tips for a newbie steelheader?

[hellzbellz368]

hmmmmm still not seeing many "tips" really...
Think guys are holding out on you man...

:razz:
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ahahha nah its fine, the things they said about roe helped me out a little

 

[hellzbellz368]

thanks dozer-

new dude--fish with me you will feel like a god by noon.

LOL i wish i could but my parents would freak if they found out that im fishing with strangers... im still on the minor side

 

[Rain-Bow]

I'd avoid the salmon runs then. Depending on where you fish, that's pretty much the time that convicted criminals/child predators come out for some outdoor fun.

 

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thanks dozer-

new dude--fish with me you will feel like a god by noon.

hitting the water at 1130 am then?

 

[hellzbellz368]

I'd avoid the salmon runs then. Depending on where you fish, that's pretty much the time that convicted criminals/child predators come out for some outdoor fun.

I never go fishing alone, always with a buddy there are bad guys everywhere (not just salmon runs) you just have to try your best to be safe

 

[reelbigfish]

Good tips :
Cast in the water
Use bait with hooks
Pull up to set the hook
Reel to bring the fish closer to you
Use a fishing rod
Try these tips and u will be a pro in no time

 

[NADO]

Good tips :
Cast in the water
Use bait with hooks
Pull up to set the hook
Reel to bring the fish closer to you
Use a fishing rod
Try these tips and u will be a pro in no time

cabbage in your muff

 

[Dewy]

Tip number one; patience and perserverance. Steelhead can be quite challenging to catch when you are new, so keep at it. Tip 2 in colder water conditions I typically fish slower deep pools. Fishing a cleo or body bait slowly along the bottom can produce fish, but so can drifting roe, worms, beads, flies etc. etc. When drifting these baits underneath a float it is important to have the float balanced correctly and that you have enough weight that the bait gets down to the strike zone. Using a fluorocarbon leader (the length of leader is proportional to the water clarity), helps increase the natural presentation of the bait. In a couple weeks or perhaps months if the weather keeps it up, steelhead will become more aggressive due to increased water temps. I usually fish larger river systems, so it may take a little longer, but when this happens, fish will be found throughout the river ( in rapids etc) All I can really say is that getting out and learning these things is a part of the fun. When I started out center pinning, I never had anyone show me the correct way to cast, where to fish or with what etc. I learned by observing others, asking questions, and reading up on line. I am not a veteran at the sport, but can tell you that once you get a fresh fish on the end of your line, hold on. Youll be hooked.

 

[topwaterjoe]

stranger danger!

 

[remyboy1]

hitting the water at 1130 am then?

11:50 hahaha---

 

[hellzbellz368]

Tip number one; patience and perserverance. Steelhead can be quite challenging to catch when you are new, so keep at it. Tip 2 in colder water conditions I typically fish slower deep pools. Fishing a cleo or body bait slowly along the bottom can produce fish, but so can drifting roe, worms, beads, flies etc. etc. When drifting these baits underneath a float it is important to have the float balanced correctly and that you have enough weight that the bait gets down to the strike zone. Using a fluorocarbon leader (the length of leader is proportional to the water clarity), helps increase the natural presentation of the bait. In a couple weeks or perhaps months if the weather keeps it up, steelhead will become more aggressive due to increased water temps. I usually fish larger river systems, so it may take a little longer, but when this happens, fish will be found throughout the river ( in rapids etc) All I can really say is that getting out and learning these things is a part of the fun. When I started out center pinning, I never had anyone show me the correct way to cast, where to fish or with what etc. I learned by observing others, asking questions, and reading up on line. I am not a veteran at the sport, but can tell you that once you get a fresh fish on the end of your line, hold on. Youll be hooked.

thanks for the awesome tip dewy!! and thanks to everyone else who gave a little info too, this really helped me out!