Spring Greetings 2013 Newsletter

John Gross - Roaring Fork Guide Service - 2013 Newsletter

Dave and Lee were quite happy to enjoy some peace and solitude on their recent float from Dexter Dam down to Clearwater on the Willamette River. A few interuptions along the float due to some salmon and steelhead action seemed a welcome departure from the peace and quiet.

Guest Dougie B. was looking for a final late season float down the McKenzie. Despite the heat wave and an August date, I agreed to an early morning drift. Doug was overjoyed to land 2 salmon, a hatchery and a native, both in great condition for the late date, and a nice Summer-Run Steelie to finish off his "Hat Trick." A fine finish to his season!

Dave McBee was delighted to tie into a feisty Summer-Run Steelhead on a recent Middle Fork Willamette drift. In the heat of the afternoon, when prospects looked tough, Dave tossed his spinner into a small pocket of shade and was pleasantly rewarded with a hard-fighting, tail-walking, bright Summer-Run. Should we mention that his wife Lee had already hooked a big steelhead and a surprise salmon earlier in the morning?

Jeff & Stu were pleased to land some Town-Run Summer-Runs. These fish will hit a wide variety of presentations. Spinners, flies and driftbaits all contribute to solid late season hook-ups.

As McKenzie River Salmon Fishing comes to a close, focus changes to other options including the now famous "Town Run" on the Willamette as it passes through Springfield & Eugene Oregon.