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November 28th, 2008

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Winter Steelhead Fishing

Steelhead fishing in winter is never easy, not even during the good times. But when the mid-season doldrums set in around February, things can get downright tough. The big runs of hatchery steelhead that provided such good fishing in December and January have tapered off to a trickle in most rivers. And the large wild fish that will cause so much excitement at the end of the season haven’t yet arrived. On a coast-wide average, there simply aren’t nearly as many steelhead in our rivers and creeks during February as during the rest of the season.

The fish may be fewer and farther between, but not the fishermen. A steady stream of boat anglers casts to every inch of likely looking holding water, and the shores of popular rivers are crisscrossed by the muddy trails of bank anglers. The fish available in most streams get pounded hard on a daily basis. And it doesn’t help when prolonged cold weather results in cool, clear water and spooky, sluggish steelhead.

Those are just a few of the reasons why many steelhead anglers refer to February as the “mid-season break” in fishing, and others call it the “dog days of winter.” February is a excellent time of the year for fisherman to take advantage of discounted guided trips. The fishing is challenging, but still worth it!

Things I would use to catch Steelhead in the winter would be: Hardware (Plugs, large spoons or Spinners). Flies like Black Stones, Hex Nymphs, Bead heads, and Egg flies. Other methods, such as spawn, Drifting wax worms are also used.

Rainbow Trout can be caught on small stick baits, Tiny Spinners, Wax Worms, and Fly Fishing with Nymphs.

Make sure to check the hatch charts for the river you are fishing to understand more about the bugs under the surface of the water, this will give you a base to purchase or tie the right bug. Always remember winter fishing must be done slow and patiently.

I encourage you to experience a guided fishing trip for steel head on the Muskegon River in Newaygo, Michigan, which is less than an hour from Grand Rapids, Mi. The Muskegon River boasts some of the absolute best Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout Fishing in the Great Lakes Region! With expansive gravel bars, slow deep holes, runs and over fourteen miles of spawning gravel, it’s no wonder the Mighty Muskegon is home to so many trout and game fish species.

Enjoy your day on the water.

Article provided by Mike Marsh: Marsh Ridge River Guide Service & Evolution Sport Fishing Charters www.MarshGuideService.com and Sherri Russell: Hess Lake Rentals www.Hesslakerentals.com.

About the Author

Brent Vanderstelt is owner of Hess Lake Vacation Rentals in Newaygo Michigan, visit http://www.hesslakerentals.com. Brent has also started a free vacation rental listing service, http://www.ytbvacationrentals.com and also has a popular vacation blog at http://myytbtravel.blogspot.com

Fly Fishing in the Unspoilt Waters of Canada

Canada is a beautiful country with so many places where you can practice the art of fly fishing with some very satisfying results. Fly fishing in Canada can not only give you the experience of catching a diverse variety of fish, but it also gives you the beauty and scenery that is almost second to none. Fishing in this type of environment is the perfect way to ease your stresses and make for a very satisfying fishing experience.

The northern reaches of Canada are the home to some exceptional lakes and rivers providing fishing for pike, salmon, and the legendary brook trout. With the exception of Lake Michigan, all the Great Lakes have a Canadian shore. Southwestern Ontario is surrounded by Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, and Georgian Bay.

Rivers like the Saugeen, Maitland, Grand, Credit, and Nottawasaga would be famous if they flowed through U.S. soil, but they are relatively obscure because they are in an area not noted for its fly fishing heritage. Local anglers have a tendancy to go north to chase pike, walleye and bass in lakes despite the quality river fishing on their doorsteps.

There are intimate trout streams in this area of Canada with wild fish and top-notch tail waters with big, well educated brown trout. Ontario’s smallmouth rivers equal any river bass fishery in the world, and there are dozens of rivers with steelhead and salmon runs that rival those in the United States.

An added incentive to fish in this area is that you don’t have to travel far into the wilderness. The accommodation, restaurants, guides, tackle shops, and other entertainment options are abundant. This is made even more attractive as the Canadian currency is also weaker than the US Dollar, so your money stretches further, north of the border.

The Grand and the Conestogo rivers are two tail water fisheries in southern Ontario that offer excellent access to good populations of feisty brown trout. The Grand is designated a Canadian Heritage River and has seen an unbelievable transformation over the last 20 years. Water quality improvements, top-notch management, beautiful scenery, and a solid stocking program have made it one of the top destinations for brown trout in Eastern Canada. But be advised, its one thing to find a big fish feeding but quite another to consistently fool these old browns.

The management philosophy of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is to work towards strong wild fisheries. Therefore, the majority of the steelhead in Ontario are wild fish, and you will have your hands full trying to subdue them. Depending on water conditions, strong runs of fish are common throughout the fall in just about any of the Great Lakes tributaries in Southern Ontario.

You can find some amazing fly fishing in Canada when you take the time to look for it. Not only will you be met with some beautiful scenery, but you will be landing some great fish. Fly fishing in Canada is well worth the travel. Those that have fished in Canada always come back, and keep coming back for one of the best fly fishing experiences in the world!

About the Author

Steve has been fishing for many years. There is nothing he likes better than spending a few hours on the side of a river or lake trying to catch the ultimate fish. He has travelled extensively throughout the world and never lets an opportunity go by to try out the local fishing. He has written a book on the subject of Fly Fishing which can be purchased at http://fishing.articleland.co.uk . He can also be reached for further information at his website http://www.articleland.co.uk