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Good byes are always tough but it’s time to make the spring shift and stow the Winter Steelhead gear for the season. One of my … The post Winter Steelhead Encounters on the Oregon Coast first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

The inlets and beaches of Puget Sound are some of the only places in the world that you can cast to Wild Coastal Cutthroat Trout in the saltwater. Like their steelhead cousins they spawn in freshwater and return to feed in saltwater. Unlike steelhea

Our DNR began planting Coho Salmon Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead in an attempt to add to the already good Walleye and Lake Trout fishing on Lake Huron. We are definitely noticing the benefits of those plants. I have caught as many as 6 different spec

The Manistee River in Michigan so-called the Big Manistee flows into Lake Michigan & has a significant population of inhabiting trout with runs of salmon & steelhead. According to the Manistee River fishing report it’s a medium-si

Steelhead fishing in the Pacific Northwest is a challenging endeavor and swinging flies for them takes the challenge to the next level. It’s all worth … The post Steelhead Tactics That Will Lead To Success first appeared on Connect Outfi

From Native Fish Society Next week ODFW Commissioners will be making a monumental decision on the future of wild winter steelhead regulations in southern Oregon. Commissioners will decide to either adopt fishing regulations that will require the catc

During this time of year if you are not fishing you are probably reading reports about fishing. We are sure by now you have seen our steelhead fishing reports  which will help you keep updated on what is happening on the Michigan River.

Just want to say Hello to all be safe and this won't last forever. We will make it thru! Hopefully this post will take a little off your mind and help you remember ALL of your fishing moments! This Winter Steelhead season was a pretty good one. J

Thank you to all my 2023 fishing guests. There were some positive changes to our fishery this year especially on Lake Huron. The benefit of Coho Salmon plants are showing signs of success. In addition to Lake Trout and Walleye we caught many Steelhea

Things are warming up more big Dollies are being caught and steelhead numbers have finally bumped up. The next week looks like milder weather that will help keep kicking things into gear. Nice steelhead! And is that a classic Juneau Fly Goods hat fr

The steelhead fishing remains off with what seems like fewer fish around than we are used to this time of year. Some days we find them other days we struggle. While the weather has been comfortable (in the 60’s!?!) it has left rivers like the B

Seeing some good stuff come out of the river walleye saugeye and crappie most specifically. No steelhead yet but Im sure we’ll see some soon. In most instances no matter the situation or season the most effective way to catch crappies is with

ONE LUCKY ANGLER WILL SPEND A WEEK ON THE BABINE FOR JUST $100! British Columbia’s Babine River is the hallowed homewaters of some of the largest wild steelhead swimming on the planet. At the Babine Steelhead Lodge their goal is … Continu

Take advantage of our Fall guide special good for one or anglers while the weather is still nice! We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead October 25-November 30th. The cost of … Continue reading 

The shop is closed for today … however the Maumee river is still open. Fall walleye and steelhead bite has been good the last week or so the water levels and temps have been just right. No need to get real tricky the big Joshy paddle tail bait

Spring officially has started which typically means cold nights and the promise of warmer days. And Spring Steelhead. The local rivers – Manistee and Betsie – have been providing some fish but with the lack of rain/run-off it’s been

Justin is back with quite a secret to actually catch winter steelhead. Just kidding. There is of course no guarantee when trying to get a winter steelhead to hand but Justin sure has had some good luck with this fly … Continue reading →

Reminder – Raffle Tickets Still Available I have included images of the consolation prize of a dozen beautifully tied Steelhead Flies. Is your living room or fly tying room in need of some sprucing up? If so this beautiful wild … Continue

Welcome Spring Steelhead anglers – April is upon us finding warmer weather and great Steelhead fishing.  Water is low and clear making for good but stealthy Steelhead fishing. Muskegon River is now starting to get good numbers of Spring S

In this video Bruce Berry ties a variant of the Silvenator fly using Pro Sportfisher Classic Tubing and Flexibead. This is a terrific pattern for both Winter and Summer Steelhead. Hook: OPST Swing #2/4 Needle: Pro Sport Flexineedle Small Tube: …