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Snake River steelhead
« on: December 18, 2019, 12:36:33 PM »
I've always wanted to go after steelhead. Was given the opportunity to go through work. Not sure who the guide is but will be fishing with 3 other people for 8 hrs this Friday. Excited to go as I've never been on any kind of a guided trip. Anyone fish for them this time of year? Just curious what I should expect. Staying in lewiston.
« Last Edit: December 18, 2019, 01:23:06 PM by bigskyhounds »

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2019, 12:49:12 PM »
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2019, 02:04:28 PM »
This is the time of year when the steelheading can really pick-up.
From Sept. thru April are pretty good times to be out there. Usually the hardcore are hard at it during this time.
Dress for the conditions and it should be a blast.
Pretty country, you might see some Mt. Goats, Muleys, Elk, Turkey, Spotted Skunks and maybe even Wolves.

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2019, 02:50:36 PM »
Awesome sounds like it could be a blast! I'll definitely dress for the occasion!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2019, 03:18:32 PM »
Used to take an annual trip with my old employer every year in late Nov. Fishing the Snake is a blast especially if you are with a seasoned Snake fisherman. Definitely dress for the weather. One year we had to thaw everything in the boat everyday it was so cold. Have fun the scenery is awesome. Make sure you go up canyon.

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2019, 05:13:04 PM »
Good times
Good fishing
Good luck
Don’t forget the camera
One shot. One kill!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2019, 07:38:44 PM »
There is some awesome scenery on that river.  Keep an eye on the banks, there are some nice mulie bucks in some spots as well as a chance to see some rams.

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2019, 09:27:00 PM »
Here’s a small one
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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2019, 10:41:34 PM »
fishing is good at Heller bar right now, guide boats are 10-15 a day which is no comparison to years back where 10-15 a person was the norm

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2019, 05:44:18 AM »
Tough, tiny, run this year.  Great location, neat trip and listen to the guide, little things make a big difference.  Good luck!!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2019, 06:50:02 AM »
Thanks for the comments and advice! Looking forward to this trip. Hopefully the weather isn't horrible.

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2019, 06:57:25 AM »
15 degrees and snowing steelheading or 115 degrees and hot bass fishing, the snake is a blast any time of year. Hopefully the trip will get you hooked on the snake and make you want to head back for more action!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2019, 08:49:18 AM »
It has been a rough year down there for the fishy's but a their are some really good guides down there that would get you guys into fish.  I love the River down there you will enjoy it.

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2019, 06:46:43 AM »
The trip was an absolute blast! Weather was unreal for december. 50 degrees plus not a rain drop all day, only bad part was the wind. Our guide did a great job finding calm spots so we could keep fishing. The boat landed 19 steelhead 13 wild and 6 hatchery. Biggest fish was probably 7 or 8 pounds. I was able to land 2 fish. Drift fishing with 5 other people can be challenging. Lots of snags and crossing of lines. After we limited on steelhead someone mentioned sturgeon. It was already getting late in the day but the guide said there was one good hole before the launch. They took the guts out of a steelhead and dropped the bait into the water. We pulled up on the beach and 3 mins later sturgeon on! There was a bunch of ewes up on some cliffs with two Rams that looked like they just swam the river to get to them. Few mule deer no elk. I don't know who the guide service was but the boat was sponsored by the diamond shop. The guides names were James and Jayce they did an awesome job!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2019, 06:51:11 AM »
That sounds like a great day on the river. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #15 on: December 21, 2019, 07:21:23 AM »
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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2019, 07:52:26 AM »
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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2019, 08:28:01 AM »
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Re: Snake River steelhead
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2019, 09:47:02 PM »
Man thats awesome!   Love that place!
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