Salmon River fishing report 2010-11

[LyNcH]

Out west it appears they tend to use rods that ae 13' & up as the rivers are wider and require longer casts. Before buying a rod, you need to figure out what type of action you like in a spey rod. A good forum to check out and give you better suggestions are washington fly forums. They have a section on there dedicated to spey casting.

My 4 spey rod for the Salmon River, and I like them all are:

Sage TCX 7126 for steel
Sage Z-Axis 8129 for steel
Sage TCX 9140 for salmon season and that BC trip I'll never get to do.

and my trusty old backup, tried and true: Sage 8126-3 Euro

.........gee, I guess I like Sage rods.

My fishing preferences have changed quite a bit since you took me out on your boat in February 2008. That was a great day and I still appreciate it.


As far as fishing this season, I have had 4 great days up there (all on DSR - season pass), hooking into several Kings and also landed my biggest brown to date. No coho yet!! I went up yesterday and was skunked for the first time fishing from 6:30a-1:30p. Heading back up tomorrow and Monday for the last time until the steel are in heavy.

I talked to the gang back home, and they said that action at the mouth of the river was slow, as was the fishing in the river. Only one decent push so far. Luckily I got a small piece of that when they first started running. More water and cooler nights would be nice. Some chrome was caught down low this weekend, but it's way too early for them. Water temps were in the low 60's.

Is it bad when you're 700 miles away and still check the water gauge and weather reports for Pulaski? I think that just means I have issues that only a bent rod can fix.

Any of you two handed guys have reccomendations for a decent spey setup that I will be able to use on the SR as well as out west in Washington state when I move there next year? I know, my life sucks. Going to have to just deal with catching big steelhead, it'll be tough, but I may be able to manage.

 

[trico mike]

was up this weekend Thurs ,fri sat. Hooked many coho's and landed several. Caught 2 browns a good amount of steel and hooked many kings landing a few. Was a great trip. Boy do I love those cohos.

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Will confirm with pictures and a full report when I get home home. All I can say it was a very good weekend with many nice fish coming to hand steel ,coho and kings also some browns mixed in, the weather was perfect and made for a great time on the water with a bunch of great people!!

 

[Twism]

Will confirm with pictures and a full report when I get home home. All I can say it was a very good weekend with many nice fish coming to hand steel ,coho and kings also some browns mixed in, the weather was perfect and made for a great time on the water with a bunch of great people!!

Forgot to mention my atlantic

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Here is a pic of the guy...

 

[Simms]

Nice fish man!

Also, nice hook! I knew those Atlantics were unique! They can use their snout to eat!

 

[Broadheadscreek]

As promised here is the report! Myself along with JC , JeffK , OMC , TM , Gene , Twism , Tim and Nick B. all hit the river and had some good action. We hit a nice run of cohos a few kings some browns, skams, and a bunch of steel a long with Twism coming up with a very nice Atlantic. The action was fast and furious with the cohos as they blasted by ! They were very aggressive turning on the fly and grabbing it as it went passed you could see this happen, it was incredible they would swoop back pick up the fly and scream straight up stream awesome sight! The fly's for the day hot pink , red and chartreuse egg patterns , stone fly's with blue and pink abdomens , green caddis larva and swinging wet or spey fly's . Egg patterns in size 12 , caddis in size 12-14, wets and speys size 10 - 1.5 salmon hooks.
We fished both fly zones and I took a couple of shots down river all spots were productive . What a super start to the season everyone that was up got into fish and had a great time! Can't wait to do it again ! My best and most beautiful fish came on the swing in the tail out of the pool with my new secret weapon . It was a dime bright wild or stream born steelhead fresh from the lake that was 10-12 pounds with out a spot on it. What a great weekend with a fantastic group of fine fly fisherman ! Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

 

[JeffK]

It was a good weekend with Al, Nick, Mike, Gene, Tom, John, and Tim. I got stubborn kings, fresh lunatic cohoes, and dime bright wild steel and another weekend of learning with a lot of pretty good steelie fishermen. I still have plenty to learn and was schooled by the best of them.

BTW, the diversity of the Salmon this weekend has crazy. Guys we were fishing with got kings, cohoes, steelies, browns, an atlantic, fallfish, and a smallie. Plus the weather was great.

was up this weekend Thurs ,fri sat. Hooked many coho's and landed several. Caught 2 browns a good amount of steel and hooked many kings landing a few. Was a great trip. Boy do I love those cohos.

 

[king david]

over the last 2 days theres been a good push of kings with some trout mixed in best fly has been orange estaz with a sparkle tail on a size 8

It was a good weekend with Al, Nick, Mike, Gene, Tom, John, and Tim. I got stubborn kings, fresh lunatic cohoes, and dime bright wild steel and another weekend of learning with a lot of pretty good steelie fishermen. I still have plenty to learn and was schooled by the best of them.

BTW, the diversity of the Salmon this weekend has crazy. Guys we were fishing with got kings, cohoes, steelies, browns, an atlantic, fallfish, and a smallie. Plus the weather was great.

 

[CTobias]

Water is going up to 1500cfs!! Yeah BOYEEEEE!!! I can't wait to get home! Chrome has moved into the river. Had many a pictures sent to my phone making sure I know they are catching feeesh! Solid CHROME!!! AHHH....Columbus day can't come soon enough! I don't care how many snaggers are up there...all I need is on head shake and I'll be good! Stay safe on the river tomorrow if you're fishing. High water and rains can cause the levels to rise quicker than normal. Better go find a boat!

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Until 9:00 PM today, 500 CFS
From 9:00 PM today until 11:59 PM tomorrow, Thu, 1,500 CFS

Special Warning! Due to heavy rain, flows might change drastically from this forecast and flooding might occur at any time. Special operations might be required and significant runoff can occur from uncontrolled parts of the watershed. Please follow other local warnings. Be especially alert and use extreme caution near the river.

 

[eddavidson9]

Bringin my surf board this weekend

 

[theartoflee]

When ever its over K I like hit the slammin!! Fish will tug the fllys no doubt when the surf is up, the goons cant wade in the bucket either.

 

[Simms]

Just got back to camp from fishing all afternoon.

From fat nancy's to Pineville took over an hour. Going around the back way to pineville, roads are under water.

There may be some fish in the river. But I would not condone coming up. Stay home, and keep your wives and girlfriends company. Ill hold down the fort up here Man oh man my arm is sore.

WATER GOING UP TO 3500cfs TONIGHT.

 

[CTobias]

No it's not a typo that is 20,000 cfs!!!

Stay home! Surfs up!!! Haha....

USGS Real-Time Water Data for USGS 04250200 SALMON RIVER AT PINEVILLE NY

Until 11:59 PM today, Fri, 20,000 CFSSpecial Warning! Due to heavy rain, flows might change drastically from this forecast and flooding might occur at any time. Special operations might be required and significant runoff can occur from uncontrolled parts of the watershed. Please follow other local warnings. Be especially alert and use extreme caution near the river.All published flows are approximate and forecasts are estimates only. Actual flows will vary and can change quickly at any time. Always be alert and wear an approved flotation device. Never go in or near the water until you know and accept the risks you are assuming by being in this area!A

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Dam has been open the water is flowing at 20,000 + the fish how ever are still running strong . Here are a couple of pictures of the torrent in Altmar.

 

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[Twism]

I would be surprised if there are any fish left after this..........

 

[theartoflee]

Hey Altmar Al, any chance you could take the stream temp for us?

 

[Simms]

will be plenty of fish left...not all fish abide by the same bioligical clock...

 

[WBDluver]

I took almost the identical photos as Broadheads. What I tried to get in my photo was when I was there if you look at his first pic at the white sign before the yellow street sign, there was some dumba$$ standing by the sign with a spinning rod in his hand. I was there about 8:30 am and only had my Iphone so you cant see him in my pics?
Did you see him Broadheads?

 

[CTobias]

Oh Twism...don't you worry your little head off, there will be plenty of fish that move into the LFZ for you to catch. The fish are all hiding in the woods in the slack water. It's not like they ran out with the water. There were guys in the Ball Park today snagging fish a foot in front of them. Heck some of you were probably with that group. Also, Twism, you know there is 12.75 more miles of fishable water right? Anyways, the river is going to change, and for many of those who can barely read a book let alone water, you'll be just as lost as you were before. I can't wait to see what awaits when the water returns to normal!! Should have some nice new deep runs! Haha!!

 

[king david]

The wall in town has been washed away due to the high water i have pictures on my web site

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Been very hectic here 3 or 4 sections of the wall are down in town and the river is starting to recede. There is quite a bit of damage to be fixed the river is still running at a high rate and should start to slack off in a day or 2 . Fishing is good on the creeks if you know where to go . I have not been out other than taking some pictures as I have a roof job up here that I'm working on, so no fishing for me and even if I could I wouldn't fish any way not my style . I'll post some new pictures that I took after the water started to go down in a bit.:crap:

 

[CTobias]

Well the SR has started to come down sitting at 6,590 as of 5:45 pm. Water will be at 5200 CFS until midnight tomorrow. Today was a crazy day.

Until 11:59 PM Sat OCT 02, 5,200 CFS

 

[theartoflee]

Stay safe Chris! Well be looking forward to you coming home safely and hitting the salmon be it with a center pin or what ever.

 

[CTobias]

Stay safe Chris! Well be looking forward to you coming home safely and hitting the salmon be it with a center pin or what ever.

Not sure what I am going to break out. I may swing one day and be a bead chucker one day. Bringing both rods though. I will probably snake my buddies spey rod an swing for a whole day. We shall see. I was also contemplating just going to the smokies with the 4wt. So many decisions!

 

[Broadheadscreek]

The release has come down to 2800 cfs and the run off is steadily decreasing . Took a walk today and looked at some great looking new spots can't wait to fish them when the water is down a little more. It's running a little off color tonight and is improving by the minute and the fishing is picking up. Here are more pictures that I took through out the day.

 

[WBDluver]

hey cant let a little flooding stop the rednecks from fishing, after all you have to get your winter meat for the village.

 

[weirdnjfly]

where are the flood pics from? beautiful pics hope u had fun w mike. do u know if they have the stealheads coming through vt? how long do they stay there?

 

[Twism]

Oh Twism...don't you worry your little head off, there will be plenty of fish that move into the LFZ for you to catch. The fish are all hiding in the woods in the slack water. It's not like they ran out with the water. There were guys in the Ball Park today snagging fish a foot in front of them. Heck some of you were probably with that group. Also, Twism, you know there is 12.75 more miles of fishable water right? Anyways, the river is going to change, and for many of those who can barely read a book let alone water, you'll be just as lost as you were before. I can't wait to see what awaits when the water returns to normal!! Should have some nice new deep runs! Haha!!

Wow, where did that come from Mr. Tobias? I was being S A R C A S T I C. I fish much more then the LFZ, or UFZ for that matter but i do prefer the upper river. Lost? Never have been, sir, and never will be. Show me any piece of water ill bet you i can pick out the best holding water. Dont refer to me as a snagger, I take offense to that. My friends and I dont fish like that.

 

[Simms]

I snag. Actually no I dont. I lift. Better yet, I trick the fish... Love swinging big ugly bugs for steelies and browns, but nothing like "tricking" a couple dozen mud sharks each day.

Ill be sure to disguise myself on the river now...I dont want lead getting chucked at my head :give-the-finger: