STEELHEAD TECHNIQUES - GEAR
Power: L=Light. ML=Medium Light. M=Medium. MH=Medium Heavy. H=Heavy. Ex=Extra Heavy
Action: M=moderate. F=Fast. EF=Extra Fast
TECHNIQUES
CASTING
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Artificial and live bait presentation on streams, rivers, lakes. Cast upstream and work with the current.
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Spinning Equipment: Rods: 8-9 ft M. Reels: 4000 range
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Baitcasting Equipment: Rods 8-9 ft M. Reels:
FLY
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How: Target rivers and streams when salmon are running. Learn local area.
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Rods: Generally 7-9 wt fly rods. Reels: Size to rod.
TROLLING
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How: Deep trolling Lakes is generally most productive. Can troll in smaller boats with fewer rods, can use lighter gear and diving lures. target dropoff and cover water.
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Rods: Generally longer moderate action trolling rods are used. Reels: 30 size trolling
RODS
SPINNING
CASTING
FLY
​TROLLING
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Info to add extra to top setion.
REELS
SPINNING
CASTING
FLY
TROLLING
LINE - LEADER
BRAIDED LINE
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15-30 lb general use for casting
FLUOROCARBON
MONOFILAMENT
FLY LINE
FLY LEADER/TIPPET
SPINNING - CASTING LURES - TACKLE
FLIES
TROLLING EQUIPMENT
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