Quite A Fall!

Well, judging by the weather currently, I think it is safe to assume fall has come and gone.  It sure was a busy one!

Beads, beads and then try beads.  The Salmon River had a vicious 10mm bite, which is expected behind all the Chinook Salmon, with top producers being Super UV Orange, All-In, Egg-Zacktly, UV Ontari-Roe and Atomic Yellow Trick Em' Beads by Great Lakes Steelhead Company.  After I had worked an area over, I would put a few natural 8mm beads through to pick up any educated fish. In said conditions, I make those morning hours count.  Also, after the morning bite had passed, I stayed on the fish.  Grind them! 

As fishing goes, some days were tougher than others, but my overall observation is the sheer number of steelhead in the river.  This fall brought us low and clear water with a lot of fishing pressure (as usual), but, this winter should be one to remember.  As the snow begins to fall, the crowds begin to thin!

This fall was nothing but a pleasure to see familiar faces as well as some new.  Each day I was happy to be on the water, doing what I enjoy.  I am looking forward to what the winter steelheading has to offer, get your jigs and soft plastics ready!

Also, take note of the photo of the boat in the slideshow below, I have upgraded!  I am happy to welcome my 18' x 60" ClackaMax to the RFE fleet.  What a comfortable and spacious ride!

See you out there.