Post by: Balladeer on December 13, 2009, 08:53:24 PM
I was thinking of trying some winter steelhead fishing and was wondering if a person can use spinning gear or do I need to have fly fishing stuff? :dunno:
Thanks,
B
Post by: tomy salami on December 13, 2009, 09:47:25 PM
10x easier for a beginner to hang one with spinnin setup than a somewhat seasoned fly guy on 90% of the water in this state.
You could become awfully effective in hours, if the right chap showed you how.
Post by: turbociv922001 on December 14, 2009, 02:04:45 PM
use techniques like, bobber n jig. very easy and works well. specially when tip the jig with a salad shrimp
also a 6inch pink worm on a jig head under a bobber is one of my favorites.
bobber and eggs also is great
Post by: 1bowhunter1 on December 14, 2009, 02:21:47 PM
Post by: Thefisherman83 on December 14, 2009, 09:47:34 PM
Post by: Balladeer on December 14, 2009, 10:18:03 PM
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Post by: Hangfire on December 17, 2009, 08:15:16 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 18, 2009, 03:23:51 AM
...........unless you feel like swingin winged bobbers scented up with Smelly Jelly and a well affixed sandshrimp tail.
Just aint gonna keep up with the gear drivin gents, if all you use are eggsucking leeches and those fruity lookin purple rabbit fur "flies".
Bait, Mr. Steely......its what is for dinner. Steelhead do not care what type of reel is on the end of the rod. The business end is what is doin the heavy liftin.
Post by: MtnMuley on December 18, 2009, 07:45:37 PM
Post by: Balladeer on December 19, 2009, 09:07:41 AM
I strictly use spinning outfits for winter steelhead. I bobber fish. Damn hard to beat a 7'6" Loomis mediumlight rod with a Shimano Stradic reel. Treating the line correctly is the ticket. :twocents:
Treating the line? I am brand new and not sure what that means.
Post by: Bofire on December 19, 2009, 09:34:27 AM
Carl
oh yeah, spinning gear works great.
Post by: kbyers on December 19, 2009, 02:35:14 PM
Treating the line?
I think he is talking about waxing mono so that it floats. It is a lot easier to set the hook when the line is floating on top instead of trying to pull the line through the water
Post by: Alchase on December 19, 2009, 03:40:54 PM
Keep in mind you do not have to have a ton of high priced rods and reels to effectively steelhead fish. Yes, I spend allot of money on steelhead gear every year, but I caught a ton of fish using just a basic 6 1/2 ft medium action eagle claw rod with a Mitchel 300A (inexpensive) spinning real, using colored yarn and oakie drifters and a few spoons thrown in.
Time on the rivers watching others technique and presentation is tons more important then a $200.00 rod or waders, LOL
Good waders are great, but I caught a lot more fish with basic rubber waders and longjohns on the with 150.00 neoprene, Why? I spent more time in the water when I was using those.
Do not expect to catch allot of steelhead without spending allot of time in the water.
Keep it simple on gear and learn to read the river for holdup spots, pass through rips and what works in those areas.
Post by: fishseeker on December 19, 2009, 07:25:17 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 19, 2009, 07:31:07 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 19, 2009, 07:40:26 PM