Fishing grande Ronde Washington
Jan 30, 2022 19:24:38 #
GonefishinJh
Loc: Spokane Wa
New to steelhead wondering if I could get some info and tips on how to fish them let me know
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Jan 30, 2022 23:27:11 #
Welcome, Gonefishinjh: Welcome to the Forum. You have come to the right place, we have over 56,000 members and have a lot of experience, wisdom, and yes, a ration of B.S.
I cannot help you with Stealhead, but there will be others along who can. Just Sayin...RJS
I cannot help you with Stealhead, but there will be others along who can. Just Sayin...RJS
Jan 30, 2022 23:32:03 #
GonefishinJh wrote:
New to steelhead wondering if I could get some info and tips on how to fish them let me know
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Welcome. Bank or boat?
Jan 31, 2022 13:22:08 #
GonefishinJh wrote:
New to steelhead wondering if I could get some info and tips on how to fish them let me know
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Steelies are very line shy,suggest using a light line-6#-8#.if using braid you'll want to use flourocarbon leader,small presentation lures or jigs,most rivers here in Washington are single barbless hooks,no bait.I use areo jigs or a very small mepps spinner or try bottom bouncing with tiny beads or coarkies and a long 9-1/2 + foot pole,noodle rod light-medium power,slow action and be prepared to cast many-many times because steelhead might watch your gear go through a hundred times before one decides to bite.And set drag light enough to let them take line without breaking it.Best of luck to you and tight lines.
Jan 31, 2022 13:24:45 #
GonefishinJh wrote:
New to steelhead wondering if I could get some info and tips on how to fish them let me know
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
Thank You,
GonefishinJh
One more thing try to fish the slots behind boulders or slower moving water
Jan 31, 2022 13:25:29 #
Jan 31, 2022 16:42:58 #
GonefishinJh
Loc: Spokane Wa
Thank you for the welcome look forward to talking fishin with others..
JH
JH
Jan 31, 2022 16:44:27 #
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Jan 31, 2022 22:31:29 #
I know nothing about Steelheads, but never, never put your hand anyplace without looking carefully first! Just Sayin...RJS
Feb 1, 2022 00:05:05 #
GonefishinJh wrote:
Thank you for the welcome I will be off the bank
My best bank suggestions for bank fishing for steelhead, which works great for me, is use a long heavy action rod, a slip bobber set up just ticking the bottom with un-dyed coon shrimp for bait. My back up is another long stiff rod with a 3oz., gold, Kastmaster with a rainbow trout paint job casting straight out from the bank with a retrieve sufficient to clear the bottom but not much off the bottom. When you hook one up don't give it any slack at all. They spin up outa the water and the slightest slack and they're gonna spit a barbless hook without a doubt. I've had decent luck on a black or blue, Blue Fox, spinner as well but not as good as the first two options. Good luck👍
Feb 1, 2022 01:12:26 #
Gary Northrop wrote:
Lots of rattlesnakes along the Grande Ronde!
Would snakes be out now it’s not that warm out side I’m in Washington
Feb 1, 2022 01:18:50 #
Feb 1, 2022 03:31:30 #
Crosscut
Loc: Nahcotta, WA
Advice for a bank maggot:
If your lure stops in the water - set the hook.
If you feel the slightest bump - set the hook.
Steelhead will pick up a lure and spit it out faster than most uninitiated anglers can react. Be prepared to lose some gear.
Improve your drift fishing by scouting a river during summer low flow. Then come back and fish it during higher flows.
Time your trip to fish during dropping river flows, i.e. after a storm. If it's flooding, fish closer to the bank (in the parking lot!).
Took me three years to catch my first steelhead.
You'll know if you hook one, all hell will break loose!
If your lure stops in the water - set the hook.
If you feel the slightest bump - set the hook.
Steelhead will pick up a lure and spit it out faster than most uninitiated anglers can react. Be prepared to lose some gear.
Improve your drift fishing by scouting a river during summer low flow. Then come back and fish it during higher flows.
Time your trip to fish during dropping river flows, i.e. after a storm. If it's flooding, fish closer to the bank (in the parking lot!).
Took me three years to catch my first steelhead.
You'll know if you hook one, all hell will break loose!
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