“The Tug is the Drug”

Cold, rainy, windy conditions provided a very “steelhead weather” back drop to todays trip. The steelhead remain very stubborn and are making this game of chess with the two-hander a rewarding challenge. Some of you might shrug your shoulders and say “well duh,” but the truth of the matter is that no one is cleaning house. Winning this game of chess just makes it all the more rewarding–as they say, “the tug is the drug!”

The river has risen to about 2200cfs and remains ultra clear. Water temps are around 49 degrees, but should start to slide as the forecast looks very wintery. Pictured is Miles with a terrific steelhead that took a black leech pattern this morning.

Capt. Steven Kuieck