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Willerman
Thanks for the tips. Hearing someone who is self taught (like myself) succeeding gives me confidence. I have a very cheap setup that is 7ft as well. As soon as I save up some money I will buy a higher quality rod and reel. Do you use an inline weight, or just use a swivel?
For anyone that knows the alsea - will it be too muddy after these rains? Or should it be good early Saturday?
Hello all,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been mainly a bass fisherman for a while now, but would like to go after steelhead this weekend as I have some free time. This will me my first time fishing for steelhead, so I am going with a basic bobber/jig setup. I also have some pink worms that I might try as well. I am going to go this weekend despite the conditions; I mainly want to just get a feel for this type of fishing, and hooking a fish would just be a bonus. My questions are: I know it is still early, but where would be my best shot at a steelhead for this time of year on the alsea? The ODFW website said below Five Rivers. Would waders be necessary, or are there good bank spots? Do I need an additional license on top of my regular fishing license, even if I plan to release everything? I have my main line at 15lb mono and 10lb flouro; after reading some posts, should I go down to somewhere around 12lb main, or will 15 still be ok? I might post some more questions as I think of them. Any other tips would be appreciated. Thank you all for your help in advance.
I try to always bring waders as they give you so many more oppurtunities to hit different holes. The Alsea drops pretty quick as it is a small river, i'm sure they are starting to come in, it looks to be 6ft. tomorrow and dropping. Great conditions. You have your tags right? You need them especially if you fish the near the hatchery (you need them anyway), cops will check you and fine you since thats pretty much the only fish people are targeting up there.
If the water is a little off color go bigger presentation and use scents. As for the rod, 7 ft. works, but eventually you will want a longer one to mend the line. I just stepped up to a 11'6" from a 10' and love it. Good luck, let us know how you do!
Take the drive and learn the layout. Anywhere there is a place to park usually has a dirt trail to the river unless it's posted. Check out the parks/ramps. Then give us the report!
Will do! Hopefully I will have a picture to go along with the report
Heading to the Philomath fishing store after I get off work in 20 mins to get the combined tag. I have a few 1/8 and 1/4 oz jigs in pink/red I will be using, as well as pink worms on a jig head. I will pick up some scent as well. Will up by the hatchery have fish this early in the run? I was going to try farther down like the ODFW website suggests, but if there are some up by the hatchery I would rather do that and save myself from driving an extra 20 miles. Thank you for the help.
Thank you all for the advice. Went and got the combined angling tag on top of my regular one. One last question before the morning - should I fix my bobber in place with the stops, or let it slide down to the weight? What are the advantages and disadvantages of sliding vs. in place?
Thank you all for the advice. Went and got the combined angling tag on top of my regular one. One last question before the morning - should I fix my bobber in place with the stops, or let it slide down to the weight? What are the advantages and disadvantages of sliding vs. in place?
(pull that sucker tight before you clip the excess)
Great thread, great questions, great responses. Good luck this morning Willerman! Let us know how you do.
P.S. Tailouts, are great holding water. Also directly behind, and directly in front of, big boulders, bridge supports, etc.