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The Elk & Sixes Rivers are Producing nice Catches of Big Chrome Salmon
Right now we have availablity for exciting guided driftboat trips on the Elk & Sixes Rivers. These precious streams have been kicking out boxfulls of large, gorgeous late-run Chinook routinely following each rise in the rivers. Recent rains have made for great sustained fishing. If you have never dabbled in the fishery, you owe it to yourself to enjoy this very special experience. Book a trip now while 2014 prices still apply. The Fall-Winter Chinook fishing down here near Port Orford usually holds through December 31.
Mondo Siuslaw Silvers still Rockin’
Rob & Lisa enjoyed some great salmon fishing landing 8 chromers. Our Sunday trip was high-lighted by a unique, epic battle that these folks will never forget. At one point I talked them into casting spinners. As luck would have it, the gal got a great grab about 4 ft off the boat. The fish went ballistic with an amazing aerial display and several burning runs of 50 ft or more. I backed the boat away from some wood, but eventually the fish got under a log and the Lisa could no longer gain any line. She handed me […]
Fresh Coho still Swimming around in the Lower Siuslaw
While most of the folks fishing the lower Siuslaw near Florence adhere to a trolled herring as the “GO-To” bait of choice, my recent guest Duane C. can readily testify that trolled lures can do equal damage when it comes to catching the attention of chunker-sized chome Coho.
A Siuslaw River Double on Mint Bright Chunker Silvers
While trolling and casting on the Siuslaw Estuary, Duane & Rebecca suddenly hit platnum and doubled up on nickle-bright Silver Salmon. The Siuslaw Bay at Florence still had beautiful freshly-arriving large Coho available just before the current low pressure system moved in.
Siuslaw Silvers on the Bite!
For several weeks now the Siuslaw River has been dishing out some consistent Silver Salmon action. While trolling herring down in the Bay near Florence has been the “go to” method, some folks have found some very cooperative Coho on spinners, trolled or pitched. Impending rain may soon move the fish, but hopefully a new batch will shoot in from the Pacific as river levels from the current freshet recede.
Early Fall Fishing on the McKenzie River
On Day 1 of Frank & Tinas’s McKenzie River Drifts, we headed to the Upper McKenzie to enjoy the scenery as we picked our way through the rapids in search of Rainbows. The fish cooperated and we even found a few chunker Bows among the many willing participants.
The Middle Fork Willamette River & the McKenzie Continue to produce Quality Summer Steelhead
With stealth and patience we are still able to find a few cooperative fish in spite of the hot weather and low & clear water. Mornings and evenings are best on these hot days. On my Wednesday evening trip I had a gentleman who had never touched a fly rod before. After going through the basics he was swinging a purple leach through a rather fishy-looking stretch. As luck would have it, the take from the steelhead was savage and quick. Poor Rich really never knew what hit him before the fish had busted the 10 lb flouro and escaped […]
Late Season Mckenzie Salmon Fishing Winding Down
Bert & Bret went 2 for 3 on late-arriving Salmon during their McKenzie River drift last Saturday.
McKenzie -Willamette Steelhead Fishing
As our Spring Chinook Season begins to wind down, local steelhead fishing on the Middle Fork Willamette & McKenzie Rivers will get more attenion. My guest and good friend Jeff went home with a late-arrival Springer and nice Summer Steelhead as testimony to his evening’s effort.
Doug & Jay had Quite a Day
Doug & Jay were pretty happy to say the least on their McKenzie Drift on Wednesday. The weather was perfect and the fishing even better as ths boys went 5 for 7 on Steelhead and Spring Chinook.