January 28th, 2008 06:54pm

Extended fishing report Jan. 28

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NORTH COAST RIVERS CHETCO RIVER “It was a busy, busy week up here with tons of boat and bank pressure all over the place. Luckily, Mother Nature intervened in the form of rain, which gave the fish a little relief. When the flows come back down, it could be off the hook good here! EEL RIVER “There were some steelies to be had here earlier in the week, but the … Read More »
January 22nd, 2008 05:02pm

Extended fishing report Jan. 21

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NORTH COAST RIVERS CHETCO RIVER “The river was high most of the week but anglers found a few steelhead Thursday through the weekend while drifting eggs and pulling plugs from Ice Box on down. Traffic got exceptionally high on Saturday and Sunday. EEL RIVER, Main Stem “Still blown out as of Sunday. EEL RIVER, South Fork “Was high and a bit off color last week down low but in pretty … Read More »
January 14th, 2008 04:44pm

Extended fishing report Jan. 14

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NORTH COAST RIVERS CHETCO RIVER “Fishing here was tough all week due to very high water, but a plunker managed a 21-pound steelhead for his efforts. In fact, plunking was really the only way to get fish here last week. Things should get better here soon as the weather improves. EEL RIVER “Still big and muddy again this week. GARCIA RIVER “Blown. GUALALA RIVER “Large and brown! MAD RIVER … Read More »
January 9th, 2008 02:23pm

Extended fishing report Jan. 7

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NORTH COAST RIVERS CHETCO RIVER “Fishing here was seriously good before the rains hit. Steelheaders drifting eggs and pulling plugs found nice numbers of bright winter fish throughout the system. That all changed, however, when the coast got pummeled by rain and wind. Without too much rain, the river should come back around late in the week. EEL RIVER “Can you say big and nasty? That was the case … Read More »
January 2nd, 2008 02:36pm

Extended fishing report Dec. 31

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NORTH COAST RIVERS CHETCO RIVER “A 20-pound steelhead topped catches here last week. With the high flows, plunking with Spin-N-Glos and eggs was the hot ticket. That will change as the river drops out, but when that will happen is hard to say due to upcoming rains. EEL RIVER, Main Stem “Blown and will probably remain that way with more rain on the horizon. EEL RIVER, South … Read More »