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January 2010

The first three weeks of January were spent watching weather
reports and river level predictions that no fisherman wanted to see.  
As soon as the rivers dropped into shape on the 22nd we were
back in full force.  3-6 fresh, chrome steelhead per day and we're
starting to hook into some big ones!  Fishing on the Satsop has
produced some nice hatchery steelies.  The Wynoochee from the
7400 line bridge down to white bridge has been most anglers'
favorite this week.  There are a few fish being caught throughout
the Wynoochee River.  There seems to be more fisherman than
fish,  but we always have a few tricks up our sleeve to get more
than our fair share of these chrome beauties! February will continue
to produce some nice fish and we have a couple dates open in
March.

December 2009

We had a banner fall on the Humptulips and Satsop Rivers with
limits almost daily.  Despite the less than perfect weather conditions
fishing has continued to stay on fire.  We expect to stroll into winter
with the same momentum.  The Wynoochee and Cowlitz are
already starting to see good numbers of Winter Steelhead showing.
Expect a mixed bag of coho and steelhead for the next couple of
weeks.   Come out for the fresh chrome winter steelhead pouring
into the fish box.

November 2009

To say that October and November was good fishing for Coho
would be an understatement!   Most days we ended up with limits
of fresh coho with our slowest day still hooking up with 5 fish.  Most
fish were taken casting custom spinners (pinks and chartreuse
#4,#5,#6's)  Also twitching jigs and backtrolling K-15 and K-16  
sardine wrapped kwikfish.  We will be chasing these chrome
bruisers on the Satsop and Cowlitz until the end of December.  I will
also be doing combo trips for both Winter Steelhead and Silvers
since we are starting to see some fresh Steelhead starting to show
up on both the Cowlitz  river as well as the Wynoochee.   I will be
starting winter steelhead trips at the end of December through
March on the Wynoochee River.  Wether you are looking to
sharpen your skills or learn new water or techniques give me a call I
have prime dates available.   So dont wait and lets get out on the
water!


October 2009 Fall Salmon

September was a great month to get out on the water and catch
one of the many coho that returned to the Chehalis River System.  
We enjoyed sunny weather and lots of Coho!  Most of the coho
were in the mid-teens making the fishery worth while.  October is
shaping up to be a much drier than normal but still very successful
month.  We are fishing on the Humptulips and Chehalis Rivers with
easy lmits of King Chinook Salmon as well as lots of nice bright
Coho Salmon.  Those of you scheduled to fish the next few weeks
are in for a real treat.

August 2009

The month of August was amazing on the Columbia River for Fall
Chinook and Coho Salmon.  We fished all month at Buoy 10 out of
Astoria.  Full day clients enjoyed catching limits of Hatchery Coho
and Chinook while releasing plenty of native fish along the way.  
The next couple of weeks will see the end of the peak Buoy 10 Fall
salmon fishery, but we still have a few seats open for anyone who'd
like to get out before the season is over.

The steelhead fishing on the lower Cowlitz has been very good this
last month.   We are looking forward to getting back to this amazing
fishery within the next couple of weeks as the Coho and Chinook
Salmon make entry as they move up through the Columbia River
System.

We still have a couple seats left for the Humptulips River Fishery
which opens September 16th and runs through October.  This is an
amazing fishery with tons of Huge Fall Kings Salmon.  The limit is
two salmon, one of which can be a Native Fall Chinook.  Don't miss
the opportunity to catch one of these Trophy Humptulips River Fall
Chinook!

August 2009

Fall Salmon and Summer Steelhead

This has been a great month for both the kick off of fall salmon and
the continued success of the summer steelhead season.  

Everyone is excited about the huge returns expected this year for
Columbia River.  The season opened up August 1st and was better
than normal with many boats catching limits of coho and a lot of
Chinook being caught as well.  Now is the time to call and reserve
your spot for the Buoy 10 Fall Salmon Fishery.

The Nisqually fishery has also kicked off with bang.  There are fish
to be caught as long as you can get to the right holes.  Boaters
have been catching 2-3 fish a day and we've even hit quite a few
limits of adult Coho/Chinook.  Be aware that the current netting
schedule on the Nisqually River is from Sunday at noon, until
Thursday at noon.

We have been consistently catching 2-4 steelhead a day on the
Wynoochee floating from both 7400 and Cross Over.  The recent
rains helped bring the water levels up to guidable/driftable levels.
It's like a ghost river with only 1-3 boats a day on the river.  This
makes for a very nice, quiet and scenic float down the beautiful
Wynoochee River.

The Cowlitz River has been a little slower than usual this summer
but we've managed to pull our fare share of steelies out of the river.
 Pulling plugs and drift fishing have been equally productive.


Fishing Report February 5th, 2009

Floated from 7400 on the Wynoochee River to the White Bridge
Boat Launch.  Went 3 for 5.  Most days we are hooking 2 to 5 fish a
day.  The Wynoochee is running at 600cfs, with 3 feet of visibility.  
Steelhead fishing on the Wynoochee River should improve
throughout the next few weeks.  We are catching steelhead on pink
tad pollies and green and chrome brad's wigglers, and side drifting
eggs.  Springer season's right around the corner.  Book now for
prime dates.  Record runs expected.

FIshing Report Jan. 3, 2009

Wynoochee River running at 1600 cfs, water in great fishing
condition. Three to four feet of visibility below the diversion dam on
the Wynoochee.  Fished  between Black Creek Boat Launch and
the diversion dam.  Had a great day of fishing, went 6 for 6. I have
available dates for Jan. and Feb. Call Jessica for discounted rates.
(253)389-0359

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