Steelhead

Larry Untiet - (NH) 21lb. 5oz. Skamania

Steelhead - May through June The Steelhead is best found in the upper, thermal lake currents of late spring and early summer. They are "supreme acrobats" and a ready match for even the most savvy of anglers. We fish the big "Steelies" using a variety of surface techniques (ie. planer boards, drop balls, and dipsey divers). The fish generally average 5-12 lbs. with occasional specimens reaching the 20 lb. mark. Their strike is like no other in freshwater fishing. The Skamania Steelhead at left was taken by Larry Untiet of Franklin, N.H.. He said, "The fish hit so hard, I thought he would pull the rod holder off the boat!" Nice Steelhead Larry!

"Spring Steelhead"
April 9th, 2004'
Steelhead during the month of April can be a bonus to some fantastic Brown Trout fishing.
Steelhead like the one above came in just 8 ft. of water while pursuing Brown Trout at
our spring fishing lodge.  This lucky New Hampshire angler took this Steelhead and
several others on Jr. Thundersticks while fishing planer board techniques with Capt.
Bill Saiff III.

"A Thermal Bar Steelie"

A Mixed Bag, Plus Steelhead! In the month of May we suggest making a Lake Trout / Steelhead combo. During late June try the mix of Steelhead / Browns / Lakers and the occasional King Salmon. Fishing at this time of year is like having your cake and eating it too!

Capt. Darin Saiff with some "Big Bows"