There have been some really good days and some tough days. Here's an analogy for swinging flies for steelhead: You're in a room with a cat and you have a string. You start wiggling the string at your feet and the cat bounds across the room to take a swipe at it. Translation? A good day for swinging flies. Not alot of thought to it, just get it out there, come tight and let it rip. We dream of those days.

Now sometimes, you start wiggling the string and the cat just stares at you...

You move a little closer, and it still just stares. Finally, you wiggle that thing in front of its paws and it finally becomes a player. Translation? A tough day swinging flies where the fish are hunkered down and you have to plant your fly in their face for a second.

These are some of the hardest fish for the average swing angler. It means slowing down, fishing deeper and really understanding on each swing what your fly is doing down there. If you don't, well, I suppose that's where I come in. There are hopers and hunters.

Conditions Change

The last month went from Indian summer, 80 degrees and stale to a new pattern of Fall weather. A bit of rain this week really helped the fishing. Make sure you pay attention to stay in the game...

Here's a Tip: think about your mend. And think about how much your mend and rod movement, moves your fly.

Jim Carter: first Steelhead, first time swinging flies

I suppose that's enough photos for you to get the idea. I had several days with guys with out photos. Those were some good ones..

I think I'm about done on the Rogue for the Fall. Maybe a few days later in November once this next batch of fish pushes in. For now though, I'm down to the Klamath. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday look good. Rain in the forecast too.Sweet! Tight Lines.