Is a pleasant time to fish and tackle can be matched to coincide with generally favorable water temperatures and fish that will respond to smallerįlies fished on relatively light tackle. Summer Steelhead typicallyĪre pursued in the Pacific Northwest streams starting late spring/early summer with angler interest peaking through late summer into late fall. Yet, many of us are still drawn to roll the dice and take our chances in enticing this challenging species. Unfortunately, winter steelhead may prove to be just as scarce this coming winter. Thus far in 2017, it appears these projections were correct. Initial projections for Columbia summer steelhead returns were significantly lower than previous years. This year’s summer steelhead fishing in the Columbia Basin is a case in point. Please keep in mind that as wonderful as steelhead fishing appears, in the Pacific Northwest this is a fragile fishery, fluctuating from year to year, season to season. Photos of these majestic fish caught in Pacific Northwest rain-forest settings, weave their magic on the minds of anglers. It seems that just about every fly fishing publication seduces readers by featuring steelhead fly fishing. The Sexiest Freshwater Fish on the Planet!
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