Oregon Coastal Steelhead Rivers  Pacific Northwest
From mid February through early May the rivers surrounding the greater Tillamook Bay region on the Northern Oregon transform into some of the most productive and seductive winter steelhead rivers in North America. Structurally they are a “swing” fisherman’s paradise and the quarry is almost always sea bright, wild and willing to chase a well swung fly. To compliment these rivers and the hearty handsome fish they sustain, we have tracked down two of the finest winter steelhead guides in the West: Mike McCune and Scott O’Donnell. Not only do these two know intricacies and moods of their local systems but they are among the most sought after Spey casting instructors in nation. Their credentials include a lifetime dedicated to chasing anadromous fish, designing the new Rio Skagit lines, and recognition as the preferred demonstration casters for Sage Rods. For anyone interested in learning the art of spey casting streamside or simply fishing some of the finest winter steelhead water we have seen, this is a spectacular venue.
Oregon Coast Rivers:
There are a number of excellent rivers I the greater Tillamook Bay region including the Nehalem, Trask, Wilson and Nestucka. Scott fishes all of these systems depending of flows, time of year and preferences. All are floated and all fishing is done while wading. Scott greatly prefers swinging flies with spey rods and is one of the nation’s top instructors. Scott has lots of tackle if you do not.
This is true winter steelhead fishing and as such challenging weather condition and relatively low catch rates are the norm. Under good conditions two “pulls” or takes per person per day would be considered very acceptable. On the bright side, the wild fish in the region are typically very bright and often large. Additionally, the rivers are very well suited to the fly and a great pleasure to fish.
2008 Rates:
$475 per day for one or two anglers.
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