Cowlitz River Silvers

Cowlitz River Summer Steelhead

Show#:	2038
Host:	Trey Carskadon
Guide:	Clancy Holt - Clancy's Sportfishing Adventures 910 US Hwy 12 Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone:	(360) 262-9549
Location:	Cowlitz River from the mouth of the Toutle River up river to Blue Creek Fish Hatchery.
Species:	Summer Run Steelhead. Average size 7 to 12 lbs.
Date:	Mid-June to September.
How:	"Free-Drifting" small baits of cured cluster eggs as seen and described in detail on the show.
Equipment:	G. Loomis 1141S rod (9'6" / 4 to 10 lb. line rating); Shimano Stradic 2000 spinning reel; 10 lb. Ande high-visibility (yellow) main line to Ande Tournament 8 lb. leader; Size 2 VMC Vanadium hook.
Tips:	Fishing with Clancy Holt is the opportunity to enjoy fishing through the eyes of one of fishing's very best guides and anglers. Having guided people to the West's best salmon and steelhead fishing for over 40 years, Clancy is widely recognized as one of the great innovators in fishing today! The highly effective steelhead-catching method of "Free Drifting" was innovated by Clancy and employs a specialized combination of equipment, bait, and presentation. "Free Drifting" is a boat fishing technique that delivers a very natural presentation to the fish. Highly refined gear makes detecting subtle strikes far easier. The Cowlitz, though in 1997 and 1998 were off from previous years, is one of the most productive steelhead rivers in the West. Even "bad days" are considered good catches just about anywhere else. Like many Northwest rivers, the Cowlitz is a fast flowing whitewater river that requires specialized boats and boating techniques. It is for experts only. Contact a local guide for instruction