The Lower Deschutes near Maupin is quite good both upstream to the Locked Gate and hiking up for more access, or down river towards Mack’s Canyon. Stonefly Nymphs and Perdigons, plus Soft Hackle PT or Soft Hackle Hares Ears in a 12-14 to suggest to a nice redside that another March Brown Emerger is in the drift.
During the day, usually around 1 the March Brown hatch will happen and that should be a good option to switch from the nymph rod over the dry fly set up.
What do you like to fish on the D for a Nymph Rod and what is your favorite Dry Fly Rod? Mine for the Lower River are my Sage 10′ 5 weight for indicators, my Sage 10 1/2′ 3 weight for Euro and my Winston 9′ 5 weight for dry flies. When the salmon flies come out I have an old Winston IM6 (remember these?) 8 1/2′ 6 weight that is so good around the brush and under the branches. Speaking of Salmonflies, I would guess they will be 2 weeks early this year. Time will tell.