YAKIMA

WINTER STEELHEAD

Some thoughts on winter steelhead….

Winter steelhead fishing requires

1- Arduous patience
2-Systematic approach of likely water based on water conditions
Heads and tails in high water
Guts of the run in low and clear

3-Proper lines choice for the run based on depth and flow

I like 4 rods rigged-
7.5 feet of T-14 on a Standard Skagit
10 feet of T-8 on a Rage
10 feet of T-11 to 14 on a Gamechanger or FIST
15 feet 0f T-11 on a Standard Skagit

4-Reasonable fly rendition based on clarity / weighted vs unweighted

5-Sharp hooks

6-Positive thoughts:)))

YAKIMA

Currently fishing good depending on the day  Look for the days that are 28 at night and 38 during the day…or there about:)

Lower Lower Canyon is blocked out with ice.

Streamers, Stoneflies, Caddis larvae and Midge Pupae

Guides choices include Mini Sex Dungeon,  Pats Stone #10 in olive brown, Formerly Known as Prince # 14, Green Caddis Larve # 14, Hot head Larve #18-20, San Juan Worms #12

OLYMPIC PENINSULA

Overall the fishing has been worthy.  Again, a variety of lines are the ticket based on depth and flow.

We have used everything from 7.5 ft of T-11 on standard Skagits  to Game Changers and Fists with T-14.

Silver Bow Crew

Pete and TMoen

OLYMPIC PENINSULA

Winter Steelhead
Well Snowmagedden has not stopped the fishing/catching….It has stopped the people, understandably. The glacial rivers have been the place to be lately with everything been low and clear otherwise.

A variety of lines have been applicable lately…

Standard Skagit
Intermediate Skagit
The Gamechanger
The FIST
Nexcast 55

YAKIMA

Winter  Trout
A little rough lately… overall . Lower river is pretty much froze over.  Farmlands and upstream would be the place to be – Less ice.  Often times the numbers of fish are limited in these conditions…..But some big ones can be had; especially on streamers.

Prior to this cold snap the fishing was goooood….Should be great once she warms up a bit.

Take advantage of our 10th annual SKWALA SPECIAL

Lower river image  2/13/19

UPPER COLUMBIA

Winter Trout
A little rough overall ….. stay home for now. Prior to the cold snap, the fishing was gooooood.

To take advantage of our Fish and Stay
Now until May 25

Special Call/Text Jack @ 509.859.2280