Plastics for steelhead

Anybody fish plastics or have much luck with them? I've picked up a decent number of steel on trout magnets and power worms. I've never fished the powerworms berkley makes specifically for steelhead, as they are HUGE (4-5"). I think they're more aimed at people out west? I can't imagine throwing something like that here.

I've also done well on anise rubber eggs, which were popular years ago. Used to pick up a lot of fresh fish on them. You don't see them too much anymore.

I've been thinking that there is a whole largely unexplored avenue here. With moldable plastics, scents, etc., the possibilities are nearly endless. Why don't more guys try them out? Or do they and I'm just missing it?

Give it a shot. Who knows it might work. I'm sure the fish get a bit tired of seeing the same things float passed their face constantly.

Well there's definitely something to it all. I've seen guys catch 5-10 fish in a span of a few hours while the rest of us stood around catching nothing. I don't think it's as simple as the bite being on or off. If it was why would anyone buy expensive lures? You could just put some bubble gum on the hook, right?

panfish assassin tails 2inch.............just sayin

"You could just put some bubble gum on the hook, right?"

Juicyfruit & Teaberry gum are deadly And yes, I'm almost serious. I've seen Steelhead bite gum, foil from a cigarette pack, yarn tied in a bow around a hook, floats, etc. They are fish. At any given time they'll bite ANYthing that looks/smells like it might be food.

look at my sign on name, enough said.

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look at my sign on name, enough said.

Thats funny sheet rite there. Sounds like those Pee Dubbiya's were the ticket. I hope the color changes for next year

Chrome jighead white trout worm fresh fall and spring fish nough' said

cut a strip from a balloon... 3 inches long and 3/8 inch wide .....put it on a size 12 gold salmon egg hook and catch 'em all. they truly are stupid fish.

i have caught fish on little minnow jigs, mini grubs, and small power worms when flyguys around me weren't catchin any. Aaannnndd, ive been skunked when the flydudes were crushin em! Moral of the story-ALMOST ANYTHING, fished with decent presentation, will catch the steelies.

I am inclined to try 4" yamasenkos in pink and brown this coming drop back season...gonna wacky rig and twitch them on edges of fast runs and tail outs.....something tells me they're gonna work.

I thought this was about plastic stringers...WF

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I just found these plastic eggs that you tie in about 2 inches above your hook. Has anyone used them? Are they any good?

Check out older posts on beads. I think this is similar. Not sure what their verdict was on these then.

As for plastics, I used to have great luck on those plastic trout worms from Poor Richards. I rarely steelhead fish now, but did pick up some Eagle Claw scented trout worms that work great for dressing crappie jigs. I couldn't see why they wouldn't work for steelhead, if they are in the mood. About half the price of the Berkley power worms.

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ORIGINAL: cbeagler

I just found these plastic eggs that you tie in about 2 inches above your hook. Has anyone used them? Are they any good?

Check out older posts on beads. I think this is similar. Not sure what their verdict was on these then.

I've been here too long--even my obvious troll posts are being taken seriously.