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[DRP79]

I am just trying to get prepared for my first steelhead season and am wondering, what are the must haves for steelhead fishing?. I know that warm clothes/longjohns are at the top of the list but what about gear or other odd and ends that go a long way but wouldnt be a first thought for someone new?

[cutthroat22]

I like a thermos full of very hot coffee.

[Easywater]

Toque, scarf, decent rain jacket, gloves.

I started using a snowboarding jacket but it wouldn't keep me dry through a full day's rain.
Got a good jacket from Wholesale Sports for under $100.

Maybe some pocket warmers to warm up you hands between runs.

[brysonk]

Patience...

[holmes]

agree with patience,lol, and a TON of energy and will power...hot soup and hot coffee, help as well.....holmes*

[DionJL]

Lots of gas money.

[bigblue]

Patience...

X3.
Winter steelheading is nothing like salmon fishing.
You might go for many trips without a single bite under freezing rain.
Only hard core steelheaders remain by the end of the season.

[joska]

pick up the book " West Coast Steelheader" a bunch of good rods put it together. i have read it twice in the last month...  another good book is "Float Fishing for Steelhead by Dave Vedder.  also Barry Thorton has a book "Steelhead". i also found the search function to be a huge help as wel...many threads about the past seasons....

[chris gadsden]

Lots of gas money.

Yes, stay home my boy so more for me.

[adecadelost]

My two must haves
1)cleats on my boots.
2)hip flask of whisky

[bkk]

I am just trying to get prepared for my first steelhead season and am wondering, what are the must haves for steelhead fishing?.

Steelhead because with out them your just out walking your rod

[Fish Assassin]

Change of clothing, just in case

[bcguy]

Fireball  and warm, waterproof outer wear, as well as anything that will lend you good mobility.
Dont bog yourself down with a bunch of crap, stay streamline, pretie, and able to quickly switch up your presentation to match the conditions.

[mikeyman]

Fishing ethics

[brysonk]

Also buy a bunch of worms, eggs and clusters from GLX in the buy sell forum, they are the best for winter steelhead