I read a post on the general forum about nymphing for steelhead. Would like to hear more details about how that is done.
So far, I've just been swinging using a sinktip. This type of setup is easy to cast and allows you to cover a lot of water.
But I learned a deep nymphing technique for the lower Sac last June that worked great for the wild rainbows there and seems like it would also work for steelhead as well.
It consisted of using a strike indicator with a post. The leader below the indicator is straight mono, not tapered with shot about 1-2ft above a weighted fly. This setup allows the fly to sink quickly and the post gives you an indication of how vertical your leader is as it goes through the run. But this setup is a pain to cast so is used more for drifting in a boat.
Thinking of giving this setup a try while wading, but would like to hear how others nymph deep for steelhead from the shore.
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