Skunk Again

Nobody fishing there at the “bar.” Good indication of the skunk going on. Cold, clear and calm weather conditions on the Rogue River. The water level is low…and did I say clear? Yes very clear water.

So I fly fished the early to late afternoon. What better time than when the day has warmed to the best temperature for fish and fishermen? Alas nothing is biting, neither trout or adult steelhead. They are around according to one guide I talked to as he floated by in his driftboat. I’ll have to check his blog for his report. Later today after the gear has been cleaned and put away..

Skunk

Steelhead fly tying time. What would be a post about steelhead wet flies without the classic Skunk? Pure, simple and classic

A dark fly pattern for the Rogue River. And a couple other choices for my fly wallet. Post salmon spawning time so a Fall Favorite, Van Luven, Polar Shrimp and a winning Buffalo Bills fly. Because picking the right pattern is key to Fall success!