Bobber Fishing for Clear Water Steelhead (Satisfying Ending)

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

Just beautiful looking water for drift fishing. Steel head fishing has changed (evolved?) from the 60's. From spin glows and wild fish to bobbers, beads and hatchery fish. Maybe better farther north in Humboldt and Trinity counties. Amazing there's no other fishers there. If that was Alaska there'd be 5 others in view. Nice catch!! EXtratufs - Cordova AK, slippers

[@Johnsfishingshorts]

I appreciate the info from saltwater fishing and crabbing/ lobstering to the freshwater tips . You sir are the definition of a all-rounder fisherman

[@coastalaquatics2350]

here is a tip, try setting the hook downstream because the fish is facing upstream. when u set the hook up stream ,u will usually pull the hook right out of the fishes mouth. when u set the hook down stream the hook will set right in the corner of the fishes mouth. hope this helps, love your channel!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Gorgeous fish.. made it all worthwhile. I live 45 min. from my local drift hole, but the steelhead count on the lower Russian river is way down from last year, with only 35 fish (as of last week) making thru the ladder and into the lake Mendocino hatchery. Timing is always an issue, but it's the anticipation of getting bit during the winter run that always draws me back.

[@DieHardFishing]

Yeah it’s tough fishing but when you get one it’s worth all the hours you put in!!!

[@rodneyshort1208]

We live 13 miles downriver of Weitchpek on the Klamath river, best steelhead and salmon fishing in the world... Love your channel Brother, it's easy to see you put alot of time into every video.

[@dangibson4240]

Glad to see you finally got a new pair of waders! Idk if you use a different pair for beach fishing, but it's good to see you in some new gear.

[@chipguy11]

Great trip! Up in Oregon Columbia river we can do ok from October to February? I have done great Hells Canyon trips in December and January mostly! By the way I have read many articles that claim "wild" fish don't really exist in our area as they have intermingled with the hatchery population! Also up to 75% of hatchery fish never get clipped upon release! Think about that!! Keep up those great videos!

[@OGchallengeCommissioner]

Perfect, i was just looking for some "deck boots" and comparing Hisea, Huk and some others on amazon. Looks like I'll be revisiting Hisea and using the promo to give them a try. Bought some waders from them over a year ago. Have not worn them but the quality looks and feels good, looks like it'll hold up for awhile

[@siriusFish1]

A bait casting reel will help your steelhead fishing. Better drifts and quicker hook sets.

[@matimatatyaou1738]

Awesome video Adam! When you get a chance please describe your set up, thanks Mati

[@offtherocksfishing_officia974]

Amazing Catch!! respect the grind

[@joshhamilton4482]

Just a little friendly tip, focus on keeping your rod up while fighting steelhead or salmon in streams! The fish like to roll and will sometimes rush you and will get that hook loose.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Never done any Steelhead fishing being a Florida Boy, but it looks fun!

[@DieHardFishing]

It is!

[@theoldsurffisher1943]

Adam a very refined, incredible video/production; BUT that's not unusual for you. Busy now, more comments/questions later.

[@juliangalvan8374]

Will you be fishing the American this year? Multiple ocean fresh steelhead are being caught every day.

[@ageinghunter4315]

Adam, what Shimano rod length and weight were you using?

[@1Mannco]

Exactly, good video but..at the beginning of these 30 min videos should include a minute on why he likes this pole, the wgt/length, what type it is, the reel selection, what main line, leader plus what lb and length, size of hooks, bobber, which knots he uses, what bait/lures/flys he uses, etc.

[@waylencozad5248]

What are you using for bait?

[@Anonymous...............]

i wish you would show more of what baits you use

[@DieHardFishing]

The full breakdown is on patreon! Otherwise it’s a simple slip float or fixed float setup

[@92bagder]

you should try fishing for steelhead in Idaho, Oregon and Washington

[@k4x4map46]

good catch!!! TTC time to cook!

[@bwcok7947]

How many steelhead are relaesed/stocked each year by California?

[@DieHardFishing]

I’m not sure! I’ll look into that

[@brybridgee]

No not everywhere in California is barbless. And even if the fish has a tiny fin, it’s still considered a native. You’ll get a hefty fine keeping anything with a fin even if people think it’s a misclipped fin

[@tombond9032]

This looks like my old fishing hole on the Russian River!! What fun.

[@loveuasinmydream]

actually i think this is on the american

[@gretch78]

When you talk wbout the clipped adepose fin..please show us.

[@Wright6994]

Maybe a little yarn would help

[@humboldthunterfishfool4817]

The more crome they are, the harder they are to see, especially with cloud cover, sunny days are ideal, and you're not really looking for the fish, you're looking for its shadow thats cast from the sun, look for moving shadows and you've find the crome. Its hunting, its the difference between casting a thousand times in hopes, or find the fish then you're able to place the bait right in their mouth 👍

[@jaystayfishing]

Awesome 💪🏽

[@kenneth1559]

Is this river a secret to you? Private?

[@richardzimmerman3043]

I doubt the ducks scare them. I was steelhead fishing in a trough. 3 rafts floated right over the trough. I caught one on my next cast.

[@DieHardFishing]

Good to know!

[@brusselsprouts6317]

Boat bite!

[@arthurcitron9774]

Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸

[@patrickestenes8468]

Sharpen the hook. Been banging on the rocks.

[@ruvimbilskyy6917]

Anyone know where this is at?

[@Nobodybaby78]

The river

[@STLHDaddict]

Yes

[@shotgunaaron]

Purty fish!

[@brusselsprouts6317]

You can plunk to take a break, let the hole rest. Regs allowed of course. That way your still fishing.

[@isaiahsperling2464]

I would highly recommend using either a bait casting reel or a centerpin for float fishing you’ll be able to get much more natural float and miss way less fish cause you’ll be able to keep your line tight to your bobber easier.

[@isaiahsperling2464]

I live and fish in BC Canada and almost no one uses spinning rods anymore just because of how much more productive baitcasters and centerpins are. I would highly recommend learning to use a centerpin reel. It’s a bit of a learning curve but by far the best way to drift naturally and fight fish in a way that minimizes losing them. Anyways awesome videos!

[@Lad733]

It doesn't make a difference. It's all personal preference

[@yardhostler3728]

​@isaiahsperling2464 it's all in your head.

[@DieHardFishing]

I’ll have to try it sometime!

[@isaiahsperling2464]

@@Lad733talked and fished with many stealhead and salmon guides who would beg to differ. Extremely rare to see an advanced river fisherman here using a spinning rod and real to float fish. Twitching jigs is where spinning reals shine

[@jackordway5683]

Tighten your drag a little bit and u will keep em on better

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

I was going to do a 2.5 hr. drive...today. Nah, I slept in

[@DieHardFishing]

I feel ya!

[@BrokenRecord93-ul7br]

I caught 4 the other day on the American. It was weird 3 of them had an extra fin towards the back. They were all delicious tho, beautiful fish

[@DieHardFishing]

Congrats!

[@ztoobZ]

Serious? You just poached three natives....

[@JamesAragon-o3z]

And of course not catch clean and cook? You never do one and you never answer us why? Why don't you do the cooking part? Is it that your wife doesn't want to be on camera? What is the deal I think you're subscribers have a right to know? Don't you!!!😮😢

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

You realize he owes us nothing right. 😂