Nothing but smiles on Rogue River Chinook

The fishing got "Hot" for awhile at the creek this morning, the Florida boys had them going, we got ahead of some moving fish, we hooked four and released one, and lost one next to the boat. It sure was a fitting day for the last day for the Willie sled , the new boat hits the garage on Tuesday, and I'll be heading to Alaska on Wednesday, all in all a tough Spring Salmon season at best , but we fished tough , made the most of the water conditions and even got lucky a few times, we had a prayer fish or two, but bottom line we put them in the box for the clients , I want to thank everyone for a great season, I'm off to Alaska, but I'll be back for the Fall Chinook on the Lower Rogue in August when things are just heating up , good fishing, and tight lines .

Spring Chinook for the Pletka family

My clients from SO had to fish with Russell McCall because of an over bookings and we ended up almost side by side, they caught two Chinook for the weekend to take home with the good water , this was a couple of days to remember, the Rogue has the best eating Spring Chinook in the world.

The Boys from Florida get Rogue Chinooks

Everyone was having a great time, the conditions were good , with falling water , temps at 58.3f, and a few layover fish fro the night before on the move thats the touch for the Rogue, we look forward to this group , for the Fall Chinooks or the Spring Salmon they make the most of the short stay , we had a little rain, some clouds, and a few bites , but we did have Salmon in the boat and this one hit the BBQ , come on dowwn the waters fine.

Mary step's up to the plate and bags a Rogue Chinook

Mary & Tom had a great day on the water , as far as the down river wind, it finally blew itself out about 11:30am , then calmed and then it blew upriver out of the SW, not perfect by no means, but good enough to box one fish for the day , Chrome Bright Rogue Chinook , its all worth it when they are in the box, river temps are good about 58.4f, witch is fine, level is good , and the tides aren't the best for the lower river, with this moon phase its just a mess with the wind, we are on deck till the 21st May , and then off to Alaska for the Summer , good luck & good fishing

Rogue Chinook still in the game

Its a tough road to hoe , but we are still putting them into the box, the water conditions and tides are prime now for Spring Chinook on the Rogue , we didn't have any Mack lures Blades , but we did have a few other tricks up the sleeve. Guides along the Rogue are putting in their time at what they do best , there's no good answer , but I have looked up in my past records kept over the years , and have found that is always a push of fish around Mother's Day give or take a few days , with fish showing on the Columbia , and the Umpqua, it could mean our Fish are about ready to commit , we'll if you need a Springer for the table give us a call 1-800-263-4351

Vern gets more photogenic everyday

And look at the size and shape of these Rogue River Spring Chinook, folks it doesn't get any better than this for the best fight and the best table fair of the spring , conditions are at the peak for the season , with water levels at near perfect level , along with the water temps being almost perfect @53f this morning , all I can say is if you love your anchovies and you forget them , you can always use a spinner. Good luck from down here on the Rogue we wish we had our third fishery on the Columbia fishing at this time, with the Columbia , Umpqua, and the Rogue the only main river Spring Chinook Rivers in the west , when you take one away but let the commercial take its quota first, things don't always add up to me , so we will continue our quest for the Ultimate Spring fish on the Rogue , till the 22nd of May , where we are off to "the Land of the Midnight Sun" Good luck and again good fishing

Pat & Vern, are the yard dogs on the Rogue

Rogue Kings are on the move , for you that have fished the last few days in the lower river as well as the upper areas to Agness have seen wind , that will take you off your anchor. Be careful out there , don't take it for granted in winds like this , it could get you into more trouble than you bargain for. The boys from Twin Falls Id. Had another great day , with good action to keep your mind on it as well as fill the cooler , these guy's fight these Kings like a yard dog. I you are in the mood to catch a Springer , after this wind dies "hang on its rippin", talk at you soon .......