Well played, Saw. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

Nice fish 👍🏻. How high up on the river are you fishing?

It only lasts for a few months. Then on to the next species. But these steelhead are lots of fun. I’ve got a few buddies who say that the only thing comparable is tarpon and bone fish. I’ve caught bones and most native steelhead fight better than the bone. Never caught a tarpon. Guess I need to add it to the bucket list

All native fish and have to be released. Oregon allows you to remove the fish from the water, Washington state doesn’t. I’ve gotten pretty good at tailing my fish and releasing after a quick picture. Most of the time I don’t get video. I’m not much of a fish eater, so I locate native rivers and like to squish my barbs.

I hardly saw any. I’ll keep the intel on the down-low

Thx guys!! For a few months every year, I dream about the fight of these chrome bullets!! Had this addiction since childhood (thx dad). Hope to pass it on to my boys.

Weather is about to change and my dreams convinced me to go back. Found the big boy again. Fooled him into biting again! Then preceded to get schooled in the way of large steelhead. Doubt he’ll be around for round 3😥. Did manage to find a couple different ones to battle with. Seems to be a rather “large fish” season. I’ve had to adjust my gear a little. Slightly bigger nymphs than normal due to needing stronger tippet. Hardly see people use trout tactics for winter steelhead, but it can work great. Only a month more of steelhead season to go. Don’t forget to get out🎣

Portland, Oregon. I just updated profile. I enjoy throwing flies on the north coast rivers. I’m lucky enough to have a dozen different rivers to choose from. Everything is low and clear right now, so I was sight fishing on 3 different rivers. I enjoy solitude when fishing, so most locations are known but hard to get to. Keeps most people away and fish less spooky. Yesterday I fished the Trask, North Fork Trask, and the Kilchis. The big guy was caught on the Kilchis, other two on the N.F.. I know it’s always the one that got away....but I lost a big native buck that looked 43+”. Now I know where he abides. Had great dreams about him last night. Oh well, guess I head back Sunday 👍🏻

Got lucky yesterday. Hooked 5, landed 3. Nothing better than catching steelhead on poorly home-tied flies🤣. Nonetheless, I’ll take it!! Middle fish measured out at 41”. Not a P.R., but close!! You gotta love the fight in these chromers!

You talking “Sweet Marabou Treats”? Very effective way to catch many different species of fish. I’ve been tying and twitching jigs with marabou for 35 years. Always used weighted jig and tied different colors. Marabou by itself is buoyant, but I’ve found that one wants a little weight for success. Tight lines

Yes. Always fishing!! Went yesterday. 6 coho, 1 chinook, 1 chum and a half dozen sea-run cutthroat. Fished a tributary of Tillamook Bay. Only saw 2 other boats where I was at.

I’m in Oregon as well. I also toss clousers for chrome nooks, but a little farther north and with the switch. I too have a tendency to out fish most on most days. Heading out on the weekend for a little isolation and some chrome. Tight lines. Can’t wait for the steelhead to show up.

We’ve had this discussion over the fire before and our consensus was we’re not smart enough 🤣 to figure it out. I’ll use my Spey rod sometimes on big rivers, but only with nymphs. Wish I could’ve helped more 🤙🏼

Sell the spey and buy a switch. Way more effective. I’ve been out fishing my Spey buddies for years.

Don’t need a rack or new truck. Buy magnetic rod holders for your vehicle. I have a pair that are suction and would recommend magnet. Good luck