I'm new to steelhead fishing but would like to get up to the American in January/February and take a crack at catching some big winter steelhead. I'm trying to figure out what gear configuration I need.
I've read a bunch of articles on the internet which are pointing me to an 8wt rod and reel combo with intermediate sinking tip line and taperless leaders (around the 8lb range) for swinging wet flies. Just looking for some advise on this configuration. I've seen some references here on the forum about swinging flies on floating line. Is that the preferred method on the American for winter steelhead or is sinking line the way to go? Any info is appreciated.
Thanks,
Frank
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