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Offline viva_che1363

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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #30 on: March 01, 2015, 10:21:14 PM »
Quote from: Duckgtr on March 01, 2015, 09:03:43 PM
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.
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #31 on: March 02, 2015, 07:40:01 AM »
Quote from: Duckgtr on March 01, 2015, 09:03:43 PM
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!)
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #32 on: March 02, 2015, 08:55:01 PM »
Got three on the SMJ2 and flo pink last thursday
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #33 on: March 03, 2015, 08:39:32 AM »
 :)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!!  :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #34 on: March 03, 2015, 09:07:50 AM »
Quote from: Cap.Silver on March 02, 2015, 08:55:01 PM
Got three on the SMJ2 and flo pink last thursday

Are those vent clipped fish?
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #35 on: March 03, 2015, 09:13:47 AM »
...quinault maybe?
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #36 on: March 03, 2015, 11:42:08 AM »
yes quinault
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #37 on: March 03, 2015, 01:37:48 PM »
got ya... The fish on the right looks like one of their hatchery fish, but the fish on the left looks 100% wild.

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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #38 on: March 06, 2015, 03:34:19 PM »
Anyone interested in meeting up and doin a little fishin tomorrow
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #39 on: March 11, 2015, 07:16:14 PM »
Finally hooked up on my first steelhead last weekend
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #40 on: March 12, 2015, 12:22:08 AM »
Sweet! 
We KILLED them the last 2 days as well!  Still lots of nice bright fish in the Chehalis "tributaries".   ;)
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #41 on: March 12, 2015, 07:06:50 AM »
Good Work!! Now the addiction truly begins...
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #42 on: March 12, 2015, 08:30:44 AM »
looks like you're figuring it out pretty quick there, i just wish i could get on the water this year :bash:
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #43 on: March 12, 2015, 10:01:13 AM »
I'm in Spokane, is there anywhere near here that's good? 2 hour drive or so? Is the Clearwater a good spot?
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Re: New to steelhead fishing
« Reply #44 on: March 12, 2015, 12:34:55 PM »
Clearwater, snake, and grande ronde all have fish.
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