STEELHEAD TALES EPISODE 2 - THE HUNT FOR GIANT STEELHEAD - Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing

[@mikewright3810]

For sure anytime. I'm retired & not moving ever again. I have a son-in-law near Salem that we try to get up to every so often to drift fish the Rogue River. I would love to catch up with you whenever we do get back to Oregon. Fish on.

[@RAGEFISHING]

Sounds good! I retire one week from today. So we’ll see if I can make this KZbin gig a decent part time job. It’s not quite there, but it’s growing quick!

[@His1child]

12:10 you dipped you rig.... When I'm alone, slip my pole into my belt, loosen the drag and grab the line... If they still have fight in them let them run.... But it looked like you took the fight out of it. Nice job!

[@RAGEFISHING]

That’s an interesting idea! Hmm, I’ll have to consider that! You’re the first I’ve heard that technique from. 👍🏻

[@JigginwithG]

Nice one 🐟🐟

[@RAGEFISHING]

Thanks! She was a battler! 🎣

[@brandonwalton5068]

Nice fish I love fishing the Culvert hole and the burrito hole the north is awesome… hope I see out there sometime

[@RAGEFISHING]

Thank you, Stop and say hi! 🎣

[@alejandroguillen8790]

Already loving the series man!

[@RAGEFISHING]

Thank you! There are still some great ones coming in the next couple weeks.

[@dakotaliljebladfishing4254]

Beautiful hen man!

[@RAGEFISHING]

She was a fighter! It was rough trying to pull her from behind that rock!

[@dakotaliljebladfishing4254]

Like you said, if you had another guy it would’ve be landed much sooner. But that being said solo trips are what they are and in a way are better. Can’t wait to see what next week unfolds!

[@RAGEFISHING]

@@dakotaliljebladfishing4254 Fishing solo is definitely a level of peace that I enjoy, especially due its challenges.

[@mikewright3810]

I love your videos. If you come to Arizona to see your daughter I'll share my trout rivers with you. Take care

[@RAGEFISHING]

Oh yeah, Mike from Arizona! My kid ended up finding a better job here in Oregon so we won’t be moving. But I still appreciate the offer, I’d still love to check it out someday.

[@siaosipanapa852]

Nice catch Barry!👏

[@RAGEFISHING]

Thanks Siaosi! These fish just don’t give up, that’s why I love fishing for them.

[@williamcooke6056]

Your Steelhead Tales Series is off to a banging start! The Land of the Giants, I love that! Beautiful steelhead! You earned that one for sure! I just want to throw out there again, about how well you take care care of your gear! It is impressive. Another successful day for Rage Fishing! 👏👏👏 Standing ovation!

[@RAGEFISHING]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the series, some of the best is yet to come. And yes, I have always been one to take the extra steps to ensure my gear stays as close to new as possible. Thanks William!

[@billmiller1263]

Beautiful fish!! I need to get back to the west coast someday!! Lake Ontario here.......

[@RAGEFISHING]

Thank you! Do you do any steelhead fishing out there?

[@billmiller1263]

@@RAGEFISHING Oh yes, Lake O tribs have thriving steelhead runs... Been at this game for a long time.

[@RAGEFISHING]

@billmiller1263 that’s awesome!

[@tonymoyer8393]

Love your videos here on the east side we don't have that much water lol

[@RAGEFISHING]

Ha! Thank you! Where are you writing from?

[@tonymoyer8393]

LaGrande@@RAGEFISHING

[@RAGEFISHING]

@@tonymoyer8393 ah, that’s not too far east, I was thinking east side as in New York! 😁

[@asully70]

I know this was from the 22-23 season but this still got me in the mood to go tie up my gear!

[@RAGEFISHING]

That’s why I hold on to some material to release in December. It gets me to switch gears too, from hunting season to winter steelhead. Thanks for the feedback! 🎣

[@paulsavelsbergh5403]

Do you use exclusively spinning reels? Or do you mix in a bait caster like with a steelhead slammer spinner - lure? If so why?

[@RAGEFISHING]

Another good question. I have casting reels in my arsenal for specific techniques. For instance, when I’m drift fishing I almost always use my G.Loomis 1045 Steelhead Series Casting rod with Shimano Curado reel. I like the control of the casting reel for casting accuracy and being able to easily free spool with the click of the thumb for extending drifts. I also have the casting version of my spinner/spoon rod for days where the river is high and I want to easily extend drifts as with drift fishing, it’s just easier to do with a casting reel. I do not like using a casting reel for float fishing, I’ve tried it and just don’t think you can have the uninterrupted drift needed for a proper float like you can with a spinning reel. Here’s an old video where I go over my 5 favorite steelhead rods, I explain the reasoning a little more in detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX7SkqeFq9yjl7ssi=LBJUXUKq9csAulls

[@paulsavelsbergh5403]

Appreciate your insights. Thank you,@@RAGEFISHING

[@RAGEFISHING]

@paulsavelsbergh5403 no problem, anytime. I also have a Facebook page under the same name and IG @steelheadrage.

[@archit2796]

Getting ready to tie up my remaining #1 blood run Skeena hooks to leaders. Do you add an offset bend to the SKEENA? I also have a few Owner hooks that come offset. Also hope you have a chance to talk about the new “tailout” model hook. They look a heavier gauge in pics.

[@RAGEFISHING]

I don’t add an offset, I don’t think there’s a need with those. The skeena has plenty of thickness, I thought some tailouts and they look too heavy, like they might sink and cause an unnatural drift of the bead, but what do I know! 😁

[@archit2796]

You know a lot. I will not offset my #1’s, and stick with Skeena this season. 😎👍🏻

[@davideames3318]

That’s a beautiful fish! Nice job!

[@RAGEFISHING]

@@davideames3318 thanks Pal! Not quite your fish! But she was a battler!

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

Do You use only #1 hooks for multiple sized beads? If so what sized beads do you feel comfortable fishing?

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

There are so many better rods then the GL2 in both the G.loomis and Shimano line up. In fact the new Compre is only $99 ac feels similar to a similar to traditional IMX but more parabolic with similar recovery rate and K-frame guides!

[@RAGEFISHING]

No doubt, but I have some awesome GL2 rods in my collection. I still have it on my to do list to try one of the Compre’s. I think my main complaint with the 1265 set up was the Symetre 4000 due to the weight. I’ve been spoiled fishing the Vanfords.

[@belladonna-r4u]

no taxes in organ eh?

[@RAGEFISHING]

Plenty of Taxes here. 💰