All steelhead fishing lies

troutdude
troutdude
SmallStreams said:
First trip out on the river and those magic glasses let me see the fish. And then some. Every time I turned my head, I'd catch a movement out of the corner of my eye and turn my head again and see more movement and glance in that other direction and... well, damn it, tortoiseshell frames kept making me see things with their light & dark patches! So, yeah, stick with your basic black frames unless you want as much neck exercise as a net judge at a tennis match.

Set, Match, and GAME, goes to SmallStreams! :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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ChezJfrey
Phew! You could have really messed with me there by not answering the mystery...me forever plagued with anxiety, never knowing the true rationale and me wondering, "Am I an idiot? Just too clueless to not know the obvious?"

Now I can rest easy, and also now know the nefarious nature of turtleshell frames. Thank you so much! :)
 
troutdude
troutdude
Set, Match, and GAME, goes to SmallStreams! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And a thousand times more eloquently said; than was ever heard at a Connors / McEnroe contest!

(sorry for the double post...MODS feel free to remove the first one)
 
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Snappleninja
ChezJfrey said:
Phew! You could have really messed with me there by not answering the mystery...me forever plagued with anxiety, never knowing the true rationale and me wondering, "Am I an idiot? Just too clueless to not know the obvious?"

Now I can rest easy, and also now know the nefarious nature of turtleshell frames. Thank you so much! :)

As somebody that worked in the optical industry for number of years polarized lenes are the only way to go in sunglasses. If you have a choice of color in polarized lenses and you are not super light sensitive go brown. The yellow in the brow will increase contrast and will help you see fish. They are also great to wear on a rainy day while driving. Again it increases contrast and cuts glare which when there is a lot of road spray is a lot easier on the eyes.
 
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champmclean
Presentation, Confidence, Practice. That's right, Just remember "PCP" when Steelhead fishing.
 
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homerhomer
Probably not all lies. Some rivers I only catch on Orange. Other I've catch with Pink. and then there's black and purple rivers. The most important thing about Steelhead fishing, this is going to sound dumb, fish when there's fish in the river. Hit the river when it's peak season. while you can catch when it's not peak, it's just way harder. Also figure out what works for you and zone into it. Make it your way to catch them. When I started, my preferred way was spoons and in some rivers I still prefer it.

Good luck.
 
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Rusty
Grab a couple buddies, jump n the truck and head to the river. Crack a beer, talk some $hit and laugh a little a lot. Take a second to take in the surroundings and be thankful you are not working. If you find fish it's a awesome day...if you don't well...it's an awesome day.
 
troutdude
troutdude
homerhomer;n608610 said:
Probably not all lies. Some rivers I only catch on Orange. Other I've catch with Pink. and then there's black and purple rivers.

This is very true, in my experiences too. Green was the color, on a trip in the 80's. When we ran out of green, we switched to chartreuse (closest thing to green, that we had). The bite came to a standstill for us, and about 2 dozen others. Until a kid came from town, with more green bait! Green & Black is deadly in the South Santiam, and in Foster Reservoir as well.
 
N
Native Fisher
I only catch fish on this one colored jig(maybe cause thats all I use)hahaha
 
Artwo
Artwo
I definitely use a specific color(s) and patterns on different rivers......................
 
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colt
I have went over 2 weeks of being skunked before finally hooking one. Like all have said, presentation is key, and being where the fish are. I have fished where i can see the fish but they have no interest in biting the jig or bead right in front of them, and i have hooked fish that swam quite a ways just to bite. I have quite a bit to learn but i enjoy the time on the water more than anything else. If you are not having any luck, just enjoy nature.
 
Casting Call
Casting Call
colt;n609282 said:
Like all have said, presentation is key, If you are not having any luck, just enjoy nature.
It's all about expectation and acceptance. Tony
 
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markasd
No easy win chasing winter steel.. never has been, don't think it ever will be. Having a few good days with em will keep you chasing tho!
Enjoy that chase... best part of it - that and getting hit on a swung fly! Swung fly getting slammed by a winter steelhead tho...

Fish on!
 
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William Charles
One thing you need to understand is this:

Guys who have been fishing here for a long time aren't going to tell you much other than the basics.

If someone gives you more info, chances are they are lying to you.

The good spots, the specific gear they are using, that's all stuff good fisherman generally don't talk about.

There's no socialism or brotherhood to fishing, it's not like we are all in this together everyone should catch a fish.

However, forums like this are great for people looking out, but most of the time it's still just general information...where's "hot" what they caught, what they might have used. But the real fisheries, and good holes, man....that's not gonna come handed to you. And I don't hate to say it, it's part of the gig. Going out and getting skunked, using different patterns, getting frustrated, that's part of the game. When you do find that hole and that right presentation to use you will understand what I mean when I say this.

Chances are you were lied to. It's not that big of a deal. (Good) fisherman lie all the time. Go out and get frustrated, figure it out. That's part of the fun.
 
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C_Run
C_Run
I remember this thread. I even posted. oregon30, join date 2-1-15 and last activity 2-14-15. Hmm, I wonder how he's been doing the last three years:).
 
Casting Call
Casting Call
Mr. William Charles, you sir are wise beyond your years. Young and Old should head your words. The truth sometimes hurt. Tony
 
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troutdude
troutdude
Casting Call;n609316 said:
Mr. William Charles, you sir are wise beyond your years. Young and Old should head your words. The truth sometimes hurt. Tony

Ditto
 
hobster
hobster
I disagree, I think there is a brotherhood to fishing. Nothing makes me happier while fishing than to see my buddies getting fish (as well as me) :) and I will be glad to share my knowledge with the right person.
 
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C_Run
C_Run
hobster;n609320 said:
I disagree, I think there is a brotherhood to fishing. Nothing makes me happier while fishing than to see my buddies getting fish (as well as me) :) and I will be glad to share my knowledge with the right person.

I've definitely learned a lot from people on this forum both in posts and PM's. I don't think there is anything wrong with sharing methods but no need to give up locations publicly. I love exploring but also have "go-to" locations. I cringed when I saw the name of this creek I fish in the title of a post on ifish lately. Uggh!
 
Hooked Up
Hooked Up
hobster;n609320 said:
I disagree, I think there is a brotherhood to fishing. Nothing makes me happier while fishing than to see my buddies getting fish (as well as me) :) and I will be glad to share my knowledge with the right person.

I agree Eric, and C_Run makes some good points. I'll share what, where and when with people I have fished with. Quite a few from OFF. I don't get as specific with information for everyone else, but will definitely help out. I've got a friend who is new to Salmon/Steelhead fishing and it was a thrill seeing him get his 1st Salmon trolling and float fishing.
 

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