A nice surge of bright Kings have provided great sport in late 2009 on the Elk & Sixes Rivers

I recently observed ODFW personnel and volunteers seining adult salmon down on the Chetco River as hatchery broodstock. Fish will be spawned and then raised at Elk River Hachery and then released next fall to produce the next generation of "Chetco Clippers." After 3-5 years in the ocean, the survivors should return to the Chetco as adults, some to prvide sport and others to repeat the cycle.

November and December are peak months for tying into an Elk River monster salmon. Be sure to contact me for a guided driftboat fishing trip on the Elk or Sixes if you'd like to try your luck.