Steelhead Update

Steelhead fishing has been consistently good from Macks to the Mouth.  I've been spending a fair amount of time down there over the last couple of weeks.  It does still seem like the biggest concentrations of steelhead are in the lower 15 miles of river, probably due to high numbers of strays dipping in from the Columbia to cool off.  Water clarity has improved greatly after the blow out we saw last week.  Fish counts at Bonneville, The Dalles, and Sherars are all on the low side--very similar to last year's numbers.  Despite all that, we've been finding more than a few willing fish to crush our swung flies.   Floating lines and small traditional steelhead flies have been the top producer.  Mid-day sink tip fishing has been very productive as well....we've been catching fish in the heat of the day while most people are taking a siesta.  See you on the water.