Trout and Steelhead University

03/14/2024

Indicator fly fishing from the boat gives you a birds-eye-view.

03/14/2024

My client is fighting a big steelhead in greenish-grey water that is barely fishable. Knowing how to read stream flow charts enables me to predict water height and clarity.

03/14/2024

Using the stream flow charts enables me to accurately predict water levels, the color of the river, and fishing conditions before I leave the house.

They also help me determine which river is best to fish and even the best time to catch steelhead and trout.

This only works if you know how the numbers correlate to the conditions, which I explain in my latest article. https://troutandsteelhead.net/stream-flow-data-interpretation-for-fishing/

02/10/2024

One of my best spawn bag tips is, after a few drifts, to gently poke a hole into one of the eggs so it slowly milks out scent over the next few drifts. Do this every 3 or 4 drifts. See my newest article 27 Spawn Bag Tips and Tricks Used By Expert Guides.

Spawn bags catch more trout and steelhead than any other baits. These tips from a pro river guide will help you catch more steelhead with spawn bags.

01/30/2024

I would bet that speed control is the number one issue of most anglers who are not catching many trout. Learn how to control the speed of your flies, and you will catch ten times more fish. Speed matters for trout, steelhead, salmon, and nymphing and dry fly fishing.

My latest article is full of tips. See How To Catch More Trout - https://troutandsteelhead.net/catch-more-trout

01/17/2024

Tips from a recent article on staying warm when winter fishing

1. Overdress - Do not get out of a warm vehicle and think, it's not that cold, I don't need this extra pair of pants or this extra sweater. Once you stand still for an hour or two you will appreciate the extra clothes.

2. Layer, But Not Too Much: I wear a thin base layer pant and shirt, then a thinker thermal base layer pant and shirt, and then my exterior pant and shirt, which are both thick. But, if you layer too many socks, it can squish your feet and cut off circulation and make your feet colder.

3. Use Electic Heating Devices: A rechargeable electric heat insole or sock and hand warmers are highly recommended.

4. Waders: My number one tip for keeping your feet warmer is to buy good insulated bootfoot waders that are 1 to 2 sizes too big. See tips for bootfoot wader below.

5. Jackets: Wading jackets are not insualted. Many anglers are wearing thinker winter coats and this really does make a difference.

5. Bring Extra Gloves: When I guide, I always have extra gloves. If you drop a glove in the water or your gloves get wet for some reason, your fingers will freeze.

6. Move More: Once your feet start feeling very cold, walk, and move to the next spot.

See the article https://troutandsteelhead.net/fishing-in-the-winter/

01/13/2024

I just updated my article on Steelhead Fishing In the winter. One of my best tips is to use electric heated insole to keep your feet warm. Not to mention some great tips to catch more winter steelhead.

https://troutandsteelhead.net/winter-steelhead-fishing/

01/13/2024

It might be a bit early to be thinking salmon fishing, but I just updated my article on salmon fishing on the Salmon River NY, and I know most of those guides book up very early.
https://troutandsteelhead.net/salmon-fishing-on-the-salmon-river/

01/11/2024

I've netted thousands of trout, and some of my clients are very surprised by the net I use. Check out the updated page on the "Best Trout Nets For Rivers" - https://troutandsteelhead.net/trout-nets-for-river-fishing/

01/10/2024

01/10/2024

Do you know how to put your bait on the hook properly? Covering the hook point or closing the hook gap can lead to fewer hookups.

01/10/2024

Looking for a steelhead net. I've just updated my article on the "Best Steelhead Nets Of 2024"

See it at:

A top steelhead guide reviews over 50 nets and tells you the best which one is the best steelhead net for river fishing.