SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT
Perhaps the most under fished of any species in Oregon, the coastal sea-run cutthroat is a favorite because of its' unqiue life cycle, constantly changing appearance and strength to size ratio. The sea-run finds its' way to coastal tidewaters by mid-August and their numbers increase throughout September before moving upstream with the chinook in October. These fish are most often angled for with four weight fly rods and ultra light spinning tackle. In the early season streamers and skated dries are fished heavily as well as small spoons and spinners. As the salmon begin to spawn, fly patterns move towards glo-bugs and other egg patterns. Fishing light spinning gear and drifting a single egg pattern during this time is also deadly. Fish range from 8-22" and average fish are 13"-14". Fish over 20" are considered trophy class. These great fish are plentiful, explosive and fight well. Twenty fish days are not uncommon and during peak season forty to fifty fish days can be had by fly anglers.

NATIVE CUTTHROAT
The oregon coastal cutthroat was the species I first fished for while growing up in the Oregon Coast Range. My dad taught me to dab dry flies and fish bobber-worm for these fiesty little fish. They continue to bring back memories of fishing on a warm Summer afternoon with just a spool of tippet, a handful of flies and some Gink in my pockets. That was all you needed to dabble dry flies in small coastal streams for stunningly beautiful trout that were eager and willing. These fish range from 6"-14" and are generally dry fly fished with 3wts. Big fluffy dries work best, although a coastal cutt never met a fly he didn't like a little bit. Coastal cutts exist in the McKenzie, a few cascade tributaries and every stream on the Oregon Coast. Peak time for these fish is late spring when river flows are adaquate and the water temperature is still cool. Later in the Summer the best bet are the high reaches of tributaries in deep shaded pools. Coastal Cutthroats are a great fish for beginners and angling for these fish can often be combined with Steelhead and Salmon trips.

To book a Sea-Run (aka Bluebacks) or Native Cuthroat trip call us at 503.515.3533
or contact us for free guided fishing information!

RIVERS TO CHOOSE FROM: Siletz, Nestucca, Oregon Coast Creeks, North Fork of the Nehalem, McKenzie
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall (Coastal Cutts); Late-Summer, Fall (Searuns)