John Day steelheading this weekend

Waterfish · 12-25-2003, 03:40 PM

I am going after steelhead on the lower John Day (Friday-Sunday). How many other Ifishers will be fishing there? I was there during the third week in November and we caught one 35" hatchery buck and another 26" hatchery buck. Hope the fishing is still good there - I will find out soon!

timinthegorge · 12-26-2003, 12:13 PM

I may make it down there this weekend, depending on the roads of course.... Anybody have any reports??? Thanks, Tim

FEAR NO FISH! · 12-26-2003, 01:19 PM

Hey guys,
Come up river to McNary Dam. They are having a Steelhead Derby there tomorrow morning. Some nice prizes too. Daybreak at the Oregon boat launch, above the dam.

timinthegorge · 12-27-2003, 05:40 AM

Sounds like fun FNF..... unfortunately, it's snowin', there's about 3 inches on the roads and I have great respect for the Maryhill Grade on mornings like this. Grrrr.... :depressed:

Good luck with the derby!! Tim

FEAR NO FISH! · 12-27-2003, 08:51 AM

Tooo cold out there to chase McNary slime rockets, I will be in the gym chasing that little guy named iron.