New York State’s Salmon River is one of those places you either love or hate —and some of us love and hate it at the same time. It’s an amazing resource, with large quantities of high-quality steelhead and salmon that are often . . .
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Pro Tips: Top Five Flies for Spring Great Lakes Steelhead
Written by: Chuck Hawkins, Hawkins Outfitters
These five patterns will help you fish through the three-stage early season.
Photo by Chuck Hawkins
Most fly anglers eagerly await the start of the spring steelhead run. Here what I believe are the top five spring steelhead flies and when to use them. Any list of the top five steelhead flies for spring. . .
Read MoreWhy Biology Matters: Speedy Steelhead vs Lazy Coho Salmon
Do you ever wonder why fly anglers fish for steelhead in riffles? Or why we fish pools and other slow-water habitats for coho salmon? Most anglers would just say, “because that’s where they are, duh.”
Read MoreVideo: Top 5 Tips for Great Lakes Steelhead
Do you want to catch more Great Lakes steelhead? The folks at Mad River Outfitters, in Columbus, Ohio, are here to help. Guide Josh McQueen breaks down his top five steelheading tips–from proper presentation, to dressing appropriately to being . . .
Read MoreClassic Podcast: Advanced Steelhead Tips with Chuck Hawkins
Catching steelies on the swing is the name of the game in Chuck’s boat…
Photo courtesy Chuck Hawkins
Photo courtesy Chuck Hawkins
This week, I interview Chuck Hawkins, one of the most experienced Great Lakes steelhead guides, who also travels the world in search of trout and other species. He’s a former Trout Bum of the . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fish a Short Run with a Long Rod
Do you like to “huck mega” as soon as you get out on the water with your two-hander? Then you may be missing your best chance at a fish according to guide Stuart Warren of Ashland Fly Shop. In this great video, he explains the value of starting short . . .
Read MoreVideos: How to Swing for Great Lakes Steelhead
Many steelhead anglers consider swinging flies the ultimate way to catch these silver rockets, and more and more Great Lakes anglers are adopting the technique. Here are two great how-to . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Get a Great Photo and Still Take Care of the Fish
Since most of us practice catch-and-release with wild fish, one might argue that the most important part of a fishing trip–other than actually catching something–is the photograph. And it ensures my wife believes that I actually catch something, . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: The Keys to Low-Water Steelhead
It’s a beautiful time of year on the Lake Erie tributaries. But low, clear water can scare many anglers away, as these conditions can produce spooky steelhead that will run for the hills the. . .
Read MorePodcast: The Secret Life of Steelhead, with John McMillan
This week, my guest is noted steelhead angler and scientist John McMillen of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. John’s fascinating discussion of why steelhead do what they do (and the challenges they face) held me in absolute fascination. I am sure you’ll . . .
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