Recent fishing reports for Washington 6/15

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Cedar River - June 12th, 2004
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RECORDED: 71 ° FISHING: Great
The Cedar River is almost as good as it was hyped up to be! The best water for big fish can be found from Highway 18 down to the mouth. Please stop by or call Puget Sound Fly Company at 253-839-4119, if you have any more questions.



Techniques: These fish are getting a little wiser, but they still have to eat. You will find them if you are willing to hike and find the deeper slots. Don't be discouraged by the crowds, there is a lot of river to fish and most people won't walk.

Nymph fishing with a strike indicator is the most productive technique. Look for 4’-8’ of “walking speed” water with some cover.

Streamer fishing is also effective. Use either a sink tip or sinking leader with a steamer fly and an erratic retrieve.

Dry fly activity is good. Look for it to improve in the evenings and mornings, with warmer weather here.



Hatches: The Cedar is surprisingly fertile and has some good insect activity. Currently we are seeing some very good ‘Yellow Sally’ (small tan/yellow stoneflies), Pale Morning Duns, and Caddis. Unfortunately the fish aren’t always looking up during these hatches. Try mornings and evenings.



Flies: Nymphs: Bird’s Nest, Tan and Brown Sparkle Pupa, Rubber Legged Hare’s Ear, Copper John

Streamers: Conehead Muddler (olive, brown, black), Rag Sculpin, Trout Bait, P.R. Spider

Dries: Yellow Sally, Tan Elk Hair, Light Cahill, PMD, Yellow Stimulator.

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Sol Duc River - June 12th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
The Quillayute River system is once again in the low and clear mode with the Sol-Duc River fishing best over all. Chris Senyohl did very well in there today boating 1 nice King, 2 bright Sockeye, 1 Steelhead and several beautiful Cutthroat. Chris said they did hook another King and several other Sockeye but they made good their escape before he could get a net under them

Great shape today, way up from yesterday due to a major dose of agua during the night. I saw a few Sockeye in here on Friday and good friend and fellow guide Chris Senyohl did mange to pin and land a dandy Sockeye along with several big Cutthroat and two smallish but very fresh Springers. Gus Garcia had two respectable Steelhead while Gerry wright also managed to put the hoop under a big fresh Spring King. Another week or two and it will be very, very good fishing for those "Sockeye" and the incidental Summer Steelhead.
Note: It is strictly catch and release on ALL Wild Steelhead.