Posted by: Phoenix77
Cowlitz River is a good option - 11/14/08 09:13 AM
Once rivers get back into shape, Cowlitz River is a good option
By this weekend, many rivers should drop into shape and provide opportunities for salmon, steelhead and trout.
The biggest news of the week comes from the Cowlitz River. In the past week, 1,089 sea-run cutthroat were recycled.
This gives anglers a second chance to catch these hard fighting trout.
Put in at Blue Creek and float your way down while casting Conehead Muddlers, Knudsen Spiders and Bead Head Prince Nymphs.
Another bonus is the possibility of catching a coho salmon or steelhead while on the float.
This year, the river has seen the second largest return of jack coho since 1990.
These fish put up a great fight. The same 5 or 6 weight fly rod used for the trout is perfect.
Fish bigger holes and go deep with a sink tip line to hook the coho. Any pink streamer is a good bet.
The Kalama River has been kicking out fish all season. There are still a few coho but the..... Continued@URL.... http://www.theolympian.com/outdoors/story/660349.html
By this weekend, many rivers should drop into shape and provide opportunities for salmon, steelhead and trout.
The biggest news of the week comes from the Cowlitz River. In the past week, 1,089 sea-run cutthroat were recycled.
This gives anglers a second chance to catch these hard fighting trout.
Put in at Blue Creek and float your way down while casting Conehead Muddlers, Knudsen Spiders and Bead Head Prince Nymphs.
Another bonus is the possibility of catching a coho salmon or steelhead while on the float.
This year, the river has seen the second largest return of jack coho since 1990.
These fish put up a great fight. The same 5 or 6 weight fly rod used for the trout is perfect.
Fish bigger holes and go deep with a sink tip line to hook the coho. Any pink streamer is a good bet.
The Kalama River has been kicking out fish all season. There are still a few coho but the..... Continued@URL.... http://www.theolympian.com/outdoors/story/660349.html