
Official 2025 Lower Columbia Summer Steelhead Reports
Jul 2, 2025 · The number of hatchery steelhead smolts released in the Columbia and Snake River basins now is roughly comparable to the number released 20 years ago, with only minor …
A guide to Plunking: the gear - IFish Fishing Forum
Jul 17, 2009 · Plunking in the CR or other big rivers in oregon is super popular but it's tough for a beginner to learn the basics. This is a great time to get into plunking because the mad rush for …
Best 5 Steelhead Books Ever Published | IFish Fishing Forum
Feb 10, 2010 · Salmon & Steelhead Journal just came out with a list of the best 5 Steelhead Books ever published. Their list includes: 1. Steelhead Fly Fishing (Trey...
Rigging **** shrimp under a bobber - steelhead - IFish Fishing …
Aug 2, 2019 · Hello, I feel like I did my due diligence and searched the forum for a method for rigging **** shrimp under a sliding bobber for fishing from the bank and couldn't find what I was …
Smaller plugs for salmon? | IFish Fishing Forum
Jan 2, 2025 · My dad uses a Lami XCC 705 STRIPER I gave him for a steelhead plug rod, and like sized plugs, he always picks up salmon from time to time, he fishes near the Cowlitz …
Favorite steelhead scent! | IFish Fishing Forum
Jan 7, 2016 · What's your favorite steelhead scent mine so far is Procure Sand Shrimp.
Rod selection for steelhead | IFish Fishing Forum
Nov 1, 2024 · The steelhead I know eat rubber legged stonefly nymphs like candy and will chase far out of their resting spots for them. Black, purple, black and purple,...something with black …
Am I over-swiveling? - IFish Fishing Forum
Jul 16, 2024 · Morning all, I'm curious how you guys are setting up your spinners when chasing salmon and steelhead. Typically, I have 30 lb braid on the spool, then a barrel swivel, then an …
Fishing the hatchery on Sandy river? | IFish Fishing Forum
Jan 30, 2023 · So I'm very new to Salmon/Steelhead fishing. Been learning the ropes on the Alsea the last couple of months. Planning on heading up to the Sandy from Salem for some …
Best all around steelhead rod & reel combo. - IFish Fishing Forum
Nov 11, 2013 · Here's a question for you. If you were to recommend an all around rod and real for steelhead and/or coho (I know I need another setup for nooks) my budget is around $150.00 …