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[FishiN AddicT]

I've never tried fishing for steelheads, but after looking at those great pics under the thread "steelheads", it's getting me pumped to try it.  I'm a fishing nut also and like to join you steelie nuts out in that cold, fresh winter air    I wasn't sure if i should've continued under that thread, but didn't want to hijack it with some questions about fishing for steelies 

What i'd like to know is what kinda set up do you use and what types of bait/lures are needed?  I know a lot has to do with preference, but i'd like to hear what works best for you.  Also what kinda waters to look for.  Anyone willing to share info will be much appreciated.  Maybe someone will be willing to take me out with them and show me how the pros do it 

I'm still contemplating whether i should get me self a steelie tag...............someone please encourage me 

[Big Steel]

Hey Fishin pm me and I will give you all the encouragement you will need!!!!!! Btw, you should have continued on that thread!!!   That is what I have benn doing, I wanted it to make the top ten most replied to posts.  It is about steelies, that is where it should be in my opinion!!!!!   So feel free, reply reply reply!!!!!

[Big Steel]

Hey there fishfreak, he should get the tag sholdn't he!!!!!  We will trun him into a steelheader yet !!!!lol

[Big Steel]

Yeah I saw it, really nice fish freak!!!!!!  Well if you like, you could now have a new steelheading buddy, as I find myself going out by myself a lot as well!!!!!!  Searun and gt just can't make it out like they used to!!!!!!

[FishiN AddicT]

hey guys.....thanks for the "GO! GO! GO!" encouragement, but i'd also like to know the other part and maybe others on this forum............what techniques and how do you fish for these beauties   

Hey Fishin pm me and I will give you all the encouragement you will need!!!!!! Btw, you should have continued on that thread!!! That is what I have benn doing, I wanted it to make the top ten most replied to posts. It is about steelies, that is where it should be in my opinion!!!!! So feel free, reply reply reply!!!!!

Sorry man......didn't know you were trying to set a record    Thought you were just interested in fish porn and stories   

[DragonSpeed]

Yeah I saw it, really nice fish freak!!!!!!  Well if you like, you could now have a new steelheading buddy, as I find myself going out by myself a lot as well!!!!!!  Searun and gt just can't make it out like they used to!!!!!!

The problem with going with a buddy, is if he tags a hatch early in the day, he's fidgeting waiting for you.

[BIG T]

Hey,fishfreak,use your centerpin for steelheading is the best,once you see your float go under,you can feel every bit of that steelie,every headshake and you will enjoy it,persuede you buddy to use centerpin too

[Big Steel]

That is assuming that your buddies tags one first!!!!! I hit 4 steelies last year by 6:30 am.  2 of them on my first casts of the morning.  All of which were let go, except for the last one of the year, a chrome 12lb doe at the end of march.  I hadn't kept one yet!!!!   In fact I have only ever taken home 2 steelies.  That one and a 9lb hatchery taken barfishing in early july.  I would have let her go as well, but she was bleeding to much for comfort!!!

[Big Steel]

Sorry man......didn't know you were trying to set a record Thought you were just interested in fish porn and stories

It isn't about setting a record, it is about the fish porn man!!!!!  Then I saw all of these replys come back so I got curious and took a look.  At that point, I felt that the steelhead deserved a spot on the top ten, with the sockeye and spring and first nations!!!!!   You know what that does sound a bit wierd doesn't it!!!!!  I guess that it is just another side affect of being a steelheader, can't stand seeing more interest in another salmon species.!!!!!

[Big Steel]

Yeah I know!!!

[Fish Assassin]

What i'd like to know is what kinda set up do you use and what types of bait/lures are needed?  I know a lot has to do with preference, but i'd like to hear what works best for you. 

I've caught them on yarn, rubber worms, spin n'glos, roe, krill, dew worms, bugs, gooey bugs. They'll take just about anything if you presented correctly.

[Big Steel]

I have had most of my luck in that last few years on coloradoes and coho roe bags.  Short floating, with shorter leaders.  About 18" depending on the water.!!!!

[FishiN AddicT]

Thanks FA for that bit of info.  i was told that steelies were one of the pickiest fish when it comes to presentation........is it true that they like hitting the smallest piece of bait or lure?

[Fish Assassin]

Thanks FA for that bit of info.  i was told that steelies were one of the pickiest fish when it comes to presentation........is it true that they like hitting the smallest piece of bait or lure?

I've caught them on the smallest roe bags and the biggest chunks of roe. Difficult to say.

[DaN ThE MaN]

Fishin Addict, Im in the same boat as you man. Always wanted to steelheading but never really had the push to try.. This might be the year, i to still have to get a tag, not sure yet!.

DaN