This discussion is not heading towards steelheading. Not trying to be a flame nazi, but if you guys want to continue this discussion, please take it to direct emails.
On Mon, 2004-01-12 at 10:14, Michael Santangelo wrote: > That is from the same person that posted this concerning an ad: > > > > If others on this list wish to receive advertising outside of this > > newsgroup from REI, fine. I, for one, do not and do not appreciate > > your using this newsgroup to further your employer's business. > > > > Thank you, > > Leland. > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leland Miyawaki > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 6:53 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Steelheading, where to start ... no ads please > > > > I see no reason why not. It was a specific answer to a specific > question and was not "trolling" for business. Allen Peterson replied > to a hook search question. Websites were posted for European sea-trout > vacations etc. > > > > > > Leland. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I guess it would only be fair then that other local fly shop > > employees state their Steelhead Class schedule on the list as well. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leland > > Miyawaki > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 5:21 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: Steelheading, where to start ... > > > > > > > > Mark, > > > > > > > > John Farrar, one of the best steelhead guides in the Northwest, > > works with me and Les at Patrick's. He is also a fine teacher. I > > would highly recommend him. Following is a copy from Patrick's > > December newsletter: > > > > > > > > Steelhead Seminar and Guided Excursion > > Sea-run rainbow return from the Pacific, stamped with luster. > > Steelhead reign as the Northwest's premier game fish. Prized for > > their willingness to take the fly, these aerial/aquatic acrobats > > punish tackle. Our seminar gets you ready to fly fish for steelhead. > > We study tackle, flies and learn to read the water. Put the right > > fly where it matters. Patrick's Fly Shop presents John Farrar, > > instructor and twenty-year veteran guide, who devotes an evening > > session to the fish, tackle and technique. Then join him on the > > river for a half day guided float trip. > > 2004 Class Dates: Jan. 5 & 11 Feb. 2 & 8 Mar. 1 & 7. Cost: > > $150.00 When: Monday evenings 7-9 pm at Patrick's, Sunday stream > > side, time and river to be announced. Class size is limited to > > ensure personal attention. How do I sign up? Call or visit Patrick's > > Fly Shop, 206-325-8988, 2237 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle WA 98102. > > Fees paid in advance to reserve dates. Cancellations refunded until > > seven days before class, thereafter if replacement found. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > I'm interested in learning how to steelhead and any information > > anyone > > would like to share would be great. I've seen the humongus book by > > trey > > combs, is that a good place to start for reading? > > > > > > This is what I think I know about steelheading so far.... > > > > Where they lie: > > > > Steelhead from what I gather lie in either pools or runs that are 3 > > -6 > > ft deep and the water moves around a walking pace. If they aren't > > migrating up the river, they like to hold on the bottom. > > > > Methods to use: > > > > Nymphing egg patterns, nymph's etc. Fish these just like you would > > for > > trout, get em down to the bottom. > > > > Swinging a streamer, this I'm not so sure on. It seems that you cast > > either across or quarter it down stream, throw some mends in to try > > and > > get the fly at the bottom, follow the line with rod. > > > > Flies to use: > > > > Leeches, either egg sucking leaches or bright pink type leeches. > > Eggs, > > nymphs, etc. > > > > Tackle: > > > > 7 - 8 wt. Floating line with sinktip, various lengths and grains. > > Short > > leaders around 12# or so. > > > > Thanks in advance, Mark > > > > > > > > >
