Eel Main Fork - 1/18

Domenic and I did some miles on the Eel today from the forks down to Holmes Flat.  We didn't see or hear of any fish caught, and we only managed a few nibbles - one that I hooked for a moment jumped and it was smolt sized.  We were mostly tossing lures and threw in a little back-trolling with some plugs.  Pretty slow on the steelie-front, but we had a blast.  The weather was nice for January with a little tail-wind at times, and the water was a quality green with about 5' vis.  It was a good day.   

Hey , great pics. I really like the one on the downed tree. The weather and conditions look to make a most enjoyable outing. Love those clear skies. I men we need rain but if we're not going to get it it might as well be nice. Abking Me wishes you didn't live so far away but if you want to trip down and fish the bay for sturgeon you got a place to stay right here. Craig

Beautiful  scenery and weather. Nice to get a report from the north.

Great shots .... just need some rain ... and I'm sure you'll show us some fine NW chrome in still and Video format ...as only you can.

Thanks in advance,
Gue

Thanks, Guys, and thanks to Craig for the kind offer of a place to crash.  I don't know if I could handle sturgeon fishing - trying to hang out in one spot waiting for a steelie yesterday had me just about stir-crazy!  I end up drinking too much beer if I'm not busy paddling or reeling something in!    I need the ocean.  I need it really badly.  Domenic just scored some Roleez with the sand wheels, so we'll be doing some beach miles soon.

Counting down the days 'til May 1st...   

very cool.

Nice pics.  Much prettier than the delta.  Thanks.

Nice pics.  Much prettier than the delta.  Thanks.

You're right, but I was thinking, "the South Fork's much prettier"!  I'll wait for some rain and run the South Fork or maybe make it over to the Mattole.

Patrick - I like that new avatar photo.   

You're right, but I was thinking, "the South Fork's much prettier"!  I'll wait for some rain and run the South Fork or maybe make it over to the Mattole.

My fly-fishing buddy goes there every year chasing winter steelheads. Did you see any fly-fishing-fools out there?

Thanks for the report and pix.

LL

Did you see any fly-fishing-fools out there?

Yep.  There were quite a few people on the river, fly-guys included.  Just not many (any?) fish.   

I've been downed by the flu and somehow missed this SWEET post!
You and Domenic are gonna be the first to see, when they actually DO get up there.  Thanks for the pics! (like you weren't)
The trees along the waters edge gives me a warm&fuzzy sensation deep down inside......Please let it RAINsoon&OFTEN!!

Thanks for the report, aka allowing me to experience another day in another place,

Been almost hot down here, praying for rain.

Dale L

WTGet out there and keep the licks going...

 May 1st eh???

 Sounds like a Plan....

Nice pictures Abking. You're right about ocean fishing. Even though I got sick a lot getting used
to the swells, I missed that none stop bite not knowing what you are going to get at the end
of your line. Can't wait for the rock fish season.

Jedmo

Abking you lucky dog