Steelhead Fishing

Steelie on Ice

Steelhead Fishing on the Ice

August 22, 2011

By: Milton F. Whitmore The word “steelheads” conjures up visions of rivers, upstream from their mouths at a dam, such as Tippy on the Big Manistee River in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and downstream from such structures. It might be a secluded stretch of a smaller stream as it winds its way lakeward through low cedars [...]

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Clay's Pier Steelhead

Prime Time for Beach or Pier Fishing

August 22, 2011

By: “Shoeman” It’s that time of year again. The Browns, Coho and Steelhead are staging near shore, creek and river mouths. This is when the boat-less fisherman can cash in on some real dandies fishing from the beach or pier fishing. As the water temperatures near shore drop into the fish’s preferred range, we can [...]

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A simple 3 way swivel rig

Steelhead Fishing with Spawn

August 22, 2011

It doesn’t require complex or expensive tackle to get in on the great river steelhead fishing that Michigan has to offer. A simple, long, fishing rod and spinning reel with some heavy test line can be used. The heavy line from the rod is attached to one end of a three way swivel. Next you [...]

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