Euro nymphing for steelhead? I’ve been hearing a lot about Czech nymphing for steelhead and treating them like oversized rainbows when you’re fishing on smallish streams. Of course a...

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I’ve been hearing a lot about Czech nymphing for steelhead and treating them like oversized rainbows when you’re fishing on smallish streams. Of course a swing is more practical on larger rivers with big area but I’m considering using a euro rig for some hatchery steehead with stoneflies and egg trailers. I actually caught my first steelhead (smolt) while euro nymphing for trout so I’m considering it’s efficacy. Thoughts?

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by Icy_University_8744

StlhdSlayer Loc: Portland, Oregon

FS Digest wrote:

I’ve been hearing a lot about Czech nymphing for steelhead and treating them like oversized rainbows when you’re fishing on smallish streams. Of course a swing is more practical on larger rivers with big area but I’m considering using a euro rig for some hatchery steehead with stoneflies and egg trailers. I actually caught my first steelhead (smolt) while euro nymphing for trout so I’m considering it’s efficacy. Thoughts?

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by Icy_University_8744

I’ve been chasing steelhead with nymphs for 35 years. I’ve tried every fly at the fly shop. Spent the last 25 years using an egg pattern with a trout sized nymph trailer for a reason. The only problem I see with euro nymphing is the distance of your casts. I’ve always had a hard time getting that close without spooking them.

I tied up a few of these that seem to be working out for me this year. Size 12 with a tungsten bead. Works well when low and clear. Hope the information helps 🤙🏼

StlhdSlayer Loc: Portland, Oregon

Oh....guess you figured out that a steelhead is just an ocean going rainbow.

fishinphil

looks like a mean fish catcher to me...Keep us posted on more .