Couple Questions

[buckhunter14]

What would be my best option for catching some Steelhead. I fish often later in the spring, but would like to up my chances at more fish. I would assume to fish deeper holes and/or runs? Where should I look? Any insight would be appreciated.

I'm thinking of floating some spawn and possibly floating some little jigs and/or pinky's tipped with waxworms.

Thanks guys!

[buckhunter14]

Also curious on your opinions. The warm-up is coming and I'm sure a lot of guys will be out. This makes me want to get out there early to find a good locaiton and have first crack at some shy fish.

Is this a good idea or would you wait until it warms up and the fish are more active?

Lastly, will fish be up by the dammed part of a river system? I would assume not this early in the run, but maybe there is something I don't know.

PM me if you could help, I would really appreciate and could be a little more specific.

Thank-you!

[quest32a]

I only have a quick second to post. But there are fish in the rivers now, and if you get out this weekend you might have a shot. Beware though if the water melts too fast some of the rivers may be muddy.

[mikey]

and dangerous.........

[axisgear]

This weekend should be great,mud or no mud!

[no lead]

last weekend was.

[axisgear]

last weekend was.

I wouldn't know,I was only out on Friday.;)

[Fishndude]

Later in Spring, you will often find spawned out hens in fast riffles and runs, eating eggs like crazy, before they swim back out to the lake. The fish which are migrating in to spawn will stage in medium-deep holes near gravel, until they are ready to spawn. Spawning fish you can usually see, except in murky water, or if they are spawning on deep beds - I have seen beds as deep as 10 feet, before. Spawning fish will often bite, unless they have been fished to already; but they shut down after they see stuff come by them much, or in bright light conditions. Staging fish will usually hit well. Dropbacks will smack an offering like a freight train, make 2 good runs, then come right in. They can be fun to catch on a warm late Spring day. Most males spawn until they are just about dead, and probably are not repeat spawners very often.

[buckhunter14]

Thanks for all advice guys.

I will hopefully be able to report with some pictures this weekend.

I feel a cold coming on :mad:

[Kory]

Hardware is another option... Toss spinners around log jams or any likely holding areas and you are bound to hook up with a few fish this Spring...