I fish the Salmon and Clearwater rivers religiously for steelhead and salmon. It has taken more than a decade to learn some of the secrets of the trade. (still learning) This is by far the most instructional and helpful video i have watched as it relates to fishing steelhead on the Clearwater. For those looking to get into steelhead fishing make sure to watch this video in its entirety. Bravo on a great video!
I really enjoyed this video. I'm planning a trip to the Clearwater River this weekend and you guys just boosted my confidence level with all the tips. Thanks!
I am moving to Idaho from Cali I am a big salmon steelhead guy and look forward to fishing these mysticly beautiful rivers of Idaho it’s a big difference then the American or the Feather rivers I fish now
+josue nuno Yes. The Clearwater has a really good Spring Chinook Salmon fishery that starts in late April/Early May and will go in to the first week of June, all depending on harvest quota met.
Clearwater River headwaters is in Montana?? That’s odd. The continental divide is the border between Montana and Idaho. Any River that starts in Montana flows east to the Missouri, Mississippi , Gulf of Mexico!
The closure of Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River has little to do with the removal from the water of those unclipped fish in the video and more about the lack of science and economic based fisheries management on the Columbia River. Unfortunately, both state's Fish and Wildlife commissions (Oregon and Washington) continue to be strangely influenced by the spring Chinook Salmon gillnetting interests on the lower Columbia River, over the recreational/sportfishing community. Considering the huge positive economic differential provided by the recreational/sportfishing group (responsible for 200 to 400 times the amount of dollars contributed to the local economies.) as opposed to the commercial fishery, the negative impact caused by gillnetting salmon due to the significant numbers of ESA listed Steelhead destroyed as part of the by-catch, it is incomprehensible that gillnets have not yet been removed from the mainstem Columbia River in the six years since the bi-state group was formed.
I meant why would you not eat it. I'm Not criticizing I'm seriously Asking if there's a code or Species, or season. Cause Thought the idea is to eat it. Only reason I fish.
+ray bon The native fish have an adipose fin and the hatchery fish get there's clipped as juvenile fish before they head to the ocean. Legally you have to release all natives and you can keep hatchery steelhead/salmon.
Oh ok. Darn shame I guess. You really almost Have to be a darn. Biologist. To fish today. It's gotten to the, point. I just stopped fishing. Cause size season species. It's just to much for me. Use to be- we functioned under the gentleman's rule. Throw anything smaller, than your hand back. Now you have to know species season. Something I use to love. Now I don't fish anymore. Cause admittingly. I'm not sure. Tell you the truth. Less with or around an expert. I am not keeping anything.
I fish the Salmon and Clearwater rivers religiously for steelhead and salmon. It has taken more than a decade to learn some of the secrets of the trade. (still learning) This is by far the most instructional and helpful video i have watched as it relates to fishing steelhead on the Clearwater. For those looking to get into steelhead fishing make sure to watch this video in its entirety. Bravo on a great video!
Thank you for sharing a lot of good information. Just great stuff.
I love this video. So much great info. This is going to be the first season I catch a steelhead! I can feel it!
Asks the guide, "where's your net?" Classic 😂
I really enjoyed this video. I'm planning a trip to the Clearwater River this weekend and you guys just boosted my confidence level with all the tips. Thanks!
Scott White how’d it go
Thanks for the info. Great job, great day, great guide.
what a nice fishing spot. thanks for sharing!
I am moving to Idaho from Cali I am a big salmon steelhead guy and look forward to fishing these mysticly beautiful rivers of Idaho it’s a big difference then the American or the Feather rivers I fish now
Awesome video!
I just got home from there (California) What a great fishery they have up there. I'll be back
That's some good fishin !
That's one of my favorite fisheries.
its going away fast... sad
The main Clearwater is great for those who have boats. The South Fork is smaller and is an equally awesome opportunity for bank and wading fisherman.
Nice Damon..i fish Southfork every year..grettings from Denver
Horacio Toad what time of year mate?
Idaho fishing is great
Is that Wallowa Lake in the beginning of the video intro?
Yes it is
it holds salmon but not many catfish. i go fishing in that same exact spot alot
What brand of line are you guys useing the mainline
Not sure what Mel uses but I'd recommend P-Line 8 strand XTCB braid. p-line.com/
Does the Idaho clear water river hold any salmon or catfish?
+josue nuno Yes. The Clearwater has a really good Spring Chinook Salmon fishery that starts in late April/Early May and will go in to the first week of June, all depending on harvest quota met.
Ok thanks bro
Clearwater River headwaters is in Montana?? That’s odd. The continental divide is the border between Montana and Idaho. Any River that starts in Montana flows east to the Missouri, Mississippi , Gulf of Mexico!
You are a genius! I think most everyone understands that.
In Idaho You can only keep wild steelhead. Fin clipped fish have to be returned.
reverse that
I think it is the other way around, you can keep clipped hatchery fish but you must release wild un-clipped fish.
Anyone from kamiah
You don't sound like you're from Idaho...
keep those unclipped fish in the water . no wonder its closed now terrible stewards of the river
The closure of Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River has little to do with the removal from the water of those unclipped fish in the video and more about the lack of science and economic based fisheries management on the Columbia River. Unfortunately, both state's Fish and Wildlife commissions (Oregon and Washington) continue to be strangely influenced by the spring Chinook Salmon gillnetting interests on the lower Columbia River, over the recreational/sportfishing community. Considering the huge positive economic differential provided by the recreational/sportfishing group (responsible for 200 to 400 times the amount of dollars contributed to the local economies.) as opposed to the commercial fishery, the negative impact caused by gillnetting salmon due to the significant numbers of ESA listed Steelhead destroyed as part of the by-catch, it is incomprehensible that gillnets have not yet been removed from the mainstem Columbia River in the six years since the bi-state group was formed.
Why do poeple throw fish back.
Because that's what people with good sportsmanship do
I meant why would you not eat it. I'm
Not criticizing I'm seriously
Asking if there's a code or
Species, or season. Cause
Thought the idea is to eat it.
Only reason I fish.
+ray bon The native fish have an adipose fin and the hatchery fish get there's clipped as juvenile fish before they head to the ocean. Legally you have to release all natives and you can keep hatchery steelhead/salmon.
Oh ok. Darn shame I guess. You really almost
Have to be a darn. Biologist. To fish today. It's gotten to the, point. I just stopped fishing. Cause size season species. It's just to much for me. Use to be- we functioned under the gentleman's rule. Throw anything smaller, than your hand back. Now you have to know species season. Something I use to love. Now I don't fish anymore. Cause admittingly. I'm not sure. Tell you the truth. Less with or around an expert. I am not keeping anything.
You're joking...right ? Most of us fish for sport, not for food .