SteelheadFishing

Some days, no matter what you throw, the fish just won’t bite. That’s when having a versatile, lifelike baitfish pattern can turn your day around. The Code Breaker is designed for those exact moments. It’s an imitation that looks natural in the water, carries just the right amount of flash, and holds up to hours of casting.
Brian Silvey is a legendary Oregon guide and fly designer who has spent more than thirty years on the Deschutes, Sandy, and Clackamas Rivers. Known for his innovative patterns, he’s guided generations of anglers while sharing a lifetime of knowledge about the rivers, fish, and techniques that define Northwest fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, he joins me to do just that.
When Tim Arsenault first picked up a fly rod as a teenager, he had no idea where it would lead. From fishing local rivers in South Surrey to falling headfirst into the world of steelhead and spey casting, his journey has been anything but ordinary. Today, Tim is the driving force behind Bridge Fly Lines, a company that started with curiosity, competition, and a lot of trial and error.
When learning to Spey cast, many anglers focus on the cast itself, but the way you grip the rod and position your body can make or break your success on the water. Your grip and stance are the foundation of every good Spey cast, and getting them right will help you cast more comfortably, more accurately, and with far less effort.
Clint Goyette, a seasoned competitor in the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships, takes us through the step-by-step process of setting up your nymphing leader for optimal results.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss the ins and outs of podcasting, what drives Dave’s passion to release three episodes a week, how he finds his guests, and so much more!
Learn the key characteristics of Skagit and Scandi fly lines for steelhead fishing and your personal style.
This course takes an intimate look at the Spey cast. Enrol by becoming a Premium Insider for FREE!
Lani Waller shares a heartfelt story about a single moment that changed his views on hunting and fishing forever.
In this episode of Anchored, Jerry and April continue their conversation about fishing in the Pacific Northwest.
Jerry French is a co-owner of Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics (OPST). He’s also one of the driving forces behind the popular Skagit line and intruder fly
For Pacific Northwest steelheaders, Trey Combs is a household name. Trey is a fly fishing author who's written about steelhead and offshore fly fishing.