If I could use only one bait for spring steelhead, it would be, without question, a big, juicy nightcrawler.
‘Crawlers are the perfect choice this time of year. Think about it – the high flows of spring often wash a good smorgasboard of goodies (including worms) into the water, which steelhead, of course, key in on. Rivers also run pretty cold in the spring, so the fish will be more lethargic and a big meaty hunk of garden hackle is often the only thing that will get them excited. In addition, nightcrawlers also give you a nice “changeup” bait to use on streams that receive lots of angling pressure.
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by JD on October 11, 2004
Ever wished there was some magical bait that made trout go crazy? One that made rainbows, browns, and all their beautifully spotted cousins as easy to catch as farm pond bluegills? And wouldn’t it be great if this bait was available in large quantities for free? Well, I’ve got some good news here, folks: Such a bait exists.
This super bait doesn’t come in jars or Styrofoam containers; it doesn’t live on wet grass or under logs. It doesn’t wiggle or hop or swim and it doesn’t require much special care. It’s not made out of chemicals and doesn’t have a doughy consistency yet it keeps well in the fridge or freezer. Give up yet? Here’s one final clue: the world’s greatest trout bait comes from the bellies of salmon. Yep, we’re talking about roe here.
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