Steelhead Fishing Tips

By Trevor Kugler

As the fall of the year swings into high gear, and the winter is quickly approaching, it means that crappy cold weather is on its way, or already here in some cases. And when the crappy weather starts, that can only mean one thing. It's time for steelhead fishing! And with steelhead fishing, comes steelhead fishing tips. For the steelhead angler, steelhead fishing tips are always welcomed, and with any luck, these steelhead tips will help you catch a few more of these bruising beauties?
Steelhead fishing is probably as much of a "lifestyle" as any other type of angling. Anglers who consistently catch steelhead, have secrets and tips that other anglers don't realize, in many cases. Maybe one of these steel head fishing tips will help you out. Some might seem amazingly sophomoric, but what the hey? Many times it the simple things in life that are the most important and steelhead fishing is no different. In any case, here are a few steelhead fishing tips to make you a more successful steelhead angler:

• When In Doubt, SET THE HOOK! - If you feel anything unnatural in your drift, it's a good idea to set the hook. Does this mean that you'll set the hook into a log or bottom from time to time? Of course, but many times it's also a steel head. Steelhead rest on the bottom of rivers and therefore your bait or lure needs to be presented very near the bottom, and this means that snags will occur. Getting snagged is simply part of steelhead fishing, and I'm sure that any veteran Steelhead angler would concur. The bottom line is that if anything unnatural occurs in your drift or retrieve, set the hook!
• Fish At The Proper Times - This can be an incredible advantage to the steel header, and is a great steelhead fishing tip. We want to be on the water when the fish are the most active, whenever possible. This means having some knowledge about the weather and moon and how they both relate to the behavior of fish. There are no two factors that effect steelhead fishing like the weather and moon, so take a few minutes and learn how these two natural occurrences effect the feeding activity of fish (steelhead).
• Get To Know Your River - As a steel head angler, it's very important that you get to know the water conditions of the river you fish intimately. You see, steelhead will only hold (rest) in about 5% of any particular river, and you need to know where these areas are. And these areas change as water conditions change. This is why some study of hydrology and know your particular river well is so important. Get to know your river, and know it well.
• Double Your Pleasure - If you like to use bait or egg sacks for steelhead, a great steelhead fishing tip is to use gang hooks instead of single hooks. Gang hooks arte simply a pair of hooks tied in tandem, that enable you to present double the bait. A set of pre-tied #6 gang hooks, is perfect for steelhead fishing. Don't you think that two egg sacks or shrimp drifting by, would be more enticing to a steelhead than just one? I'll tell you from experience, it is. When using bait such as egg sacks or shrimp, always use gang hooks.

These simple steelhead fishing tips will help you catch more steelhead. How am I so sure of this? Because they all wok for me, and I know they will work for anyone. Now bundle up, put on your rain gear, and get out there and catch some steelhead. And never forget what Steven Wright said of all of us anglers; "There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore, looking like an idiot". I don't think any truer words have ever been spoken.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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