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| Wood River - September 17th, 2003 |
FISHING: Fair
Hmmmm......................
This river will continue to fish about as good as your access. For the general public floating from Weed St. bridge to the mouth, you have until the end of October to stick some of the biggest pigs around. I've heard some reports of hopper fishing still being ok. It has been darn hot. If the heat continues, perhaps your chances of catching one on a hopper will too. Otherwise bring some heavy sink tips and meat patterns in black, olive and brown.
Mike Trask of Rogue River Oregon reports back from last weekend that he and two friends of his had some fun in the Klamath Basin. With two entry level fishermen aboard he managed to rise three fish to hoppers during their long float from Weed St. bridge to the mouth. Mike noted that they lost one big brown on a hopper. He said that the water was "murky" lower downstream in the float and that leeches fooled some trout in the dark water.
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| Williamson River - September 17th, 2003 |
FISHING: Good
The fish have all been stuck twice. They're stacked in the low clear pools. The hex hatch is over.
You might still have some great days if you know the river, but I wouldn't spend my hard earned day off here. Still, the fish are huge and if you want to do battle, go with a plan. Clear lines. Flourocarbon leaders, 5x 9-12ft. And fish the small stuff. Your favorite soft hackle in #18 or #20 and yes that's for the big fish. Throw some brown, or black dubbed leeches when the sun is off the water. This fishery will be like a tempermental light switch for the rest of the season. On or Off. A banner day, or a bust.
Mike Trask of Rogue River Oregon tells us that the Williamson was worth his trip. With two entry level fishers in the boat the managed to hang 5 big trout. Only one big fish landed, not an uncommon ratio for this river. He said the hot fly was a small #18 or #16 Flashback P.T. With a swagger on his face, reminiscent to that of Luke Skywalker when Obi-Wan Kenobi agreed to lead Luke through the allderon , Mike noted that the guide at the lodge where he stayed only hooked 2 for the day.
For a shuttle on the river try the general store in Fort Klamath. Also, a great "shuttle-less" trip is to put in at the Water Wheel(there is a fee) camp ground and fish down stream for a few hours to the first riffle. Rowing back to the ramp is no problem if you don't go below the riffle.
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| Williamson River - September 16th, 2003 |
FISHING: Good
The fish have all been stuck twice. They're stacked in the low clear pools. The hex hatch is over.
You might still have some great days if you know the river, but I wouldn't spend my hard earned day off here. Still, the fish are huge and if you want to do battle, go with a plan. Clear lines. Flourocarbon leaders, 5x 9-12ft. And fish the small stuff. Your favorite soft hackle in #18 or #20 and yes that's for the big fish. Throw some brown, or black dubbed leeches when the sun is off the water. This fishery will be like a tempermental light switch for the rest of the season. On or Off. A banner day, or a bust.
Our upstream river correspondent (above Chiloquin) Jim Walthers reports that the holes in front of his house that can have dozens of big fish, in late summer and fall, are empty. Jim offered no theory, but commented that in the "olden days" this area of river always maintained a tea color to it. He noted that the river this year is "gin" clear again and wonders if the lack of visual shelter is not inviting enough to get them up stream. Aside from being a expert flyfisher, Jim donates many hours of his spare time to the Williamson River Clean-up.
For a shuttle on the river try the general store in Fort Klamath. Also, a great "shuttle-less" trip is to put in at the Water Wheel(there is a fee) camp ground and fish down stream for a few hours to the first riffle. Rowing back to the ramp is no problem if you don't go below the riffle.
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| Rogue River - Upper - September 16th, 2003 |
RECORDED: 
81 °
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/15 the river level is 1,588 cfs out of the dam.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Choose a method, any method…and pick the prescribed optimal day light conditions for that method wisely. Low fishing pressure on weekdays. The weekends are definitely bringing out the boat traffic. The water level is creeping down and the temp is still 53 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. Agent Orange (a picture of this fly in photo gallery) is still our best fly to nymph fish with, and the hot droppers have been copper nymphs, prince nymphs, and chewy eggs. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. If you cannot wade to your favorite low water spot yet, try to learn a new spot where fish hold at the current water level.
Fish Counts: As of August 16th 7,891 steelhead over Gold Ray dam. Approx 1,502 steelhead have arrived at the hatchery. This means that a pile of steelhead are waiting in the river for you!! Remember that the section upstream from Gold Ray went to a fly only regulation on Sept. 1st. This will last until October 31!! After fly season starting Nov. 1st there is still a "no bait" reg on most of the upper river.
**Remember as a courtesy to everyone using the boat ramps to do all preparations before occupying the ramp so a quick launch can be accomplished. Putting on waders or inflating a boat with a vehicle monopolizing the ramp is a poor reflection of character and is punishable for up to seven years bad fishing luck by the fishing gods.**
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| Klamath Lake - September 16th, 2003 |
FISHING: Great
Fish it!!
This awesome stillwater fishery can hold up well into fall in the Rocky Point area. These fish are dumb to skilled midge fishermen. The leech thing can be hot during low light periods. Our guide staff fishes lots of small nymphs (gray and olive) and soft hackles #18 and #20. These hogs can hit a fly softer than a Nun's fart. Don't always expect the huge freight train grab this late in the season. You need a boat to fish here, but there is a public ramp. Rentals at the resort are a nice option if you don't own something that floats. Bring a camera, the colors are "New England" beautiful during the end of the season.
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| Williamson River - September 16th, 2003 |
FISHING: Good
The fish have all been stuck twice. They're stacked in the low clear pools. The hex hatch is over.
You might still have some great days if you know the river, but I wouldn't spend my hard earned day off here. Still, the fish are huge and if you want to do battle, go with a plan. Clear lines. Flourocarbon leaders, 5x 9-12ft. And fish the small stuff. Your favorite soft hackle in #18 or #20 and yes that's for the big fish. Throw some brown, or black dubbed leeches when the sun is off the water. This fishery will be like a tempermental light switch for the rest of the season. On or Off. A banner day, or a bust.
Mike Trask of Rogue River Oregon tells us that the Williamson was worth his trip. With two entry level fishers in the boat the managed to hang 5 big trout. Only one big fish landed, not an uncommon ratio. He said the hot fly was a small #18 or #16 Flashback P.T. With a swagger on his face reminiscent to that of Luke Skywalker when Obi-Wan Kenobi agreed to lead him through the allderon , Mike noted that the guide at the lodge where he stayed only hooked 2 for the day.
For a shuttle on the river try the general store in Fort Klamath. Also, a great "shuttle-less" trip is to put in at the Water Wheel(there is a fee) camp ground and fish down stream for a few hours to the first riffle. Rowing back to the ramp is no problem if you don't go below the riffle.
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| Klamath Lake - September 16th, 2003 |
FISHING: Poor
Next good fly fishing.............in March when the first spell of warm weather hits.
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