• Steelhead will give you a run for your money when they bite your line.steelhead image by pearlguy from Fotolia.com
  
  Steelhead is a fish that anglers can not seem to get enough of. The best way to catch these fish is to understand them and to know their habits and behaviors. When you do this, then you know what to expect from them while you are fishing. You will know what they like and where to find them. Once this is clear you will be on your way to an amazing fishing journey.
  
  

Best Bait

• Steelhead like to hang out in the deeper waters, especially when they are in rivers. You can also find them along the banks in holes and in river bends. Steelhead love to feed on salmon eggs so spawn sacs make excellent bait. These fish have high olfactory senses so these spawn sacs work well in the murky water since there is no need for the steelhead to actually see what they are biting. Other good bait for catching steelheads are maggots in murky water and in smaller pockets of the water. Shiners are good choices for catching steelheads, especially when there are big schools present. If you are fishing in clear water, then use a fluorocarbon tippet.
  
  

Best Lines

• Regardless of the bait that you decide to use, more importantly is the presentation with which you try to catch the fish. Considerations are the strength of the current, the depth of the water, and the water visibility. The most important thing is to get a drag-free drift. The line has a tendency to spook the Steelhead due to the unnatural movement, so it is best to keep the line off of the water and cast upstream.
  
  

Best Places to Find Steelhead

• In fresh water, the steelhead head upstream to spawn. The best advice is to follow the Steelhead, which would begin at the mouth of the river. From there, work upstream before working your way downstream. Steelhead like to remain in a pool so wait for only a few minutes without a bite and then start your journey upstream. Remember that Steelhead can be fished year round. They are a very well liked sport fish because they are big in size and put up a good fight.