highdrifter

Right-on Roy. Stick it to the man.

lol. I'll let you have that one. Have yourself a wonderful day.

True. I've also caught them on everything from flies, to spoons and cranks. Read the header though. We're talking about using marshmallows.

WOW. Best fish porn ever.. That second shot is making me feel kinda funny.. mmhhmmmm thanx! HD

In the summer in the snow... a Clapton time piece. Good call. Very thurough. You're a brave lad! cheers HD

"small marshmallows as bait for catching steelhead"... Ya had it there BC. marshmallows-bait-steelhead. Let's try not to stray too far from the subject. They can work brilliantly. Heck, presented properly, marshmallows can imitate anything from a clump of eggs to pellets that hatchery trout are fed with. Roe bags are basically a clump of eggs held together with mesh and thread. Just like the roe we were using on Saturday. Marshmallows could have made for a good alternative. We were working some pretty clear water, so downsizing our presentation was a must for those skittish trout, which is why we were going small and as natural as possible. However, if the water we were fishing was higher and dirtier, we could have used bigger, brighter roe bags, say in hot pink or chartreuse. The stuff we get in small jars like the power eggs from Berkley works well in this situation, because they're a fair size, have bright colours and have scent. Sooo technically, we could have used them. Mind you, the fish we were after were actually feeding. That's why steelheading is so much more interesting. We would have used them on a proper rig, under a slip float, with shot spaced on the line to give it a natural drift, all the while keeping out bait within strike range. Roe, marshmallows, flies, worms... if it looks like food, the fish will probably eat it. The fish are attracted by the sight, and smell of these baits, and they strike them out of hunger. Which, among those who consider themselves experts, is ethical. This brings to mind the heated debate of using them in estuaries and river mouths. Same bait, different application. The application I’m familiar with is your basic slip rig. I know this because I was introduced to salmon fishing this way. It’s a no fail way to hooking in salmon when they’re running or staging at the mouths. I remember lining up with some buddies at the first weir at old mill in the Humber river. We used egg sinkers and floating roe bags. We’d cast them out and simply wait for a salmon to swim into our lines. Being young and naive, we thought that the salmon were actually smashing our bait. I’ve since wizened to that. Not only do salmon start to deteriorate once they enter the streams, they do not feed. That’s why I feel for those who know what this method is all about. When your line is held stationary in moving water, with a length of line leading to floating bait, the fish will eventually swim into it and get hooked. The odds of that happening at a river mouth are pretty good, as the fish are concentrated in a small area. Sooo, rather than get our knickers in a bind, I’d invite those who know better to educate instead eating a simple question and turning it into a steaming pile of crap. Those who use this technique for salmon in the fall know that it isn’t exactly legit. Still, it’s not exactly snagging fish with a weighted treble... Cheers HD

I had no idea they had browns out east! Noicely done Rich. Thanx. HD

NICE!! I'll post a report when I get some better pics ahaah! cheers HD

Everybody's looking at me cross-eyed.. Coffee.. everywhere.. work.. ruined!! You been pumping dem guns havn't ya?!! Chin ups all winter, and then BAAAMMM, lookit me now! LOL Your nekid pics are a gruesome reminder of spring.. gruesome, but welcome none the less. HAHAAH HD

LOL!! Dang... I can't contain myself no more... ITS OPENER BABY!! YYYEEEEEEEEEEE Here's to everyone getting their fill. cheers HD

Bathurst & King. Wanna link up and feeessshhhh?!

Heading there myself for May 2-4.. I'm told we'll be doing some serious portaging as well... Maybe I'll run into ya! Thanx for posting... awesome photos! cheers HD

See what I mean! LOL Remember, be careful out there.. (Hill St. Blues) yyeeeaah HD

Congrats! Welcome to the wonderful world of steelheaders, the most irate, anal retentive bunch that ever grazed the face the earth... j/k Just purchased a 10'6 HMX 2-10lbs test rod myself. It's tons of fun on the smaller tribs! Good luck HD

WOW. That's a lot of water. That first shot is a good indication of how high the water is! Hard to believe the wall I've stood on so many times is submerged. Should be good for the smallies this year.. bad for home owners.. cheers HD

AWESOME!! Clive, I'm thinking of using your pike skull for a tat on my left shoulder... perty please?! Oh man that marlin is totally radsick.. thanx for the inspiration. HD

LOL. Live release tourneys nowadays are pretty standard.. at least I hope so!

In my opinion, what you pay for is what you get. Get a $100 pair of waders and they may last you a season, depending on the use. Get a premium pair and they'll last you for several seasons. I'd go with Simms or Patagonia, Orvis makes a great pair of waders also. I remember $600 for my gortex guide model simms back in 1999, but I think the same pair of waders are around $300 now. My last pair laster for about 5 years, and I pul them through hell! Interestingly enough, I gave the old pair to my brother-in-law, who promptly sent them in to Simms and got a brand new pair for $100!! Mind you, the inner layer had seperated from the shell, which has a lifetime warranty apparently.. Happy shopping! HD

I'd apply that rule to english ferrules, made with german nickel silver... not the regular kind.. but then again, what do I know?! heheeh

NO DISSASEMBLE... Jonny 5... ALIVE!!!! steam outta do er.. Hope you get er loose. cheers HD

Interesting! Brings to mind a feeding station for cattle hahaah.. Now if only that would work with pikes.. Thanx! HD

OH SNAP, that's a PIMP ride.. Good on ya for keeping up with the inuendo too. Let us know when you get to slip that sweeet badunkadunk in the water.. oooh baby! cheers HD

HAHAAH! is that a southern thing? Cajun style? LOL HD

Thanx for the heads up. Chumming... that's a good idea! Do you find that the fish will stay longer in an area that you've baited?

Steelhead Al.... psyche! Touchy subject by these parts... Not trying to be un-neighbourly, but trying to obtain information of that nature here can be compared to straining water from a rock.. Good luck though! Don't forget the camera... HD