Angling through the roller coaster ride

 

Perfect example of big hen steelhead from Forks Wa

The last week has had its ups and downs in water levels and after 4-5  inches of rain in 6 days we have only lost one day to blow outs, SO FAR.

Fishing high water has all ways been part of steelheading over the years but with two seasons in a row having December rain in Feb and March we have perfected the high water technique. Honestly I believe that swinging a fly is more effective in high water than mean flow water. It is all most as effective as nymphing and at some speeds and turbitity levels I believe it can be better than many other techniques.