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Olympic Peninsula Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Preparedness

Top five things to prepare yourself if you plan on coming up and taking that steelhead or salmon trip of a life time.

1. Be prepared to get wet it does rain a little on the Olympic peninsula, wear layers you can always down grade its pretty tough to put stuff on that you left in your nice warm house. I am a fleece fan and light rain gear you can move better to fight those big ones.

2. Bring your camera so many people forget this priceless thing, pics of your trophies pics of eagles and wildlife that are so beautiful. And put it in a water proof bag even if its water proof.

3. Be on the ball to book your trips the days go fast and the calendar fills up if you want that best day get on it and we’ll get you the trophy you want.

4. Don’t forget your lunch this is one of the only things I do not provide, and bring a large cooler for your fish to take home.

5. ABSOLUTELY NO BANANAS, BEFORE DURING OR EVEN IN MY BOAT. There is a acid in them that is as bad to fish as sea lion scent.

Elk hunting and the Olympic peninsula.

This is when we separate the so called hunters and the real ones with heart..

Good boots are the key it is all about the hunters who want to push just that much harder that much further where the big old rank bulls live. Camo gore text clothing is a must light but water proof these elk are known to go from park like timber to the worst swamps in the world and then just hang out, let the games begin! ha ha!

Practice every day especially archery hunters these are big boned animals you need the shot to count you need to be able to shoot from a knee or sitting. There is nothing worse than a bad shot I would much rather miss than wound one of these giants of the Olympic peninsula.

Put a good day pack together, A COMPASS, a good sharp knife, orange ribbon, hand warmers, a space blanket, small snacks, extra socks, wind and water proof lighter, and that will about cover it ill have the rest in my pack.

Bring your camera field photos are the best and you’ll never forget anything with pics. Start jogging at least a month before season walk and jog in the woods get used to un even ground elk don’t live on golf courses here ... And book your spot early not many days in our seasons.