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on: March 28, 2024, 04:29:53 PM
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British Columbia Sport & Outdoor Lounge / Outdoor Photography / Some video from Ocean Shores, WA - last weekend
on: March 28, 2024, 06:26:50 AM
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Started by DragonSpeed - Last post by DragonSpeed | ||
Went down to Ocean Shores to get away from it all for a weekend.
Shot a bit of drone video while we were there. https://youtu.be/tNVBCHqdhwc?si=g7ygBMR4Uprlm0FE |
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on: March 27, 2024, 05:43:10 PM
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Started by canucksfan233 - Last post by leapin' tyee | ||
I feel this frustration. I was also on my third year of pounding the trails before I caught my first one. What really helped me was taking the steelheading class at pacific angler with Alex. Literally the first time out fishing after the class I got my first one. My presentations didn't really change but how I fished them and where did. Learning to read the water better was the biggest takeaway for me. I was fishing for them the same as I fished for salmon and it's worth remembering that they are trout. There's a reason the "top rods" are pretty consistent on the river every year. They know the most likely spots in a run that they will be, can pick through them quickly, and move on efficiently. I ended up really loving how much river you tend to cover chasing steelhead vs trying to find a gap on a busy run in salmon season. Too bad Alex left Pacific Angler. He is now working somewhere else. |
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on: March 27, 2024, 12:48:49 PM
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Started by canucksfan233 - Last post by fisherforever | ||
I've saved this article for years. Reading Water Tutorial:
There are 3 things you got to ask yourself before you decide if the section of river you are fishing is "Steelhead water" and will you have a chance of catching these magnificent fish.
1.) Adequate depth to protect the fish from predators, boaters, and anglers. Rarely will you find a fish in water less than 2 1/2 feet, try focusing on water that is in the 3-15 foot range.
2.) Current Velocity, the best speed would is anywhere from a slow walking pace, to a slow jogging speed. Remember Steelhead want to get from point A to point B using the least amount of energy required. They don't want to be battling rapids, but they like a little water disturbance.
3.) River bottom structure, Steelhead DO NOT like sand..Sand irritates a Steelhead's gills. They will rarely hold in sandy bottoms. Instead look for structure that consists of small to medium sized boulders. These could be the size of a baseball, basketball, or bigger.
Pocket water: Pocket water is associated with swift water and structure. In a boulder-strewn rapid, there are areas of slower/slack water that may be found in front of, behind, or beside large rocks. Float fishing is a very effective technique for fishing boulder strewn water, and pocket water. Spoon fishing is also a very effective technique, especially during the winter months when Steelhead are lethargic. Side Channel: A well defined narrow band of deep water that is surrounded/bounded by shallower water. These are often by the rivers edge and are darker than the rest of the water surrounding it. Think of these as a fish highway, migrating fish will move up this stretch of water when they can find depth/structure to make them feel secure. Tailouts: The smooth/slower water upstream from a rapid/faster flowing section of water is a tailout. Tailouts are usually anywhere from 1-5 feet deep, and 20 to 100+ feet long. Tailouts have flat unriffled surfaces, and is the shallowest holding water. Fish are more exposed in a tailout and are on the alert more than a fish in a pool or back eddy. Pools: These are anywhere from 5-20 feet deep, and at times are a good bet to find Steelhead. I start at the top section of the pool, and work my way downstream covering this water thoroughly. Work through the water column covering all aspects of it. However: Just like in Bill Herzogs book he stated that fish in deep pools are suspended, so your offering doesn't necessarily have to be near the bottom. Unfortunatly I can't get the pics to post with this article. |
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on: March 27, 2024, 11:58:14 AM
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Started by canucksfan233 - Last post by essyoo | ||
I feel this frustration. I was also on my third year of pounding the trails before I caught my first one. What really helped me was taking the steelheading class at pacific angler with Alex. Literally the first time out fishing after the class I got my first one. My presentations didn't really change but how I fished them and where did. Learning to read the water better was the biggest takeaway for me. I was fishing for them the same as I fished for salmon and it's worth remembering that they are trout. There's a reason the "top rods" are pretty consistent on the river every year. They know the most likely spots in a run that they will be, can pick through them quickly, and move on efficiently. I ended up really loving how much river you tend to cover chasing steelhead vs trying to find a gap on a busy run in salmon season.
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on: March 26, 2024, 10:41:25 PM
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Started by canucksfan233 - Last post by hammer | ||
I would suggest keeping a journal. Make note of where you see fish caught….not just the general spot but exactly where they are caught. I often hike and climb to fish a spot the size of a bathtub. Sooner or later,your float will go down. I have a “milk run” for low, medium, and high water. The water level data is very important. If I am fishing a system that does not have a gauge, I estimate based on a nearby system with similar attributes. The fluctuation really changes depending on whether the system is mediated by having a lake.
Key points Spots where you have seen fish hooked….make note of water height My leader is usually under24” unless fishing slow deep pools I use 3 things 90% of the time..bait sack, pink worm (Beau Mac pearly one), and a Spin and Glo for old times When I feel motivated I pump bugs but it’s not necessary. Steelhead are not super picky….its more about putting your gear in front of fish wants to bite. Set float to weight as 75% of depth…. Eg. in 8 feet deep, I go 6 feet float to lead |
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Fishing in British Columbia / General Discussion / Re: Fraser Valley Salmon Society Used Tackle Sale, April 6th 2024
on: March 26, 2024, 10:24:38 PM
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Started by Rodney - Last post by Rodney | ||
Just over one week until the sale. I was updated a few days ago that around 15 tables have been booked. If you want to get a table, be sure to do it soon.
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on: March 26, 2024, 07:18:09 PM
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Started by canucksfan233 - Last post by Darko | ||
My advice is observed what the steelheaders are using and catching in which part of waters. I learned this about 44 years ago when I first start out fishing the Vedder river by putting my rod down and watch the local old timers casting and catching steelies. what you don't know is that they have caught on and now will only fish the sweet spot when nobody is around |
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on: March 26, 2024, 04:31:08 PM
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Started by canucksfan233 - Last post by Silex-user | ||
My advice is observed what the steelheaders are using and catching in which part of waters. I learned this about 44 years ago when I first start out fishing the Vedder river by putting my rod down and watch the local old timers casting and catching steelies.
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on: March 26, 2024, 08:53:31 AM
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Started by Colersmom - Last post by RalphH | ||
Yes they should work.
Should mention that there is at least one well known local guy who swears by slim olive leeches in a size 10 or 12. |