Winter Steelhead 2013/2014

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Winter Steelhead 2013/2014

Post by RiverChromeGS » Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:29 pm

I know I am. One rain and we should see the fish few in the rivers. Heres a video to get you ready for it

Wild fish out of water in video are all in British Columbia

Last edited by RiverChromeGS on Mon Nov 25, 2013 3:15 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Bmastro777 » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:28 am

Sweet vid. You'll be hearing from me for a trip :)

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Steelheadin360 » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:48 am

I bet it happens next week. That float is gonna drop and a scrappy chrome hatchery brat is gonna be on the line!

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Weekend-warrior17 » Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:55 am

Very nice neat lookin yarn balls you're runnin fish freak and impressive results. :cheers:

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by FlyGirl » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:48 pm

This will be my first year fishing winter steelhead.....actually, first steelhead period......Gong to try me hand at it. That just makes me want to even more!

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by cjjohnston14 » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:52 pm

Never fished for Steelhead before. Where would be a good place and time for a Novice from the East Coast to start? I live in Silverdale, WA. Any places near here that I could be productive?
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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Steelheadin360 » Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:45 pm

On a side note. Im itching to go fish for them in the salt.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by natetreat » Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:49 pm

It'll be a while yet guys. We're still killing limits of chrome silvers! Take it as it comes. We're going to put a MASSACRE on those steelhead next month.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Brat Bonker » Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:18 pm

cjjohnston14 wrote:Never fished for Steelhead before. Where would be a good place and time for a Novice from the East Coast to start? I live in Silverdale, WA. Any places near here that I could be productive?
haha I live in silverdale too and the best place to fish for them is over 1 1/2 hours away, closest place that has any hatchery steelhead is just over an hour. PM me and I will let you know where I fish at.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by RiverChromeGS » Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:52 pm

im hoping we will see better numbers this year! Last year was a bit tougher season, but every year is different, and things seem to always be better on pink years.
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Post by RiverChromeGS » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:35 pm

Weekend-warrior17 wrote:Very nice neat lookin yarn balls you're runnin fish freak and impressive results. :cheers:
i have a video on my channel that shows how to tie them, not the best video but gives you an idea how i got them like that :cheers:
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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Bootslayer » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:43 pm

Maybe you should ask Santa Claus for a pair of waders this year?

At least you'd look like a guide then [thumbsup]
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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by RiverChromeGS » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:03 pm

Bootslayer wrote:Maybe you should ask Santa Claus for a pair of waders this year?

At least you'd look like a guide then [thumbsup]
I spend my money on stuff that helps me catch fish... good hooks, floats, rods/reels. No 700$ pair of Simms is gonna help me on the river. Besides, neoprene is Warm in the winter [flapper]
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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by NFCustom » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:14 pm

fishenfreak wrote:
Bootslayer wrote:Maybe you should ask Santa Claus for a pair of waders this year?

At least you'd look like a guide then [thumbsup]
I spend my money on stuff that helps me catch fish... good hooks, floats, rods/reels. No 700$ pair of Simms is gonna help me on the river. Besides, neoprene is Warm in the winter [flapper]
I can guarantee most Simms are warmer than neoprene. More durable, easier to move around in and made in the USA.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by spoonman » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:17 am

fishenfreak wrote:
Bootslayer wrote:Maybe you should ask Santa Claus for a pair of waders this year?

At least you'd look like a guide then [thumbsup]
I spend my money on stuff that helps me catch fish... good hooks, floats, rods/reels. No 700$ pair of Simms is gonna help me on the river. Besides, neoprene is Warm in the winter [flapper]
Cant agree more. Simms are nice, I have pair that my biologist

st brother gave me. But

my hodgmens work just fine.you can buy alot of gear with 5 to 7 hundred dollars blown on waders.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by jd39 » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:06 am

I'm thinking of getting neoprene waders for this season, by the time i put 3-4 layers on to stay warm in my current waders I feel like that kid in the Christmas Story and can't move very well. Hoping to cut it to 1-2 layers with neoprene and move easier.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by spoonman » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:39 am

Being fat works for me [biggrin] . I am built for cold weather and wear my breathables all season. Maybe if its below freezing I will put on some long johns.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by HOOKEDONFISHING » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:41 am

Looks like we are going to get some rain. I'm hoping it will bring up the water level so I can do some fishing Fri.

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by Bmastro777 » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:53 am

I got a great pair of camo neoprene waders from cabelas. I love them. $130

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Re: Ready for Winter Steelhead?

Post by HOOKEDONFISHING » Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:03 am

I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. I have owned other waders but my Simms waders are put together a lot better then any other manufacture and will last a longer.

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