Category: Techniques

January 6, 2026

How to Read Steelhead Holding Water: A Simple Guide for Swinging Success

General Techniques, Spey/Switch, Techniques

Learn how to identify steelhead travel lanes, holding water, and productive swing zones. This practical guide breaks down tailouts, rapid heads, long runs, and key rules to help you find more fish and fish your fly with purpose.

Written by

trevorslewis
December 23, 2025

Tried-and-True Mayfly Imitations to Fill Your Fly Boxes

General Techniques, Techniques

A practical list of tried-and-true mayfly patterns every angler should carry. Proven dries and emergers that cover most hatches year-round.

Written by

trevorslewis
December 2, 2025

Winter Steelheading in Oregon: A Half-Assed Guide

Spey/Switch, Techniques

A practical, honest guide to winter steelheading in Oregon. Learn where to fish, how river conditions affect success, and the best flies for cold-season steelhead.

Written by

trevorslewis
November 19, 2025

Steelhead Intruders 101: What They Are and How to Fish Them Effectively

Spey/Switch, Techniques

Learn the history, construction, and best techniques for tying and fishing Intruder flies for steelhead. Includes pattern tips, color combos, and pro tying advice.

Written by

trevorslewis
November 4, 2025

The Nuke Egg: My Favorite Egg Pattern and How to Fish It Right

Nymphing, Techniques

Learn how to tie and fish the Nuke Egg fly — a deadly, realistic egg pattern for winter trout and steelhead that flat-out produces.

Written by

trevorslewis

Category: Techniques

How to Read Steelhead Holding Water: A Simple Guide for Swinging Success

Tried-and-True Mayfly Imitations to Fill Your Fly Boxes

Winter Steelheading in Oregon: A Half-Assed Guide

Steelhead Intruders 101: What They Are and How to Fish Them Effectively

The Nuke Egg: My Favorite Egg Pattern and How to Fish It Right