December Klamath Steel begins how November Steel finished
by Scott Caldwell, DECEMBER 3, 2023
Klamath River - Upper - CA

October I began fishing the Klamath river and everyday since has been filled with fish, fun and Smiles. The Klamath has blessed me with 56 days in row of beautiful fish catching and releasing action. November Steel finish very strong with some beautiful fish and perhaps the last of cold crisp beautiful fall weather. December has started, and winter has begun as well...
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Come an catch Klamath Steely Smiles while you can
by Scott Caldwell, NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Klamath River - Upper - CA

Today marks 50 straight days on the water. The fish are biting, as they always have for the past 30 years.  This fishery is amazing and it is my life. I've not spent more time anywhere in my life. It is going change. It may happen in January and my steady eddy will be no more, but until it changes, I...
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Nothing but Klamath Steely Smiles
by Scott Caldwell, NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Klamath River - Upper - CA

The past 35 days on the Klamath River have been nothing short of fabulous. Steady action, day in and day out, from hungry hard fighting fat Klamath Steelhead.   I have been mostly fishing eggs or bugs under the indicator, but I  have  also mixed in some conventional fishing here and there. Double digit fish days (all caught and released) have been the norm. Check...
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10 days on the Klamath River
by Scott Caldwell, OCTOBER 16, 2023
Klamath River - Upper - CA

I have been fishing the Klamath River for 10 day straight. Enjoy the pictures of my long time clients an friends. They been catching and releasing some fabulous fish.  I have a little over 2 weeks of open dates left, starting on Thanksgiving, that will finish out 2023. Those of you that have fished with me know what it is all about. This is the last opportunity to fish the...
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A Crisp Brown Day on Lake Siskiyou
by Scott Caldwell, OCTOBER 2, 2023
Siskiyou Lake

Lake Siskiyou is the nugget of northern California. This little special pond I have been fishing for 30 years always puts a smile on your face. It is something you have to experience in person. Then you will have a completely different appreciation for all the pictures I have posted over the years. This little lake nestled in Shasta Lake City boasts some...
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Fat Shasta Lake Rainbows are on the bite
by Scott Caldwell, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Shasta Lake

September has always been a good time for fat Shasta Lake Rainbow trout. Yesterday on the lake definitely continued to strengthen that statement. My client Laurie landed some fantastic fat Shasta Rainbow trout while trolling small shad pattern plugs lathered in ProCure threadfinshad gel. You could not have asked for a better way to spend your birthday, reeling in these drag ripping...
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