Hit the hwy side of Reiter this afternoon. Got there about noon, as I was gearing up a guy walking out said he tried spoons and float/jig, got no strikes and saw no fish caught - not a good sign. Got to the river and it was a little higher than I like, but the color was perfect steelhead green. Talked to another couple guys on thier way out, said they hooked & lost one and saw no other fish caught on either side all morning. Now I'm really not expecting much, just glad to be able to get out. So I worked my way downstream and finally about 2pm bobber down, hook set, head shake and fish on! Fought pretty well, hugged the bottom. Got it in and it was a cookie cutter hatchery hen about 8#, too dark for me to want to keep so I got her up close, got a good grip on my jig and with a jerk and twist, off she swam. Got one more hit before I called it a day about 3pm. Didn't see any other fish caught.

BentRod

2/7/2011 10:17:00 AM

Nice work GP. Glad you're efforts were rewarded. Thanks for the report.

Beeler5

2/7/2011 10:30:00 AM

where at on the river were you ? I don't know the area much. Where is that from down town snohomish?

Beeler5

2/7/2011 10:38:00 AM

I really want to fish the rivers But I don't have a clue.

Gringo Pescador

2/7/2011 11:13:00 AM

Thanks BentRod .............- Beeler5 - I was upstream of where the Sky goes under hwy 2, just outside of Gold Bar. Check out the river forums on this site. Lots of good info on where to go and a great place to ask questions. There is not much left open now and even less as of the 16th so make sure you check the regs too (including the emergency closures). Also Google maps is a great resource.

dogfish7

2/8/2011 1:48:00 AM

Gringo........awesome report, keep them comin!

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