First try at Steelhead, wish me luck!

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Thursday I'm going for my first try at great lakes steelhead. Going with a guide to learn the basics and a bit of the river. Wish me luck! If all goes well, I'll be tying up some steelie paterns soon and will post some.

[heavynets 0]

What river?

[despatiesim 0]

The Salmon, in NY.

[salarfishing 0]

Sweet! Tight lines!

[Piker20 0]

Make sure your cameras charged.

[Stevegud1 0]

<-- Envious. Good luck!

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A few pics from my day fishing!

 

Great day. Learned to spey cast. Landed a few, lost a few, 2 of which were really big. My first experience "combat" fishing. The number of fishermen was insane, despite the cold weather. Thank goodness I had a guide or I never would have known how to do this. These close quarters are definetly not my style. I would definetly need to find some less crowded areas if I am to return. But these fish are definetly fun to catch!

Caught them mainly on nymphs, hares ear were particularly productive.

 

Cheers!

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Good for you. If you want to see crowded try the PA side of Lake Erie when there's a run. But, it's all worth it when you hook up.

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I think I'm going to give it a try at the DSR (Douglastown Salmon Run) which is supposec to be limited access. I don't mind company on a pool, but when you're stoked to have a fish on only to realise you're actually tangled in you neighbours line who has the fish, it's a bit much. I now realise the crowded Atlantic Salmon pools in Quebec really aren't that bad.

 

Simon