Recent SR report

thanks for the report salt. I have never got tangle with an Atlantic. That would make the whole trip worth while for me. I'm gonna head up second or third week of September. Crossing my fingers for a good run.

PA,
 
The last 2-3 years there have been strong Coho runs the first week of Sept., and the second week of Sept. Just target them with colorful streamer's on the swing and you'll hook-up. As far as Atlantic Salmon, yea it's all worth it hooking up with 1 of those beautiful fish, but be patient. In 18 years of fishing the SR, I've only landed three large Atlantic's.
 
Tight lines,
 
OldSalt

flathead,
 
I've never actually found an Atlantic in the SR holding in one spot and fished to it. All my hook-ups with Atlantic's have come from blind casting with little or no weight. Yes, they make up their minds pretty quick when they take, not like a slow drift or bouncing the bottom for Kings or Steelies. Usually within seconds after the fly hits the water, or if your swinging, they hit exactly on the swing when your line starts to straighten out and hopefully all your slack is out. The takes are aggressive, similar to a hot steelie, but Atlantic's always jump. Then there is the exception to every rule, as some of the one's I lost, have hit while I had too much slack in the line, especially when working a bomber.
 
Sorry, no pics. I carry a camera all the time now, so I probably won't land any more !
 
Tight lines,
 
OldSalt

PA,
 
Some years they stay in the estuary for a long time. With the great flows so far this year, I'd assume that by now a dozen or two or so are moving into the river every night. Keep an eye on Sept. 1st thru the 4th. New moon those days, always a great trigger for fish to go on the feed or go on the move.
 
Tight lines,
 
OldSalt

Hey salt, thanks again for the reply.  I got my self stuck to the net hoping to hear the word.  When i do it will be game on!!!  I dont even need the mother load, just enough to keep busy for the day.  I prefer to fish before the big ru, less people ya know.

Not me. Stuck @ work until late Sept.. I hope by then there are a bunch of Steel in like there was last fall.

tippy if you go good luck,a buddy of mine who doesnt fish was checking out the creek for another buddy of mine who always fishes up there and said he saw 4 guys fishing at the black hole and said there was some kings around but they were skittish,must be nice he gets paid work on computers in the oswego county business areas and he doesnt fish go figure lol. if it was me my assignment probably would be in central kansas or somewhere totally away from salmonids

water levels begining tonight will drop to just over 300cfs, from 750 +.  I'd fish the DSR for another week if you go now.  Not many fish in yet.