Steelhead Fishing On My Way To The Beach Turned Out To Be A GREAT Idea
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Steelhead fishing for winter steelhead & summer steelhead, float fishing from the bank for some nice steelhead on what i thought was going to be a trip to the Oregon coast, with just a quick stop or two to throw some casts in search of some steelhead along the way. It's hard to make a trip to the coast without wanting to stop along this river to try your luck at whatever may be in season. In this case it is summer and winter steelhead. It's the end of March which means this run SHOULD be beginning to wind down, but it is a later returning run of broodstock steelhead which come back to the river with their large wild counterparts, which can make steelhead fishing on this river a blast if you manage to find yourself hooked into one of the beastly broodstock steelhead. Being that the water is back to being a bit low and clear, i decided that float fishing with a bobber and jig or throwing some beads would be the way to go, though i am also bringing my new rod for casting spinners just in case.... plus i really just wanted to get this rod out and make some casts with it. I have always wanted an X-series rod from Okuma but considering how rough i am with my rods and reels, having a higher end rod like this was always put on the back burner.
Considering the water level and clarity i decided i'd just target some of the slightly deeper pools and tailouts. My first stop proved to be a good decision as i found my first steelhead on my first cast, and my second steelhead wasn't far behind. I ended up spending the rest of the day jumping around different spots with good bank fishing access and never ended up making it down to the coast, which was totally fine with me. I was having a lot of fun running around, exploring, and chasing steelhead. On my final stop i hit a hole that i have always seen steelhead in around this time of year but have never actually caught one.... doesn't mean i'm going to quit trying.. The bobber down here was pretty exciting considering just seconds before my bobber dropped i could see a come out from behind a rock and make a b-line for my bait. This was by far the biggest steelhead of the day! though it broke me off, the fight was exciting and my vantage point from the rocks made for a clear view of what was going on under the water while fighting this fish.
Overall it was another fun adventure and i was happy to be able to get a few fish on the line... keeper or not.
Gear Used:
Rod 1
Okuma Cascade Pro 9'8" Medium
Reel
Okuma Helios SX HSX-40 amzn.to/3IUhl6P
Rod 2
Okuma X Series 9'3" Medium X-S-932M amzn.to/36HBhNe
Reel
Okuma Helios SX HSX-40 amzn.to/3IUhl6P
Net
Beckman Coated Landing Net amzn.to/35sIkcf
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I can still remember the freedom and joy, I felt, when family, homes, mortgage, and worldly entanglements, were not in the forefront of my mind at every conceivable moment. The real happiness, to this is understanding how simple this all is ...and those days on the water, free from daily struggles of life itself.
I started my guiding in 1976 and I am still a guide with work now in Europe and Alaska. Long ago I used to offer guide steelhead trips from the drift boat on this section of the Wilson River by putting the drift boat in below Jones creek bridge. I would take the drift boat out at places using the 9000-pound winch on the truck to snake the drift boat upriver banks. Clients loved it this area of the Wilson done by drift boat. I also do drift boat fishing sections of the Nehalem from Verona - Spruce run and sections to the Nehalem falls - fish ladder. The steps below Sprues run park I at time drop my jet boat in to fish the Nehalem by jet boat. The mouth of Falley creek is a fish haven also but only can be reached by boat. Falley creek itself is a Salmon - Steelhead haven. Falley creek is common in late summer to see the rare Nehalem summer Chinook in the creek almost ready to spawn. The narrow river area at the walking bridge over the Wilson R is a killer spot for using plugs or back bouncing baits.
Great steelhead action - thanks for taking us along! Tight lines! Captain Zac
I always like working my way down to the saltwater, and then working my way back home, such a beautiful time of year driving down to the coast!
So Epic!!! Thanks for the video..
That spot under the bridge looks gorgeous… I needed this video after my luck of fishing this year so far.
Looked like a sweet day, made a nice video for sure, thanks for sharing.
Always enjoy your videos. Cheers!
Love watching your videos! 🎣
Gotta love that river. Wild late run.
Right on Nick! Headed down to the coast this week and doing my homework with your Jetty fishing. Might try for surf perch too. Thank you as always for the education and amazing videos!
@WorkingClassFishingPodcast
2 жыл бұрын
You can't beat this River for epic steelhead action, I almost drive off the road each time I see it!
Great! Always.
I haven’t gotten to steelhead fish this year due to my new job but I’m making enough now that I bought the optimax 115/80 Jet I’ve been wanting. Past couple weekends I put a big tiller on it and re wiring my batteries to the front. Super stoked to fish tho🎣
Nice one, I know the feeling. I just got to Beverly beach with the wife and kids today. I will be doing surf, jetty fishing, and crabbing in the area the next few days
Nice to see your video Nick as you dont often do those nowadays.
nice!!!!!
Hes back!
Great Video and shots of my favorite river. I don't know how you do the high rock fishing. Skills!
I love knowing this exact river and location down to a tee but hate keeping it😈
@Hershel_777
Жыл бұрын
Tell us then. Lol.
Always nice…
Hey enjoyed watching u catch a couple. 2 more months for me then it’s fish on. In Alaska
There is a stretch of the lower Klickitat that looks just like that. The fishing can be pretty awesome there as well.
I will keep my portable hair clippers in my vehicle in case I run across you on the water. Free of charge of course. Great video man...
What river is this man and where just beautiful man
looks like the umqua
F your fishy! Love your steelhead videos the most!
As soon as I caught view of the bridge leading to the first hole, I recognized it. Had a fish hammer a soft bead through there a couple weeks ago. Missed the hook set just a stones throw down river.
@joshfry4991
Жыл бұрын
Any chance you might share the general area to a local? I've seen people fishing here in videos and would like to go myself. I'm assuming its the Necanicum somewhere?
@lorianvalhalla2938
Ай бұрын
It doesn't matter the general area. I've fished this river plenty of times. It's a matter of going at the right time.
Hot Chow !
What an amazingly beautiful area to fish. I think I would not pass this up either. What was in the orgy pool? Neat looking what ever they are.
@MrAcuta73
2 жыл бұрын
Salamanders
What months do you think are the hottest for spring chinook?
Beautiful river and beautiful fish! Is the season closed why you didn’t keep them? Great video and thanks for bringing me along 👊🏻
@jacobhardman6901
2 жыл бұрын
Wild steelies have to be over 2ft to keep in most rivers in oregon
@russellhopple3417
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobhardman6901 ah ok… those looked pretty big but I’m in south Florida and definitely don’t know steelheads 😁
@jeffmurry9277
2 жыл бұрын
@@russellhopple3417 most rivers in Oregon are shut down for wilds. Hatchery fish are the only ones we can keep.
@russellhopple3417
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffmurry9277 thanks for that Jeff. I assume they do something in the hatchery to the fish so you can tell the difference?
@phobicismist5858
2 жыл бұрын
@@russellhopple3417 They clip their fins at the hatchery, that's why he keeps mentioning the fin. Can't keep natives.
That's klootchy creek park
What time of year did u go
What size is the weight and bobber?
Wilson?
What river is this?
I wanna see you catch winter or summer steelhead on Hood River.
Hmm... those look like rough skinned newts in the "orgy pool." Watch out, they can be toxic!