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[SteelheadAdict]

went out fished from noon till 4:30 didnt see much saw a couple blodd paches lol there was some evidence but water was in good condition should be good tomorw

[liketofish]

Lickman area and down was quite slow this morning. Where are the fish? Water in prime condition.

[milo]

Buddies and I covered the upper, mid and lower river extensively. Not a sniff for us, although we threw everything at them, including the best possible coho roe and shrimp.
Most people we talked to were complaining about how slow it is this year. Some old-timers who usually have at least a dozen fish by now are being skunked day after day. An avid local I know has even stopped looking for steel altogether until things pick up a bit. He says: "I don't need casting practice, and I can walk my dog without carrying a fishing rod around."

That's how bad it has been lately.

[Dave]

Buddies and I covered the upper, mid and lower river extensively. Not a sniff for us, although we threw everything at them, including the best possible coho roe and shrimp.
Most people we talked to were complaining about how slow it is this year. Some old-timers who usually have at least a dozen fish by now are being skunked day after day. An avid local I know has even stopped looking for steel altogether until things pick up a bit. He says: "I don't need casting practice, and I can walk my dog without carrying a fishing rod around."

That's how bad it has been lately.

Worst return of Dec-mid Feb fish I can remember for some time Milo.   As I mentioned in another post some time ago, when the best local rods don`t get fish, they simply ain't there.  Our spawner counts in April and May will tell the story ...

[BigFisher]

Thanks Dave. I totally have to agree this has been the worse season up to now Iv seen.

[DRP79]

Same story here Milo. Ive talked to a few guys who live on and fish the river daily with the same story. Worst start to a season they can remember. Water conditions have been very good and while I have already doubled my fish landed from last season   , I have to admit, I expected fishing would have been better.

Doesnt mean much coming from me because this is only my second season so my experience is rather limited.

[chris gadsden]

Worst return of Dec-mid Feb fish I can remember for some time Milo.   As I mentioned in another post some time ago, when the best local rods don`t get fish, they simply ain't there.  Our spawner counts in April and May will tell the story ...

Time to do some testing.

[Dave]

I just farted.

[scouterjames]

I just farted.

Wild or hatch?

[Dave]

Wild or hatch?

LOL!! Wild

[Britguy]

Now i dont feel so bad although I am only 3-0 or is it 4-0 either way
I have not been out much but what i did see and hear is that it has been slow
I need to get out more i guess
I would have thought will all the rain the last few days that the river would be higher, but i heard that it was low and clear
maybe the fish are all in the fast water that is hard to fish

[Tadpole]

LOL!! Wild

 So... you let it go???

[Athezone]

I was out on Friday for my third trip of the year and 2nd cast, right at the end of my drift as the float swung around, Chomp, Chomp on my roe sac. I quickly reeled up, looked at the sac which was torn open, fixed it quickly and tossed it back into the zone. Nothing, next one nothing and many, many more with fresher bait, nothing. Was sure a great way to start the day and even though I fished for 5 hours and travelled some good ground those two chomps were all I would experience. No steel for me so far this year but there's still time.

Talked to a few people and nada for them except for one gentleman who showed me a pic on his phone of a wild one he caught and safely let go. I would definitely say its a slow year but when the weather is as nice as its been nothing beats being on the flow.

Wishing you all Good Luck, go get'em.

[scouterjames]

 So... you let it go???

It didn't splash you when you let it go, I hope!

[Dave]

It didn't splash you when you let it go, I hope!

Clean and tidy but a bit noisy during execution.   Sadly, as people my age know, sometimes they can get away from you ...  certainly appreciate your concern though