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I think I've been away from fishing too long. I was thinking Albright because there wouldn't be a loop at the end of my cut line, but I know how to make loops from Gudebrod and still have all that I...

Ah, but my Danielsson FW 4/seven is a thing of beauty, and it really picks up line quickly. I've got a 2-loop double surgeon's on there now, looped to the welded loop at the back of my line. I was...

This is kind of a steelhead question because if the fish weren' t so hot I wouldn't have this problem. I've got a large arbor reel that doesn't hold much backing so I've got gel-spun on it to...

Ended up with a pair of Simms Headwaters. Can't believe that I'm wearing a size 12 when my sneeks are 9, but with 2 heavy socks there's not much extra room. Although these will be my alternate boots,...

I agree that any kind of felt or felt-like material will probably get me into trouble. This is totally do-it-yourself, no planes or boats this trip. It'll be the Kenai Peninsula and Cordova, all...

But, I read in a previous post that they don't do well on slippery surfaces. I know that nothing will compare to felt with studs, but what's the next best alternative?

Damn! Another pair of boots exploded on my EEE width clodhoppers. They were a lower-end Korkers boot (one year old), but I thought they'd last longer. (I do buy them 2 sizes too large and fill them...

Shawn, I was wondering if some goober would say exactly that. You didn't let me down. Ya gotta admit, though, that the leaking waders are a bummer, and a lousy ending to a less-than-stellar day....

Not at all, Digger. I've got 3 to visit and good input on this thread. I'm just looking for the best for my needs...and Hunting Dog...BITE ME dog!

(Have to keep the stream name anonymous, sorry. Buddies who told me to fish here might get a bit peeved...) So it's Day 1 of my long-planned Oregon steelhead trip. Nothing in the first nice run, by...

I'd like to thank all of the contributors to this thread for their thoughtful and informative input. It's funny how many different opinions are displayed here. The bottom line is that after 3 failed...

Nice pix! I had to laugh at that first one. I assume that's you (the taller one). I wasn't certain who looked more unhappy, the fisherman or the fish!

Got some rain tonight in Crescent City. Heavy at times, but didn't last very long.

Yeah, what JB said. Nice fish and nice shot!

Yeah, but how would I support myself in such a small town? I'd have to eat my steelhead.

Hey Darian,
I've GOT to try it. If I don't, there will always be a "what if". Right now, all my fishing trips are big events. I can't get away for an afternoon or overnight trip, so they are few and...

Actually, I'd ruled that area out. Too hot in the summer (I know, I live in AZ so what's that all about?, but I live at 4,600 feet). Maybe I'll take a look there again IF I don't like any of the...

Doesn't have to be EXACTLY on the coast. Hell, I'm now 16 hours from the nearest SH river. I'll be looking at Eugene, Salem and Portland. And, maybe I'm not such a liberal. Maybe you're just a...

I've lived in Arizona since 1982, but in 2002 I discovered steelheading in CA, and have spent 1 - 2 1/2 months fishing the CA steelhead season every year since. I still have a LOT to learn and only...

Thanks, guys. Yeah, I'm jazzed about it, but guess I just want it all. Anyhow, I'm heading north in a few days to fish the big OR, and happily I had this success just before that trip. Now I'll be...

Started steelheading in '02, and every year since then put in at least one day a season fishing a gorgeous coastal for fresh steel. Hooked one about my 9th time out there, but it beat me up and broke...

I'm on the T now, and probably leaving. The cold has gotten to me. It doesn't help that I'm car camping. Got here Friday night, and with one hour to fish, hooked 3 and landed 2. I was jazzed!...

Interesting. Last year on the T really sucked. This year seems to be better. Go figure.

I agree that hatchery fish were made to be eaten and should be since it's been proven that they're less successful at reproducing than wild fish, and when they spawn with wild fish the number of...

Ya gotta feed the family, BUT...
A few years ago I was fishing in a run about 80 yards below the line of gear guys in the Mad. I started hooking up and the gear guys started migrating in my...