The search has moved from the valley floor up into the Cascades overlooking the Rogue Valley. A couple weeks ago there were none. The past weekend the first of the black morels were up and popping.
Cascade Mountain Morels
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Rogue River Winter Steelhead Update
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Rogue River January Flow
Swollen Rogue River water near the end of January 2024. Up and dirty.
Rogue River December Steelhead
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No swinging purple flies to catch this one. Tied on an orange bead head Copper John with wiggly rubber legs. Placed a small Thingamabobber at the top of the leader. On a cast fairly close to the bank the bobber disappeared as it drifted by. I raised the rod tip and the male steelhead was on. I figured this would be the best way to fly fish the murky colored water. With the advent of December rains I can predict more of this style of fly fishing. Bobber down!
Advent Sunday Fly. Purple Yarn, White Silk and Peccary Wing.
These were the colors that I saw the priest wear at Mass today. The purple/violet color of Advent trimmed with white. For the wing and tail of the fly, I thought I might try peccary hair. Thoughts on peccary material…it is very stiff and brittle. Still the fly should fish, if I get a chance to tie it on and cast to the water of the Rogue River.
15 Years Ago on the Rogue River, Oregon
Getting out before the December Rains
Yesterday looked to be the day to fly fish the Rogue River of Oregon before the arrival of a couple rain fronts. The morning was cold. That matters little for I never fish the Rogue before 11 AM during late Fall. Since the steelhead seem to be scattered and not on a good bite, I decided to hike in to access a couple old favorite spots. Perhaps they have been fished only a little? A raft was anchored just below one of those spots. A threesome was there fly fishing. Didn’t matter, I found a steelhead above the trio in the sweet spot. The afternoon sun continued setting. I hurriedly moved along for the county park access area closes the gates at 4 PM. The trail offered a couple unwanted surprises and delays. Seems the beavers have been busy falling trees! I got to the creek I need to cross. Hiking stick and all, the creek won the battle with my stability. In my haste to cross…I slipped and fell in. Hiking sticks do help a lot in regaining one’s feet and stance after the fall! Particularly in moving water. Uncomfortably wet and cold, I moved along. Now no time left to fish a third spot. I arrived back to the car and it’s welcomed warmth. And I did so before the park host closed the gates for the day.
A biting November steelhead.
A steelhead, a warm car and chocolate!
November Sunsets
If you stay until sunset, such might be your reward. This clear, calm weather of this November has made for some crisp atmospheric views here on the Rogue River of Oregon. The day might start out cold and foggy. The fact is, that fog might be freezing. However by noon most of the fog has dissipated and the river venturer is blessed with sunny skies. Perfect time to be out fly fishing for Rogue River steelhead. This day no steelhead were hooked. Finally the evening cold forced me back to the car. The photo shows the view that was awaiting me.
O Dark Thirty Fly Fishing on the Rogue River
Late afternoon stays on the Rogue River, Oregon the last couple of days. Yes it has been cold. Cold all…the fish, the water and the Sunset temperatures.
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October Caddis on the Rogue River, Oregon
There is still time to fly fish October Caddis for steelhead on the Rogue River, Oregon. In November the sunny days of Fall have not completely vanished. Tie one on the end of your leader during a bright afternoon and don’t be surprised by the strike.
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