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Salmon Fishing Trips

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King Salmon (Chinook)

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The Chinook salmon, or King Salmon, is the largest species in the Pacific salmon family. Other commonly used names for the species include king salmon, spring salmon and Tyee salmon. Chinook are anadromous fish native to the north Pacific Ocean and  river systems ranging from California to Alaska. There are different seasonal "runs" in the return of Chinook salmon from the ocean to freshwater, sometimes even within a single river system.  Freshwater entry and spawning can vary based on season, water temperature and other factors, such as water flow . Kings are fished for in the fall run and again as “springers.”Juvenile Kings spend from 3 months to 2 years in freshwater before migrating to estuaries as smolts and then into the ocean to feed and mature. They can spend up to 7 years in saltwater growing to weights exceeding 90 lbs., before their “death run.” In most rivers, any King over 30Lbs is considered a trophy.

Silver Salmon (Coho)

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The coho salmon,  also known as silver salmon or "silvers" are also a great game fish with exccelnt flavor.  Young coho spend one to two years in  freshwater streams, often spending the first winter in off-channel slower water.  After growing to smolts,they to the ocean from late March through July. Like all Pacific salmon, coho are anadromous .  They spend about 1½ years feeding in the ocean, then return to  to spawn, generally in fall or early winter. 

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Coho (Silvers)Fish On!Fish On!

How we catch them

We use only the best equipment. Loomis Rods, Ambassador, Penn or Shakespeare Reels, Seagur fluorocarbon leader, Sage/Redington fly gear
Side Drifting (Drift Fishing)
In side drifting the bait or lure is fixed with a weight and bounced along the river bottom while the boat is allowed to drift along at the same speed as the current. This can be a difficult technique to master but also well worth it. Fishing with an experienced guide is what makes the difference.
Bobber/Jig
A weighted jig or bait is tied below a floating bobber and drifted in the current. When the  bobber dives, stops or wobbles, set the hook!
Back Bouncing
The boat moves slowly backward in the current while the  angler lets his bait hit the bottom and gently lifts to avoid snags.  It’s a subtle bite and with a powerful hookset, the river explodes
Spin Fishing
Many fishermen are familiar with this  technique, but those that master this method can have better luck with steelhead.  Cast the spinner slightly upstream and letting if drift like a swimming baitfish.
Back Trolling (Pulling Plugs)
The best plugs are designed to dive and wiggle in the current. They can be  pulled behind a drift or power boat where they  dig deep and drive salmonoids crazy
Fly Fishing
A challenging  technique for targeting steelhead. Fly fisherman use single or double-handed spey rods to swing streamers and  flies through the current, or a let a nymph/indicator rig dead drift near the bottom.

Our Boats

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Jet Sled
Russell's Wilderness Outfitters
10690 Shorepine Lane
Brookings, OR 97415

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PO Box 1927
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 254-0679
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