The Steelheading is perfect on the Methow River.  Reports of multiple fish days and some 30″+ fish landed, there is a lot of excitement on the water.  Tom Lovette releases a nice colorful one.  What to use: They are still eating small stone flies and chironomids under in indicator.  Where to go: It’s all good.  Just find walking speed water and nymph through trenches and boulder fields.  ~ Greg

Steelhead fishing was good today.  Lots of hungry fish focusing on small flies.  What to use: small stone fly nymphs, red and black chironomids and egg patterns.  Where to fish: deep pockets, boulder fields and tail-outs.

We just got word from WDFG that the Methow will be open for Steelhead March 16th.  Methow River Regulations

The last day of our trip.  We woke up to a blue sky and 15 deg.  Denice, Ashley and Amber prepared a delicious breakfast for us that loaded our bellies for the day.  We suited up for the final attack on the Big Horn.  Paul’s wade boots were still frozen from the previous day.  So, like any logical man, he took them to the kitchen and defrosted them in the sink with warm water.  Denice was furious.  Sorry Paul I took the picture.  I didn’t know you were going to get busted. Continue reading →