Where are some good spots to try in the Bend, Redmond, and Sisters areas for catch & release rainbow and brown trout? I want to spend a weekend trying new spots but don't have an extensive knowledge of the area. Thanks!
I'm not sure about what the best spots would be for wading, but I do know that with the water getting low and clear like this, you're going to want to go stealth. Maybe even try to avoid wading and wear drab colored clothes. It makes it very difficult. Using small submerged presentations might...
I caught a whole bunch of smolts like that in my hometown river, which has been vacant since the 80's. Definitely exciting! As long as the conditions of the river stays the same youll be able to catch steelhead there every year!
Hey thanks bran man, I appreciate it! Yes it does, actually it gets me even more pumped to catch more haha. I agree but I wonder if Dtikey ever gets skunked haha. Glad yours ended too, hey summers are right around the corner haha
Finally beat the skunk. Pulled plugs today and hooked up with a nice ten pound native hen (steelhead). One plug I used randomly became trout dynamite after I switched to it. Landed three trout, the biggest being at least 15-16 inches. All fish were natives and released unharmed. My best day in a...
I was afraid my post would be read wrong lol I did not mean to offend I was just sharing info I had learned myself. Very true spin glos have limitations too. My intention was to provide an alternative method. Also i never said it was unethical to use roe its perfectly fine ive done it myself its...
Another thing to consider is to not fish with roe on the Umpqua, as the fish tend to inhale it. The high capacity of natives makes it more reasonable to fish with spin n glows as they provide a more classic hook set. Although it has been a good hatchery year. Makes more sense to prepare for...