I live on Lake Erie (Ohio side). Just an FYI, a lot of steelhead fishermen fish winter at the same time as spring/summer/fall (early morning), when actually the fish are most active in winter from probably noon-3pm. So at 1 pm you were actually coming in on when they would be most active. The reason is because that is the warmest part of the day, opposite of hot seasons when fish are most active during the coolest part of the day (morning/night). Think of it like this: in winter the best time to fish is the worst time to fish in the summer.
even 1 fish on your first trip is a good day.... my wife, son, and i decided to go to upstate NY and try Salmon fishing 2 years ago. like you, we knew nothing but what the internet showed us... i managed to hook into 25 fish that first day ( only 2 landed ) - and my son hooked into like 15 fish with only 1 landed.... But as a said, we knew nothing of what to do and were fishing for them just like we would steelhead with egg sacs... we just got really lucky! but even bringing home just 1 fish each was a massive win in our books.....
Nice catch. It's a female...not male. Try grabbing by the tail first then place your hand under her chin and cradle it. Dont squeeze. And always hold her and any fish for that matter up stream when releasing and wait for them to kick out of your hands. Tight lines!
As a guy who genuinely hates even fishing with my best friends and who has avoided meeting up w/ UA-cam fishermen types, I honestly may take you up on that. Erie Trib Steelhead fishing was sick, but I was out of my element and definitely wouldn't mind teaming up with someone who knows the water.
Was just up on 20mi and caught 8 for 14. Best day of the year so far but I was a couple miles up from the mouth. Look up a Nuke egg pattern. UV patterns are it. Glad you were able to get one! A good day is one or two in the winter! And yes it’s sAd but there are assholes that just rake fish out of the creeks.
Took me almost an entire season to catch one, went out Saturday’s, Sunday’s and even during the week. 4-6lb leader, drift salted minnows, worms, or egg sacks. Best of luck!
You did really well and caught a fish on a spinner. Small spoons quarter ounce and smaller work good in the Deep holes. Use them in the mouth of the creeks and in the lake. Even use 3/8 Oz Little Cleo or Daredevil smallest one you can buy will work well. Blue and silver or green and silver seems to get good action when the water is clear when the water is off color use blue and white cod fish. I am a fly fisherman but I have switch to Spoons when I got tired of fly fishing and done really well on big fish. And I think you know how to spinfish better than fly fish. Good luck everybody don't be so critical of a new guy. I thought his video was great
They clean house cuz the fish illegally they hammer the sr in ny aswell snagging like crazy then keeping every fish they catch way over limits and i had a russian duse this year blast me in the head with his sinkers i was pissed i have no respect for them on the river they dont respect are resources
@@davedevoe6659 No doubt. i hate fishing near them on the S.R..... had one steal a foul hooked hen Coho off my line this past year - and he kept it! I've learned, be careful who nets your fish for ya.....
Something that I’ve noticed on a few of your videos that I’m not sure if you have since learned. I notice sometimes you turn around or don’t fish water because of no trespassing signs. In the state of Pennsylvania, it is 100% legal for you to be fishing water that is on private property as long as it is a navigable waterway, meaning that as long as you enter on public land, you can fish the creek or river as far as you want
Anytime you need someone to fish with let me know I guide up there I have everything you would ever need Iv take people out on days and got them 50+ steelhead 💪🏻
Heads up watch you titel when you pull us in and don't produce on your first timers we feel tricked most won't come back make sure you produce good then they'll be back
Got eem! ❤️ The Gospel of John, when you're ready to allow, Jesus, to enlighten your understanding of Salvation through Repentance.🔥 You'll be thankful that, He, did.😊
You must have been up pretty high on elk. I fished last weekend as well. Found lots of fish south of mckeen. But the fish commission just dumped spawned out fish up there. I went 8 for 13 in and hour
That was awesome!! Congratulations on your first Steelhead 👏🏾👏🏾😭
First time fishing for steelhead, I would say that you had a very productive outing!
Great video. Loved the spontaneity of it. A spinner....nice!!
That was a real good first attempt. Pretty trout.
Huge fan! I love that u fish my home state every time I watch ur videos I’m always excited to see what lurks in the streams near me
I live on Lake Erie (Ohio side). Just an FYI, a lot of steelhead fishermen fish winter at the same time as spring/summer/fall (early morning), when actually the fish are most active in winter from probably noon-3pm. So at 1 pm you were actually coming in on when they would be most active.
The reason is because that is the warmest part of the day, opposite of hot seasons when fish are most active during the coolest part of the day (morning/night). Think of it like this: in winter the best time to fish is the worst time to fish in the summer.
Amazing video keep up the great work 👍
even 1 fish on your first trip is a good day.... my wife, son, and i decided to go to upstate NY and try Salmon fishing 2 years ago. like you, we knew nothing but what the internet showed us... i managed to hook into 25 fish that first day ( only 2 landed ) - and my son hooked into like 15 fish with only 1 landed.... But as a said, we knew nothing of what to do and were fishing for them just like we would steelhead with egg sacs... we just got really lucky! but even bringing home just 1 fish each was a massive win in our books.....
Nice catch. It's a female...not male. Try grabbing by the tail first then place your hand under her chin and cradle it. Dont squeeze. And always hold her and any fish for that matter up stream when releasing and wait for them to kick out of your hands. Tight lines!
Hmu next season buddy. Love your videos. Would love to put you on some nice chrome 👍🏻
As a guy who genuinely hates even fishing with my best friends and who has avoided meeting up w/ UA-cam fishermen types, I honestly may take you up on that. Erie Trib Steelhead fishing was sick, but I was out of my element and definitely wouldn't mind teaming up with someone who knows the water.
Try a fly called "sucker spawn". You can use them with a spin cast. I've had good luck up there with them.
Was just up on 20mi and caught 8 for 14. Best day of the year so far but I was a couple miles up from the mouth. Look up a Nuke egg pattern. UV patterns are it. Glad you were able to get one! A good day is one or two in the winter! And yes it’s sAd but there are assholes that just rake fish out of the creeks.
bro this one of my fishing spots. I use spinners all the time for steel head.
Great video friend
#18mile creek #chautauqualake #buffalocreek #cazenoviacreek #12milecreek #20milecreek
Caught my first one in buffalo ny. Hard fighting fish for sure
Good 👍👍
It’s pronounced (Pots key) on those eggs.
Ive gone steelheading 3 times and still havent caught one. Amazing job brother!!
Took me almost an entire season to catch one, went out Saturday’s, Sunday’s and even during the week. 4-6lb leader, drift salted minnows, worms, or egg sacks. Best of luck!
Don’t give up man it took me 2 years to get my first one
Indicator is a bobber more or less!
Next time you should look under the bridge there normally load there cause I lived there not to long ago
Nice Steelhead !!
You did really well and caught a fish on a spinner. Small spoons quarter ounce and smaller work good in the Deep holes. Use them in the mouth of the creeks and in the lake. Even use 3/8 Oz Little Cleo or Daredevil smallest one you can buy will work well. Blue and silver or green and silver seems to get good action when the water is clear when the water is off color use blue and white cod fish. I am a fly fisherman but I have switch to Spoons when I got tired of fly fishing and done really well on big fish. And I think you know how to spinfish better than fly fish. Good luck everybody don't be so critical of a new guy. I thought his video was great
Welcome to Erie country I’m new 2 steelie 2 nice first steelie (Buffalo Newyork)
Good shit🤟
See you found the russians lol they clean house in every stream.
They clean house cuz the fish illegally they hammer the sr in ny aswell snagging like crazy then keeping every fish they catch way over limits and i had a russian duse this year blast me in the head with his sinkers i was pissed i have no respect for them on the river they dont respect are resources
@@davedevoe6659 No doubt. i hate fishing near them on the S.R..... had one steal a foul hooked hen Coho off my line this past year - and he kept it! I've learned, be careful who nets your fish for ya.....
Gotta look at the fishin regulations on spinners n hook size of any lake trib in Ny
Next time your up, let me know! I'll go fish with ya.
The only time i catch them in that weather is with spinners.
I'm still fishless in 3 trips there..
Release facing upstream ;)
Something that I’ve noticed on a few of your videos that I’m not sure if you have since learned. I notice sometimes you turn around or don’t fish water because of no trespassing signs. In the state of Pennsylvania, it is 100% legal for you to be fishing water that is on private property as long as it is a navigable waterway, meaning that as long as you enter on public land, you can fish the creek or river as far as you want
The Bluffs
Where are the new videos?
Anytime you need someone to fish with let me know I guide up there I have everything you would ever need Iv take people out on days and got them 50+ steelhead 💪🏻
There has been days Iv Went out and fought 50+
Isn't this a rainbow ? The steelhead I know at that weight would still be growing lengthwise and head is shaped like a bullet.
Yes they are just oversized lake run rainbow trout, they are not true steelhead
Need a bigger rod bud your a little undergunned there
Potski is how that’s said
Your drag froze!
Bro. Why no videos?
(sigh) .. my wife tricked me into buying a puppy .. rough couple weeks lol .. I'm venturing back out soon .. thanks dude!
@@TravelingTroutCo yeah come on dude, entertain us! 😉
Heads up watch you titel when you pull us in and don't produce on your first timers we feel tricked most won't come back make sure you produce good then they'll be back
Got eem! ❤️
The Gospel of John, when you're ready to allow, Jesus, to enlighten your understanding of Salvation through Repentance.🔥
You'll be thankful that, He, did.😊
Should hire a guide if unfamiliar with are. Good video though
No one owns the creek either jus walk up the middle of it after u fish then upper hole jus keep moving up
False. Property owners also own the land under the water. Look it up. Now u can legally float a water craft over the water and fish it .
He is a she ... also known as a egg wagon.. she was loaded with eggs ..nice fish
Next time realse the real to backreal
The Russians clean the stream out don’t know why but this year they just showed up
lol people aint gonna kill you in the comments but you killed that fish in the rocks
Yea the Russians will always have the yellow rope out 🥴 was on elk last weekend. landed 40+ hooked 70
You must have been up pretty high on elk. I fished last weekend as well. Found lots of fish south of mckeen. But the fish commission just dumped spawned out fish up there. I went 8 for 13 in and hour
@@collinchristner2211 south of I90. Fished half a day there and then bounced down to the sewage plant. They're in there. Just have to hunt them.
Hack
You need real eggs screw them store bought ones
You dont know what an indicator is? You should be out fishin for sunnies