Friday, October 16, 2009

Steelhead---Where to go

There are many locations to fish for this ocean run trout, in this column i will share some of my favorites. This are, respectively, the Salmon, Snake and Clearwater. The Clearwater is easily accessible by boat, car or foot and has the advantage of being nearer to town in case supplies are needed or if you should choose to book a hotel during your stay. The Snake, also easily accessible in most areas, provides many of the same advantages, as well as being a wider deeper river.

     Both are easily navigated in common boats, and easily fished from shore. The Salmon, running for most of its course through rough wilderness areas, is a far wilder river. Carving through deep canyon walls and twisting and turning over boulders and into swift boils and rapids, it is accessed mainly by jetboats, although a dirt road does exist into the upper end. If you choose this river, there are various guide services available for both transportation and accommodations. I would recommend if you are new to the area, to use a guide the first time in, or at least consult some of the locals for an idea as to what to expect for weather conditions, road conditions and gear required.

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