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Tibor Riptide Fly Reel – Rods/reels $670 Reel Introducing the Riptide Fly Reel, the reel that truly sets a new standard for fly reel technology and dependability. Designed by world-renowned fly reel engineer, Ted Juracsik, the legendary Riptide Reel is the only reel you need if youamp;8217;re i

Tibor Everglades Fly Reel – Rods/reels $640 Reel The Everglades Fly Reel is a high-performing, corrosion resistant reel fly fishing enthusiasts can count on for both saltwater and freshwater use. Introduced by world-renowned fly reel engineer, Ted Juracsik, the legendary Everglades Reel is the only

Pflueger® Automatic Fly Reel – Rods/reels $39.99 Reel Aluminum alloy frame and spool Stainless steel main spring Stainless steel foot and line guard Main spring release and fold down trigger for easy storage The Pflueger Automatic Fly Reel is a longtime favorite among farm pond and small stream ent

Redington Crosswater Fly Rod and Reel Outfit for Youth – Rods/reels $139.95 Designed for novice fly anglers Everything your young angler will need to get started fly fishing Four-piece graphite rod Crosswater fly reel Pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream fly line Rod and reel case Outfits designed for novice fly anglers&8212;easy to cast, easy on the wallet. Outfits include everything your young angler will need to get started fly fishing: four-piece graphite rod, Crosswater fly reel pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream fly line, and rod and reel case. Designed for novice fly anglers Everything your young angler will need to get started fly fishing Four-piece graphite rod Crosswater fly reel Pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream fly line Rod and reel case Outfits designed for novice fly anglersamp;821

Redington Crosswater Fly Rod and Reel Outfit – 8 – Rods/reels $139.95 Designed for novice fly anglers young or old Everything you need to get started fly fishing Four-piece graphite rod Crosswater fly reel Pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream fly line Leader Rod and reel case Outfits designed for novice fly anglers young and old&8212;easy to cast, easy on the wallet. Outfits include everything you or your young angler will need to get started fly fishing: four-piece graphite rod, Crosswater fly reel pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream fly line, leader, and rod and reel case. Designed for novice fly anglers young or old Everything you need to get started fly fishing Four-piece graphite rod Crosswater fly reel Pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream fly line Leader Rod and reel case Outfits designed for novice fly anglers young

White River Fly Shop® Classic Ultra-Light Fly Reel – Rods/reels $99.99 Reel Perfect for the smallest fly rodLess than 2.5amp;quot; in diameterWeight: 2.4 oz.Cold-forged and machined aluminumThe White River Fly Shop Classic Ultra-Light Fly Reel is the perfect reel for your smallest fly rod. Although it measures less than 2.5a

B&M B’n'M Cadillac Telescopic Pole and Line Reel Combo – 10′ – Rods $32.99 100% fiberglass telescopic pole with soft EVA foam handle lets you support the rod&8217;s light weight under your forearm. Includes convenient thru-the-pole line reel pre-rigged with 30′ mono with swivel. 100% fiberglass telescopic pole with soft EVA foam handle lets you support the rodamp;8217;s light weight under your forearm. Includes convenient thru-the-pole line reel pre-rigged with 30′ mono with swivel.

Wright & McGill Fly Reel Tape Measure – Line/term/acc/boats $7.99 Measures up to 36” Working reel rewinds tape after use Wright & McGill Fly Reel Tape Measure is a working miniature that rewinds the measuring tape after use. A handy clip allows the tape measure to be attached to a belt loop or vest when not in use. This handsome little fly reel is not only practical but is quite a conversation piece. Show others you’re a fly angler at heart. Measures up to 36” Working reel rewinds tape after use Wright amp; McGill Fly Reel Tape Measure is a working miniature that rewinds the measuring tape after use. A handy clip allows the tape measure to be attached to a belt loop or vest when no

Ross Worldwide Flyrise Fly Reel – #3 – Rods/reels $110 Reel Designed for use in all freshwater and warmwater fishing environments, the Ross Flyrise Fly Reel is a beautifully-crafted, hybrid large arbor reel offering the cosmetic innovation and precision workmanship thatamp;8217;s made Ross famous. Machined f

Ross Reels USA Momentum LT Fly Reel – #4 – Rods/reels $595 Reel The Momentum LT Fly Reel is a lighter, more modern version of Ross Reelsamp;8217; award-winning standard Momentum reel. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater, the Momentum LTamp;8217;s one-piece frame and spool are fully machined from 6061-T6

White River Fly Shop Tri Fly Rod and Reel Case – 9′ 3-Piece Rod – Line/term/acc/boats $34.99 The White River Fly Shop Tri Fly Rod and Reel Case means you don’t have to empty your wallet to find high-quality protection for your favorite fly rod and reel. The best fly rod and reel insurance available, the Tri Fly Rod and Reel Case features rugged 1000 denier Cordura material over a durable PVC protective tube. The triangular-shaped tube increases impact resistance while preventing it from rolling around. Color: Tan. Imported. Features: 1000 denier Cordura material Durable PVC protective tube Reel portion is padded and lined Anti-scuff pad on bottom Carry handle and adjustable shoulder strap The White River Fly Shop Tri Fly Rod and Reel Case means you don’t have to empty your wallet to find high-quality protection for your favorite fly rod and reel. The best fly rod and reel insurance available, the Tri Fly Rod and Reel Case features rug

Redington Minnow Fly Rod and Reel Outfit for Youth – Rods/reels $99.95 Designed for youth ages 6-12 Kid friendly details and cosmetics Easy casting, medium-action, 8′, 5/6 weight graphite rod Crosswater Fly Reel Prespooled with backing, RIO Mainstream WF Fly Line and knotless leader Includes fun casting games Redington designed their Minnow Fly Rod and Reel Outfit to provide younger anglers with a fun, easy casting fly outfit that will inspire youngsters to continue chasing fish with flies. The Minnow Fly Rod and Reel Outfit pairs an 8′ medium-action 5/6 weight graphite rod with a tough and unfussy Crosswater Fly Reel prespooled with backing, RIO Mainstream WF Fly Line and a knotless leader. Everything about the Minnow Fly Outfit is tuned to meet the needs of beginning anglers, from the fun kid friendly cosmetics and alignment dots for easy rod set up to the fun casting games and cut out targets that are included. Designed for youth ages 6-12 Kid friendly details and cosmetics Easy casting, medium-action, 8′, 5/6 weight graphite rod Crosswater Fly Reel Prespooled with backing, RIO Mainstream WF Fly Line and knotless leader Includes fun casting games Redingto

Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock Fly Reel – BBSII – Rods/reels $85 Reel The Battenkill Bar Stock Fly Reel is 20% lighter than the original. Why did Orvis redesign one of their best-selling reels of all time? Simple. They knew they could build it even better. The Battenkill Bar Stock owes its success to a machined bar sto

Sage® 1600 Series Fly Reel – 330-1680R – Rods/reels $40 Reel Offering incredible performance the Sage 1600 Fly Reel series features light, all-aluminum construction, and are equipped with a large-arbor quick-release spool change and premium sealed graphite drag system. Innovative floating tripod drag gives you

Tibor Pacific Fly Reel – Rods/reels $768 Reel Perfect for sailfish, marlin, tuna and large tarpon Rock solid aluminum bar stock construction Internal parts are sealed from outside elements Flawless, impregnated cork disc drag Open hubbed, perforated spool design Satin gold finish Weight: 13.5

Tibor Gulfstream Fly Reel – Rods/reels $735 Reel Perfect for tarpon, sailfish, marlin, shark and tuna Suitable rod weights: 11 weight thru 15 weight Suitable spey rod weights 9-10; capacities vary by spey line type Line capacity: 300 yards 30 lb micron WF12F Incredibly lightweight, only 11 oz. Fr

White River Fly Shop Heat Fly Rod 270 Fly Reel Outfit – Model HEAT10 270 – Rods/reels $249.99 White River Fly Shop Heat Fly Rod: 7’10″ rod delivers some wicked ”heat” Shorter, more aggressive power stroke on the cast Legal length for bass tournaments White River Fly Shop 270 Fly Reel: Narrow spool, true large arbor design Provides rapid line pickup Reduced drag loading Reduces tight line coils Cold-forged and CNC-machined aluminum Smooth in-line disc drag system Black hard-anodized finish Outfits include: White River Fly Shop Heat Fly Rod White River Fly Shop 270 Fly Reel World Wide Sportsman Extreme fly line Backing Leader Muscling big flies and big fish around tight cover requires rapid reflexes and a fly rod that can respond instantly. Hauling a snook out of mangroves or a bass out of a treetop are basically the same job, and they are best accomplished with a shorter rod that delivers more torque. The 7’10″ White River Fly Shop Heat Fly Rod bring some wicked heat to your game when you&8217;re driving home the iron; they also respond to a shorter, more aggressive power stroke on the cast. All in all, you get a power rod that can wrench a thrashing northern pike into net range or turn a running bull redfish back to the boat with an ease that will astound you. Legal length for bass tournaments. The narrow spool, true large arbor design of the White River Fly Shop 270 Fly Reel provides rapid line pickup and reduced drag loading. And because the spool is taller, it also reduces tight line coils, ensuring better line handling. The frame and spool are cold-forged and CNC-machined aluminum for unyielding hardness and rigidity. A super-smooth in-line disc drag system assures even pressure to protect light tippets. Black hard-anodized finish offers protection from the elements. Outfits also include World Wide Sportsman Extreme fly line, backing, and leader. White River Fly Shop Heat Fly Rod: 7’10″ rod delivers some wicked ”heat” Shorter, more aggressive power stroke on the cast Legal length for bass tournaments White River Fly Shop 270 Fly Reel: Narrow spool, true large arbor design Provides rapid

Sage 3800CF Series Fly Reel – Model 3850CF – Rods/reels $280 Reel The Sage 3800CF Series Fly Reels offer the dependable, premium performance thatamp;8217;s so hard to find in this price range. The 3800CF Series Fly Reels are designed with Sageamp;8217;s acclaimed amp;8220;floating tripodamp;8221; sealed graphit

White River Fly Shop Fly Reel Case – Line/term/acc/boats $24.99 Let the White River Fly Shop Reel Case provide the quality protection your fly fishing reels deserve. Designed to protect fly reels but also ideal for storing spare spools, camera, extra fly line and anything else that needs added protection. This Reel Case is constructed with high-quality materials with a waterproof bottom for unbeatable durability and protection. An adjustable padded divider allows you to customize the interior to fit your storage needs, while an interior zippered pocket provides additional storage for leaders and other accessories. Imported. Measures: 5” x 10” x 4”. Color: Green/Gray Let the White River Fly Shop Reel Case provide the quality protection your fly fishing reels deserve. Designed to protect fly reels but also ideal for storing spare spools, camera, extra fly line and anything else that needs added protection. This Re

White River Fly Shop Dogwood Canyon Disc Drag Fly Reel – DC57 – Rods/reels $39.99 The Texas state record freshwater redfish on fly tackle was taken with a Dogwood Canyon&153; Fly Reel 12 lbs./ Steve Guzman. Rugged all-metal construction, disc drag, and rimmed, counterbalanced spool rounds out a list of features common to much more expensive reels. Just because you’re on a budget, it doesn’t mean you have to fish with junk. Whether it’s part of your first fly outfit, or a backup reel, the Dogwood Canyon&153; will deliver years of smooth, trouble-free performance. The Texas state record freshwater redfish on fly tackle was taken with a Dogwood Canyonamp;153; Fly Reel 12 lbs./ Steve Guzman. Rugged all-metal construction, disc drag, and rimmed, counterbalanced spool rounds out a list of features common to muc

Shimano Moocher Plus GT Reel – Model MCR2000GTPA – Reels $89.99 Graphite frame and spoolSturdy metal palming ringNon-slipping rubber handle gripsSalmon, trout, and walleye anglers will enjoy this unique non-casting approach for drop-fishing (&8220;mooching&8221;) in current, Detroit River-style pole-lining, downrigging or flatline trolling. The Moocher Plus GT is a direct-drive reel that rides under the rod like a fly reel, but there the similarity ends. Its large-capacity spool and quality internals can handle mono, fluoro, or braid with equal ease; it&8217;s geared for absolute power, with a waterproof Dartainium drag that engages only when the handle is not being turned&8212;so you fight the fish, not the drag. Made tough all-around, with a graphite frame and spool, sturdy metal palming ring, and non-slipping rubber handle grips. Graphite frame and spoolSturdy metal palming ringNon-slipping rubber handle gripsSalmon, trout, and walleye anglers will enjoy this unique non-casting approach for drop-fishing (amp;8220;moochingamp;8221;) in current, Detroit River-style pole-linin

White River Fly Shop Rod and Reel Case – Double 2-Piece – Line/term/acc/boats $49.99 The best rod and reel insurance available! These affordably priced White River Fly Shop Rod and Reel Cases feature rugged 1000 denier Cordura material over a durable PVC protective tube. These lightweight, easy-to-carry rod and reel cases have YKK zippers, and are lined with nylon for additional padding. Color: Olive. Imported. The best rod and reel insurance available! These affordably priced White River Fly Shop Rod and Reel Cases feature rugged 1000 denier Cordura material over a durable PVC protective tube. These lightweight, easy-to-carry rod and reel cases have YKK zi

How do you catch steelhead without a Fly Rod?

I’m going to school in Buffalo New York and I hear the lower Niagara River is great for steelhead. I would really love to catch some but I’m new to steelhead fishing as well as the area. I found what seems to me to be a great spot for them. Its a very large area of fast moving water below the falls about half way down the river. I’ve got an 8ft pole with a spinning reel. I catch a lot of trout with it using 6lb test, small hooks, a little weight, and corn for bait.

Steelhead are about at the end of their migration cycle. You’ll want to do a little digging to see what type of runs you have in that river (eg. spring run, summer run, winter run).

As for setup, well, there are many ways I approach steelhead in the river system. I run between a 6-10lb line. I use spoons, spinners, nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, exude eggs…primarily. There are other tactics, but I wouldn’t recommend bothering until you have taken the time to learn the more simple ones.

Float Fishing – I will run a float (either fixed for shallower water, or sliding for deeper) on my mainline, tieing on a small swivel below the float, afix a weight to either the mainline or the swivel. It should be enough to get your float to not sink, and ride in the water properly. Most floats have a tutone color scheme. Where the two colors meet is about where the water line should be when the rig is floating in the water. Then tie on the leader (usually flourocarbon) to a smaller hook (sizes 8-12). On the hook will be either a single egg (smaller hook – 10,12), a night crawler (size 8), or some manufactured product like exude eggs (size 8,10).

Drifting – This is a relatively easy method to use. There are primarily two ways to rig this: a sliding weight or a fixed weight. It’s basically the float rig, but no float, just weight. You can either afix a weight to the swivel like before, usually something like pencil lead or slinky weights to keep snags to a minimum. Or you can use a sliding system where the weight slides up and down the mainline freely. You can thread your mainline through a snap swivel and use the snap end to attach the weight. Leaders are typically 18in to 5ft. I prefer 2-4ft.

Spinners and spoons – Mainline should be about 8-12lb for this application. Mainline to a small swivel, leader to swivel. Leader should be something less visable than mainline; however this is not the only purpose of a leader this time. It is much better at keeping your line from becoming twisted and coily. So, leader to duolock, duolock to….spoon (anywhere from 1/8oz-3/4oz depending on the size and depth of the area you’re covering). Even small steelhead will hit larger lures. Spinners work well too, and can just be swaped out on the duolock. I prefer sizes 2-4, not 5′s. There are SOOO many varieties of spinners and spoons out there, it’s hard to make sense of it all. I think that Lil’ Cleo’s are a pretty good spoon, although there are others that outperform it, it’s still a great go-to spoon.

This is only three ways to target steelhead, and it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Take a look at www.steelheader.net, it’s a good little resource.

ADDED 4:36p PST: (Here in central CA, our steelhead run in the 1/2lb’er to 12lb range, with occassional fish in the 12-20lb range being much less common. Heavier line can definitely be useful as mentioned below, esspecially with those larger fish. I am a light line guy who fishes ultralights with 6lb test line for steelhead, and 8lb for king salmon. For me it’s all about the fight and thrill on light line. So, the “normal” line choice is somewhere between 8 – 20lb…adjust accordingly.) TIGHT LINES and GOOD LUCK!!