We are fortunate to live in a state where Steelhead swim natal rivers every month of the year. We at the Riffle Fly Shop have a fascination with these fish that drives our every day being. Yes, we love Deschutes River Redsides, after all they fight like mini-steelhead, but what really elevates our heart rate are those big ocean going rainbows. We work and play on one of the best Summer Steelhead Rivers in the world, the Deschutes, for just that reason. We enjoy catching chrome bright fish in our short sleeves and wet wading long runs casting two-handed rods and swinging flies as we enjoy the rim rock scenery. From July through November the Deschutes is our home Steelhead river.
The cold weather is finally pushing out of the area. Most rivers without the benefit of dam regulated flows saw ice, including several north coast waters, the John Day and even the upper Sandy! That should change this week and expect some rains on the coast to bring in some good numbers of winter steelhead. The Crooked and Metolius have been fishing well for those willing to brave the weather. This week should bring some great BWO hatches and the Bull Trout are available all winter. The Steelhead on the Deschutes, John Day and Grande Rhonde are still available, but watch for warmer days to hit these river. For those holiday shoppers you can find some great products on our new on line store. We will be adding reviews throughout the winter, so check it out. We will continue to offer guided trips on the Coastal Rivers, so drop a line if you want to share a cool winter fishing experience. Thanks and we will see you on the water.
The Riffle Fly Shop
7228 NW Hwy 26 Madras 97741 fishguys@theriffleflyshop.com (541) 553-1384
Mailing Address:1900 NE 3rd St Ste 106 #168 Bend, OR 97701
Latest Guide Report: (12/07/2009)
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Guided Winter Steelhead fishing on the Oregon Coast
Please call 541-388-3330 to schedule your date today!
IT'S ALWAYS STEELHEAD SEASON!!
By mid-November our thoughts drift forward to the coastal rivers and the large steelhead that roam them. We dream of coastal rains that raise water levels and allow fresh fish entry to their home river. We think of that day when conditions allow us to ply the emerald waters for those bruising behemoths that pull line like no other. There is just something different about holding a chrome bright winter native by the tail, feeling its power as it bursts away after a fine battle, it’s an accomplishment that feels like no other. You have planned accordingly, done the homework, made the right moves, battled the conditions and it all paid off. Winter steelhead fishing is for those true hearty soles that just can’t get enough of this fine fish. The winter months can bring tough weather, but believe us when we say, there are few days you can’t find a river that is in fishable shape. Continue...
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Coastal Winter Steelhead 2009
