Was wondering if any fish are being caught, hatchery or native. Just trying to get a all around picture of whats going on. THANKS

Sorry to be a 'wet blanket' for you Washingtonians: but the Lower/Middle Rogue is ALIVE with the buggers.

And my wife-type says I've got to continue empting moving boxes. ...

Ah well, it will be a couple of weeks at least before they hit the top 30ísh miles of river (Medford to the Hatchery). On the 'top end' of the Rogue our 'winter run' fishing really only kicks into gear in LATE January-March.

The good news is the past several years (nothing suggesting a change for 2002-2003) the runs have been very large. Even us 'fly guys' have been hitting fish, after fish, after fish. Just have to run the flys deep and slow to get results.

Fred,
Thanks for the info, it is too bad that I am 15hrs. out from the great fishing. I have been in that area in the summer and have been to the upper river, not for fishing but to stay below the 100 degree mark, but will check it out if am in the area. Thanks again, if only I could get some help a little bit closer , say within the state!!!!!

Yes, I've caught fish everytime I've been out...

TrailRat doesnt lie, that mans a stttt sstud

he only catches cause im nice and gave him some jigs

At blue creek he can hook fish, but he cant land them, he leaves that up to thepeople who tangle up with his line

But at least I can hook em FS...............................

Oh by the way, got any jigs for me?

Rat, didja fill in those empty spots on yer punchcard :p

I will bet you your rod that if you just go out to your favorite spot to fish whether it be a river, lake, or pugect sound and concentrate on having a good time fishing for pure enjoyment ,you are more likely to catch fish instead of going out fishing for a pure meat pay out. Another way to look at the situation is if you get a recomendation on here about a hot fishery you are going to be fishing with a lot of guys and all of their brothers and will be very likely to have a fun filled day of tangles, tension, and spooked fish. It seems to me fisherman have lost the sparkle an magic a salmon or steelhead can provide. I don't want to label you as a card filler interest man only but its hard not too when you look so bleakly on the present fishery status. If you just want to catch your self fish hire a guide and go do a lot of catching. If you want to really fish go spend the day with a friend or by your self and be stoked on possibly seeing a fish in a tailout or even the possibility of having one on. Lastly please don't kill any Native fish.

I was once attacked by a swarm of rabbits..... Size 12 shoes are getting pretty common!

Hey Jackiepoo, who are you jabbering at, I didnt want to hear a bunch of jive, just curious if fishing has somewhat been a little better around the state. Good personal hype up there Rat. No pin pointing spots or anything like that, maybe just a few here a few there.