The Steelhead Angler

Steelhead Drift fishing Gear and Set-ups

Steelhead — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:40:57 +0000

Steelhead Drift fishing Gear and Set-ups Drift fishing is the most common method used for steelhead; it is also one of the more difficult to master. You need to have the right gear, know what type of water steelhead hold in, and the hardest part is learning the difference between bouncing over rocks and [...]

Steelhead Fishing Techniques

Steelhead — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:16:48 +0000

Steelhead Fishing Techniques You have all the gear you need to head out on the river and start pulling in that steelhead. However, what are you going to use for bait or to hook them and just how are you going to fish for them. You have a number of ways that you can fish for steelhead, [...]

Easy to Tie Fishing Knots

Steelhead — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:40:26 +0000

Common Fishing Knots By now, you should have an idea as to what type of rod and reel you are going to need, and how you should dress in order to fish for winter steelhead.So let us start putting our gear together and to do that successfully we will need to learn how to tie [...]

Choosing the Right Fishing Line

Steelhead — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:37:06 +0000

Choosing the Right Fishing Line Now that you have an idea about what type of fishing Rod and Reel you need it is time to think about the type of fishing line to get for your Rod and Reel. Manufacturers offers today’s anglers high quality Steelhead and Salmon, and Lines made of the [...]

Steelhead Rod and Reel Combos

Steelhead — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:04:55 +0000

If you are new to steelhead fishing, the combo is a great way to start because the manufacturers have matched the right reel with the right rod. They usually even put the right line on the reel for you. As a novice angler you will not have to worry about balancing [...]

Fishing Reels for Steelhead Fishing

Steelhead — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:00:19 +0000

Fishing Reels for Steelhead Fishing There are three popular types of fishing reels used for fishing today. The spinning reel, spin-casting reel, and baitcasting reel each provide the angler with different performance characteristics. The Spinning Reel Perhaps the most commonly used reel today have been used by angler around the world and offer the angler [...]

Steelhead Fishing Rods

Steelhead — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:58:20 +0000

Steelhead Fishing Rods Finding the right steelhead fishing rod can be challenging however, with the choices available today I am sure you can find a fishing rod that will match your style of fishing. Whether you are trolling from a boat or drift fishing from the bank there is a Fishing Rod [...]

Dressing for Winter Steelhead Fishing

Steelhead — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:59:35 +0000

Dressing for Winter Steelhead Fishing When I started fishing for winter Steelhead over forty years ago and being much younger then, a jacket and a good pair of boots and I was ready. As the old saying goes with age comes wisdom and I guess this must be true. I have [...]

Learn How to Become a Better Steelhead Angler

Steelhead — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:37:38 +0000

Learn How to Become a Better Steelhead Angler Do you want to learn about steelhead fishing, well the next several post will take you through the steps you need to know before you head out for the river. We will be discussing what equipment you will need from the right rods, reels, lines, and baits. [...]

Start Tying Your Own Steelhead Flies and Jigs

Steelhead — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:35:14 +0000

One of the best parts of steelhead fly-fishing is learning the art of steelhead fly tying. While you can buy pre-made flies, there is nothing more satisfying than tying your own flies and being able to share with your friends the fact that you caught a 20-pound fish using a steelhead fly you [...]