Olympic Peninsula Wild Winter & Spring Steelhead
Lodging available in the Forks area, Hotels, AirBandB. One day float trips or book a week.
+Tipping. 50.00 a person a day is a standard tip. 100.00 dollars a day a boat. |
The wildest, meanest steelhead in the country!
Mid-February through mid-April are prime time on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. G.R.A floats several different rivers in search of wild chrome, the Hoh, the Bogachiel, Calawah, Sol Duc and Clearwater river.
I love to teach spey casting, and strive to improve your knowledge, presentation and approach. I have been working with Dec Hogan for years so its my version of his techniques.The power wedge! I offer my spey rods and line systems to use, as well as hand tied flies, and a well organized drift boat or raft. Your day starts at the Forks Thriftway at 7 am and we will be off the water around 5. Groups of 4 or more contact me early for the best days and extra guide preference . $600.00 for two/one clients single day You will need a lunch, lodging and license prior to meeting us. Also offering two day Spey Schools with Dec Hogan each year with meals and lodging at the Hoh Rainforest resort. 360 477 7232. 995.00 per person. |
WHAT TO BRING - OLYMPIC PENINSULA WINTER STEELHEAD trips
-WADERS/ BOOTS/ VESTS/ GOOD RAIN JACKET/ HAT/ GLOVES/ SUNGLASSES/ CAMERA / WARM SOCKS/ WARM FLEECE IS A MUST! The O.P. can be straight up cold!.
8WT, OR A STIFF 7WT SPEY ROD/ SAME FOR A SINGLE HANDED ROD WITH A FLOATING LINE TO NYMPH.(The day is yours so let me know what your desires are?) -SKAGIT HEADS FOR THE SPEY RODS AND A FLOATING LINE FOR THE SINGLE HANDER.
-VARIETY OF SINK TIPS, TYPE 6 OR MOW TIPS IN A VARIETY OF SIZES/GRAINS/ T11 and T8 are good in 10ft sizes.
-12 AND 15 POUND MAXIMA ULTRAGREEN FOR TIPPET AND 9FT LEADERS IN 10 & 12 POUND FOR YOUR SINGLE HANDER.
-FLEECE TOPS AND BOTTOMS. IT CAN BE VERY COLD AND RAINY, BE READY WITH EXTRA WARMTH ! I know I wrote this twice...
G.R.A WILL SUPPLY
Rods & Reels if needed, Boat either a raft or drift boat ,my Hand tied steelhead bugs. tippets, leaders and beverages.
MEET G.R.A AT THE FORKS THRIFTWAY AT 7 AM, WE RETURN AROUND 5 PM
GET YOUR LICENSE and LUNCH PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP DATE.
FISHING LICENSES ARE SOLD IN FORKS AT THE THRIFTWAY, BUT THEY DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 8 AM.
BYOB.
Licensing
http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing
Weather
http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/conus.php?element=PoP12
8WT, OR A STIFF 7WT SPEY ROD/ SAME FOR A SINGLE HANDED ROD WITH A FLOATING LINE TO NYMPH.(The day is yours so let me know what your desires are?) -SKAGIT HEADS FOR THE SPEY RODS AND A FLOATING LINE FOR THE SINGLE HANDER.
-VARIETY OF SINK TIPS, TYPE 6 OR MOW TIPS IN A VARIETY OF SIZES/GRAINS/ T11 and T8 are good in 10ft sizes.
-12 AND 15 POUND MAXIMA ULTRAGREEN FOR TIPPET AND 9FT LEADERS IN 10 & 12 POUND FOR YOUR SINGLE HANDER.
-FLEECE TOPS AND BOTTOMS. IT CAN BE VERY COLD AND RAINY, BE READY WITH EXTRA WARMTH ! I know I wrote this twice...
G.R.A WILL SUPPLY
Rods & Reels if needed, Boat either a raft or drift boat ,my Hand tied steelhead bugs. tippets, leaders and beverages.
MEET G.R.A AT THE FORKS THRIFTWAY AT 7 AM, WE RETURN AROUND 5 PM
GET YOUR LICENSE and LUNCH PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP DATE.
FISHING LICENSES ARE SOLD IN FORKS AT THE THRIFTWAY, BUT THEY DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 8 AM.
BYOB.
Licensing
http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing
Weather
http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/conus.php?element=PoP12