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Dec 21
The Evening Hatch
OLYMPIC PENINSULA
We are looking forward to spending time fishing for these special sea going bows. We love to swing flies for these amazing fish but we do utilize other tactics as well.
Couple tips on swinging flies
1)Start short. No hero casts to start with.
2)Make sure the tip you have on is not so heavy that you are scraping bottom but heavy enough to keep it in the strike zone. This means you might need to change your tips out. Or if you are fishing with a buddy, Send the lighter tip through first and then follow up with the heavier set up.
3)Cover likely water heads and tails are key, especially for moving fish. Remember, Winter Steelhead are almost always moving.
4)Play the tides with the coastal rivers. The ensuing 4 hours after the bottom of the tide is two thumbs up. In essence you are targeting the incoming tide that is on its way to a high tide This especially pertains to rivers that have current all the way to the ocean.
Some rivers that have long zones of no flow characteristics near the ocean can actually be better as the tide goes from high to low..The opposite of the above description.
Never hesitate to holler if you have any questions; wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
jack 509.859.2280
We are looking forward to spending time fishing for these special sea going bows. We love to swing flies for these amazing fish but we do utilize other tactics as well.
Couple tips on swinging flies
1)Start short. No hero casts to start with.
2)Make sure the tip you have on is not so heavy that you are scraping bottom but heavy enough to keep it in the strike zone. This means you might need to change your tips out. Or if you are fishing with a buddy, Send the lighter tip through first and then follow up with the heavier set up.
3)Cover likely water heads and tails are key, especially for moving fish. Remember, Winter Steelhead are almost always moving.
4)Play the tides with the coastal rivers. The ensuing 4 hours after the bottom of the tide is two thumbs up. In essence you are targeting the incoming tide that is on its way to a high tide This especially pertains to rivers that have current all the way to the ocean.
Some rivers that have long zones of no flow characteristics near the ocean can actually be better as the tide goes from high to low..The opposite of the above description.
Never hesitate to holler if you have any questions; wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
jack 509.859.2280