in the afternoon, the day was full of learning, laughter, and a whole lot of fish stories in the making. What stood out most wasn’t just the great conditions or even the impressive catches—it was the way everyone showed up for each other.

Flies were tied and freely shared. Techniques were passed down streamside. Whether it was learning how to mend line, swing a soft hackle, or read new water, there was always someone ready to lend a hand. That’s what makes days like this meaningful—veterans connecting, supporting each other, and finding a little peace and purpose on the water.

Of course, a few memorable fish didn’t hurt either. But if you ask around, it’s the camaraderie, the quiet moments between casts, and the shared experience that will stick with folks long after the hatch fades.

Spring is here, and if this day was any indication, it’s going to be a great season ahead.

03/04/2026

From Val: Had a great turnout on Saturday, 14 people. Fishing was tough in the morning but we held a strategy session around the lunch truck and then went back at it. The afternoon brought opportunities to throw dry flies as a nice BWO hatch came off. The rain held off and enough fish were netted to provide stories for the next flirting session.

01/31/2026

We had 20 people out for fly tying and the room was buzzing.
Steve walked us through tying the Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear, and it was about so much more than just one pattern. Along the way, everyone picked up a few new tricks to really uplevel their tying skills—like how to not break your peacock herl!
What stood out most? Our newest guys caught on incredibly fast. Watching confidence build fly by fly is one of the best parts of these nights. Strong turnout, great teaching, and a lot of shared stories at the vise—exactly what Project Healing Waters Bend is all about.

01/04/2026

Sometimes it’s not about the catch—it’s about the connection…and Val’s amazing homemade chili!
After multiple weather reschedules and some stubborn Fall River fish, the real win of the day was the time spent together in great conversation.

12/23/2025

Thanks for the lesson on River Etiquette Tim Quinton! And thanks for feeding our veterans Bend Moose Lodge!

Address

61357 S Highway 97
Bend, OR
97702

Telephone

+15417492112

Website

http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/

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