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North Coast: , by Drew Griffith: On the water: 3 stars

I had a chance to get out on the water this week with fellow angler and regular steelhead bum Colton Schwenning. I was excited to use my new 14 ft raft for the first time and do a little scouting to see if any fresh fish had come in from the salt despite the lack of rain. It didn't take long. I found a beautiful dime bright hen that was all too eager to come to the fly. A sure sign that even with low and clear conditions the steelhead are making their first push on the coast. 

We ended the day with Colton finding two nice half pounders. The weather was beautiful and it was exciting to see a river transformed from what is usually a burly torrent of water to a gentle coastal stream. All in all it was a great day and the fishing did not disappoint.

Dry conditions continue but perhaps not for much longer. Wet weather is forecast on the coast early next week with some projections calling for half an inch of rain. While this isn't a significan amount it might be enough to coax a few fish to begin moving up river. Some of the smaller coastal systems have closed this week due to low flow restrictions, but there are still plenty of great options for wetting a line and hoping for the tight line grab of fresh chrome here on the North Coast!

See you on the water.  

 

A beautiful bright wild hen on a clear day. Always amazed. Always grateful.
A beautiful bright wild hen on a clear day. Always amazed. Always grateful.
Hope dies last on the coast. Every good cast can be the one
Hope dies last on the coast. Every good cast can be the one
New whip ready for action.
New whip ready for action.
Next 10 open days for Drew Griffith: Mar 30, 31
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