Rogue River Steelhead are coming out to play!

The Rogue Is fishing well if your willing to get your flies down. Other than a few shallow runs, I have switched to skagits. The river is in its annual cooling stage and the fish are becoming more and more like winter steelhead. Of course Nymphs are fishing well. Stick to stoneflies up front, and match the hatch behind. Don't be afraid to throw the small stuff. 

Swinging is becoming more technical, you have to hit the slots and keep your fly in the fishes face as long as you can. I like fishing big flies this time of year, mostly blue and black.  I continue to use these techniques until the river starts to rage again in the spring, but don't be afraid to throw the scandi back on when the sun warms a run enough that you to see fish activity. Even with the colder water, I have caught several fish in the top half of the water column when conditions are right. 

If you're close to the Rogue, get out there! There are a ton of fish!   

Steve's first Steelhead ever!

Tammy with a freshy

Tammy is a fish Magnet!

Another nice fish!

Bob getting into the action!

Pile of LTS Rods! what a great time testing some new

Fishing with Ard and Nancy Stetts...what a great time!

I had the pleasure of fishing with Ard, his wife Nancy, and their dog Boss yesterday.  We had a great time on the river and touched a few fish, but the true fun was listening to their stories about fishing and their Alaskan life style. For those of you who don't know, Ard is the owner and operator of Life on the Line out of South Central Alaska. He carries the smooth stature of a seasoned Alaskan, something I found to be a breath of fresh air as people like the Stett's are a rare commodity in the lower 48. I always thought it would be fun to hire Ard as a guide, but now a trip with him has moved into my bucket list. Thanks for coming down guys and thanks for spending the day with me on The Rogue.

Ard swinging Takelma

Nancy and Boss takin a break

Best Sight in the world....Boat full of Speys!

Playing with the Go Pro

I have had a Go Pro Hero 3 for quite a while, but for some reason I haven't used it much. Well after playing with some of the video's I do have I am going to take it more. So stand by, we should be able to crank out some sweet Rogue River action for you guys down the road. here is a quick clip, of the stuff I have already put together. Sorry for some of the double clips Im just learning this software.

2014 Rogue River Steelhead is as I expected it would be!

I knew that this year's Rogue Steelhead in was going to be bonkers and it hasn't disappointed us. Last trip we hooked 5 tailwalkers that were so hyper that the clients were able to only tame one and get it to the boat. Last year's Huntly counts for half pounders was about twice the ten year average and now we are seeing that trend with the adults this year. The swinging has been good mornings and evenings when the sun is off the water and nymphs are killer when fished among spawning salmon. Remember to fish where the most fall Chinooks are spawning as the Steelhead pile up behind them.

If your not sure which pattern to use maybe we can help there also. Go to

To get flies that were born on the Rogue out of a bunch of testing and adjusting.

 

Check out the  Huntly Park fish counts...its a great season that looks like it will hold strong for quite some time.

We went 1 for 5 today... steelhead will give the trout fishermen a new appreciation for speed!

Egg Flies....

Steelhead meat!

Rogue River Steelhead

The Rogue is shaping up to have an incredible year. We have been on fish since July and, from the sounds of it the canyon is still loaded. Fish early and late unless you have a overcast day, and be prepared as we have been hooking a few fall Chinook Salmon as well. Get out there, the river is in great shape and the fish are cooperative. 

Andrew with a nice tail walking hen

Nate's Egg Sucking Stone Fly
 

Ready for the Spawn

There are so many salmon in the river this year, and they will spawn where the dams have been removed.  Salmon eggs are easy pickins for summer steel. It's going to be a amazing year.

Nate's Egg Flies

Fall Means Rogue River Steelhead

If your outside in Southern Oregon you can almost feel the seasons start to shift. Fall means Steelhead, Elk, and a Technical Williamson River around these parts. It's my favorite time of year because the promise of deer season pulls people off the river and lakes making Fall trips peaceful.  Take a look at what we have been up to and what we are looking forward to.  We still have a few evening swings open, if you want to taste the golden beams of fall on a river who's Steelhead peak this time of year.

Trophy Williamson River Trout

Following suit!

Wired leach

Putting a bent in the LTS Ephameria