coastal springer ?

[Geoff Pace]

Dad & I have flyfished from southern Ore. to Alaska for salmon & steelhead but the one thing we haven't done is fished for springers on the trask or wilson & would like to. So if some one could help out that would be great.

When does the run usually start & end & what are some of your favorite patterns. I'm not looking for your rock on the river, just a little info please.

It's hard to belive that I have 30 & he has 50 years of flytying & flyfishing experience & have never fished for springers.

If you are willing to give out a few secrets then please pm me & I wont tell a soul.

thanks, Geoff

[Abalone]

I believe Trask is a late May and June run...

Good luck

[AndyK]

Originally Posted by Geoff Pace

When does the run usually start & end & what are some of your favorite patterns.

Fish falling water. Springers will sometimes hold in shallower water that you can effectively fish with a fly.

I like soft hackles tied on large, short shanked hooks. Small egg patterns also work.

Remember that Chinook, and especially Springers have a small strike radius. Normally you need to get the fly within six inches of their nose to provoke a strike.

[Geoff Pace]

Thanks Andy , do you use the same colors as fall fish or do they like something a little different.

thanks again, Geoff

[AndyK]

Originally Posted by Geoff Pace

do you use the same colors as fall fish or do they like something a little different.

I like Kingfisher Blue, Chartreuse and my Olive Shrimp for Springers. Olive Shrimp

This Springer swallowed the Olive Shrimp; it was hooked on the back of the tongue.



PM sent.

[santiamflyguy]

I have caught them accidentally on the lower Nestucca while after summer steelies. Not sure what the current status of the hatchery program is down that-a-way.

[Horsecreek]

Originally Posted by AndyK

Very well done...to say the least!

[Geoff Pace]

Thanks for the help guys , any one else have any good patterns they might pm me.