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Fish Report for 1-31-2017

Smith River Update

1-31-2017
Dave Jacobs

The Smith River just to the South of the Oregon Border and has also been fishing very good. The Smith River is the States fastest clearing river and has been in fishable condition all week long. The Smith had plenty of color early this week but now flows have dropped under the 9 foot level and water clarity has become very clear. The Smith River has been kicking out some trophy steelhead in the low twenty pound class this week. Several steelhead have come in from 16 to 20 plus pounds all week. Rain is needed here and it looks like a good river rise is forecasted for this weekend. Side drifting small brightly colored puffballs/baitbuttons tipped with roe has been the best bet here. Anglers drifting small brightly colored yarn balls have also done well. Anglers should always call ahead for current river conditions as they can change quickly here on the North coast.


Contact Dave Jacobs Guide Service at 530-646-9110 or check us out online at sacramentofishing.com

Professional fishing Guide Dave Jacobs is licensed to operate in both California and Oregon. Dave Jacobs is a licensed guide with The California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as a current licensed Oregon guide registered with The Oregon State Marine Board.

Professional Fishing Guide Dave Jacobs is also licensed to operate in the Rogue/Siskiyou National Forest on the upper Chetco River in Oregon, licensed to operate in the Six Rivers National Forest on The Smith River, Klamath River, Trinity River and South Fork Trinity River. We are an Equal opportunity provider. Guide Dave Jacobs is also licensed with the Bureau of Land Management to operate on the upper Trinity River from Lewiston California downriver to Grays Falls on the Trinity River.

Guide Dave Jacobs also holds a Merchant Mariner Credential with The U.S. Coast Guard and is certified in both CPR and First Aid.



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