Category Archives: Spey

Steelhead on Idaho’s Salmon River

Big Swings, Moonshine Swigs and Steelhead on Idaho’s Salmon I couldn’t take it any longer. The two-hander’s been sitting in the closet and the steelhead have steadily swam upstream in Idaho since last fall. Now they’re just two and a … Continue reading

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Chromatose on The Clearwater

Karaoke and Chromers on Idaho’s Clearwater I can say this with certainty: if you want to hit the steelhead early in the morning don’t visit the Oasis or the Clearwater Club in Orofino, Idaho, especially if you see some revved … Continue reading

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Alaska Kings on The Kenektok

The Price for Fresh Although most anglers consider the capture of any anadromous fish to be a small miracle, there’s no doubt that a fresh fish, just in from the ocean, is better than a dark fish any day. That’s … Continue reading

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Winston’s Dream Stick

Winston’s Boron II-MX Hell yea, I can throw that! Recently, I was standing on the banks of Washington’s Skagit River, lamenting the merit of my spey cast. In contrast, three seasoned guides traded off with Winston’s new Boron II-MX switch … Continue reading

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