lookinforwalleye Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 I know there are a lot of accomplished steelhead fishermen on board just wondering if you guys could recommend a good book that covers equipment,techniques,etc. Thanks
ccmtcanada Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Bar none, for me the best is "Steelhead Float Fishing" by Jim Butler. I got my copy in Gagnon's Sports...but check online as well.
lookinforwalleye Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Bar none, for me the best is "Steelhead Float Fishing" by Jim Butler. I got my copy in Gagnon's Sports...but check online as well. Thanks Cliff Amazon has it, there are almost 2000 books on steelheading so I will appreciate some reviews can`t buy them all!
Musky or Specks Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) If you can find it "Steelheading in Ontario" by Daryll Cronzy complete pool by pool breakdown of the Saugeen and Bighead Rivers. Didn't make him a very popular guy. Edited October 6, 2011 by Musky or Specks
Harrison Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Bar none, for me the best is "Steelhead Float Fishing" by Jim Butler. I got my copy in Gagnon's Sports...but check online as well. I've never read any steeleheading books, but I have heard him speak and fished the rivers with Mr Butler. If he wrote it, it's worth a read.
fish_finder Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Steelhead Dreams, by Matt Supinski. Although its directed more towards the fly angler, over half the book is dedicated to habits, reading water, timing runs, etc. Awesome book by far!
msp Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Steelhead Dreams, by Matt Supinski. Although its directed more towards the fly angler, over half the book is dedicated to habits, reading water, timing runs, etc. Awesome book by far! This is a great book. Im not a fly guy but this is an amazing book about Great Lakes steelhead. Most definetly worth the purchase.
solopaddler Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Gord, forget the book. You're welcome to join me anytime!
solopaddler Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Steelhead Dreams, by Matt Supinski. Although its directed more towards the fly angler, over half the book is dedicated to habits, reading water, timing runs, etc. Awesome book by far! He is without a doubt the most arrogant prick I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. You couldn't pay me to read his drivel. Edited October 7, 2011 by solopaddler
lookinforwalleye Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 Gord, forget the book. You're welcome to join me anytime! I am sure some time on the river with you Mike would shorten my learning curve greatly, I`ll give you a call when it gets a little cooler!
Parisite Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Hahah! Tell us how you really feel Solo! If you're handing out invitations I would love to see how it's done.
fish_finder Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 He is without a doubt the most arrogant prick I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. You couldn't pay me to read his drivel. Hahaha....this is true. I met him at a clave a couple years back. The book on the other hand doesn't reflect any of that...
solopaddler Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Hahaha....this is true. I met him at a clave a couple years back. The book on the other hand doesn't reflect any of that... He preaches at you about "proper" technique. About how there's only one true sporting way to fish for steelhead...swinging a fly. Then him and his guides sit anchored right on top the redds chucking ,ducking and flossing. Heaven forbid you want to book a room at his hallowed lodge and you want to fish...gasp....a centrepin. The Muskegon Mouthpiece.
torco Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Best Streams For Great Lakes Steelhead by Bob Linseman. Again more geared to the fly angler it has a lot of good info that is not fly fishing specific. Probably can get some decent books at your local library, I would check there before spending money on books.
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