Report Date: 11/13/12

Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater remained very good over the past week.  The weather front that came in on Thursday not only did not put the fish off, but made fishing better.  As has been the case over the past few weeks back trolling plugs and side drifting bait have been our two most successful methods.  Even our fly clients had very good outings this last week with multiple fish landed on flies throughout the week.  It seems that lower returns over Lower Granite have not translated into slow fishing on the Clearwater. 

Look for fishing to remain very good over the next week and into the upcoming holiday week.  For gear anglers back trolling plugs and side drifting bait will remain the top techniques for hooking Big B-Run Steelhead.  For fly anglers expect the guys throwing light sink tips to start hooking a much higher percentage of fly caught fish.  Also winter type steelhead patterns will be more effective patterns compared to earlier this season.  Think black bunny leaches!