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Bowhunter88
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2010/10/27 12:22:29 (permalink)

Need sleelhead advise

I'm a first time steelhead fisherman this year and i have all the gear, but i just need some tips on how to fish (weither to taunt them or just let it float) and some good spots.
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    go-n-fishn
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/10/27 12:36:23 (permalink)
    Read the post above on questions on steehead fishing. May help you out.

    There will be days when fishing is better than ones optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home.
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    350Z&Steelheads
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/10/27 12:39:12 (permalink)
    Read this:
    http://forums.fishusa.com/Read_this_if_you_have_a_question_regarding_Steelhead_fishing/m_103475/tm.htm

    Also, best way to learn is get out there...and be friendly with other fishermen. They will give up tons of hands on information.

    Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
     
     
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/10/27 12:41:12 (permalink)
    Read this:  http://dharmaofthedrift.blogspot.com/2010/09/lake-erie-steelhead-fishing-primer-part.html
     
    This guy's been at it for years, like, two, and besides, he's also "the Man".
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/10/27 13:22:42 (permalink)

    Assuming you mean jigging or moving your presentation as to provoke the fish to hit or just dead drift your presentation...why even consider limiting yourself to just one tactic? Just try both according to situations/conditions that are in front of you. I sometimes even jig an eggsack to provoke a strike, especially after several dead drifts down through a nice pod of fish. While fishing a jig, I'm almost always trying to make it look alive.
    (weither to taunt them or just let it float)

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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/10/27 16:46:06 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Bowhunter88

    I'm a first time steelhead fisherman this year and i have all the gear, but i just need some tips on how to fish (weither to taunt them or just let it float) and some good spots.




    read the DWCO report, as he provided a couple good spots(burn) to fish
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    Bowhunter88
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/10 09:17:07 (permalink)
    Thanks for all the help guys been checking up on a lot of different things and giving them a try. I've been doing actually pretty good nothing to brag about, but i'm glad i'm just getting some fish. Only been able to go out a couple times, but it's been an amazing experience for me. Once again thanks for all the help!
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    steelhound
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/10 11:10:18 (permalink)
    Got any pics?
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/10 19:23:58 (permalink)
    Advice? Stay home, there's no/few fish in the creeks. SO few in fact, that they're being "roped" by the thousands

    Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference.

    Step Up, or Step Aside


    The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody.

    GL
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    Bowhunter88
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/17 13:16:08 (permalink)
    No sorry like a dumby a didn't take a camera, I'll remember to take some pics next time.
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/17 20:57:24 (permalink)
    If you catch a 12 lb. fish,do not post a pic of it.No one will believe that it weighs 12 lb.
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/17 21:27:25 (permalink)
    did they weight it at poor richards??? or did u just guess the weight and mesure it with ur foot?

    10% Of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish..... IT AIN'T LUCK
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/17 22:03:19 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: clearwater

    did they weight it at poor richards??? or did u just guess the weight and mesure it with ur foot?


    Nice.
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/18 15:47:08 (permalink)
    Definitely try both tactics. There are times when suspended fish who get out of the way of a dead drift will chase a jig which is worked to imitate baitfish. And vise versa.

    "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
    Matthew 4:19
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    RE: Need sleelhead advise 2010/11/18 17:53:43 (permalink)
    I weighed it at Giant Eagles produce section scale.Dude, you should have seen the look on peoples faces.As for the length,I just used my size 12 boot like I always do.
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