Quote: Chet - "New to steelhead fishing "never been yet"
Never!? Well then, git da helll outta here mon! We don't like no novice wanna-be steelheaders nosin' round our site for secret fishing info! Hmmm. Hey y'all, what should we do to this here new feller?
Ok, j/k (just kidding) . We like to help newbies to learn and enjoy the great recreation of steelhead and salmon fishing. Welcome aboard.
That is right about browsing the site for tons of good info, both general and specific technical - perhaps best done by using the search feature and plugging in words such as 'steelhead tips', float (or bobber) fishing techs, jig fishing tips., etc.
btw, using small 1/16th and 1/8th oz. summer steelhead jigs with low water steathy floats is a good way to start fishing for steelhead. It's less complicated, especially in regards to not losing a lot of gear. And you know when the fish bite by watching your float movements or dunking. It can also help you learn to read water quicker (recognizing fish holding water in the rivers). ... And after some intial browsing and other reading, don't hesitate to ask questions on here. We could use some more - it's been a slow spring for both fishing and NW fishing site activity/discussion.
THEN ~ if you really want a much faster learning curve toward advanced steelhead and salmon fishing techs and secrets, access my book website below in my sig. box, by just clicking on it. Be safe, and have fun! Good fishing luck out there, Chet.
NOTE: We've sold out of our inventory of books. Watch for the 2nd edition, sometime this year. Thanks! ... btw, there are still a few of the books left at the Guide Shop (Tillamook) and Bob's Outdoor (Longview).