wallacio Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I was really hoping that it was going to be your day! As already mentioned, keep putting in the time and you'll connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin elia Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Lazlo, First off, great thread! I'm sure many anglers, new to steelheading, are learning as well. Below is a link to shotting patterns. 90% of the time, I will bulk shot. I would also suggest one of two things, 1) wait for a decent amount of rain so that the rivers rise and fish them while they drop and clear up (your chances of hitting some fish will be higher), and 2) if you are adament on hooking into a steelhead before we get rain, target the estuaries and river mouths. Fish will move in and out waiting until the rivers rise so they can make their way upstream. Good luck. http://www.anglersinternational.com/Shotting%20Patterns.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Las ...pick up a couple more colours of netting ...natural /pink/red mix up the colours till you find whats working chartreuse and white are prominent colours for here ...but you arent here when i go to other areas i usually have an arsenal of colours until i figure out whats working .... man are you ever going to appreciate your first hook up....keep it up " it will happen" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneFly Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 these are all good advices for sure coming from people likely more experienced than I am. That being said,..you dont always have to wait for a rain if you know where to go. What I would do on one river is extremely different from what I would do on another, not too mention different holes on a given river,...given the same rain patterns....take an inch of rain and some rivers arent fishable for days, some are immediately. Some are always so dirty you can stand with a clown suit on and not spook the fish, others you have to hide bigtime,...then theres the rigging and bait differences,...blah blah blah,...you will learn dude,..you mentioned DMASSE, he knows his stuff, I have learned ALOT from him and I dare say he has learned a little from me,...but I kicked his butt a couple times under tough conditions...that being said,..he beats me 10x more,..not that its a competition...lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Went last night again and got skunked tossing spinners. Raptorfan lost his headlamp in the river and I lost my glow spinner... It was funny seeing his light twirling around in a whirlpool down river lol. We should have an OFC Steelhead derby Lets all get together on a weekend! Edited November 12, 2009 by Ultyma316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) With this lack of rain, I might just stay home this weekend, lol.. It's going to be a very tough fish... Edited November 13, 2009 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 same up north. have to fish some regulated flows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The CRAA runs an annual steelhead derby and pairs inexperienced with experienced guys. It's a great way to learn directly from an expert and the prizes aren't too shabby either! Justin Elia will have details in the spring, assuming he is running it in 2010... Laszlo...going to be a tough weekend without rain. Try to think about bigger flows/river systems & also river mouths of larger, known steelhead runs. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 2 for 5 today Laz its my first time out since we were out together ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laszlo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Going to give it another shot Saturday early, early morning before work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjang Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'm on the same boat. Going out east for most of the day with a larger arsenal. I had realized that I bought mono leader and I'm guessing that is not too great when the water is gin clear lol. I'm going to try to hit every trib from toronto to port hope for my first real steelhead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 with the water as clear as it is ...keep your bait small...if your going to use roe tie your bags no bigger then a dime... Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laszlo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 with the water as clear as it is ...keep your bait small...if your going to use roe tie your bags no bigger then a dime... Good luck roe bags tied. thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laszlo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 SUCCESS!!! 1 FOR 1 Pics to follow. Special thanks to Highdrifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 good for you Laz...you landed your first !...now the new rod is christened you know what to expect.. Congrates - no turning back now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbosh1980 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 sweet, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 SUCCESS!!! 1 FOR 1 Pics to follow. Special thanks to Highdrifter. This is awesome news. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Congrats Laz. Earlier this week Fidel was saying to me he was thinking of taking you out to try to get you into some fish...Glad he did Once you hook your first one, there's no stopping the urge for another, or another Steelheading is like an addiction which can't be cured...My own life has been spiraling out of control mainly because of my need for chrome steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallacio Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 WTG Laz! I look forward to the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laszlo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 First cast and my float went down, I set the hook, 'thought' I had a fish on to realize it was just a snag. Couldn't get it off and ended up braking my line but right at the hook so I just had to re-tie a new one. Next cast and...float goes down again, set the hook and...fish on!!! One nice jump and brought her to the bank. Beauty 3.5 pound female with great colours. Picked her up for a couple pics to see eggs were coming out of her. Let her go. 15 minutes later Fidel (Highdrifter) hooks a fish. Very little fight. Once we got her to the bank Fidel says "is this the same fish you just caught?" Looked exactly the same, didn't have much energy and eggs dropping out of her. Let her go again. This was around 7am and I stayed until 8:20. Off to work. Fidel will be sending me pics this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettiop Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Good Job Laz! feels great to finally get your first steelie doesnt it! Im up to 5 on the year now and got my first on the pin just last weekend....what a thrill, here is a link u guys may enjoy...great shotting patterns. http://www.raventackle.com/Shotting%20Patterns.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneFly Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 W2G Laz,...First of Many Im sure. Looking forward to the pics. congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Congrats man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Nice to get that skunk off your back!!! Way to go man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laszlo Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 And it goes a little somethin' like this...HIT IT! FIRST STEELHEAD Seriously though guys. Thanks for all the help and info. After 5 failed attempts this is maybe the most rewarding fish I've ever caught. Now for some more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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