Chinook on the rise

Tanner · 11-13-2003, 02:28 PM

OK,
We all know that fishing is best when the rivers are on a the drop (especially after a blow out). I have done OK when they are rising but not as well. What are your thoughts on fishing a rising river?

CATCH AND EAT · 11-13-2003, 04:10 PM

Stay home and wax the boat, wash my anchor rope and mend the net.

ampersat · 11-13-2003, 06:01 PM

If you're in the right place at the right time with the right bait you can catch fish on a rising river. Heck, you can even do well. However, you stand much better odds on a falling river. If you can, pick your battlefield. But, if you're a 9-5 M-F worker like most, fish when you get the chance to fish and focus on techniques and areas that make the most of your odds.

Hell-B · 11-13-2003, 08:42 PM

Chinook definitely will bite on the rise. Steelhead usually will not. :smile:

[ 11-13-2003, 09:44 PM: Message edited by: Papermaker ]

sparkleboy · 11-13-2003, 10:01 PM

Let me tell you, steelhead will bite on the rise. At least summer steelhead will.

magic-rod · 11-16-2003, 05:15 PM

Rivers on the rise, nothing but exercise. Rivers on the fall, time to make the haul.

salmurai · 11-16-2003, 05:38 PM

The VERY BEST TIME to go fishing is when you have the time......