You all know about the Rogue Rivers reputation for steelhead
fishing, but I'll bet you never thought about its potential as a Waterfowl
Habitat. The Rogue, around Medford Oregon has many slews and back water
timbered areas. These areas attract large numbers of migrating, Mallards,
Widgeon, Wood Ducks, and other puddler ducks from the middle of November until
the season closes late January. During this time of year the Rogue is also full
of late summer, fall and winter run steelhead.
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| Rogue River Winter Steelhead |
With the addition of my new Lowe 1756 boat and 37efi Mud
Buddy, I can now offer a new adventure apply named "Fin and Feather"
trip. the trip starts with a run down the river,. we set the decoys in the back
slew that the duck prefer that week, pop up the warm boat blind, have a warm
breakfast and harvest ducks. Just imagine, producing your own wood duck flank
feathers, and duck steaks. Once the ducks stop flying and the river warms to
its highest temp for the day we pick up the decoys and hit several top
producing steelhead runs.
Please note the voice you hear is telling our
dog Gunner to SIT Not the other word that sounds like it
This type of trip is a tradition among locals. For years, outdoorsmen
have provided a Thanksgiving feast, or a Christmas dinner from the bounty the
Rogue gave them. If you’re looking for a different adventure this is it.
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| Rogue Teal |
