Suddenly, the line stops moving and instinctively you set the hook. A second or two passes by and just when you begin to think snag, your rod tip starts to throb. You notice your line quickly moving up stream and the fish begins to take line from your reel.
Steelhead fishing is a great way to fill the early season gap between ice fishing and open- water.
The river I ve fished the most is the Root River in Racine. With a huge run of fish and extremely easy wading, the Root is a great place to learn steelhead fishing. Unfortunately the Root is located in a heavy-populated area and it s only a short drive from Chicago. Because of its popularity, the Root is best fished during the week to avoid some of the heavy pressure. My best yarn colors are pink, orange, and chartreuse.