Outdoor Encounters

Well it’s a bitter sweet ending to the Salmon season of 2007! The spawning salmon are almost done their life cycle with a few resident Steelhead hanging around for winter and the odd Coho here and there still kickin around the rivers.

Not all is doom and gloom in the season though! Go Salmon Fishing.com had a great year with lots of great advice, salmon pictures sent in and stories from our viewers! Thanks! The good news is that winter Steelheading is just around the corner where some of the biggest Steelhead are caught - I can’t wait!

Although things slow down on the Ocean as far as guiding or salmon charters is concerned and the rivers are littered with salmon that will nurture the earth with much needed minerals and elements from their carcasses, Steelhead season really becomes exciting on the river systems that these monsters reside in!

The weather really starts to cool of up in Canada and with snow on the ground, ice on your reel and freezing brittle monofiliament line; it can be a tough go. The important thing to remember here is to bring lots of warm - dry clothing. It’s a smart thing to invest in some good fishing boots with spikes or studs and a good pair of neoprene waders or hybrid waders as breathables can be a bit chilly if the temperature gets harsh.

The nice thing about winter runs of Steelhead is people hate the cold and if you’re reading this article still, you’re probably a die hard and would really appreciate the quiet and beauty of winter Steelhead fishing - not to mention the success rate and size of Steelhead during this time!

If this all just sounds to cold for you and you travel to sunny places to fish that’s okay too. You can still visit Go Salmon Fishing tackle shop for all your other warm water fishing needs. We specialize in Salmon, but sell a massive selection of all fish species tackle and gear. Check out some of our pages to learn some new techniques, find a great guide for next year or stock up on tackle for next season so you’re organized and ready to go without having to fight the flippin’ crowds for some “slim pickins!”

Thanks again for everyone’s support and keep the comments and pictures coming!

Happy Steelheading!

Dustin
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