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4 3/8 oz. 10', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.Steelhead fi ... Read more

4 3/8 oz. 10', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.Steelhead fishing requires constant concentration and never-ending line adjustments. Turn mending into an afterthought with the Clearwater 108-4. With an astounding reserve of power, the 10-foot length provides ample leverage to pick up large amounts of line, with a reach that transforms mending from a chore into a pleasure. Cast baitfish patterns over the breakers for stripers or swing streamers for steelhead through the winter. This rod can handle it all, in a lightweight and durable, yet inexpensive, package. Saltwater reel seat with cork-and-EVA foam fighting butt. Minimize

Aimed at the trout and small game fisherman prepared to cha ... Read more

Aimed at the trout and small game fisherman prepared to challenge bigger fish, this book covers everything from how these Pacific Ocean gamefish got to the Great Lakes in the first place, to how to gear up for them, fish for them, and ultimately how to land them. In succinct chapters, lifetime Great Lakes fisherman Matthew Supinski covers every aspect of these great gamefish. He begins with descriptions of their prey, the life cycles of salmon and steelhead, their habits in migration, what they look for in a fly, and when they want it.He explains the kinds of insects found in the Great Lakes, along with their hatching cycles, and explains variations in flies based on this knowledge. The author also provides tips on how to read the water, with particular emphasis on the peculiarities of the Great Lakes region, including manmade and natural influences.Finally, perhaps the most exciting part of catching salmon and steelhead on the fly is the spectacular fighting performance these fish put on. Like riding a bronco, their leaps, hard-thrashing runs, and refusal to submit will addict the angler to ocean-run fish for life. Supinski offers invaluable advice on how to fight and land these giants.No fisherman will want to approach these legendary waters without The Orvis Pocket Guide to Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead. Minimize

33/4 oz. 9', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.If you had to ... Read more

33/4 oz. 9', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.If you had to buy one highly capable, yet extremely affordable, big-game rod to cover saltwater, salmon, and steelhead, the Clearwater 908-4 would be your best bet. Strong and responsive, and created with both fresh- and saltwater anglers in mind, it is adaptable to any number of situations, from snook and redfish to largemouth and coho. With a reasonable price, and a performance equal to that of rods twice as much, the Clearwater 908-4 is an inexpensive and practical way to venture into a new fishing arena. Saltwater reel seat with cork-and-EVA foam fighting butt. Minimize

3 1/8 oz. 10', 4-piece, Tip-Flex fly rod for 7-wt. line.We ... Read more

3 1/8 oz. 10', 4-piece, Tip-Flex fly rod for 7-wt. line.We set out on an adventure to make the world's lightest fly fishing rod. Along the way, we also made the world's best.The new patent pending Helios fly rod is so far ahead of all other fly rods it skips generations in how a fly rod should feel, cast, and fish. Our steelhead rod is so sublimely light, incredibly responsive, deadly accurate, and just plain easy and enjoyable to cast that to compare it to other graphite rods is like comparing graphite to bamboo. There is no comparison. The Helios is that good. And everyone is noticing. USA.Extra length for improved line control and roll casting. Great Lakes and summer steelhead fisherman's dream. Ice cleans out of Recoil guides quickly and easily. A real plus when steelheading or trout fishing in cold conditions. Minimize

For generations, steelhead have captured and captivated the ... Read more

For generations, steelhead have captured and captivated the hearts, minds, and souls of fly anglers in the Pacific Northwest. These remarkable sea-going salmonids, reign as one of North America's greatest gamefish, akin to the Atlantic salmon of eastern Canada or the Florida-strain largemouth bass of the South.With decades of steelhead experience under his belt, Shewey takes both the novice and experienced angler deep into steelhead territory. In his clear and entertaining style, Shewey covers everything the prospective steelhead hunter will want to know.Beginning with biology, he explains the differences between steelhead and the more common Pacific salmon, and goes on to explain the differences between summer and winter steelhead, how they differ from rainbow trout, and why they're relatively uncommon. Following chapters provide information about rods, reels, lines; flies; casting techniques; reading steelhead water; wading gear; and the ethics and etiquette of the sport.Taking steelhead on a fly represents one of the ultimate expressions of the artistic nature of fly fishing, and this is the ultimate guide. Minimize

Steelhead fly fishing book by John Nagy. This guidebook is ... Read more

Steelhead fly fishing book by John Nagy. This guidebook is written by Lake Erie steelhead guide John Nagy. and is a helpful guidebook for both the novice and seasoned steelheader. It covers in detail the techniques, equipment, flies, steelhead behavior, stream conditions, and weather that can all combine to produce a successful Lake Erie steelhead trip. Includes updated guide, tackle shop, lodging and dining lists, steelhead-related web sites as well as current smolt stocking lists and recent fishery data and reports. New photos have been added to Steelhead Guide including an expanded color insert section of the new steelhead fly patterns as well as steelhead photography taken in the Lake Erie region. Soft cover steelhead fly fishing book. 320 pages. Minimize

5 1/2 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.Bui ... Read more

5 1/2 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.Built with an extended switch grip and all the technology developed in the past few years with Helios, the Access 118-4 Switch is just the ticket for big steelhead, low water Atlantic salmon, and striped bass off the beach. This great new fly rod offers extended reach, lightweight casting ease and terrific mending capability to give the everything you need in one rod to be successful for big game fish. You can cast this rod all day on a salmon river, or all night on a striper beach without fatigue. You can go from one-handed casting to two-handed casting to reach out a little further. Mending in a river or tidal current has never been easier and at this price buying a fly rod has never been easier as well. Minimize

5 5/8 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex fly fishing rod for 10-wt. ... Read more

5 5/8 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex fly fishing rod for 10-wt. line.We set out on an adventure to make the world's lightest fly fishing rod. Along the way, we also made the world's best. Helios Switch 11-foot, 10-weight - For big steelhead, low water Atlantic salmon, and striped bass off the beach, this great new rod offers extended reach, lightweight casting ease and terrific mending capability to give the everything you need in one rod to be successful for big game fish. You can cast this rod all day on a salmon river, or all night on a striper beach without fatigue. You can go from one-handed casting to two-handed casting to reach out a little further. Mending in a river or tidal current has never been easier. There's no doubt this rod will change the way you fish and enhance you chances for success. Minimize

The Steelhead X16 Pro Series Irons have a more bladelike de ... Read more

The Steelhead X16 Pro Series Irons have a more bladelike design than the standard X16 irons for those looking for more shotshaping flexibility and who prefer to hit the ball with a bit lower trajectory. LessOffset thinner toplines narrower soles and a straighter leading edge than the standard X16s result in a lean compact design that allows skilled players the freedom to work the ball and control trajectory while still benefiting from exceptional forgiveness. The highenergy smoked finish is durable and distinctive. Minimize

Aimed at the trout and small game fisherman prepared to cha ... Read more

Aimed at the trout and small game fisherman prepared to challenge bigger fish, this book covers everything from how these Pacific Ocean gamefish got to the Great Lakes in the first place, to how to gear up for them, fish for them, and ultimately how to land them. In succinct chapters, lifetime Great Lakes fisherman Matthew Supinski covers every aspect of these great gamefish. He begins with descriptions of their prey, the life cycles of salmon and steelhead, their habits in migration, what they look for in a fly, and when they want it.He explains the kinds of insects found in the Great Lakes, along with their hatching cycles, and explains variations in flies based on this knowledge. The author also provides tips on how to read the water, with particular emphasis on the peculiarities of the Great Lakes region, including manmade and natural influences.Finally, perhaps the most exciting part of catching salmon and steelhead on the fly is the spectacular fighting performance these fish put on. Like riding a bronco, their leaps, hard-thrashing runs, and refusal to submit will addict the angler to ocean-run fish for life. Supinski offers invaluable advice on how to fight and land these giants.No fisherman will want to approach these legendary waters without The Orvis Pocket Guide to Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead. Minimize

4 7/8 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 7-wt. line.Bui ... Read more

4 7/8 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 7-wt. line.Built with an extended switch grip and all the technology developed in the past few years the Access 117-4 Switch is a great Ohio and Erie tributary rod offering excellent mend characteristics for indicators and swinging, and the all around low-water Pacific Northwest rod. Steelhead technique has never been easier or more versatile than now with Access' new lightweight switch rod that allows you to fish all day, have the most technique tools available and the best chance for success than ever before at a price that almost laughably low for the performance.Rod outfit includes:Access 117-4 Tip Flex Switch RodAccess V Reel - GoldSwitch Line - Yellow225 yards of 30lb Dacron backingCordura rod tube with internal dividers Minimize

3 1/4 oz. 10', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 7-wt. line.Ste ... Read more

3 1/4 oz. 10', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 7-wt. line.Steelheading techniques require length for tactics, coupled with power to handle the fight with these powerful fish. This Access 107-4 gives you everything you need at a more than remarkable price. Built with our proprietary tapers and actions developed on Helios this rod offers extra length for mending, strength to handle weighted rigs comfortably and the power to turn those steelhead and keep them and you out of trouble. If steelhead are your passion, the Access 107-4 will be your best friend. When you look at the price to performance ratio it might take the place of your best friend. Minimize

3 3/8 oz. 10', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.Ste ... Read more

3 3/8 oz. 10', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 8-wt. line.Steelheading techniques require length for tactics, coupled with power to handle the fight with these powerful fish. This Access 108-4 saltwater fly fishing rod gives you everything you need at a more than remarkable price. Built with our proprietary tapers and actions developed on Helios this fly rod offers extra length for mending, strength to handle weighted rigs comfortably and the power to turn those steelhead and keep them and you out of trouble. If steelhead are your passion, the Access 108-4 will be your best friend. When you look at the price to performance ratio it might take the place of your best friend. Minimize

The Steelhead X16 Pro Series Irons have a more bladelike de ... Read more

The Steelhead X16 Pro Series Irons have a more bladelike design than the standard X16 irons for those looking for more shotshaping flexibility and who prefer to hit the ball with a bit lower trajectory. LessOffset thinner toplines narrower soles and a straighter leading edge than the standard X16s result in a lean compact design that allows skilled players the freedom to work the ball and control trajectory while still benefiting from exceptional forgiveness. The highenergy smoked finish is durable and distinctive. Minimize

Designed to handle the unique demands of salmon and steelhe ... Read more

Designed to handle the unique demands of salmon and steelhead fishing. Super-long belly and rear taper (57' in an 8-wt.) provide a perfect platform for easy long-distance mending, roll casting, and single-hand Spey casting. Braided multifilament core will stay supple in cold, late-season conditions. Compact front taper will turn over bigger flies. Minimize

4 oz. 10', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 7 wt. line.For most steelhe ... Read more

4 oz. 10', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 7 wt. line.For most steelheaders and warmwater anglers, line control and casting distance are of the utmost importance, and the Clearwater 107-4 is the perfect rod for the job. The added length provides astonishing mending ability and more than enough power to turn over hefty flies and corral larger fish. Ideal for most light saltwater and steelhead applications, and perfectly suited for float tubing, the Clearwater 107-4 is a unique, versatile, and shockingly affordable alternative to some higher-priced specialty rods. Saltwater reel seat with cork-and-EVA foam fighting butt. Minimize

5 1/4 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 6-wt. line.Cas ... Read more

5 1/4 oz. 11', 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 6-wt. line.Cast big flies on big water all day long without wearing down. Developed from our award-winning Helios tapers and actions, the Access 116-4 Tip-Flex 6 Wt Switch Fly Rod is a powerful but lightweight two-hander that excels on larger rivers, in the surf, and anywhere an extra few feet can make a difference. Spey cast streamers for Great Lakes browns and steelhead, or reach over the breakers to drop baitfish patterns for speckled trout. Take control of your line, mend with authority, and gain the upper hand. In terms of performance, this rod excels. In terms of price, it's unbeatable. Minimize

3 oz. 9'6", 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 6-wt. line.The Ac ... Read more

3 oz. 9'6", 4-piece, Tip-Flex Fly Rod for 6-wt. line.The Access 966-4 is the best low-price steelheader's rod on the market today. Offering our proprietary tapers and actions developed on Helios by our rod designers this rod has a price that will have you smiling, the 966-4 has the length, the reach and the power to do the things necessary for success on big steelhead water. Great mends, long casts, the ability to handle weighted rigs - the list goes on. Not only is this a great steelheader's rod, but for pontoon and float tube anglers, the additional length is a real boon in keeping backcasts off the water. Minimize

3 5/8 oz. 9', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 7-wt. line.From the froz ... Read more

3 5/8 oz. 9', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 7-wt. line.From the frozen chill of winter steelheading in Idaho to the oppressive heat of flats fishing the Caribbean, the Clearwater 907-4 is an ideal rod for when power, precision, and distance are non-negotiable. With a balanced action well-suited for throwing everything from Egg-Sucking Leeches to Crazy Charlies, the Clearwater 907-4 can handle steelhead, light salmon, bass, bonefish, redfish, or speckled trout with a stout hand at an affordable price. Saltwater reel seat with cork-and-EVA foam fighting butt. Minimize

The best value fly rod outfit made for anything from Alaska ... Read more

The best value fly rod outfit made for anything from Alaska to Belize, with a powerful tip flex for accuracy and wind-beating muscle. A great all-around fly rod for the widest range of conditions for bonefish, stripers, redfish, as well as large freshwater gamefish like steelhead, salmon, and Alaska rainbows. Your Clearwater fly rod outfit comes with a Clearwater IV reel fully rigged with backing and Clearwater line. All in a great Safe Passage(R) Case that protects and transports your outfit easily. Great carry-on for planes. Minimize

A two-handed, 13 foot, 7-weight Helios Spey rod that incoro ... Read more

A two-handed, 13 foot, 7-weight Helios Spey rod that incoroporates Helios's award-winning graphite technology to bring you the lightest and most versatile fly rod series on the market. The Helios Spey rods can handle not only traditional Spey lines, but newer Scandanavian and Skagit lines. The 13 foot two-handed spey fly rod is powerful enough for big rivers, but designed for smaller salmon and steelhead rivers. Incredibly lightweight at 6 5/8 oz., you can cast all day without fatigue. Minimize

The Steelhead X16 Pro Series Irons have a more bladelike de ... Read more

The Steelhead X16 Pro Series Irons have a more bladelike design than the standard X16 irons for those looking for more shotshaping flexibility and who prefer to hit the ball with a bit lower trajectory. LessOffset thinner toplines narrower soles and a straighter leading edge than the standard X16s result in a lean compact design that allows skilled players the freedom to work the ball and control trajectory while still benefiting from exceptional forgiveness. The highenergy smoked finish is durable and distinctive. Minimize

The amazing combination of distance, accuracy, light weight ... Read more

The amazing combination of distance, accuracy, light weight and sensitivity makes these fast-action rods steelhead-perfect. Incredible power in the butt section tames the quickest summer-run chromers. From drifting light bait to casting heavy plugs and spoons, G.Loomis designers took the needs of serious steelhead anglers to heart. Composite cork butt ends shield your ribs when you're battling both swift currents and giant steelies. The Steelhead Series is built with the premier-quality Fuji Alconite Concept Guide System and Fuji reel seats. Limited lifetime warranty. Sports and Outdoors > Sport and Outdoor Minimize

3 5/8 oz. 9', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 9-wt. line.Wade into the ... Read more

3 5/8 oz. 9', 4-piece, Fly Rod for 9-wt. line.Wade into the surf, dodge the incoming breakers, and launch baitfish patterns into the foam with the Clearwater 909-4, the perfect rod for mid-sized saltwater and large freshwater species. Strong enough to stand up to even the roughest conditions and toughest fish, but light enough to cast all day, it's perfect for when you need to punch flies into the wind and turn over bulky flies, all without wearing out your arm. Swirling stripers and shimmering steelhead don't stand a chance against its power, smooth action, and fish-turning ability. Saltwater reel seat with cork-and-EVA foam fighting butt. Minimize

Orvis backing is braided Dacron on spools, precision proces ... Read more

Orvis backing is braided Dacron on spools, precision processed with uniform strength. 30-lb. test is great for steelhead, salmon, bonefish, stripers, and more. 20-lb. test is for trout, bass and most freshwater fishing. Minimize