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THE BULLETIN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 B9 Fishing Continued from B1 As the irrigation canals shut down in the fall, the wa- ter drops in this section of the Deschutes, making fishing somewhat easier. Nymphing below the sur- face of the water is typically the best option in autumn, but overcast days can bring blue- wing olive hatches and make dry-fly fishing an option. Fall River The Fall River, southwest of Bend, remains a reliable trout fishery throughout the fall and winter months each year, even when the river gets heavy pres- sure from crowds of anglers. The Fall River Hatch- ery, about a 45-minute drive southwest from Bend, is a popular spot to fish, offering easy access to the river and many places to catch rainbow or brown trout in the 12- to 14-inch range. Meandering serenely through meadows and pine trees southwest of Sunriver, Fall River is open to fishing all year. Because it is a spring- fed stream, its flows and tem- peratures do not fluctuate, and fishing remains consistent throughout the winter. Restricted to fly angling with barbless hooks, the Fall River flows east for 8 miles from its headwaters before emptying into the Deschutes River near La Pine State Park. Trout are visible in the calmer, clearer sections of the Fall River — including the stretch that runs past the hatchery — and often anglers will sight trout in the river and then cast to those fish. Fall River is home to rainbow trout as big as 4 to 6 pounds and brown trout up to 8 pounds. Metolius River The Metolius is renowned as a challenging river, but the chance to land wild rainbows and bull trout brings anglers to its banks year-round. Un- like in some other rivers, the numbers of fish in the Meto- lius remain consistent from summer to winter, and the river often has more insect activity during cooler au- tumn temperatures than other streams due to its consistent water levels and temperature, according to the ODFW. Located just northwest of Sisters, the Metolius is re- stricted to catch-and-release fly-fishing with barbless hooks. Some of the best fish- ing is on the stretch between Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery and Bridge 99. The section upstream of Allingham Bridge closes to fishing on Oct. 31. Rainbows on the Metolius average about 14 to 15 inches, while the bull trout average 6 to 7 pounds. Both species are often lo- cated in deeper pools. High Cascade lakes Anglers still have some time to fish the high lakes before they close for the season or winter weather makes them inaccessible. Crane Prairie Reservoir, Wickiup Reservoir and Odell Lake close to fishing for the season on Oct. 31, but most other high lakes in Central Oregon are open year-round, weather and access permit- ting. The Deschutes County Road Department notes on its website (deschutes.org/ road) that it will close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter sea- son on Nov. 15, leaving three- plus weeks for those who want to fish the high Cascade lakes this fall. Paulina and East lakes — in the Newberry National Vol- canic Monument east of La Pine — are a good spot for fall fishing before the snow accu- mulates. Big brown trout are often landed on these lakes in autumn. The kokanee spawning in the shallows of East Lake at this time of year bring large rainbow and brown trout close to shore, providing op- portunities for anglers without boats. NEWS, SPORTS & OBITUARIES @ bendbulletin.com A different way of looking at Central Oregon challenge extends to other op- tions less commonly done as Hike or run to a certain spot an out and back. Take a break and turn One possibility could be around. doing a section of a longer Go back the way you came trail. The Pacific Crest Trail Covering the same ground. (PCT) goes right through Going in another the area with some direction amazing scenery. A Might reveal a multitude of trail- novel view. heads provide access The trail already points and many traveled other trails that con- Can be surprisingly nect to the PCT TRAILS new could form loops. Silly little poems aside, I But if those routes are too far never understood why loop of a distance for you to cover trails are so often preferred for your time or ability, do an over out-and-back routes. out and back, either to some From a recreation manage- point of interest or whenever ment perspective, loops do you hit half the mileage you help disperse people so trail hoped to go. The Metolius Windigo is users have fewer encounters another long trail, more than with others. But some folks seem to consider an out-and- 140 miles from start to end. Similar to the PCT, sections back adventure inferior to a of it are great for an out-and- loop. back day trip. Oftentimes summiting a Some people need destina- peak is an out and back. Es- tions as motivation for them- pecially if it is a technical selves or their kids. But isn’t route, there may only be one there a saying that goes some- option to reach the top and thing like, “It’s not about the return safely. Lakes too, of destination, it’s the journey course, make excellent desti- that matters”? Maybe some nations for an out and back. Consider some of Central Or- people feel it’s too tempting to cut an adventure short if egon’s best and most popular trails; South Sister and Green there’s no gem as an end point or loop to close. But there are Lakes are typically done as different ways to motivate, out and backs. such as setting a turnaround I dare you to consider an time. out and back without a tra- When setting out on a very ditional turning point. This BY CRISTINA PETERSON For The Bulletin Cristina Peterson/For The Bulletin A hiker gets a view of Mount Jefferson that you wouldn’t see if you only hiked one way instead of out and back. long trail without a clear des- tination, decide to hike until a certain time, or as mentioned, decide on a certain mileage before turning around. Take elevation into consideration. If the way out was mostly up- hill, it’s likely to take people a shorter time on the return, and vice versa. This is another way traveling the same trail offers variety. What was up or down on the way, is opposite on the way back. Even if there is a goal, the process to reach it can hold more value than the goal it- self. Consider this in the con- text of a day on the trail. The goal could be to spend time outdoors, to get exercise, to breathe fresh air. Any of those could be accomplished on just about any trail segment. Maybe it’s not as photogenic or Instagram-worthy if there’s not a crystal-clear alpine lake or sweeping view from the top of a mountain. I hope that’s not the sole purpose people head out on adven- tures, but it’s hard to say these days. Give some thought to the root of your reason for going out on the trail. Granules of some meta- phor for life seem to be per- colating here. Perhaps it’s that when we make the effort to see things from different perspectives, we might get a new brilliant view. Or gain a broader understanding about the larger landscape of an is- sue. By going only one direc- tion, say south, with Mt. Jef- ferson, as an example, always behind you, a person may never even realize the promi- nent, majestic peak was there. What else might we be miss- ing in life and in our ability to comprehend the world if we’re always only looking in one direction? If you’ve exhausted all of the loop options in Central Oregon, or if they just don’t fit your ability or agenda, try an out and back. At the very least, turn around on the trail. You never know what you might dis- cover. █ Outdoors writer Cristina Peterson is an avid climber and trail runner. Larkspur Community Center hosts fitness classes for all BY JANAY WRIGHT The Bulletin Since the Larkspur Com- munity Center opened in the spring of 2020, the miscon- ception that it is strictly for se- niors has persisted. The center is home to the Bend Senior Center, but it’s also home to a range of high-intensity fitness classes, from those that focus on core strength to Zumba and line dancing. Alli Jorgensen, fitness su- pervisor at Bend Park & Recreation District, said the center hopes to attract a mul- tigenerational community where everyone feels wel- come. “It’s still a little bit on the older side, but we’re definitely getting a younger group in here,” Jorgensen said. “And everybody is just playing so nicely together.” I stopped in to try one of the classes myself — the noon fitness variety class on Mon- day. As the name implies, the instructor switches up the workout weekly. This week, it was what was called a “walking workout,” in which the instruc- tor encouraged participants to continue moving through- out the 50-minute class. Next week, it will be a step class. The fitness variety class in- volved weights and resistance bands. There were hammer curls, grapevines and even some country dance moves. With an emphasis on good form and having fun, it was perfect for gently building strength. On Tuesday evenings, an introductory line danc- ing class is held from 5:30- 6:20 p.m. with an intermedi- ate class directly afterward. The former is designed for those interested in learning the basics and the latter pres- ents a challenge for those al- ready familiar with the steps. The line dancing class isn’t considered one of the high-intensity fitness classes, but it’s popular with the younger crowd, said Jor- gensen. Other dance classes that improve fitness include Zumba, cardio dance and the Bliss Dance Workout. On the high-intensity side, Jorgensen recommends the 8:30 a.m. total body strength and core class, the 10 a.m. Event Security • Physical Security • Cyber Security Vehicle Patrols • Private Investigations KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY & YOUR BUSINESS SAFE & SECURE (458) 292-8044 tridentprofessionalsecurity.com We carry the following brands: Yamaha, esv, Stealth, Segway, Cannondale, Sunseeker, Magnum, GoCycle, Bagi, TerraTrike, Bintelli, QuietKat, Imoving, Evolve, Serial 1/Harley, Monday Motors! (watch for more to come!) Where in the heck is Voltaire riding this weekend? Go to https://vcoregon.com to find out! 2755 NW CROSSING | SUITE 133 844-394-3809 core, strength and cardio class, the 11 a.m. express core class and the fitness center circuit from 4-4:50 p.m. There’s also F.I.T., an acronym that stands for fat-burning interval train- ing. The class meets at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. In terms of the number of fitness classes, there are the most options when it comes to classes in the center’s mind and body category, such as yoga. These classes are de- signed for all levels of fitness and include chair yoga, restor- ative, fundamentals, Yin and Vinyasa. There’s also tai chi and Pilates. And for those most com- fortable working out from home, the center continues to offer virtual classes. There’s a senior-focused strength class, total body strength and core class, Zumba and core strength and cardio class that may be joined virtually. █ Reporter: 541-383-0304, jwright@ bendbulletin.com If You Go What: Fitness classes at Larkspur Community Center When: Daily, times vary Where: Larkspur Commu- nity Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend Cost: $8 adults, $7 older adults, $6 youth, seniors 80+ for single-visit Contact: 541-388-1133, bendparksandrec.org
