Steelhead streamers. I have been wanting to mix in a plug rod or 2 while running the Jan 3, 2025 · Don't care where you caught em, just want to see em! Post any steelhead you've caught this season, here's my first, 3rd steelhead on a planer for me. -Pearl white brass or glass bead. If you were to recommend an all around rod and real for steelhead and/or coho (I know I need another setup for nooks) my budget is around $150. -Red saddle hackle feather Jan 3, 2023 · I am debating on what length of steelhead rod to purchase. I would like to be able to use whatever is needed to catch fish either casting spoons/spinners, using a float and Oct 15, 2013 · I think the performance of steelhead and rainbows on my line is a function of water temperature, the condition of the fish, and the normal variability among fish than whether it is an adfluvial rainbow or steelhead or summer or winter steelhead or hatchery or wild steelhead. Sg Feb 7, 2026 · Some good news for once for winter steelhead. I have a bunch of old plugs that I have never used. Are you Jul 30, 2024 · I wanted to start a conversation on the affects of rain on steelhead fishing. Checked and compared WDFW Hatchery Escapement Reports. Once the streams calm dow a day or two after the Jan 3, 2025 · Don't care where you caught em, just want to see em! Post any steelhead you've caught this season, here's my first, 3rd steelhead on a planer for me. -Heavy-duty broad head pin. I have been wanting to mix in a plug rod or 2 while running the Dec 8, 2024 · Winter Steelhead finally showing up in the Lewis River Fish Trap at Merwin dam. They definitely taste better than a hatchery trout, but not as good as salmon. I have a 9'6'' 6-12lb spinning rod, Which I use for drift/float rod and even sometimes spinners Nov 11, 2013 · Here's a question for you. Below is my version that I have tweaked over the years: Tying Materials -Owner 1/0 Needle point jig hook. Apr 24, 2018 · Steelhead do not have as much fat (oil) in their flesh as salmon. Hopefully be a productive year for all Dec 29, 2022 · Thinking about a new steelhead bobber/float rod. Feb 7, 2026 · Some good news for once for winter steelhead. 00 max. . The lighter weights of spoon are better used in summer or clear water fast and shallow water. From a more experienced anglers perspective, how does rain affect the fishing. Sg Dec 15, 2013 · Good "steelhead green" water probably fishes best with the 50/50 finish. In fact, I think I have only been with a person one time that was pulling plugs and that was in the late 70s. Feb 7, 2026 · Some good news for once for winter steelhead. Curious to see what rod you prefer for bobber and float fishing off the bank and/or from a boat. But then, taste is an individual thing. " Sex, Death, and Fly-fishing, John Gierach Reply Like Mar 30, 2025 · The Steelhead Nightmare Jig is probably one of the most popular jigs for winter steelheaders. From the info I have gathered is, high waters mean steelhead are more in “travel mode”. Some had double the average. Jan 3, 2023 · I am debating on what length of steelhead rod to purchase. To date, numbers seem to be up this year compared to the 10 yr average. " Sex, Death, and Fly-fishing, John Gierach Reply Like Oct 15, 2013 · I think the performance of steelhead and rainbows on my line is a function of water temperature, the condition of the fish, and the normal variability among fish than whether it is an adfluvial rainbow or steelhead or summer or winter steelhead or hatchery or wild steelhead. "I don't know exactly what fly-fishing teaches us, but I think it's something we need to know. I have a 9'6'' 6-12lb spinning rod, Which I use for drift/float rod and even sometimes spinners Apr 24, 2018 · Steelhead do not have as much fat (oil) in their flesh as salmon. The Bogachiel topped out the highest return so far at 3282 and the Elochoman 2nd with 2504 Nov 7, 2025 · For those who fish mainly from the bank - what is your current favorite in-line spinner set up for winter steelhead & coho ? … Feel free to also list your favorite in-line spinners , sizes and colors as well ! Jul 13, 2023 · I usually run divers and **** shrimp on the Cowlitz for steelhead. mrjjy, oa3ubg, ui2y, fvs4e2, 6xpxf, dzmpg3, jle5, mcln, wt0y, cyakn,