STEELHEAD FISHING
![Will and a monster steelhead he caught.](http://hermensoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-13-at-10.07.53-AM-1024x929.png)
I fell in love with steelhead fishing after a warm and humid day of hiking and walking miles and miles to chase these big sea-run trout. After hooking and losing my first ever steelhead, I vowed to chase steelhead no matter the conditions, including winter steelhead with my fingers so cold I could not feel a thing.
Steelhead Gear I Use:
- Okuma 9′ 6″ Rod
- Okuma Ceymar Reel
- Yakima Bait Mag Lip Plugs
- Blue Fox Spinners
- Yakima Bait Maxi Jigs
- Dave’s Tanglefree Weights
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Catching Trout as Winter Turns to Spring
The winter to spring transition can be one of the more difficult times of the year to catch trout, even stocked trout. Slightly warming temperatures,
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5 Winter Steelhead Fishing Tips – Catch More Steelhead!
Winter steelhead are the fish of a thousand casts. As I started chasing winter steelhead years ago, I quickly realized the reality of making thousands
![Will, excited to be in his new kayak!](http://hermensoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_9603-2-768x432.jpg)
Learning to Kayak Fish (Do’s and Do Nots)
I finally did it! I bought my first ever fishing kayak. A few years ago, I bought an inflatable kayak and did some fishing out
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You Must Get These Boat Cleaning Products!!
I found my new favorite fishing gear. And no, it’s not a new lure. Or a new rod. Or a new reel. It’s boat cleaning
![Richard and Josiah holding a huge steelhead.](http://hermensoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-19-at-6.13.19-PM-768x532.png)
Why I Love Winter Steelhead Fishing
The alarm on my watch goes off at 4am. Rubbing my eyes, I roll over out of bed, make a few quick stretches, and prepare
![A dish of smoked steelhead.](http://hermensoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-7.33.00-AM-768x426.png)
Smoked Winter Steelhead Recipe
The reward of going steelhead fishing is the fishing. The bonus when is comes to winter steelhead fishing is a hatchery steelhead to harvest and