Adult Steelhead on the Lower American River

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

One of our friends was just by the shop and reported hooking a fresh-run adult Steelhead approximately 8 pounds yesterday in the upper river.

He was using a Spey rod with a Skagit head and 10 feet of T11 tip and a black/purple leech.

Fish made 3 big jumps downstream and then came off.

He said it was very exciting.....

PS: I can tell you that for many years February has been one of the best month for winter-runs on the A.

[Pez]

I got there when he was leaving. Unfortunately, someone had taken over his spot. I spey fish further down but had no takers. Early in the day hooked a #4 further up the river with an indi and a nymph. It's a tough year but I'm still willing to put some hours.

[Mark Kranhold]

Pez, You got a diffrent guy. I fished the run until dark, but thats good to hear that you saw the same thing. Sounds like we got some fresh chrome in. Good luck, now lets go get em.:unibrow: