Ok, now that I’ve got most of the guy’s attention. Actually a cold one does sound good right now.
Anyhoo, with the forecast of almost solid showers and storms for almost a week straight, anglers can start getting their steelhead gear organized and ready for action with the onset of cold weather ahead. From bug slingers to those who like to drown worms, everybody has gear to look over before hitting the rivers.
To be honest with all of you who check in and read the blog, a true steelheader I am not. I’m the kind of guy who has a little bag already packed, and couple of rods ready so when the opportunity comes, I take it. I am the guy who has just enough knowledge to get you started with the right equipment, some fly knowledge and just a little more when it comes to using other methods to land these silvery fish. So from now till the weekend the basics will be covered, some terms explained, some essential gear that I know works and some helpful items you can read or watch (dvd) to give you a better working knowledge to go out, catch a few fish, and have some fun doing it. How’s that for a run on sentence?!
Tomorrow will be dedicated to fly and spinning rods. More so on the types of weights and actions to look for when selecting a rod. Some reccomendations on some good rods from the manufactures and the purposes of all these different lengths available.
As for the pups, I will have an update soon. They are growing like little weeds. They have kept me busy patching up their beds out in the garage. Turns out, all that old braid you have left when you replace it on your reels is good for something, it makes a good sewing thread!