Soon the Spring runs will be upon us, and once again we will feel the tugs of the line, the screemin reels and the energized leaps and bounds of the Great Lakes Steelhead.
Attributes of a Steelhead
Basically our Steelhead are a lake run Rainbow with alot of attitude! Once the hook is set a the fight is ON with the start of an explosive run up or downstream with head thrashing acrobatic leaps then a sudden turn in the opposite direction, then the moment you think you have him under control...wrong, another mind blowing run, a few more leaps, a couple direction changes and another bounding leap and you think to yourself...ok I have this fish under control now. But you're wrong, the fish spots the net and it's on again. I have literally had Steelhead run so hard leap out on the stream bank wiggle back in and continue to fight, I also had them turn directly at me and go airborne into my body.
I still enjoy the look on a clients face on their first Steelhead fishing experience and the first hookup. Words could not describe as well as the very moment it happens. The transformation of the anglers facial expressions display volumes of emotion, speechless disbelief of raw unexpected power at hand transferred thru the rod.
Still curious or did I peak your interest?
Once a Steelhead Angler always a Steelhead Angler. I promise you, if you give Steelhead Fishing a try and hook into one you are hooked for life. You will want more...it's like an addiction you can't get rid of.
If you are interested in booking a trip visit us at DeFrank's Flies & Guide Service or just contact Mark at 724-317-8582 or e-mail me at mark@defranksflies.com.
Feel free to call or email me with any questions or help with reserving your trip date(s).
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