Freshwater Fishing
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Freshwater fishing offers the steelhead and salmon angler many opportunities fishing Rivers, Lakes, and Streams. Finding the fishing gear that the steelhead angler needs, or wants can sometimes be a challenge in its self. We hope the links provided here will assist you with that search. Remember since there are so many different ways to fish for steelhead and salmon you are going to find choices that may seem endless. Using the search box provided will assist you in finding the gear you are looking for so please feel free to use our search box above. You will find it on the top of all our pages for your convenience.
Find some great crankbaits that work well for steelhead and salmon like hot shots, kwikfish, and wiggle warts. You will also find salmon eggs, plastic baits and attractants these will add to your success in your quest for a steelhead or salmon. Jig fishing for steelhead and salmon has become another popular way of fishing here in the Northwest and may very well be the most productive way of catching steelhead used today. You will find a selection of jigs specially designed for steelhead here.
Fishing Line
The number one piece of gear, without the right fishing line you may as well stay home. Finding the right line to use is a challenge in its self, with all the types to choose from like the standard monofilament or the newer braided lines. Then you have to decide on which weight you should use from 4 lb to 100 lb test. You may even want to look at the newest types in fused and fluorocarbons lines on the market as these are becoming even more popular today.
Reels
Having a good reel is another important factor when you are steelhead or salmon fishing. The debate continues as to whether a baitcasting reel or a spinning reel is the best. The decision is really yours and depends more on the style and type of fishing you do then any other factor. Some steelhead anglers still prefer using a spin-casting reel that would not be my choice but to each their own. Each reel has advantages and disadvantages. You will be able to find some great choices here know matter what type of reel you want.
Rod and Reel Combos
Rod and reel combos make for a great value for the beginning angler or if you are in search of a spare rod and reel. The rods come with the appropriate sized reels and save you a good amount of money then if you tried to buy them separately. You will find a large selection of all three types from the popular spinning outfits, baitcasting outfits, and even a few spin-casting outfits for your connivance shop and compare.
Rods
Some anglers believe that this is the most important piece of fishing gear you will ever buy. This may be so as it is what gives you the feel for the fish, the power for fighting the fish, and the ability to make that precise cast needed for steelhead and salmon fishing. You will find a large selection of both casting and spinning rods and even a special selection of Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Rods here.
Terminal Tackle
Find all your hooks, sinkers, swivels, corkies, lures, floats, and any other gear you may need here to complete your gear or stock up so when the time comes to make that steelhead or salmon fishing trip you are ready to go.