Clackamas River

If you where to build the perfect winter steelhead river, it would look a lot like
Oregon's Clackamas River. The "Clack" offers endless miles of classic boulder filled
runs. You'd be hard pressed to find another winter river with more incredible water to
swim your fly through. Her long, graceful runs call to the Spey fisherman from
December through May. More so, the river's aggressive steelhead love to crush flies
on the swing. The watershed's diverse flora and fauna and abundance of wildlife
only add to the natural beauty of the Clackamas river valley.
Originating in the Cascade Mountains, high in the Mount Hood National Forest, the
Clack runs northwest until emptying into the Willamette River outside of Portland.
Unlike the nearby Sandy, the Clackamas is not a glacial river. Consequently, the river
won't "blow out" unless we have a major rain event. Even in heavy rains, the river can
stay fishable much longer than most winter rivers. With it's seductive water, amazing
fish, and overwhelming beauty, the Clackamas is a "must fish" for any serious
steelhead angler.

Details...
Time of Year:
December through June

Price:
Full day jet sled trip (8 Hours) with one or two anglers............$495.00/day

Book Your Trip Today:
You may book on-line or check availability by clicking the BOOK NOW button above.
Or, if you would like to talk to us in person, please give us a call at 541.490.9446.
We can set up your trip or answer any questions you may have.

Booking Policy
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space. All deposits are due at the time of
your booking. Deposits are non-refundable within 60 days of the start date of the trip.
Trips cancelled due to water conditions will be rescheduled or refunded.

What is included with your guide trip?
All of our guide trips include a big stream side lunch, beverages, boaters
passes,shuttle fees, and transportation from a designated meeting site. We carry a
small fly shop's worth of flies though we recommend bringing a selection as well.
C.F. Burkheimer rods equipped with Ross Reels and Airflo Fly lines will be available
for use. Waders available upon request.

What is NOT included with your guide trip?
Fishing license, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities.

Equipment:
Rods: 12' 1/2 to 14' Two-handed rods in line weights #7,#8,& #9.
Reels: Large Arbor with 150 yards of 30lb. backing.
Fly Lines: Skagit style shooting tapers with 9' to 12' T-14 sink-tips.
Tippet: 10lb. & 12Lb. Maxima Ultra Green
Flies: Large, stinger style Marabous, Intruders, & leeches in purple/red,
black/red, black/blue, red/orange and pink.

Dressing for the climate:
Winter and early spring can be cold and wet. Boot-foot breathable waders, while not
necessary, are a luxury on cold winter days. We do recommend cleats for the
Clack. A pair of Stream Cleats can be the difference between an enjoyable day and
a cold swim. You'll want to layer with fleece and synthetic long underwear. Fleece
gloves and hat are a must. A Gore-tex shell will keep you warm and dry in the worst
of weather. A full change of clothing stored in a dry bag can save the day in the case
of an unexpected baptism.

River Time...
You'll be fishing out of a 20' Alumaweld jet sled. The sled simply opens the door of
opportunity. We can fish almost twice the water as we could floating. Winter
steelheading is about two things; being at the right place at the right time, and
covering the water. The sled allows us to do both.
Winter steelhead start ascending the Clackamas in early December. At first, in
small pods. By Christmas, the pods can become waves. The majority of these
early fish are hatchery origin, although it 's not uncommon to find a wild one in the
bunch. As winter presses on, more natives will begin their journey home. While
the weather in Janruary and February can be tough, the fishing can be down right
smokin'. By mid-March, you can almost smell spring in the air. The newly arrived
steelhead, while chrome bright, are ready to find their birthplace. As the water
temperatures warm in April, more steelhead rush into the system. However, many
of them are actually early summer steelhead. Fish that won't spawn until the
following winter. This is a wonderful time of the year. It's totally possible to hook a
late winter steelhead, and early summer steelhead, or a spring chinnook. By May,
almost all of the steelhead are early summer fish. Chrome bright missles fresh
from the ocean. We continue to guide the Clackamas through June.
As mentioned earlier, the Clack is a Spey caster's dream. The river's long classic
pools require big casts with big flies. Skagit style lines make the deployment of
heavy sink-tips and weighted flies a dream. Because the lines and flies required to
be successful on the Clack, leave the single hander at home. If you're new to Spey
casting, the Clack is a great place to learn.



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