10-31-2009, 07:42 PM
They stock them in Oct - Nov, at least that's been the way for the past several years.
Fished in town (between BSU and Barber park) - tons of anglers - didn't see anyone else hook a steelie, but I managed to hook 3. Landed 1, first one rolled off almost immediately - last fish ran straight for the bottom and I think made contact with the river bottom when she came un-hooked. Other one fought very well and was a blast on a 6 wt rod. Fishing was pretty good - but most guys were throwing bait or fishing giant flies - I downsized and it seemed to pay off.
I think they take the fish from Hells Canyon - waiting for fish to reach the hatchery would mean that only super tired fish would get into the river - and that would prob mean a low survival rate after being transported.
Tight Lines!
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Fished in town (between BSU and Barber park) - tons of anglers - didn't see anyone else hook a steelie, but I managed to hook 3. Landed 1, first one rolled off almost immediately - last fish ran straight for the bottom and I think made contact with the river bottom when she came un-hooked. Other one fought very well and was a blast on a 6 wt rod. Fishing was pretty good - but most guys were throwing bait or fishing giant flies - I downsized and it seemed to pay off.
I think they take the fish from Hells Canyon - waiting for fish to reach the hatchery would mean that only super tired fish would get into the river - and that would prob mean a low survival rate after being transported.
Tight Lines!
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