I was on a new river today, and the fishing was good. I went 2 for 6, and Damon went 3 for 5.  Not bad for a quick morning. Keeping my location quiet for the time being, not to many fisherman, and we saw over 20 fish move through our slot today. Hope to have more for you tomorrow. Also a pic from Eagle Creek at the bottom, caught by David Fogel.

 

Eagle Creek

Good luck out there

Flymstr;

Today was a bit wet, but there were a few fish to be had. I got a line on some Natives entering the Trask river system, and decided to give a shot today. Steve and i headed out at 4:00 am and arrived in the dark at 5:30 am. The first hour was slow, but with an indicator and a micro jig on the fly rod, I was able to get into a nice Native buck. I hooked up again about an hour and half later, but the button came off. Steve was not on today, and never felt a fish, but that happens to the best of us. On our way down river, along the road, we saw a spey rod fisherman giving it a go. Steve saw one cast and said “Looks like no action to me”, I said “ Hey you only saw one cast, he may get one anytime”. We stopped fifty yards down and took a look. We thought we saw a fish, so Steve headed down to get him. “It was just a stick!”.  While he was complaining about the stick, I went up the road to see if the Spey rod was working out. As soon as I got a view of him, I saw the hook set. Running down to get a pic, I was able to get a short video and some great pics. This was about a 13 to 15 pound Native egg wagon. Measured out at 33 and 1/2” and chrome as they come. Real nice fish. I did not get the fisherman’s name, but if you read this please leave a comment so I can get your name, and good luck to ya. I think I am going to pull out my old 14′ rod and see what I can do. It has been over 20 years since I fished with it on the Deschutes.

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

I am back from Mexico and will be on the creek soon. Hope there is a few fish around still. See ya all there if you are still fishing.

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

I don’t know when it will end, but I hope it just keeps on going. I know at this point, the fish are turning color, and the meat is not at it’s best, but for someone who does not eat them, they are still fighting fish. For the last 30 years, I have taken some flak for fishing after all the bright ones are gone, but I say to them “Who cares, they still bite, and they still fight!” I have seen and landed several very nice fish this last week, (some egg wagons with the skeen’s still in act and great meat for those that want it). The males may have color on them, but if they are still firm and not to badly beat up, the meat will still be in great shape, they just don’t look as good to the neighbors when you bring it out for the barbecue. Anyway, the fish are still moving in. Today, Matt and I saw nearly 20 fish, got into 12, and landed 4. At certain times today we had up to 8 fish in 2 different holes, with new fish moving in throughout the day. Weather has been fabulous, but it is leading to real low water conditions, causing the fish to be more spooking after the morning shade goes away. Most of the fish are laying in tight little riffles behind rocks, but we did find fish moving through the bigger holes today. At least 5 of the fish we saw today, were 12 to 15 pound chrome bright egg wagons, working there way up quickly. We could not even keep up enough to get one cast at these fish. “They were on the move!”. Here are the pics from today, and I am trying to put together a good vid, but youtube is messing up with the music I can use. Hope to have it up soon!.

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

The creek is on the drop, and very clear right now!. I was not out there yesterday, but my buddies were, and I got some pics from their day. Today I was on the creek with Damon and Richard. We got into fish throughout the entire day. I think we decided that we saw about 15 fish, and landed 8 of them, and hooked all but 2 that I can think of. We had some good aggressive bucks today, that are guarding their egg wagons. When they get like this, they are very likely to bite anything in the vicinity. Got some good pics today, and a couple vids coming up as I get them together. Hope you are all catching fish!!

P.S. I lost my Leatherman on either Friday,Saturday, or Sunday at the creek. I set it down on the bank and forgot it. If anyone who reads this, found it, or knows someone who did, please return it to me. It has some sentimental value (Gift from my brother for first year in Alaska), I would very much like to have it returned it anyone knows where it is. Thanks.

Good luck out there

Flymstr;