Idaho Fish Report

Dave Jacobs of Professional Guide Services (800) 355-3113: Steelhead fishing on both the Smith River and Chetco River has been good this past week with much improved fishing conditions due to on and off rain this past week. Anglers can expect chrome bright Steelhead 6-9 pounds on average on the Chetco and 8-12 pounds on the Smith. Big fish hook-ups on the Smith can be in the mid teens to low 20-pound class. Best bets this past week were side drifting a small piece of roe or yarn fly with a Quickie puffball from a drift boat or the bank. Hot colors have been light pink, light orange, hot pink and shrimp pink. Backtrolling Hot Shot Nos. 30, 35 or 40 in various color combos have also produced some nice Steelhead on both systems. Steelhead fishing will continue through March.