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Tips on Fly Fishing for Steelhead Trout

Steelhead trout are very elusive and acrobatic fish.  They are normally found in tributaries of the Great Lakes and on the West coast.  If you plan on going fly fishing for steelhead trout, you will need to know a few things beforehand.  This article will give you a few tips.

Water

These fish prefer to be in relatively slow water.  You can often find them near the shore.  You'll likely have the best luck casting near the shore initially, then going out to the middle runs.  It may be best to fish out of a boat if you want to cover as much water as possible.  This will give you access to the slower and deeper parts that you can't get to by wading.

Waders

Speaking of wading, you'll want to wear a good pair of waders when fly fishing for steelhead trout.  Since it'll probably be cold, you'll want waders made from neoprene.  In addition to providing much needed warmth, they also provide some buoyancy.  They should be at least five millimeters thick.

Rod

The ideal fly rod to use for these fish is sleek and light, yet firm and powerful.  These fish can get to be pretty big, so strength is important.  You also need to make sure that your rod is long enough so that you can properly drift the fly.  It's also a good idea to check your hooks periodically to ensure that they're still sharp.  They can come into various objects throughout the day and become dull which will reduce your chances of landing one of these fish.

Casting

Most anglers are taught to cast downstream when fly fishing for steelhead trout.  You can use either sinking or floating lines.  They will strike virtually anything that you put in front of their nose.  However, you'll probably have the most success using sand shrimp or cured steelhead or salmon eggs.

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