Fishing For Steelhead
July 1, 2009 by Tim Stokes · Leave a Comment
Fishing for steelhead can be one of the greatest fishing experiences you may ever encounter. This fish is a species belonging to the salmonid family and is also known as the ocean trout. When you hook into one of these beautiful creatures you may think you have a tiger by the tail.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the finer points to fishing for steelhead.
Although steelhead belongs to the salmon family, they do not die after they spawn. They follow very erratic patterns meaning when one area is peaking during the winter another may get hot in another season. But if you find a good hotspot you will discover just what a great sportfish they are to catch.
Fishing for steelhead will require many different techniques and methods. Tackle used for steelhead can consist of either a spinning or fly outfit. Fishing for them can range from open ocean kelp beds to fresh water back channels. Fishing in high, fast moving or murky water will require a strong rod and a good strong line to get the fish out before it can make a long run and spit out the hook or snag into the rocks.
One of the best tactics to use when going steelhead fishing is to have a selection of baits and lures. You then take turns rotating three or four of them through each and every run or pool that you fish that day.
One of the Baits that can’t be overlooked is the rubber worm. Use a 10lb or 12lb leader and size1 to 2/0 hooks are perfect for rigging these baits. Steelhead fishing also appeals to the fly fisherman as it can be tempted to take properly presented flies as well as other baits and lures. So if you are a fly fisherman you may want to give steelhead a shot.
Fishing for Steelhead can be one of the greatest experiences of your life. One thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the best fishing is in the Pacific Northwest where it tends to be cold and damp. But if you feel you are up to the challenge take a chance and see what all the fuss is about, you won’t be sorry. Good luck to you, Tim Stokes.
Salmon Fishing For Beginners
March 28, 2009 by Tim Stokes · Leave a Comment
The chance of doing something truly remarkable lures beginners to the exciting sport of salmon fishing. Even if you do not make the catch of a lifetime chances are you will have a great time trying.
Here are a few things to keep in mind before you start fishing for salmon.
You will learn about the various species of salmon available for you to catch depending on the location you are fishing at. The salmon is different from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The same can be said for various types of salmon in lakes in North American.
The most common salmon that our fished for are the King Salmon. They are also known as the black mouth and can average weighing between 25 to 60 pounds. The largest king salmon ever caught was in Alaska weighing 96 pounds.
Many people choose to fish for salmon when they are running which is a term that refers to salmon returning to the river where they are from. Salmon always come back to where they were hatched so the fishing season to catch them will depend on where you are fishing at.
You will either do fly fishing or bait fishing.
Fly fishing requires a 12-16 ft. graphite or fiberglass rod, fly reel and line. Bait fishing requires a 10 ft. spinning rod and bait caster reel with up to 20 lb. test line. This will need to be heavier if you are fishing for Chinnook.
For bait you will use various things including worms, plugs, flies and lures, and for fresh water salmon. For salt water salmon you can uses lures, flies, crustaceans and streamers.
This is a few things to keep in mind if you are a beginner salmon fishermen. It is a great sport and one you are sure to get hooked on!
Summary: Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are a beginner salmon fishermen. It is a great sport and one you are sure to get hooked on!
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