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Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas From Roaring Fork Guide Service
Nothing says “MERRY CHRISTMAS” better than a guided fishing trip. If you are looking for a fantastic gift for that special someone, look no further. Get on the horn and give us a call at 541-912-8899 or an email at roaringfork@aol.com. We are currently, solidly into our cherished Winter Chinook Salmon Season down on the Elk & Sixes Rivers near Port Orford. These fish are bulls. Heavy chrome-bright salmon just hours out of the salt provide amazing sport and memories that will last for years to come. Don’t miss this opportunity to get in on a very special fishery […]
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.
Fall Salmon Fishing is in Full Swing on Oregon’s Coastal Rivers
It’s that time of year when Fall Chinook and Coho are on the docket up and down the Oregon Coast. As the salmon stage in the estuaries in preparation for their upriver migration, it’s often a trolling game. As rain arrives and river levels climb dramatically, focus often changes to the free flowing waters well upriver of the tidal influence. Suddenly the drift boat becomes the craft of choice as fishermen row their way from salmon hole to salmon hole. As fish sense proximity to their natal spawning grounds, the bite can be ferocious with unnerving urgency and focused […]
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 River Continues to Produce some Nice Salmon
The McKenzie River continues to produce some nice Spring Chinook Salmon for folks with a little patience and diligence. During yesterday’s drift, we landed 3 nice hatchery springers that will make for great 4th of July barbequing….and then some. It’s hard to beat buttery & succulent Spring Chinook fresh off the BBQ. Meanwhile, reports of great Steelhead fishing over on the Middle Fork Willamette right in Eugene and up above are beginning to filter in.
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.