New to steelhead fishing

[viva_che1363]

Just picked up my first rod today Berkley Air IM8 9 foot medium action spinning for 8-14 pound line. Pretty stoked hopefully ill get to try it out this weekend, may have to hit you up to for some jigs as wheel

I have that some rod. Good rod for steelhead if you ask me. I'm not sure what river you plan on fishing but in my experience, smaller darker jigs seem to work best. curious, did you get your IM8 with the hook holder on the top of bottom of the rod? I got mine a few years ago and didnt notice the hook holder on top  till after i brought it home. At first i hated it but it has kinda grown on me now.

[BigGoonTuna]

Just picked up my first rod today Berkley Air IM8 9 foot medium action spinning for 8-14 pound line. Pretty stoked hopefully ill get to try it out this weekend, may have to hit you up to for some jigs as wheel

a  9 footer is a good all around rod, and though i usually like something longer for jig fishing, the length is a good compromise on the skook(keeps you from whacking the tip on those low tree limbs!)

[Cap.Silver]

Got three on the SMJ2 and flo pink last thursday

[Bofire]

 :)On the Skook I usually fish a 6- 6.5 foot rod, very light action and 6 lb test. But I have other gear for bigger water or Salmon.
For Bobber and jig/bait I like a 10-12 foot rood, I use 8 lb for that, use 8 for most things. Now you got a new rod go fish!! 
Carl

[_TONY_]

Got three on the SMJ2 and flo pink last thursday

Are those vent clipped fish?

[BigGoonTuna]

...quinault maybe?

[Cap.Silver]

yes quinault

[_TONY_]

got ya... The fish on the right looks like one of their hatchery fish, but the fish on the left looks 100% wild.

[Duckgtr]

Anyone interested in meeting up and doin a little fishin tomorrow

[Duckgtr]

Finally hooked up on my first steelhead last weekend

[PolarBear]

Sweet! 
We KILLED them the last 2 days as well!  Still lots of nice bright fish in the Chehalis "tributaries".   

[Blackjaw]

Good Work!! Now the addiction truly begins...

[BigGoonTuna]

looks like you're figuring it out pretty quick there, i just wish i could get on the water this year

[Treefiddy]

I'm in Spokane, is there anywhere near here that's good? 2 hour drive or so? Is the Clearwater a good spot?

[WSU]

Clearwater, snake, and grande ronde all have fish.