An angler takes a casual stroll down the highway to get to the Salmon River during a late winter storm.
Salmon River Steelhead Fishing
Conditions on the Salmon River in late winter / early spring can be a bit sporty. We had wind, cold and snow today. From 9" to 24" fell overnight depending on elevation and location. Stanley, Idaho was a winter wonderland today...
Two fishermen on the Salmon River today.
Salmon River, Idaho
Zac Mayhew rips out a nice cast on the Salmon River.
Apres fishing in the Liars Lounge. Clayton, Idaho.
Owner of Liars Lounge and Mayor of Clayton, Idaho.
Sun Valley Fly Fishing
Here's an image of a steelhead being released into the cold and clear Salmon River about 60 miles north of Sun Valley, Idaho. It is the longest anadromous steelhead run, over 900 miles in length, in the continental United States. The Upper Salmon River also hosts a summer Chinook and Sockeye run. The steelhead start to show up in the upper Salmon River some time in mid to late March and the season stays open through April and closes May 1st of each year.
Steelhead Release
Release
Nikon D200 & Nikon 14-24 f2.8 lens
Salmon River Steelhead
Casting like a guide on his day off, guide Matt Sherman lets one loose on the Salmon River.
Masochists' weather... And steelhead weather too. Steel grey and light rain.
The Payoff. Salmon River Steelhead
Nikon D3S & Nikon 24 pce lens
Also, I have a few images in the new issue of The Flyfish Journal. If you have never picked up a copy, The Flyfish Journal is based on the Surfers Journal model of being reader supported with very few adds with an artistic edge. Here's a link to an image of mine in the recent The Flyfish Journal. It is a hard publication to find on the newstand so check it out and subscribe!