How to Get More Bites Fly Fishing Coho

There is something genuinely addictive about fly fishing coho when they first enter the river systems in the fall. It's that initial rush when you see a silver flash underneath the surface and realize a fresh run has finally arrived. Unlike some other salmon species that can be a bit moody or lock their jaws shut after they hit fresh water, coho—or silvers, as most people call them—stay aggressive. They want to chase. They wish to strike. And when they do, they usually put on a show that involves more airtime than a high school basketball game. ...

March 27, 2026 · 7 min · Sood Lesem