Eel River Winter STEELHEAD fishing adventures | Fishing the North Coast

Winter steelhead fishing adventures along the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County. SUBSCRIBE to get me to 1,000 SUBS! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbptAUNQ5tN2ZB7DB9LuyLQPYu5vJ0Fcw
Fishing Guide Kenny Priest of Fishing the North Coast takes three addicted to fishing friends on a drift boat trip down the South Fork of the Eel River, a waterway famous for its towering redwoods and world-class steelhead. Experience the "emerald green" conditions of the Eel River as his clients target winter-run steelhead using techniques like casting soft beads, side drifting and float fishing. This journey isn't just about the catch; it’s a scenic tour through California’s most majestic old-growth forests, where the South Fork of the Eel River offers prime "swing water" for sea-going rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) that can reach up to 20 pounds. Fish for these chrome-bright steelhead the Eel River from a drift boat or fish from the banks. The Avenue of the Giants offers many campgrounds, visitor centers, trails, and groves you can drive to and walk into to get down to the fishing grounds. Some areas of the state park require a day use parking pass, so bring some cash.

Featured in this video is The Avenue of the Giants with footage of the South Fork Eel River winding through the heart of the world’s tallest redwoods in Humboldt County. The Avenue of the Giants features numerous unique and historic old-growth redwood trees within Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Key trees include the massive Giant Tree in Big Tree Area, the 346-foot-tall Founders Tree, the downed Dyerville Giant, and the "ghostly" white Albino Redwoods near the California Federation of Women's Clubs Grove.

Three friends:
• Youtube creator Alan from Die Hard Fishing https://www.youtube.com/@DieHardFishing https://youtu.be/yDAd--n_bgM?si=a9izAa9kVHAaZjUd
• Fishing Guide Ensei from Bear Trail Lodge in Alaska https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYQJktRLjTk and
• Youtube creator Taku from www.youtube.com/@OutdoorChefLife Outdoor Chef Life practice their steelhead fishing game from a drift boat. https://youtu.be/STYGoDIBIvg?si=IEDeBx06etvdN9D7

Ready to hit the water? Drift Boat and Jet Boat Guiding: See why Kenny Priest is a top choice for Northern California fishing, with more than 20 years of experience on the Eel, Smith, and Klamath rivers. He is licensed, insured and bonded. Visit Fishing the North Coast or contact Kenny Priest directly at (707) 496-8671 to check his latest river reports that come out every Thursday on https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/ and book your own winter steelhead trip.

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Other NorCal Guides who fish the Eel River:
Mike Stratman of Redwood Coast Fishing: https://www.redwoodcoastfishing.com/
Micah Woolworth of Lost Coast Fishing: https://www.lostcoastsportfishing.com/

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