08-03-2012, 03:52 AM
[quote nijimasu]If you're thinking about big b-runs on a fly, especially a spey, go to this website, read it, contact them, maybe even make a pilgramage up there. Guarenteed you won't be dissapointed.
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Myself, I just bought the first 8-weight I could find (after I got my a$$ handed to me when I tied to land a renegade B-run size fish in stanley on my 5 weight). I pretty much fish smaller water (Stanley Area or little salmon near Riggins -or my favorite- South Fork of the Clearwater) and I just rig up a heavy duty nymph rig with a thing-a-ma-bobber for an indicator and really long leaders- running egg patterns in tandem with stonefly nymphs. I've caught them on little (#16) prince nymphs too. I fish the same way I'd nymph for trout, but try to spot and stalk when possible. Most guys will hit the deep runs, but don't neglect the heads or tailouts of big pools. Good luck![/quote]
Those really LONG leaders probably really help! I hear steelhead are line shy........LAFFIN
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[url "http://www.redshedflyshop.com/"]http://www.redshedflyshop.com/[/url]
[url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0nWBeq7-28"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0nWBeq7-28[/url]
Myself, I just bought the first 8-weight I could find (after I got my a$$ handed to me when I tied to land a renegade B-run size fish in stanley on my 5 weight). I pretty much fish smaller water (Stanley Area or little salmon near Riggins -or my favorite- South Fork of the Clearwater) and I just rig up a heavy duty nymph rig with a thing-a-ma-bobber for an indicator and really long leaders- running egg patterns in tandem with stonefly nymphs. I've caught them on little (#16) prince nymphs too. I fish the same way I'd nymph for trout, but try to spot and stalk when possible. Most guys will hit the deep runs, but don't neglect the heads or tailouts of big pools. Good luck![/quote]
Those really LONG leaders probably really help! I hear steelhead are line shy........LAFFIN
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