02-02-2010, 08:08 PM
Seeking some knowledge from those of you with experience about steelheading on the Salmon in the spring, after the ice breaks up in the river.
I am a fly fisherman whose steelhead experience is limited to the few I caught during this past October's fabulous run.
What types of patterns should I use? Mainly eggs and roe clusters or do I still swing the various spey style flies I used in the fall?
Where should I go? Lower river below Salmon or around Challis, or even Stanley?
Are the fish that have wintered under the ice worth eating or are they too soft?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks
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I am a fly fisherman whose steelhead experience is limited to the few I caught during this past October's fabulous run.
What types of patterns should I use? Mainly eggs and roe clusters or do I still swing the various spey style flies I used in the fall?
Where should I go? Lower river below Salmon or around Challis, or even Stanley?
Are the fish that have wintered under the ice worth eating or are they too soft?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks
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