Plug Fishing For Steelhead SECRETS! (Complete "How-To" Rigging and Techniques!)

[@northforklures275]

I've been doing some research trying to up my back trolling game, and this video is the best I've come across yet, as far as describing tackle, techniques, and entertainment. nice work man.

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks so much for the support! It was definitely a fun day on the water. Hopefully the info here helps you find a few more on your next trip!

[@toddknutson6317]

Love your content. That’s a memory and story that will never go away!

[@twistedjigco.548]

Such a badass episode dudes! would love to have a day like this sometime. Even if a rod goes flying. Watching it rip down the river from the fish was priceless.

[@DayOneOutdoors]

I will never forget seeing that rod go flying like an arrow out of a bow from his hands! So much fun and a great memory!

[@WillyFish]

That’s one lucky rod to find it the next day!! Great episode! Now I want to buy a drift boat and back troll plugs!!!

[@mdavis4NW]

Gotta love running plugs! Nice work guys.

[@justypapst956]

Very well done video, professional

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks for the support! We are fortunate to have great videographers!

[@rivertec9329]

Excellent video, good job Cody!

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks for the support!

[@barrydubnow9305]

I have fished that river many many times with Jared and hooked quite a few on plugs! Biggest was a 22.6lb hatchery that is mounted on my wall! Great video and glad you got that rod back- was the fish still attached? LOL!

[@DayOneOutdoors]

That is a great place to fish and Jared is a great guide to fish with! That fish that stole the rod out of his hand was a big one and wish we saw it! But hey...at least he brought my rod back for me! Very memorable and funny story!

[@matttopp3724]

Where did you get that plug case. The orange, soft one. Thanks

[@DayOneOutdoors]

It is from Wilderness pack specialties in Hillsboro, Oregon! Give them a look!

[@rogermezenen6505]

Awesome...!!! Thanks guys

[@danielbravo5441]

Nice work cozee

[@crazypaul3997]

Did I miss what drag tension you recommend when plugging? I heard super tight and I've heard a softer drag...

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Depends on the rod and if you are using mono or braid! It's the whole system! Tighter drags if using a soft rod and/or mono. Lighter drags if using braid and/or faster action rods. Hope that helps!

[@crazypaul3997]

​@@DayOneOutdoors that makes sense! Thanks for the reply!👍🏽

[@johnhigh4214]

Backtrollng is my favorite technique when fishing from the boat.

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Mine too!

[@dabrews999]

Awesome video guys, great tips and production quality. What's with the double treble set up for the wild fish though? It's not necessary for a good hook up and how fun is it to tear a bunch of points out of eyes or gill plates on a wild fish, steelhead or otherwise?

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks for the support and kind words about the show! We truly appreciate it! As for the hooks, there was a high mix of hatchery fish in the system as well. In my decades on the water, I have actually seen single swash hooks cause more damage as they can be taken deeper and grab more flesh. That all being said, there was a study done in Alaska about hooks and survivability of released fish. It found that barbed or barbless, single or treble was irrelevant. What mattered most was where the hook ended up in the fishes mouth. The deeper towards the gills, the more damage. Which actually suggests using larger trebles as a better solution as the fish can't take that style of hook deep. I'll see if I can find that study and post a link! Thanks again!

[@dabrews999]

@@DayOneOutdoors Woah that's pretty interesting! I would love to see the study... I can see a smaller gapped treble going shallower than a large gapped siwash.. I am skeptical about barbed vs. barbless in terms of damaging a fish's mouth however.

[@johnmoore4981]

What kind of bag is that your keeping the plugs in and also what reels are they

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Reels are Daiwa Lexa 100 line counter reels and the bags are the "Plug Bags" from Wilderness Pack Specialties!

[@hustonsolution56]

Great video. What is that orange bag your plugs are stored in?

[@DayOneOutdoors]

They are made by wilderness pack specialties! Great design by them!

[@dennisross3477]

@@DayOneOutdoors just ordered two of them. Thank you

[@williamjones3603]

What are the specks on that Diawa lexa reel?? Lexa 100lc?? The pole- 8ft medium, moderate?? I’m

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Correct! Daiwa Lexa 100lc. 40lb Maxima braid 8. The rods are from Talon. They have a couple different 7'11" models, but I like to have a soft tip with plenty of backbone!

[@halfwatt7905]

Awesome video!!! Pulling plugs is a lot fun especially when you’re on the sticks. I have to say, I was a little surprised you kept that run back. Meat quality isn’t good, it’s already spawned, and it could have came back next year. Anyway, good stuff and looking forward to more!!! 🍻🍻

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks for the support! We kept that fish because the managers of that river want all hatchery fish out of the system to help prevent "Stray." If managers see hatchery fish outside of the Hatchery, then there is potential for reduction in the amount of hatchery smolts released. My home river was sued by special interest groups for this very reason. As much as I would have loved to let it go in hopes of it coming back in a couple years again...Either the hatchery would kill it in the pond (then don't let them go once they reach the hatchery...all are killed) or it would have been counted as a "Stray" which is not what we want to see if we plan on having more hatchery fish in the future!

[@boblove6865]

Great video. I was taught to let them take it for better hookups. I get what you mean by grabbing it quick. My question is if you are concerned about hooking wilds to deep why not switch over to single hooks? Again Great video just curious to see your opinion on the difference?

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Hey Bob! The plugs we are not concerned about the potential for a wild taking a hook deep. However, on the bait rigs, there is a slim chance that a fish may try to take it deep. Even though it rarely happens, we wanted to ensure we did not risk it with the bait rigs! As such, we missed quite a few bites by grabbing the rod early! But, its important to be good stewards of the fisheries and show other anglers how to do the same!

[@crazypaul3997]

With plugs, yes. With bait, no.

[@chadkinkela5186]

Dr. Death is always my go to. I love pulling plugs. Extremely effective and super easy way to fish. Hey thanks for showing the double dulock set up. I will use it. Love these videos, thanks!

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks so much! You really can't beat that takedown on a plug!

[@jimhamman7767]

Great job 👍

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@dennisross3477]

What size hooks do you run on the 3.5 and 3.0 maglips? I am wanting to switch the stock hooks for something a bit better

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Hey Dennis! I run owner STX35 hooks I believe they are called. On the 3.0- size 5 belly, size 4 tail. 3.5- size 4 belly size 3 tail or size 4 tail if I'm looking for a little more action and less weight/drag. Hope that helps!

[@pancakeface5717]

That waa fun.

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@larryrichards7135]

Plug fishing it's a lost art a day of no Bobbers or beads can really be productive

[@DayOneOutdoors]

Very True!

[@mcriser]

A 2 min intro!

[@robertmayo5830]

Too much drama

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice