Wow, the ease of late on the river has come to a crashing halt the last two days on astream. High skies and warm temps have made for a beautiful back drop to November steelhead fishing, however the bite has become very tough. Swinging flies yesterday and C&D today has connected the fish and angler, but in the end the steelhead have been wary of the camera lens. Natural sculpin patterns with copper flash swung with 10+ feet of head has brought several good rips, while buggers, eggs, and natural nymphs have connected on the bottom. Fish slow and fish thoroughly!
“Cheers” to the chrome that got away and haunts us till’ another day!
Capt. Steven Kuieck
