Was happy to be able to row my good friend George Freitas into his first winter steelhead of 2011!! Its been a bit slow so far, there are a few around, but many more are on their way!
Gary Bendo on a nice middle Rogue Steelhead.
Tight Lines!
2-11&12-11 Upper River Jig Fishing
The fishing in the middle Rogue has been slow so far this year. The fish are on their way however and with rain scheduled for the coming week, it should be on when the river drops back in.
Friday and Saturday were spent on the upper Rogue to see if the fish wanted to play up there. The fish were much more cooperative, and although not as bright as chrome winter fish in the middle Rogue, they were VERY willing to chomp the Reel Tech Steelhead jigs!!!
Brett Stewart fighting a feisty upper Rogue Steelhead.
In the net!
Brett with a nice jig biter!-Released.
Dave McIntyre bendo on an upper Rogue Steelhead.
Dave McIntyre with a nice jig steelhead!-Released.
A nice upper Rogue Steelhead that couldn’t resist a well placed jig!-Released.
A big buck that ate the jig!-released.
Hatchery Hen that came home with us!
Jig biting steelhead-Released
Small barbell Reel Tech Steelhead Jig!
Couldnt resist the Pink/Orange/White Reel Tech Barbell Jig!
Bobber downs, Bent Rods, Tight Lines and Screaming Drags to all!!!
2-2-11-Main Umpqua Maribou Magic
Nice chrome winter steelhead caught on the Main Umpqua with a 1/4 oz Reel Tech Steelhead Jig in pink/orange. Look at that mouthful of maribou in that hen’s mouth!!! Just goes to show ya, sometimes bigger jigs get the job done!!
Serious Bendo action shot!!
Beautiful winter steelhead with a mouthful of maribou!!
The release!
Tight lines!
2-2-11-Main Umpqua
Had a great day on the water with my good friends Jon Geyer and Clay Sandlin. We landed 5 fish this day. Winter Steelheading at its finest. Beautiful weather and willing fish!
Classic bendo action!
Jon Geyer with a pair of fine Main Umpqua Steelhead!
Clay with a pair of Main Umpqua Chromers!
Jig fishing FUN!!
More fish taken with my favorite tactic……JIG FISHING!! Nothing like seeing that float slip under, swinging, having that rod bend to the cork, and feeling the surge of life on the other end!!
Here is a nice Umpqua River winter steelhead that fell for a pink/orange jig!
A winter steelhead from the Rogue River that also fell for the orange/pink:
Upper Rogue River jig fish!
Big ole colored up Coho buck that couldn’t resist the VOLCANO jig!!!
Tight lines and screaming drags to all!!!
More Winter Steelhead Jigs
Here are a few more Reel Tech Steelhead jigs that have been VERY productive!! FISH ON!!
Steelhead Stalkers UV yarn tail jig:
Fl Pink and Shell Pink Maribou jig:
Fl pink/white maribou with orange rabbit fur:
Pink/white maribou, Fl pink chenille, purple head:
Shell pink/Orange Maribou:
Northern California Steelhead
My good friend Barry Filippone took some friends out on a small Klamath River tributary this past weekend and was able to put some steelhead in the boat using Reel Tech Steelhead Jigs!!
Barry with a nice small river, Northern California Steelhead.
Billy Whittaker with a fine California Steelhead taken on a Reel Tech Jig!
Tight lines and screaming drags to all!!
Some Winter Steelhead Candy
Here are a few of my favorite hand tied winter Steelhead jigs. These jigs have brought alot of fish to the net, and are some of my favorites for this time of year. Steelhead can’t resist em’!!
All the jig heads are hand poured in 1/8 oz with premium Gamakatsu 604 heavy wire jig hooks, coated in powder paint, and then coated in clear coat sparkle to give them a strong durable finish. They are all tied with more maribou than you will find in any other jig, which gives them an unmistakable fish catching look when in the water. A little crystal flash is used in some variations. There are no corners cut and only the finest materials are used in making Reel Tech Steelhead Jigs. GET THE NET!!!
Pink and White-Go anywhere and fish with confidence!
Pink and Orange-One of my absolute favorites-Steelhead magnet!!
Hot Pink/Shell Pink/Chartreuse head-A great jig for dirtier water!
A jig fondly dubbed “The Volcano” – LOTS of Steelhead have felt the sting of the hook on this jig!!
More to come……..
Tight Lines, Bobber downs, and Screaming Drags to All!!
Jon Geyer’s Fishing Guide Service
A couple of very happy, repeat customers of my dear friend Jon Geyer of Jon Geyers Fishing Guide Service. Another successful day for Jon and his clients, Cory and Josh on the Rogue River. Booking a trip with Jon will be an experience you will not forget!!
Jon Geyer’s Fishing Guide Service
jongeyerfishing.com
(541) 292-6850
Here is Cory with a steelhead caught on a Reel Tech Steelhead Jig while fishing with Jon Geyer!! Look at that smile!
Here is Josh with a fine Rogue River Steelhead caught on a Reel Tech Steelhead Jig while fishing with Jon Geyer!
Tight Lines!!
Jon Geyer
One of my dearest friends, Jon Geyer of Jon Geyer’s Fishing Guide Service showing off some steelhead caught on Reel Tech Jigs!!!
Jon Geyer’s Guide Service
jongeyerfishing.com
(541) 292-6850
Tight Lines!