Fly Rods
Echo Spey Rod
A two-handed rod for swinging flies across big steelhead and salmon runs.
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A Southern Oregon river with spring chinook, half-pounder steelhead, and winter runs.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Rogue River for steelhead and chinook salmon. The best months overall are Year-round. In October, steelhead and chinook salmon are in season, and Pat's Rubber Legs, Egg Pattern and Intruder are a good place to start. There are 5 shops within 60 miles (2 fly, 3 bait and tackle); the closest is Rogue Fly Shop in Grants Pass, 2 mi away. Check the live USGS flow and water temperature before you head out. North Umpqua River is 63 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Year-round
In October
Steelhead, Chinook Salmon
Methods
Fly fishing, Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Rogue River Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
7 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Intruder 2 to 4 in
FlyStreamer · Chinook Salmon, Steelhead
Shop This FlyEgg-Sucking Leech #2-6
FlyStreamer · Chinook Salmon, Steelhead
Shop This FlyPat's Rubber Legs #4-10
FlyNymph · Steelhead
Shop This FlyEgg Pattern #8-16
FlyNymph · Steelhead · Indicator rig.
Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner · Steelhead
Shop This LureCasting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
LureSpoon · Chinook Salmon
Shop This LureCured Salmon Eggs Single or cluster
BaitNatural Bait · Chinook Salmon, Steelhead · Where bait is legal.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Steelhead
Fly 11 to 13 ft 7 or 8 wt spey or switch rod with a Skagit head and sink tips, or a 10 ft 8 wt single hand rod with an indicator rig.
Spin / Cast 8.5 to 10.5 ft medium-light rod, 3000 spinning reel, 8 to 12 lb line. Float and jig or drift rigs.
Chinook Salmon
Fly 10 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, sink-tip line, 15 to 20 lb leader.
Spin / Cast 9 to 10.5 ft medium-heavy casting rod, line-counter or levelwind reel, 20 to 30 lb line.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Rogue River
Fly Reels
Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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Scientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line
Gets streamers down to fish holding deep in current.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.
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Simms Freestone Wading Boots
Supportive boots with good grip on slick rock.
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Steelhead Fly Assortment
Egg patterns, leeches, and swing flies for winter runs.
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Within 60 Miles
Shops Near Rogue River
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