Lower Salmon River Fishing Report – Browns & Steelhead on the Swing
We’ve been seeing some solid action on the lower Salmon River lately, with a good mix of brown trout and steelhead showing in the pools. Right now, you’ll likely need to fish through a few browns before connecting with a steelhead—but that’s not a bad problem to have. Both species are actively taking swung […]
Steelhead Season Wrap-Up: Reflections from the River
Steelhead Season Wrap-Up: Reflections from the River As spring gives way to early summer here in Upstate New York, another steelhead season has come to a close. It’s always bittersweet wrapping up a chapter that brings so much excitement, challenge, and connection—to both the fish and the anglers who chase them. This season was no […]
Guide Flies
Guide Flies, We all have those quick, simple and effective flies that catch fish. The thread frenchie are super quick to tie and catch trout just about everywhere. You can fish them with a tight line rig, dry dropper or under a indicator. Tie a few up and give them a try. Hook: Umpqua […]
Fall Steelhead
Steelhead season is in full swing now and with the recent snow on the ground and flows increasing its setting up for a great rest of the season. Swinging flies has been pretty consistent now with number of fish in the river. I’d say 90% of my clients are changing over to swinging flies […]
2021 Here We Go
With 2020 behind us lets hope 2021 is better for all of us. I want to thank each and every client who fished hard and worked for every bite, you guys are awesome. After a long fall season with low water, crowds and less fish around then we all would like it’s nice to […]
Swinging Into The New Year
As we come to a close of 2019 looking back it has been a great year. Maybe not in fish numbers, but in fishing experiences. More and more clients are enjoying swinging flies with two hander’s each season and are working hard on their casting and skills to fish thru a run move effectively. And they […]
Salmon River Season Is A Wrap
The 2018/2019 Salmon River season is a wrap and what a great season it was. I want to thank everyone who booked with me this season. I know I converted more clients over to swinging flies this year and looking forward to teaching more clients the swing game was strong this year. If you haven’t […]
Spring, Trout and Open Dates
It’s hard to believe we’re down to about two and half months of steelhead fishing left this season and what a season. If your looking to get in on the action before it ends in early May now is the time to book a trip. Here are my open dates I have left – […]
Winter Steelhead
Winter is in full effect right now on the Salmon River. The lake effect snow and single digits at night means slush will start being a factor. Here are a few tips to help you be successful. No need to start at first light. Usually the bite doesn’t start til the sun hits the water […]
Got Cabin Fever??
Cabin fever starting to set in?? Need a break from tying flies?? Or doing the “Honey Do List?” January has plenty of opportunities for the fly fisherman. The sport shows are all starting up all around, The Fly Fishing Show is make its annual rounds on the east coast and for the diehards there is […]