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Benchwork – Steelhead Flies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by a_rosati18

I got chrome on the dome. I probably should be stocking up on trout flies for my last driftless outing, but steelhead flies are too much fun to tie. Because you’re not trying to imitate any specific food source with steelhead flies you can really have fun with bright colors and strange looking patterns.

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New Steelhead Flies

Posted on September 17, 2010 by a_rosati18
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Indiana Skamania Mania

Posted on September 15, 2010 by a_rosati18

My brother and I heard that the summer skamania steelhead had finally started showing up in good numbers in Indiana’s creeks so we made the trip this morning to check it out ourselves; the fish are in! With the creeks running low and clear the fishing is very visual. Just about every pool in the … Continue reading »

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Thinkin’ Steelhead

Posted on September 4, 2010 by a_rosati18

I sat down to tie some flies tonight and couldn’t help but think about the fall run of steelhead that’s just around the corner. Here is a pattern that I think will prove deadly on any steelhead water. Materials: Hook: #4 salmon hook Tail: black rabbit strip/couple strands of flashabou Body: Purple buck tail (top) … Continue reading »

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Summer Steelhead?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by a_rosati18

If you haven’t noticed yet this summer has been HOT! As a result the summer skamania steelhead have not moved into the rivers yet. There have been reports of random fish here and there, but as far as a “run” of fish, it hasn’t really happened. Usually by the first week of July anglers start … Continue reading »

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Milwaukee River Report

Posted on March 29, 2010 by a_rosati18

This past week I had the chance to get a couple of first time steelheaders into some fish, and it’s almost as fun as catching them yourself. My cousin Chase, who is a teacher in Colorado and avid fly fisherman used his spring break time to come visit family in the Chicago area, and of … Continue reading »

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