Steelhead Bait

[cityboyfromthenorth]

People are saying Fly baits are the way to go when going for Steelhead. Can you use Jigs with weighted heads?

 

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you could, just keep in mind larger than a size 8 hook on a weighted bait might get some negative attention on the river though, but for the price of the jig heads and grubs, get yourself some bugs an drift em under a float, super effective, and won't garner negative attention

 

[Dozer]

Put on a dew worm on the jig and hang it under a float... that jig on the right hand side looks perfect for it.

 

[cityboyfromthenorth]

Put on a dew worm on the jig and hang it under a float... that jig on the right hand side looks perfect for it.

you could, just keep in mind larger than a size 8 hook on a weighted bait might get some negative attention on the river though, but for the price of the jig heads and grubs, get yourself some bugs an drift em under a float, super effective, and won't garner negative attention

thank you. These arent that big they are about fly hook size. does that do any difference ?

 

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thank you. These arent that big they are about fly hook size. does that do any difference ?

ahh ok, they looked bigger in the pic, personally i don't care what people use as bait to catch fish, long as they're having fun doing it. you'll probably run across a few hardcores that will accuse bottom bouncers of snagging, just ignore those people, smile and nod as you land more fish than they do

 

[cityboyfromthenorth]

ahh ok, they looked bigger in the pic, personally i don't care what people use as bait to catch fish, long as they're having fun doing it. you'll probably run across a few hardcores that will accuse bottom bouncers of snagging, just ignore those people, smile and nod as you land more fish than they do

thanks buddy. hopefully these will work

 

[Porkpie]

The bottom one may work, just tip it with a worm. You don't need anything fancy to fish for them. $20 worth of tackle will set you up to float fish, and you can drift worms on a bait hook, or bottom bounce with an egg imitation or yarn fly. It only gets expensive when you start getting into the longer rods and centerpin reels. For example, I just took possession of a custom built rod, that ran me $900 all in, but I am more than 25 years into the sport, so my tastes may be different, and I don't plan on quitting anytime soon! On the other side of that, I wanted a shorter rod for smaller creeks, so I bought a really nice fenwick for $80. And as far as I know, you can get a reasonably priced float rod for as little as $60 now. You can either use your spinning reel or add the $120 rapala float reel, depending on your level of interest and your off to the races! You will find that the longer rod, even a cheapy will allow you to play fish more efficiently, control your presentation easier, and protect lighter line! i find 11.5 foot rods about perfect for the north shore of Lake O. If you are new to it, the easiest way to go about steelhead fishing is to pop a float on, adjust your leader to run just a bit above bottom (this will involve dragging bottom/getting snagged a few times until you find the optimal depth, and fish slower pools until you get a feel for reading water. I mentioned worms earlier, and to be frank as soon as the weather warms a night crawler is a deadly bait, and they are cheap and can be had anywhere! You will likely be frustrated at first, but grind it out and you will eventually cath fish, and have a great time! Good luck!

 

[cityboyfromthenorth]

The bottom one may work, just tip it with a worm. You don't need anything fancy to fish for them. $20 worth of tackle will set you up to float fish, and you can drift worms on a bait hook, or bottom bounce with an egg imitation or yarn fly. It only gets expensive when you start getting into the longer rods and centerpin reels. For example, I just took possession of a custom built rod, that ran me $900 all in, but I am more than 25 years into the sport, so my tastes may be different, and I don't plan on quitting anytime soon! On the other side of that, I wanted a shorter rod for smaller creeks, so I bought a really nice fenwick for $80. And as far as I know, you can get a reasonably priced float rod for as little as $60 now. You can either use your spinning reel or add the $120 rapala float reel, depending on your level of interest and your off to the races! You will find that the longer rod, even a cheapy will allow you to play fish more efficiently, control your presentation easier, and protect lighter line! i find 11.5 foot rods about perfect for the north shore of Lake O. If you are new to it, the easiest way to go about steelhead fishing is to pop a float on, adjust your leader to run just a bit above bottom (this will involve dragging bottom/getting snagged a few times until you find the optimal depth, and fish slower pools until you get a feel for reading water. I mentioned worms earlier, and to be frank as soon as the weather warms a night crawler is a deadly bait, and they are cheap and can be had anywhere! You will likely be frustrated at first, but grind it out and you will eventually cath fish, and have a great time! Good luck!

Thank you. im currently using a 6 foot rod and a spinning real with 6-10lbs line cap. its getting the job done in those small creeks and rivers.

 

[rocheleauc]

Those will work. When they're hungry you can use a variety of different baits.

Or you can always use dem egg sacs.

 

[cityboyfromthenorth]

Those will work. When they're hungry you can use a variety of different baits.

Or you can always use dem egg sacs.

ya i cured some roe the other day so ill be sure to use that