Fishout Site: 

 Owyhee River Oregon

Dates: Friday–Friday, Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2009

Fees: $75.00 / rod / day for food, tent lodging, group guide services. (6 or more)

Fishout Leader: Bill King

                            Steve Cooper (Guide)

Phone: h/530.677.4439 c/530.545.0581

Steve's Tel: 209-956-1032

Email: bill.king4@sbcglobal.net

Meeting Times: (travel Friday)

Plane: 5 open seats

Minivan rental: (6 passenger) time open

Auto, RV camper spaces available

Meeting Locations:

Lincoln, CA Airport to Homedale, UT Airport

Minivan (Rental can be arranged)

'Buddy up' & share rides

Max. # Attendees: no limit

5 open seats share expenses

6 seats share expense

Share gas

Directions:

Plane:  Lincoln, CA to Homedale, UT where Steve Cooper shuttles to Owyhee River. Plane is still open. Five seats open.  Three air hours.

Car:  (approx. 530 miles) East on I-80 to Winnemucca NV; North on US-95 to Homedale, ID. West on ID Hwy 19 to OR Hwy 201 North towards Adrian, OR; proceed about 4 miles North of Adrian and go West on Overstreet Road to Owyhee Lake Rd. Turn left and head South. Look for "GBF" campsite sign along the Owyhee River between Snively Hot Springs and the Owyhee dam.

River campsites: Sleeping cots inside 4-man tents, tarp, tables, chairs for breakfast and dinner. Campsite will be set up Friday, Sept. 25. Campsite will be marked "GBF" for drivers to find it.

GBF Message Board: see the message re: Owyhee River Fishout for updates

 http://gbflycasters.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3630042&pid=34992197#post34992197

Fish:

 Native Browns

Fishing strategy: Swinging fly, indicator, pocket water, and dry-fly

Oregon High desert tail water river runs off color.  Small nymphs, dries, and wet fly presentations work at times.  Big browns hide in buckets and lie in lava troughs, but will chase bugs that are presented properly.  Steve provides daily on the river 'bug hatch' information (after breakfast) that suggests the type of flies and presentation that should work for that day.

Tackle:

Rod Wt.

4-5; 6

Line

Floating, sink tips

Leader

9 to 14'

Tippet

4x, 5x, 6x depending on size of fly

Other

Switch rods perfect for this size stream

Flies:

Patterns:

Hook sizes:

Bring the box:  PMD/BWO/Caddis/Streamers (see photos in gallery below)

Midge black and red 18-22;  Brassies, Hoppers

Lots of 16, 18 dries (call Steve for full list  209-956-1032)

John Peterson & Bill Carnazzo say: "smaller for Sept-Owyhee is better"

Other gear:

Waders

Float tube

Wading staff

Wading Boots

(Lava stream bottom)

Polarized sunglasses

The weather will cool from hot summer days, but tailwater temp release is 40 degrees

Sleeping bag, chair

2-way radio (channel 6)

Update: Unfortunately, we had to cancel this fishout due to insufficient members' interest.

The High Plains Drifters Guide Service will host the '09 GBF OWYHEE RIVER BROWN TROUT OUTING GROUP PACKAGE, September 25 - October 2, 2009. Steve Cooper (click link to Steve's Owyhee River Journal announcement) , Owner/Operator, offers this group package tailored to meet the needs of GBF. The package includes stream side camping in tents, all meals, soft drinks and water, and group guide service. 

We will provide daily on-stream seminars geared to the group after breakfast.  Topics may include up to date hatch information, fly selection, and instruction on the most productive techniques.  We are also available throughout the day to work with individuals and small groups.  The Owyhee offers only unimproved camping. There are port-a-potties.  No lodges here.  Our base camp will accommodate tents, RVs and campers.  The base camp serves as an outdoor dining hall and social arena. 

Steve is offering full or partial service. Full service charge is $75 per person per day and includes tent lodging, meals, and group guide service. Members can also arrange for just part of the package with Steve for campsite tent, meals, and/or guide service. We will need to finalize your individual preferences, days of attendance, and travel plans in advance so Steve can plan and procure adequate food and stake out the campsites.

So, bring your tooth brush, sleeping bag, and camp chair and we do the rest (don't forget your fishing gear).  The $75 per day per angler cost is a real bargain!  If you have questions, give Bill King a call.  Hope to see you on the river!

John Peterson says: "...this fishery was not crowded, very accessible, able to camp right on the river, and the fishing was incredible!! The river offered water for every type of fishing from swinging fly to indicator, pocket water, and dry-fly."

Bill King will report current sign-ups on the GBF message board.  Reply at the GBF Message Board for your signup and see online discussion of the ’09 Owyhee trip. http://gbflycasters.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3630042&pid=34992197#post34992197