Oh My Steelhead!

Smith River - Smith River, CA (Del Norte County)


by Phil Desautels
1-4-2011
(707) 487-0260
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Well the river is in prime condition and the fish are biting pretty good. We had 8 bites today, we hooked 5 and landed all of them we released 3 Natives and two hatchery fish. The fish were 7 to 14 pounds. Out again tomarrow. It's time for some of you So Cal folks to come to the Redwoods and go Steelhead fishing!


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