Steelhead fishing in NW WA state?

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I want to go fly-fishing for steelhead in the Forks area, maybe go up to BC. What would be the best fishing outfit to buy for this?

for fly fishing, l might suggest a fly fishing rod and reel.
depending on the size of your fish and rivers, l would suggest one of either a 6, 7 or 8 weight, of 9′ in length, probably settling for the 7 with a weight forward/shooting head line. mainly for ease in making casting distance.
probably a sinking tip with a 9′ leader.
going up to BC you may run into bigger water and bigger fish in which case you might want an 8wt outfit.

Posted in: Steelhead Fishing Comments(1) January 2012


One Response to “Steelhead fishing in NW WA state?”

  1. enufofthisshit Says:
    January 6th, 2012 at 12:30 am

    for fly fishing, l might suggest a fly fishing rod and reel.
    depending on the size of your fish and rivers, l would suggest one of either a 6, 7 or 8 weight, of 9′ in length, probably settling for the 7 with a weight forward/shooting head line. mainly for ease in making casting distance.
    probably a sinking tip with a 9′ leader.
    going up to BC you may run into bigger water and bigger fish in which case you might want an 8wt outfit.
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