One step at a time, one cast at a time...The Applegate River at 3 times its standard flow. - February 6th, 2004
FAQ
Q: Is this pool publicly accessible?
A: Yes, it is publicly accessible.
Q: Did this angler catch a winter steelhead?
A: Yes, this angler did catch a winter steelhead shortly after this photo was taken.
Q: Was this angler flyfishing?
A: Yes, this angler was flyfishing
Q: Did this fly fisherman need a spey rod to catch the winter steelhead?
A: No, the Applegate River is a small tributary of the Rogue River and can be covered by entry level anglers with a single handed rod.
Q: How is "small" tributary defined?
A: Applegate Steelhead hold in about 1/20th of the dam flow that Deschutes Steelhead hold in.
Q: As in dividing the Deschutes into 20 individual littler rivers?
A: Yes, 15 to 20. Closer to 20.
Q: Are there advantages to spey rods?
A: Yes
Q: Are there advantages to single handed rods?
A: Yes