BoSmith 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 https://tieflycast.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/the-box-winter-steelhead/ 3 flies that I will not venture out into the cold without. How I tie them and tips to make the common patterns more successful for winter steelhead. This flies have been tried and tested on Erie, Huron, and Ontario tributaries while having some specific influence from Lake Michigan. I have put together a collection of thoughts and ideas as well as a few favorite patterns for winter steelhead flies for the Great Lakes region. Basically this post is a collection of concepts and patterns that I have had success with over the years. I know that most of the content will not be earth shaking for most of you, but I do appreciate the feedback I get from the members of this site. I tried much harder to get some 'animation' in my voice overs and dropped the banjo (for now). Take a look and give me some feedback, criticism, or a thumbs up if you like the content. It's greatly appreciated. Thanks Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Sorry, Bo. If you post it here, I read it. But I rarely go to other sites or blogs to read someone's article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 i wish we had steelhead here in connecticut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoSmith 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Sorry, Bo. If you post it here, I read it. But I rarely go to other sites or blogs to read someone's article. Fair enough. I'm sure you understand I cannot pour hours into an article like this and then just dump it on a forum. That said, the content is still free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Sorry, Bo. If you post it here, I read it. But I rarely go to other sites or blogs to read someone's article. Fair enough. I'm sure you understand I cannot pour hours into an article like this and then just dump it on a forum. That said, the content is still free. Bo, I've posted links to videos that people didn't want to be bothered clicking the link for what ever their reasons might be. I'm sure they understand about your content and work involved etc. I took a quick look but have not watched your videos as yet myself. Looked good , what I saw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Yep, I understand. Just FYI'ing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Jack 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 It's amazing the amount of effort not needed to click on a link with the lightest of index finger pressure. And sometimes one finds a jewel of a site like yours Shane, well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 It's amazing the amount of effort not needed to click on a link with the lightest of index finger pressure. And sometimes one finds a jewel of a site like yours Shane, well done! I visited too, well worth the brief time to review. In many Wyoming still waters, especially on the Laramie Plains, we fish a pattern very similar to your Michigan Wiggler. Hook 1or 2x long nymph size 8-12 Wgt or bead optional Thread- Black or brown or green Tail - Pheasant tail fibers Shell back, same PT fibers Abdomen- Peacock herls Thorax -peacock same abdomen...with palmered brown or rusty rooster Fished it on floating line, best from a watercraft -casting back towards shore, near openings in the cabbage, slow, steady, undulating retrieve. Had several 20-30 fish mornings, before strong winds arose, Rainbows, Cutts, Browns 16-22 inches- all released Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Yep, I understand. Just FYI'ing. It has become an issue around here because the board is frequently being treated as bait for someone's blog or youtube.com channel. I personally do not have a problem unless they decide to monetize their sites/channels, then this is not helpful information, just spam in another guise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpflyguy 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2016 Nice article Bo, wish I had steelhead around here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoSmith 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 Yep, I understand. Just FYI'ing. It has become an issue around here because the board is frequently being treated as bait for someone's blog or youtube.com channel. I personally do not have a problem unless they decide to monetize their sites/channels, then this is not helpful information, just spam in another guise. I don't make a dime off this. I just like to write and share the knowledge I have collected and learned. I used to enjoy contributing to the fly data base here as well. Buts that's changed now and I've moved to my own free based blog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoSmith 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 It's amazing the amount of effort not needed to click on a link with the lightest of index finger pressure. And sometimes one finds a jewel of a site like yours Shane, well done! I visited too, well worth the brief time to review. In many Wyoming still waters, especially on the Laramie Plains, we fish a pattern very similar to your Michigan Wiggler. Hook 1or 2x long nymph size 8-12 Wgt or bead optional Thread- Black or brown or green Tail - Pheasant tail fibers Shell back, same PT fibers Abdomen- Peacock herls Thorax -peacock same abdomen...with palmered brown or rusty rooster Fished it on floating line, best from a watercraft -casting back towards shore, near openings in the cabbage, slow, steady, undulating retrieve. Had several 20-30 fish mornings, before strong winds arose, Rainbows, Cutts, Browns 16-22 inches- all released Sounds like a good fly and morning of fishing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 Bo, I don't think whatfly was referring to you. It is one of the reason I don't go to links provided, though. The other is, I am just not into the whole social media thing. I've got four sites I routinely go to. Except for these four sites, the Internet is for research, not for socializing (in my opinion). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoSmith 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I resisted social media from back in 2008 when I started blogging, continuing all the way to 2015.... the ol' 20/20 hind sight says i probably shouldn't have.... I'm now getting some of the best inspiration from Instagram photos. It's a gold mind of good ideas and positive vibes. #flytying ... check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 LOL I am not resisting the technology. I just don't need the interaction/distraction. YouTube and this site give me more "inspiration" than I'll ever use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites