Eastern Oregon Steelhead Fishing, NOT What we Expected

[@grob25]

There are a few guys that I got to fish with over the years, that I miss fishing with, these days. Never take a day on the water, with a good friend, for granted.

[@FlyFishDan]

@@grob25 love that. Thank you

[@beezersurf]

This really hits home, unfortunately. I strongly agree with you. That section, of that river, produced some of my fondest memories of times with my buddy, that's no longer with us. Thanks for posting this video. 🙏

[@joserobles4875]

Those suckers always trick me! They slam the swing from time to time and I always think they are a Steelhead haha

[@FlyFishDan]

I was convinced! Lol

[@armadilloauriemmo5663]

Very cool. The cold not . Having fun and the fish is rocking!

[@FlyFishDan]

Well said

[@SledorFish]

You got suckered😂. Having fun and enjoying the day with friends is the most important part and it is a good story.

[@FlyFishDan]

I did get suckered! Lol Great day indeed

[@texasrefugee7888]

Oregon and Washington are such amazing places for fishermen!

[@FlyFishDan]

They are indeed! Texas has some big ol bass I’d like to fish for one day :))

[@allengray5748]

Wow that last trout had half the spots but huge ones. I heard whitefish are good eating!!?? Catch them in the Clackamas, I guess I'll have to try. Fish Ooown! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@FlyFishDan]

Crazy fish on this day - I haven't tried a white fish myself! FISH-ON!!

[@joserobles4875]

Caught my first steelhead this year on that river! So fun!

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice, tough fish to catch for sure!

[@beezersurf]

I've never fished that zone for steelhead, nice work.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks 👍

[@justal4844]

FFD, your indicator dropping was your fly catching a rock Still waiting to see you out there throwing your Spey rod on that big river😉; it's the only way to improve. ☮ from North Idaho. p.s. nice fish of all species, even if you're butt-hooking them 🙃

[@FlyFishDan]

I figured he had to at least started with his mouth before being butt-hooked! :))

[@Imabadfisherman]

Hey man. Next time youre out here lemme know. I know a great spot burried back in a canyon thats known to produce mondo redsides

[@FlyFishDan]

Love that river and thanks!

[@SylviaRR]

Exciting video! Thanks

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@mvsc-k5e]

hey friend, can you detail your leader setup? appreciate it!

[@FlyFishDan]

Sure! 9' 2x tapered leader with 2x fluorocarbon tippet for the dropper. Using my FFD7 9' 4pc fly rod from fishonrods.com with floating line from Cortland. I had a brown TJ Hooker fly with a slush egg dropper.

[@thehighepictimes]

What's a red band? Is that like a jack? Or more like a normal trout?

[@rontoomey1187]

A "Red Band" is a subspecies of the Rainbow Trout typically found in Eastern Oregon and Washington States.

[@joserobles4875]

They are awesome fish!

[@flyfishingwithphil7676]

Did you catch any redsides on egg patterns?

[@FlyFishDan]

Yes sir! Some lunkers on that fly during this past weekend

[@flyfishingwithphil7676]

@@FlyFishDan Nice heading over there this weekend with some egg-ish patterns

[@joserobles4875]

Eggs have been killing it!

[@billsmafia5156]

Were those wild horses on the hill?

[@FlyFishDan]

They sure are, pretty cool to see them on this day

[@allengray5748]

​@@FlyFishDan Very cool! Though I kinda know where this is. Can you mention the date on your videos. Gives more hope! Peace ☮️

[@williamchristiansen7650]

What river is this? John day?

[@FlyFishDan]

Shoot me an email, I'll point you in the general direction :))

[@beo77]

Lol!!!!

[@nathanhammond8077]

lol