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John H
10-18-2023, 08:57 PM
We floated for Valley steelhead with Ryan Willams today. We had a good day, angler traffic was light and we caught a bunch of fish. I did not take a lot of pictures but my buddy got a real beauty and we got some very nice pictures of it. I got a fish that was almost as big but not nearly as beautiful. We had quite time. Ryan is a fun guy to fish with, knows how to get them and appreciates the resource and everyday he gets to spend out there. If you have a chance fish with him.

https://flyfishcnv.com/

I also got pictures of some big beautiful northern flickers this week. I found a courting pair in some oak trees and watched the male chase the female around relentlessly. It was quite a show. I have been looking for flickers for awhile with no luck so this was a good score for me. :)

http://i.imgur.com/rjyfgPD.jpg (https://imgur.com/rjyfgPD)
Beautiful fall steelhead.

http://i.imgur.com/EPWr8Cv.jpg (https://imgur.com/EPWr8Cv)
Pretty happy angler.

http://i.imgur.com/DbvmOly.jpg (https://imgur.com/DbvmOly)
Not the prettiest fish but a hard puller and big jumper.



http://i.imgur.com/74MDLyu.jpg (https://imgur.com/74MDLyu)
The courting chase around the tree.

http://i.imgur.com/5Dfctt7.jpg (https://imgur.com/5Dfctt7)
Male flicker

http://i.imgur.com/bP9Bfss.jpg (https://imgur.com/bP9Bfss)
Female flicker
Vaughn Willett
10-19-2023, 08:41 AM
Nice steelhead, John! Congratulations! I concur: Ryan Williams is not only a great guide, he's a solid human being. Big fun to fish with.

Beautiful pics of the flickers!

Vaughn
Bob G
10-19-2023, 03:56 PM
Wonderful post John! Best, Bob
Natekursow
10-19-2023, 09:05 PM
Awesome photos and fish! Just out of curiosity, were you able to swing any up, or were they all on the nymph?
John H
10-19-2023, 09:38 PM
No swinging on this day. Maybe some swinging on the Rogue next week.
cutthroat22
10-20-2023, 02:54 PM
Nice steelhead and photos, John. Congrats! I like the yellow and red shafted flickers in the same shot. I hope the Rogue treats you well.
Larry S
10-21-2023, 02:46 PM
As always, John comes through with a great post and photos to document it.
Makes one's day!
Larry S,
Sun Diego