Tag Archives: swinging flies for steelhead
Airlock, The Better Bobber
With the Bobber Wars Roaring, it's the perfect time to talk about strike indicators. We all fish indicators, so why not fish a better indicator. If you like the bobber style indicators, you'll love Airlock indicators. Their ingenuous post and nut attachment system is fast and...
Kirk Deeter’s One Man War On The Bobber
I love Kirk Deeter like a brother, but I'm afraid he has lost his mind. Im his recent article, "We Need Some Bobber-Free Water, Now" Kirk calls for a ban on strike indicators on some trout rivers. I can't help but respond to this idea, partially...
Faith and Steelhead
by Tim Harris I just returned from my first real steelhead trip to the Deschutes in a couple of years. I had to miss out all of last two summer seasons due to illness though I did manage a few days last winter where I actually...
My Favorite Strike Indicator: Video
I don't always fish an indicator, but when I do... It's the New Zealand Strike indicator. I love these little wool indicators. They are the best I've ever used. They're super sensitive, easy to use and they don't kink up your leader. The thing I love...
Saturday Shoutout / Pesqa on Trailer Hooks
I'VE BEEN LUCKY TO SPEND SOME PRETTY SPECTACULAR DAYS ON THE WATER WITH SCOTT BAKER-MCGARVA. It was on one of these days that Scottie showed me how to rig a Hobo Spey to help prevent fish mortality. It's a lesson that stuck with me. In fact,...