Steelhead fishermen

[Drock6687]

just wondering what you all perfer for line when your goin steelheadin???

 

Forgot to mention that I ment when your using spoons or kwick fish and stuff like that...

Edited April 17, 2010 by Drock6687

[graham]

What method, Float fishing, Bottom bouncing or casting hardware?

 

I like the Raven hi-vis line for my Centerpin reels in 8lb. Other popular lines include Ande, Siglon F and Maxima Green in 6 to 10lb.

 

I use 6lb Gamma for my casting rods.

[DRIFTER_016]

On my float rods I run green or grey 12# Raven, casting rods get 12# silver thread and 15# power pro on the bottom bouncing rig.

[graham]

On my float rods I run green or grey 12# Raven, casting rods get 12# silver thread and 15# power pro on the bottom bouncing rig.

 

Good choices Drifter, I've used 10lb Power Pro for bottom bouncing. Awesome for sensitivity, you feel everything.

[Drock6687]

Sorry guys i forgot to mention I ment when your using spoons and bouncing kwick fish ect

[rapala14]

I use Trilene XT (preferably in clear) for throwin hardware (kiwik fish/flatfish, spinners, spoons etc). Great knot strength, super abrasion resistant just an all round great line. Haven't tried the super braids for steelheadin yet. Probably should give it a shot haha

[Paully]

8 - 10 lb clear line..

[kickingfrog]

I'm a hardware steelheader and traditionally for me it's been 6lb or 8lb mono depending on the rod and condition. For the last 2 years I've had a spool of 15lb braid in my vest that I haven't yet pulled out to try. Maybe this year.