Steelhead continue to pour in
by Mario Gomez, MARCH 29, 2019
Umpqua River

Steelhead season is not over folks, we still have some fish to catch in the state of jefferson. Most of the small coastal rivers close this week but the klamath, rogue, and umpqua remain open. We have dates available and the big fish of March are lurking in the depths. We have been seeing some great fishing so grab one...
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20 pound steelhead
by Mario Gomez, MARCH 16, 2019
Chetco River

Well I did it, I finally reached the pinnacle of steelhead fishing. I got one of my long time clients on a 20 pound steelhead today. This is the first 20 pounder to hit my net and what a way to end my season on the coast. We hooked this warrior in a fast riffle and battled it out for...
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Spring Steelheading
by Mario Gomez, MARCH 7, 2019
Chetco River

The fishing on the west coast continues to be good, and the spring steelies are coming over the rail. Pro Guide Mario Gomez has had an amazing steelhead season fishing the coastal rivers is Northern California and Southern Oregon. Side-drifting has been the go to technique for most rivers this year, it’s hard to go wrong with the staple of the...
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Chrome On The Menu
by Mario Gomez, MARCH 4, 2019
Chetco River

It was a busy action packed week for IGS we had multiple boats and customers out on 4 different rivers. Thanks for helping out and showing the our clients a good time Shane Blair, Bobby Perez, and Phil Desautels. The fishing, catching, and the weather was pretty good with most customers getting a mug shot holding a grey ghost. Sidedrifting yarn...
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Prime Dates Open
by Mario Gomez, MARCH 3, 2019
Chetco River

The coastal rivers are dropping into shape and the fishing continues to be decent. The fish seemed to be a little more eager to bite this weekend and should be ready to play ball this week. I have had a few days open up in my boat so if you or someone you know what's to spend a day on...
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Dont Ever Give Up
by Mario Gomez, FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Chetco River

This last week was a grind for winter steelhead, we went from freezing cold, to monsoon rains. Spent the last week working hard for our fish and sometimes the bites occur when you least expect it. So enjoy the trip and make sure you dont ever give up until the boat is on the trailer. Fished on a rising river and...
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