Grand Ronde Slamfest!!

[rola76]

Just got back from a 3-dayer at the Grande Ronde, and we absolutely hammered the fish!!

Took two boats down, seven guys, and we were all very successful (well some more than others ).

Day 1 - 3 steelies in our boat, 5 in the other
Day 2 - 8 steelies in our boat, 5 in the other
Day 3 - River was frozen!!

Of the 21 fish we caught, only 10 were hatchery, but that's not important. Most were caught on either plugs or corkies/yarn, but a few on spoons also.

If you dare brave the Rattlesnake Grade and long drive, it's well worth it to fish in absolute serenity without the bother of others.

[David Johnson]

Nice report. Did you get any picks? I love the colors of those fish.

[Mr. Shannon O'Brien]

The fish are definitely slim by the time they make it to the mouth of the wallowa. I used 6 pound test to make it more of a battle.

Photos????????

[GrandeRondeRipper]

Hey there,

Its great to hear of your sucess. I have a cabin over in starkey right off of meadow creek of the grande ronde. I have always wanted to catch a steelhead out of there but I have not had any sucess. I try to get to troy but the roads are very dangerous going down and back up. I want to give it another try so if you ahve any advice of when just let me know

thanks

[Corkie Monster]

Here's some Grand Ronde Steel for ya Dave. Cuaght this little girl the day after Thanksgiving. Nice job Rola [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] between the 3 of us we went 7 for 9 in 3 hrs.



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[ 01-06-2004, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: Corkie Monster ]

[rola76]

It was either raining or snowing terribly, so we didn't get any pics. We actually took some video footage fighting fish, but I'm not sure how to set that up to view here. I'll look into it.

[Steelie King]

rola76,

Can you tell me what the best flow level is to drift the river near the OR/WA boarder. I need to go but would like some info on the flow level.

Thanks,
Steelie King

[Kentucky Hog Hunter]

Its great hearing those reports from the East Side...

Good job Rola

[Timber]

Had a buddy over there fishing not to long ago.They put the hurts on them.