Salmon and Steelhead

Salmon fishing is an exhilarating experience that requires the right gear to maximize your success on the water. Whether you prefer spinning, trolling, or fly fishing, having the correct rod is crucial for landing these powerful fish. Below, we explo …

Why do we fly fish for steelhead? Certainly fishing with bait like spawn sacs, single cured salmon eggs or even minnows, would stick more fish in the net over the course of the seasons. We do it for the challenge of having what could be called the pr …

The Pacific Northwest has an incredible array of different types of waters to chase steelhead. With rivers that flow from steep rainforests, deep desert canyons, or tidally influenced estuaries, you’ll need to adjust your timing within all thes …

Steelhead Alley - if you're a steelhead angler, you've undoubtedly heard of this place no matter where you're located. This area is world-renowned for easy access to incredible numbers of Great Lakes steelhead. Steelhead Alley is truly a special plac …

Introducing the FishUSA Flagship Salmon & Steelhead Rods - our exclusive models designed, tested, and approved by our own dedicated anglers at FishUSA and Pro Staff members. We have separate rod families for both salmon & steelhead spinning r …

It's the age-old question; which is a more effective technique for targeting Great Lakes steelhead? I'm here to tell you, it's a horse a piece, each one has major benefits. Fly fishing can be an absolutely killer technique in low, clear water. Sizing …

Intro   One of the hardest parts about catching Lake Erie steelhead, other than getting them to bite, is finding the fish. Many anglers fish for hours and hours without even actually casting to a fish, simply because they think every little h …

One of my early mentors in the wide world of fishing once told me that man has yet to create an artificial bait with the same look and nutritional value as a natural fish egg. There’s something about these literal balls of energy, whether it's …

I have been asked to write up a detailed list of my top ten tips for catching migratory salmon in Lake Ontario tributaries. Well, here you go. Treat salmon like a fish. You don’t wade out waist deep in the water and get on top of the fish and d …

Let’s face it low, clear water for steelhead fishing is not ideal. Fish become spooked easily, making it difficult to present your bait. While these conditions can be challenging, there are several ways to increase your hookups and catch more f …

With the fall steelheading season in full swing on the Great Lakes tributaries, anglers will be targeting the runs of fresh steelhead entering the creeks. While most anglers will be found fishing deep holes and runs loaded with pressured fish, and o …

This is a very common question and one that I am asked to answer occasionally. At the conclusion of the article, my answer will be very clear. Let’s start with these questions for you. Would you run any color flasher to attract and catch fish? …