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| Rogue River - Upper - October 3rd, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 10/5 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 45.5 degrees out of the dam.
Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Pete Emori (Oct. 1st) tells us that he has found large amounts of fall caddis in the Gold Hill to Valley of the Rogue section of river. He says the water is warmer down their and the steelhead have provided some big aggressive yanks! Thanks for the update on a less traveled piece of water Pete.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 45.5 degrees out of the dam. Agent Orange and the Sept'Ober Softhackle have been our best fly to nymph fish with, and the hot droppers have been copper nymphs, Robo P.T. , and Chewy Eggs. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
September 30th tidbit: Last night I found another steelhead willing to eat a swinging fly, on a dry line. The chrome hen of 25"(taped) exploded on my skater(Trophy Waters Twitcher) twice with out touching it. I could not get that fish back to the dry, but the first cast with a green butt skunk got a splashy, solid hook up with two immediate jumps and an electrifying first run. I'm finding that I can still hook steelhead in the surface, with these cold water temps., during evenings. The mornings are slow for the swing right now. Nymphing, however, in the mornings has been unmatchable. I have witnessed steelhead chasing October Caddis during the evenings, and am convinced this insect is keeping some steelhead excited enough to chase surface flies in this cold water.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of September 14th 10,223 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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| Rogue River - Upper - October 2nd, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 10/2 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 46 degrees out of the dam.
Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Pete Emori (Oct. 1st) tells us that he has found large amounts of fall caddis in the Gold Hill to Valley of the Rogue section of river. He says the water is warmer down their and the steelhead have provided some big aggressive yanks! Thanks for the update on a less traveled piece of water Pete.
Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
September 30th tidbit: Last night I found another steelhead willing to eat a swinging fly, on a dry line. The chrome hen of 25"(taped) exploded on my skater(Trophy Waters Twitcher) twice with out touching it. I could not get that fish back to the dry, but the first cast with a green butt skunk got a splashy, solid hook up with two immediate jumps and an electrifying first run. I'm finding that I can still hook steelhead in the surface, with these cold water temps., during evenings. The mornings are slow for the swing right now. Nymphing, however, in the mornings has been unmatchable. I have witnessed steelhead chasing October Caddis during the evenings, and am convinced this insect is keeping some steelhead excited enough to chase surface flies in this cold water.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. Agent Orange and the Sept'Ober Softhackle have been our best fly to nymph fish with, and the hot droppers have been copper nymphs, Robo P.T. , and Chewy Eggs. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - October 1st, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 10/1 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 45.8 degrees out of the dam.
Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
September 30th tidbit: Last night I found another steelhead willing to eat a swinging fly, on a dry line. The chrome hen of 25"(taped) exploded on my skater(Trophy Waters Twitcher) twice with out touching it. I could not get that fish back to the dry, but the first cast with a green butt skunk got a splashy, solid hook up with two immediate jumps and an electrifying first run. I'm finding that I can still hook steelhead in the surface, with these cold water temps., during evenings. The mornings are slow for the swing right now. Nymphing, however, in the mornings has been unmatchable. I have witnessed steelhead chasing October Caddis during the evenings, and am convinced this insect is keeping some steelhead excited enough to chase surface flies in this cold water.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. 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. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 30th, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/29 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 46 degrees out of the dam.
Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
September 30th tidbit: Last night I found another steelhead willing to eat a swinging fly, on a dry line. The chrome hen of 25"(taped) exploded on my skater(Trophy Waters Twitcher) twice with out touching it. I could not get that fish back to the dry, but the first cast with a green butt skunk got a splashy, solid hook up with two immediate jumps and an electrifying first run. I'm finding that I can still hook steelhead in the surface, with these cold water temps., during evenings. The mornings are slow for the swing right now. Nymphing, however, in the mornings has been unmatchable. I have witnessed steelhead chasing October Caddis during the evenings, and am convinced this insect is keeping some steelhead excited enough to chase surface flies in this cold water.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. 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. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 30th, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 10/1 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 45.8 degrees out of the dam.
Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
September 30th tidbit: Last night I found another steelhead willing to eat a swinging fly, on a dry line. The chrome hen of 25"(taped) exploded on my skater(Trophy Waters Twitcher) twice with out touching it. I could not get that fish back to the dry, but the first cast with a green butt skunk got a splashy, solid hook up with two immediate jumps and an electrifying first run. I'm finding that I can still hook steelhead in the surface, with these cold water temps., during evenings. The mornings are slow for the swing right now. Nymphing, however, in the mornings has been unmatchable. I have witnessed steelhead chasing October Caddis during the evenings, and am convinced this insect is keeping some steelhead excited enough to chase surface flies in this cold water.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. 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. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 29th, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/29 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 46 degrees out of the dam. Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. 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. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 25th, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/29 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 46 degrees out of the dam. Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Fishing Pressure is getting heavier for both wade and float fisherman. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. 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. The fall salmon are out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns have become important to the fish. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 899 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 25th, 2003 |
RECORDED: 
88 °
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/25 the river level is 898 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 46.5 degrees out of the dam. Store Chat from Trophy Waters : Brian Bouteller nymph fished his favorite run below Tou Velle last night (9/24). He hooked 10, yes 10 steelhead and landed 5 of those. He reports that the fish landed measured between 18" and 25". He was fishing with flourocarbon leader, a strike indicator, Black Rubber Leg Stone, and an egg pattern. Of the fish landed, all five were on the egg. Thanks for the report Brian, what a great memory last night will be.
Humble Unbiased Commentary: The Rogue is continuing to fish exceptionally well for steelhead of all sizes. Fishing with swinging wet flies is getting tougher because of dropping river temps. Mornings can be especially slow with the swing. With the addition of "October Caddis" bouncing around and a bit warmer water temps in the evenings, traditional methods will render higher yields at this time of day. Low fishing pressure on weekdays. The weekends are definitely bringing out the boat traffic. The water level is creeping down and the temp is now 46.5 degrees out of the dam. Consider this last call for swinging wet flies on a floating line before we get 42 degree water soon. After that, sink tips will be a must to be consistent. 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. The fall salmon are starting to come out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns will become more important in days ahead. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 850 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 29th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 23rd, 2003 |
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/23 the river level is 903 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 46.7 degrees 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 now 46.7 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. The fall salmon are starting to come out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns will become more important in days ahead. Steelhead are all the way up river in good numbers. You can most likely wade to your favorite low water spots now, take great care not to trounce through the redds of spawning salmon.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 850 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 2924th 9,387 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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| Rogue River - Upper - September 19th, 2003 |
RECORDED:
88 °
FISHING: Excellent
River Flow: As of 9/19 the river level is 1,176 cfs out of the dam. The temp is 52 degrees 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 52 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. The fall salmon are starting to come out of the runs and onto the redds, so egg patterns will become more important in days ahead. 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.
Row vs. Wade
River flows 1,500 cfs and up............advantage driftboat.
River flows 850 cfs and down..........advantage bank access.
River flows in between, duce............first serve.
Fish Counts: As of August 24th 9,020 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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