Conditions
The Snake is running 15,600 cfs and offering good steelhead opportunities. At this flow the river isn't blown out, making it accessible across a range of water columns. Fish shallower runs with a floating line or Scandi head, and drop into deeper slots with Skagit heads or sink tips.
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Techniques
- Look for areas where traveling fish can move out of the stronger current. Broad tail outs, inside corners and softer current along the edges of deeper runs are all worth exploring.
Recommended flies
floating lineScandi headSkagit headssink tips