“The Chetco dropped into shape over the weekend for plunkers and on Monday for drift boats,” said Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “Rain is expected to push the Chetco above 5,000 cfs on Friday and blow it out Saturday and Sunday. Plunkers did well on the lower river early in the week, while guides reported a mix of half pounders and larger adults, with a few fish pushing 15-plus pounds. Overall action has been fair. The Elk produced a mix of late salmon and early steelhead before it closed for the season Wednesday night. It remains open for steelhead.”