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Sixes River - November 12th, 2003
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FISHING: Good
Now is the time to look at your calendar and find time to get down to the South Coast of Oregon to fish for the late run of Winter Kings. November 15th through the first week of January is prime fishing for Oregon's South Coast King Salmon. These Salmon return BIG and BRIGHT. As the first storms arrive on the South Coast more and more Kings will enter the Sixes River, The Elk River, and The Chetco River. Though the fishing pressure can be heavy at times, these small South Coast Rivers provide some of the best King Salmon action Oregon has to offer. Fishing the Elk and Sixes is a real treat. Back-Bouncing Egg/Shrimp combo's as well as Back-Trolling Sardine wrapped Kwikfish works real well.
Hotel accommodations in Port Orford can be found here;
Sea Crest 541-332-3040 Shoreline 541-332-2903 Battle Rock 541-332-7331 Many Hotels available in Bandon 25 miles north of Sixes. Campgrounds at Floras Lake (Boyce Cope), Cape Blanco State Park and KOA just south of Langlois.
For more information click here. http://www.o2fish.com/o2fishsouthcoastsalmon.htm If your interested just give me a call for details. Have a Great Thanksfishing with Family and Friends,
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Sixes River - February 17th, 2003
supplied by: o2fish Guide Service
FISHING: Good
Oregon Winter Steelhead has been UP and DOWN, with the biggest factor being River Flows. When the Streams and Rivers drop in shape the fishing has been good to fantastic.
I spent last week Steelhead Fishing the Sixes River with some success in the mornings. One evening we fished the lower section of the Sixes and saw at least 10-12 fresh fish coming through the shallow water near the coast. The tide had been high at 3:30 pm and the fish were still coming after dark. That fishing should stay good through March.
Fishing Techniques
While Steelhead Fishing the Sixes last week I really had a chance to fish with a float more than I normally do. With dropping flows and clearing water this technique really allowed our fisherman to effectively fish a lot of water. We caught fish on both bobber and bait as well as bobber and jig. By adjusting the depth of the float we were able to fish all different types of Steelhead water, deep pools and shallow tail-outs.
Lets start with the Rod and Reel combo. A long rod is necessary to keep control over the line between Rod Tip and Float, very similar to mending Fly Line. Keep the Float at the same speed as the river flow, don't let the line belly and drag your float. Most Rods are fitted with a Spinning reel loaded with a braided line that can be greased with a line floatant, this helps in line control. Monofilament can be used, just grease it the same as the braided.
Common presentations are 1/8 and 1/4 oz Jigs in a variety of colors or Bait. Whether type is used, it most be matched with the correct float. You want your float to float as close to neutral as possible. My favorite is The West Coast Float, it is a Styrofoam float available in sizes from 1/8 oz to 5 oz, painted Orange on top, and a yellow stripe where the water line should be.
Start by attaching a Bobber stop on your main line, pre-tied nail knots work best. Add a bead to stop the bobber, add bobber and tie on a barrel swivel. Leader length varies, I prefer longer 16-24". If using Bait add spit shot until bobber reaches the correct floating point. When fishing swifter water a small split shot will help keep your presentation down. The correct depth is between 12" and 24" from the bottom. This requires some degree of guessing and the understanding of river color and hydraulics. I start high and keep adjusting my bobber stop till my jig touches bottom, them adjust it up a little. The theory is fish look up and not down...hmmm
Start fishing at the top of the hole and after 6-7 casts move down stream a few steps, as far as you think fish can see under water...methodically fish the hole. This method is quickly becoming a favorite and by fishing this way you will understand why, good luck.
See you out on the river,
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