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Shane and the Catch of the Day!
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Winter
Steelhead
This fish is one of the most exciting that Oregon rivers offer. They range
in size from 6 to 20 pounds. If you've been looking for a fight that makes
your heart pound and sends chills down your spine, then a winter steelhead
trip is what you want!
This season begins in mid-December peaking in February and March continuing
into mid-April. We will look for them in the Umpqua River system which
consists of the North, South and Main stems making it one of the largest
rivers in southern Oregon. The South and East forks of the Coquille River
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Jason and a beautiful Spring Chinook
caught on the Umpqua River
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Spring
Chinook
This salmon averages 20 pounds and has a great amount of stamina. Visualize
jerking back your rod, setting the hook, and the rod slamming back down
while leveling off at the side of the boat. It's on the run! Playing tug
of war with this strong fish will test your endurance and become an everlasting
memory!
In April, with the weather warming, we will head for the main Umpqua and
continue following them up the North Umpqua where the numbers of spring
salmon are in the tens of thousands. In June we will head for the Rogue
River. |
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Summer Steelhead July 2003
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Summer
Steelhead
Summer steelhead range in size from 6 to 12 pounds. They bite as gentle
as troutand fight like dragons. When this steelhead connects with your
line it promises non-stop acrobatic action until the end. Imagine your
party landing half a dozen in a single day.
Fishing will take place on the North Umpqua River as it is recognized
countrywide for its large summer steelhead run. Fly fishermen are encouraged
to grab their favorite gear and join me for a drift to an area seldon
angled. Perhaps you will be the next one to catch a 30# trophy steelhead. |
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Fall Chinook caught in Gold
Beach
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Fall
Chinook
Weighing in at 15 to 50 pounds, anglers anxiously await the Chinook's
annual return. You will remember the exciting battle after one of these
hogs peel 10# line from your reel.
During the month of August we will start following their movement in the
Umpqua and Rogue Rivers. Early November will have us racing to the Oregon
coast, a few miles north of Port Orford, to drift the small yet highly
productive Elk and Sixes Rivers. |
Coho Sothern Oregon and Umpqua
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Coho
Salmon
Whether you are casting plugs, throwing spinners or drifting bait this
small salmon species is very aggressive. They will jump, run, dive,
somersault and any means possible to get away.
We will drift the Main Umpqua to reel
in this fish. As the long hot days of summer change into the colorful
days of October, this trip will bring you priceless memories.
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