Tuesday, 21 July 2009 20:10
Kype Magazine
Steelhead Alleyby Mike Steiner The Great Lakes tributaries has some awesome fishing opportunities, some of the best in this country and Canada. There is a region off of Lake Erie known as “Steelhead Alley.” Nicknames can often be deceiving. In this case, however, it is very appropriate.
The Lake Erie tributaries is an excellent fishery, however, it can be tricky due to the rough weather which creates fluctuating water conditions and various adversaries. It's typical to start your day on a low and clear stream and by the afternoon be fishing a high, fast and stained stream. Having said that, and as an avid fly fisherman, my goal is to inform you of some tips and techniques that will help you prepare for anything Erie's "steelhead alley" has to throw your way.
First of all, you must know multiple techniques to catch fish—depending on the conditions.
When I approach the river I consider the water level, clarity, and speed, and formulate my plan. What type of water will I fish? Which fly to begin with? What size leader will I use, and how much weight will be needed to target the fish? All these aspects must be adjusted to compensate for the conditions at hand.
If I am looking at low and clear water conditions with light flow, I will go with a light presentation. For example, I may use size #14 single egg as my point fly, tied on 4X tippet, and a size #16 nymph tied on 5X as my dropper fly. I would use as little weight as possible with no indicator, using a standard high sticking technique so I can detect subtle strikes.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 17:51
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Jig Fishing for Steelhead part 1
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 09:50
Dave Gantman
If you are reading this article, chances are you're probably one of the many anglers hooked on the pursuit of the elusive steelhead. In my experience, success in fishing for steelhead is primarily about improving your percentages while on the water, whether it be making sure your knot is secure or just being in the right place at the right time with the proper tactics. The purpose of this article and the series of articles to follow, is to help you—the steelhead fisherman—increase your percentages by utilizing the steelhead jig during your future fishing excursions. To do this, I would like to start by telling you the story of why I became a true believer in the application of jig tactics. Afterwards, I will provide you with the basics needed to get started with jigs.
Last Updated on Saturday, 03 July 2010 10:31
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A New Breed in River Gear
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 13:31
Kype Magazine
As the Publisher of Kype, you have my word that all products and services featured in Kype Fishing Magazine have passed scrupulous review and have reached our highest standards, ultimately deserving our Kype endorsement. With that in mind, each and every issue, Kype Magazine will feature gear, tackle, clothing, and much, much more--all of which you can believe in.  Which brings me to a product line all of us at Kype are very excited about. Literally years of research, planning and perfecting of this material and designs has finally come together. The material is called Amphibian Skin—a fabric designed to be used in dry conditions as well as in extreme conditions such as snow and rain.
As you well remember, the traditional measures fisherman took in the past, was to pack their rain gear in the back of the truck and head for the river. If it was cloudy, you'd go down to the river in a sweatshirt with your fishing vest over it. Then, a few sprinkles of rain would send you hiking back to the truck to get your rain gear, which, after putting it over the sweatshirt and vest, would bulk you up, limiting your access to your fishing gear when you need it most.
Another method was to buy rain gear that had built in pockets to replace your vest. Well, we all know that rainwear can be very hot and uncomfortable—not something you want to wear unless it's raining.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 11:18
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The Release
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 19:58
Sidney Snow
Most don’t get it. Maybe your cousin or a friend was recently blown away when you told them that you threw a fish back. “What? Then why do you go fishing if you're not going to eat them?” My neighbor Fred just asked me this question the other day.
Some of us are born with nature in our blood while others seem to be born with man-made materials. Some hike nine and a half miles to camp alongside a mountain stream, others won’t be caught dead in a tent.
We will wake up at 3:30 a.m., drive a few hours and go to extreme measures to get our spot on the river and not think twice about it. Why? Is it to catch a fish? As you know, it’s not that simple. We do all this to experience the complete package, from the morning drive to the river, to the afternoon trek back to the car, defeated or victorious.
A prime example is my solo trip last winter on the Sauk. I found myself chillin’ in my truck parked next to a six foot snow bank waiting for signs of life and light. I had arrived way early and still had about an hour left of darkness. Yes, you guessed it—a restless night’s sleep. The anxiousness continued as I sat there listening to a static AM station playing some kind of old rag-time. I killed the engine and stepped out into a foot of snow. It was in that instant when the magic began, like I was a little kid in a winter wonderland.
Last Updated on Saturday, 03 July 2010 10:25
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