DIY Spring Steel!
It's time for "Spring Steel"
It’s March and Spring is right around the corner according to the calendar. If you look outside, Spring is already here. That means the Spring Steelhead are in the Feather River and the Blue Backs are showing themselves on the American River. This is the time of year to swing. Swing for the “Spring Steel”, is truly an amazing experience. The fish are feisty, and the acrobatics are incredible!
You must approach these fish with stealth. These fish are easily spooked. My setup is pretty simple. You can rig this on your single-handed rod or your two-handed rod. I use a the Redington Hydrogen 11’6” 4wt trout spey rod, lined with a Rio Chucker to match. I use long Fluorocarbon leaders, 9-12 feet long tapered to 4x tippet. Then I tie my fly on. I use the 4x tippet for my smaller flies (Size 10-14’s) and then after I use that leader (tie on two to three flies) I break out a new leader. The old leader will be perfect for my larger flies that I swing from size 6-8’s. The Fluorocarbon leader allows the fly to sink just inches underneath the water. The Fluorocarbon allows stealthiest sinking of the fly.
Tips:
1 - Wade Stealthy - Gin clear water!
2 - Long Leaders - Get your flies away from your fly line.
3 - Find Uncrowded Water
4 - Take your time fish with your eyes, then your fly!
My Top Flies
