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[ICA]

Traditionally when do the Steelheads start coming into the Vedder/Chilliwack system?

[EZ_Rolling]

There are a few in now but not enough to target but a wonderful by-catch

[Noahs Arc]

There's probably a lucky dog out there whos hooked one already.
My steelhead season is just a continuation of salmon season but most guys start pouring in around 3rd week of December to Xmas

[bigblue]

Late December to early January, an average steelheader would have a reasonable chance to hook into one on the Vedder.
Before that, there are fish around but few in number and tough to catch.

[SteelheadAdict]

was out on the vedder today and cuaght a fatty smolt but my steel head is just basically the end of salmon season i have hooked steel head at the early-st is nov 20

[ICA]

Thanks fellas! This is going to be my first year Steelheading, and need all the help I can get regarding how to keep warm under those conditions. As far as etiquette and other things, I think I have read all your collective postings in the past to have picked up sufficient info which was extremely helpful. However if anyone feels led to give me some extra pointers, please do so as I am a very willing learner, and don't like to annoy others out of ignorance on my part. So thanks in advance guys.

[EZ_Rolling]

Dress warm and move around a lot steelhead do not come to you, they are quite aggressive so if you don't hook one after 3 really good drifts down each target area either change what's on the end of your line or move.

If you come to a run with fishers already there, approach them and see where they would like you to come in.
It is ok to go above someone but rarely is it cool to come in right below.

Pay attention to where the fish are being caught and try that spot next time it is open they tend to hold in regular locations.

[crazypop]

I think just getting out and watching what people do and where they hook up is the most important thing. Ask before entering a pool if you see anyone. And move! Good tips by EZ!

[ICA]

Sounds like very good advice fellas. Thanks again. Do you guys change down on your main line and leaders, hook sizes etc?

[BigFisher]

Steelhead season starts as soon as the high november waters start to receed, and the salmon rods thin out.

[crazypop]

Flurocarbon is your friend. You don't need to have 30lb test on at all. I use around 12/15with 8 /10leader.

[Noahs Arc]

Flurocarbon is your friend. You don't need to have 30lb test on at all. I use around 12/15with 8 /10leader.

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[Bandit420]

Steelhead are not fussy fish as ppl think, they are willing biters. you just have to find them. Covering lots of water is important because there are not many of them.

[ICA]

In terms of bait/lure, is there any particular one that seems to appeal to them more? I realize of course that this again is dependent on personal choices, but wondering perhaps there is something one should start with and then go from there.

[BigFisher]

Steelhead are stupid, they will bite anything.
The more time you put in, the more fish youll get. Once you figure them out, your numbers go up quick.