Catching salmon in rivers can be one of the most exciting and frustrating forms of freshwater fishing. One day, fish see
If you’ve ever spent a full morning on a Lake Erie tributary without a touch, there’s a good chance the problem wasn’t y
When the crowds disappear and the water gets frigid, steelhead can be concentrated—and surprisingly catchable—if you adj
Steelhead demand smooth power and clean pressure during a wide, fast run. Your trolling rod must load deep, protect ligh
Why streamers? It’s really a simple question to answer. It’s because I like absolute violence unleashed at the end of my
Clear water rewards precision and punishes noise. Steelhead see more. Steelhead spook easier. You must cut flash, downsi
Back trolling puts your lures or bait in front of moving steelhead and keeps them working in the strike zone. You point
Plugging lets you place a lure in front of traveling steelhead and keep it there. You control speed, angle, and coverage
Back bouncing puts natural bait in front of holding steelhead in deep, fast runs. You control the drift. You feel bottom