I could really use one on reading water for steelhead. It would be extremely useful to be able to look at unfamiliar water and have a good idea where the fish are likely to sit.
I should be pretty dialed after I remove the plastic casing from my rod then. You forgot lunch, Gotta bring lunch that can double the amount of time you spend at the river!!!
I've been watching Addicted videos for about 6 months now. This is by far, one of my favorite videos! Super informative, your personality excels in this video! When you hooked that fish, I swear, I was overcome with emotion for you! Your expression was precious! Keep up the good work, keep advising us newbs. Addicted is my go to for good Steelie info!!! Love you guys to the moon and back!
Addicted Fishing taught me how to catch my first trout and salmon and now on the hunt for steelhead! all in 5 months! Thank you, from Vancouver Island!
The best winter steelhead tutorial I've seen. You brought steelhead, and salmon fishing into the 21st century, covered so much important stuff, and made it easily understandable. You're pretty good at this, Marlin! I hope to see more from you. Thanks and good wishes to you and yours.
All of your Okuma recommendations are spot on. I never deal with warranty issues. I just suck it up. I broke a few GSP Okuma rods my fault, so they just sat. Then a new Okuma X rod started losing the eyelets, so I contacted Okuma. Not only did they send me a new X rod but made me a great deal to fix the other two GSP rods I broke. Best company out there. Their no hassle warranty is true. Great recommendation Addicted Fishing.
Good to see Marlin doing a tutorial, think your hookup was definitely karma! So many things that seem simple but take years to pick up, always good for a refresh and to help new people out. I’ve yet to catch a winter, but for salmon if I’m keeping fish I like to have a way to carry the fish to make it more comfortable. Weather a simple rope/stringer or the ol addicted bag. Thanks for all the content and great products
Thanks Marlin!! One bit of gear I've added to my arsenal is a Mustang MIT 100 life jacket, in camo of course. I do a lot of solo bank river fishing and get into some "sketchy" areas. This minor bit of safety kit should be worn by all of us for many reasons. You guys can easily partner with a supplier and promote more river safety. I grew up rafting many NW rivers and have so much respect for Mother Nature, especially after flipping and wrapping rafts. Stay safe and Tight Lines!
I already know a lot of these things but you taught me a lot and reminded me of things I already knew.. a refresher coarse in old reliable techniques and a ton of new stuff to use… the more you know the more dangerous you can be 😅.. thanks and keep going you guys are my favorite channel
I live in central WA, never have fished for steelhead before, going next week for my first try over by the Columbia River. Learned a lot off your videos
I am not a new angler by any means and have watched a ton of your videos and I love them! I have never realized how your floats have that side hole so if your tubing rips like I always seem to do for some reason the bobber does not fall off of your line! I will be ordering some of these to try out in Michigan waters. Great video and awesome second drift Marlin!
Great video Marlin. Clear, concise and helpful. Waders with zipper. Yes! My take key away, Toe warmers, Brilliant! I can't tell you how many times I have been in the water and convinced I have a leaky wader. Nope, just cold toes. See you on the water.
Great video Marlin! Im in California and mostly bass fish but think im going to give steelhead a try. I love that the box has everything you need to go and be successful. Thanks for the info.
Thank you for covering the rod balance with the reel. So many people don’t do this. I’ve been saying this for years that it’s a forgotten fact. Used to be common knowledge
If you only fish once a week, this is the stuff you need to learn to be successful if you don't have the time to put in best adx video in a longtime as far as how toos go
Thank you, Marlin, for one of the BEST videos i have watched! I will be saving this one and watching it over and over again! Great tips on clothing and fishing gear! I am addicted! Hehe
I live in Michigan and winter fish a lot in well below feeezing. Columbia omniheat is the best base layer material. The base layers are incredibly thin, but trust me on this. I wear it over UA infrared base layer. My tip for this is don't put it on inside in the heat because it will make you sweat.
@@AddictedFishing thank you. Living in the Spokane area do you have any general areas you would recommend for me when I make my yearly trip to ocean shore in August?
Simms should sponsor you guys. If I'm honest, I've spent thousands on their shit and this channel turned me on to their products at the end of the day.
Thanks Marlin for sharing this with us,you did a great job explaining everything👍I was about as surprised as you were when you hooked up 🤣 too bad it got off,oh well it was still an awesome video. Ok let's go ADX 🤘
Always bring extra dry clothes...you never know if an accident like oops, I slipped in the water and now I'm freezing 🥶, my hubby and I got stuck in snow that turned to mud and both of us had to wash the mud off in the creek. I brought extra clothes for both of us as well as towels! He was extremely happy 😁.
I love It when a plan comes together. Be honest did you forget the Net cause you hadn't gotten to that Part yet that was the one piece of gear you did not cover. And have forgotten on many episode. See you soon at the Puyallup bash
My son and I are the ones who chatted with you while you were filming this one… I got skunked in that spot, but I guess I should have tried an addicted worm!
Budget gear tip: merino wool socks at Costco are the best and the “weatherproof” brand come in a 6 pack for around 20 dollars. And Korker wader boots or nothing lol
I’m looking into buying waders right now. I was actually looking at the Patagonia waders, until you said don’t buy them. Why did you say not to buy them. Are they garbage?
It’s political. Because their products are actually good. But Patagonia funds a bunch of money to wild fish groups that fight our hatchery programs especially our broodstock programs in Oregon.
Great advice. I do have a question regarding water flow. You and the Addicted crew have mentioned a river being blowout. When choosing a river, what's the maximum water flow you'll fish?
Speaking of waders: "Patagonia, absolutely don't buy those." Why? I was just about to pull the trigger on the Swiftcurrent Zip Fronts until I saw this video. I respect your opinion so please explain. Thanks!
They support & fund s lot of anti sportsman narrative, they do make good products, I just hate their agenda towards not supporting hatchery fish, among other crazy narratives they support. I personally refuse to give them a dollar.
@@AddictedFishing i got ya. I’d like to get US made simms waders, but it’s almost unreal here in Russia. All simms products we got here r not made in the States and really suck:( 1at trip and they leak 😢
Ive had a really good November on the Genny River in NY landing 5 on one day and others on different days because of your videos. I put on just a 8lb Fluor Leader and brought in a 26 1/2 beauty. A 30incher popped off. My net man failed lol. Is 15lb overkill? Obviously it just worked but, guys are always using from 6lb - 12lb around here.
@@AddictedFishing thanks, idk I haven't seen that Winter Steelhead box. I'll be buying that soon and wont forget to put the sticker on either lol Fish on!
Been waiting for something like this. The small stuff you need to know before hitting the river! Asked for this on the live feed and marlin read it and delivered! Let’s go! Thanks marlin
I’ve literally been doing this exact process. Hoping to go to Michigan and catch a first steelhead with my 17 yr old son. I’ve been researching for about 5 months hard. Stockpiling gear and bait/lures/knowledge. I follow the chain of researching broad then clicking every extra link and branching out. Locals help a ton. Joined hundreds of fb groups, insta accounts, email lists… research the best bait shops in the area. Do they have boat rentals, guides, etc. USGS helps a TON. Fishidy and Fishbrain. Have 20 plus fishing apps. I love this rabbit hole!
What little tricks or tips did I forget? Let's hear what little things you guys use to help you be successful or comfortable?
I could really use one on reading water for steelhead. It would be extremely useful to be able to look at unfamiliar water and have a good idea where the fish are likely to sit.
No mention of polarized sunglasses? But then you were not wearing any.
@@markhuff9180 good call!! Totally missed that. Polarized glasses are a must most of the time.
I should be pretty dialed after I remove the plastic casing from my rod then. You forgot lunch, Gotta bring lunch that can double the amount of time you spend at the river!!!
Like I learned again recently the hard way: don’t forget your net.
I've been watching Addicted videos for about 6 months now. This is by far, one of my favorite videos! Super informative, your personality excels in this video! When you hooked that fish, I swear, I was overcome with emotion for you! Your expression was precious! Keep up the good work, keep advising us newbs. Addicted is my go to for good Steelie info!!! Love you guys to the moon and back!
Addicted Fishing taught me how to catch my first trout and salmon and now on the hunt for steelhead! all in 5 months! Thank you, from Vancouver Island!
That is awesome!
Just posted my first steelhead film!
An HOUR of pure advice and wisdom! Hats off to you sir Mr marlin!
That is the PERFECT ending to a tutorial steelhead video! Way to go Marlin!
Appreciate it!!! Good luck fishing. 🤘🎣
And THAT is how you film a tutorial, ladies and gentlemen!! Well done Marlin
The best winter steelhead tutorial I've seen. You brought steelhead, and salmon fishing into the 21st century, covered so much important stuff, and made it easily understandable. You're pretty good at this, Marlin! I hope to see more from you. Thanks and good wishes to you and yours.
Great video! I’ve been fishing steelhead for 60 years and never get tired of watching fish being caught and the methods used!
All of your Okuma recommendations are spot on. I never deal with warranty issues. I just suck it up. I broke a few GSP Okuma rods my fault, so they just sat. Then a new Okuma X rod started losing the eyelets, so I contacted Okuma. Not only did they send me a new X rod but made me a great deal to fix the other two GSP rods I broke. Best company out there. Their no hassle warranty is true. Great recommendation Addicted Fishing.
Good to see Marlin doing a tutorial, think your hookup was definitely karma! So many things that seem simple but take years to pick up, always good for a refresh and to help new people out. I’ve yet to catch a winter, but for salmon if I’m keeping fish I like to have a way to carry the fish to make it more comfortable. Weather a simple rope/stringer or the ol addicted bag. Thanks for all the content and great products
Thanks Marlin!! One bit of gear I've added to my arsenal is a Mustang MIT 100 life jacket, in camo of course. I do a lot of solo bank river fishing and get into some "sketchy" areas. This minor bit of safety kit should be worn by all of us for many reasons. You guys can easily partner with a supplier and promote more river safety. I grew up rafting many NW rivers and have so much respect for Mother Nature, especially after flipping and wrapping rafts. Stay safe and Tight Lines!
Good call! Thanks for the added tip.
I already know a lot of these things but you taught me a lot and reminded me of things I already knew.. a refresher coarse in old reliable techniques and a ton of new stuff to use… the more you know the more dangerous you can be 😅.. thanks and keep going you guys are my favorite channel
One of the most helpful videos I’ve seen yet! I especially appreciate your comments about picking up your trash.
I live in central WA, never have fished for steelhead before, going next week for my first try over by the Columbia River. Learned a lot off your videos
Good luck, hope you crush it!
Ordered the addicted camo hoodie and got a free mag lip lure with it. I was legit blown away. Thank you love you content.
I am not a new angler by any means and have watched a ton of your videos and I love them! I have never realized how your floats have that side hole so if your tubing rips like I always seem to do for some reason the bobber does not fall off of your line! I will be ordering some of these to try out in Michigan waters. Great video and awesome second drift Marlin!
Nice to see a fish hooked on that river!
Loved your advice on what to wear! So important to be comfortable! A bad day wet and cold ruins it for a lot of people!!!
Great video Marlin. Clear, concise and helpful. Waders with zipper. Yes! My take key away, Toe warmers, Brilliant! I can't tell you how many times I have been in the water and convinced I have a leaky wader. Nope, just cold toes. See you on the water.
Great video Marlin! Im in California and mostly bass fish but think im going to give steelhead a try. I love that the box has everything you need to go and be successful. Thanks for the info.
One of your best videos Marlin! A-Z how to get ready to go!!
🤘 Thank you!
Marlin, I’ve been steelhead fishing a long time and I learned stuff here. Thank you! Great video!
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching man.
Great vid Marlin, this is why i watch you guys
Love your enthusiasm, man, Great video!
Get the sitka gradient pants. Theyre really comfy/warm and made for waders.
Thanks! Really enjoyed the video👍🏻
Awesome video!!! Being from PA I can’t wait for the movie!!!
Watching addicted content while eating a trout you caught cleaned and cooked is a very good time
Great video Marlin!!!
Tips from your channel taught me how to plug the boat with 14 to 20 inch rainbow trout from Washington
Another great vid, tons of info! I'm pretty new to steelhead fishing (I'm a musky fishing guy) so all your vids have helped me tremendously.
Well , I consider myself a fisherman but that was great . I learned a lot . Thanks Marlin !
Awesome, stoked to hear that!
You looks so warm ! I did some environmental work and I really want those zip waders now
Thank you for covering the rod balance with the reel. So many people don’t do this. I’ve been saying this for years that it’s a forgotten fact. Used to be common knowledge
If you only fish once a week, this is the stuff you need to learn to be successful if you don't have the time to put in best adx video in a longtime as far as how toos go
Thank you, Marlin, for one of the BEST videos i have watched! I will be saving this one and watching it over and over again! Great tips on clothing and fishing gear! I am addicted! Hehe
Another great one…!!!! Thanks Marlin and Happy New Year’s to all ADX out there.
Yeah buddy. We going to the hoh this weekend!
Great video, thanks for all of the tips!
I live in Michigan and winter fish a lot in well below feeezing. Columbia omniheat is the best base layer material. The base layers are incredibly thin, but trust me on this. I wear it over UA infrared base layer. My tip for this is don't put it on inside in the heat because it will make you sweat.
Great video ! I’m from the Great Lakes and will definitely be putting those toe warmers on the top of my socks!
Yoooooooooooo love that you hooked a fish!!!
The extra cut worm is great for panfish. Great episode crew!
Outstanding video. This stuff isn't talked about enough. Great work! (Also, that hoodie is 🔥!!! Would love it in a crew neck 😉)
Thanks for the free education!
What an excellent show super helpful for someone like me, who has not gone out and got a steelhead
Thank you! Good luck out there.
@@AddictedFishing thank you. Living in the Spokane area do you have any general areas you would recommend for me when I make my yearly trip to ocean shore in August?
Simms should sponsor you guys. If I'm honest, I've spent thousands on their shit and this channel turned me on to their products at the end of the day.
Thanks Marlin for sharing this with us,you did a great job explaining everything👍I was about as surprised as you were when you hooked up 🤣 too bad it got off,oh well it was still an awesome video. Ok let's go ADX 🤘
Haha the look on my face when my bobber went down.
Nice going very entertaining it will help beginners to season fisherman
I hope so! Thanks for watching!!
Great video!! New subscriber.
Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Excellent video, thanks!
Man I love watching these videos,brings me joy!!
Glad to hear it!
Just what I needed!
Awesome 🤩
Thank you 🙏
So much fun!!!!!!
This video has been the most helpful. Thank you. I will bring you guys another jar
Super helpful, thanks
Love the awesome content! Keep it up!
I've learned a lot from your videos. You guys are great. 👍
i bet a bass paddletail in bright or pink colors would slay steelhead and salmon, addicted yall gotta try it out!
Always bring extra dry clothes...you never know if an accident like oops, I slipped in the water and now I'm freezing 🥶, my hubby and I got stuck in snow that turned to mud and both of us had to wash the mud off in the creek. I brought extra clothes for both of us as well as towels! He was extremely happy 😁.
Good call!
This. I usually bring extra clothes but not today. And of course today is when my waders decided to spring a leak lol.
I’m saving this video. Awesome Job 👍🏻👍🏻
Good explanations specially the river flows. Those are some of the best indicators for steel heading for me too.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching. 🤘🎣
Super j aimerais bien essayer cela en France 👍👍👍
Thank you. Very helpful. You explain it very well. Alot of work goes into it to be successful.
You're very welcome! 🤘🎣
This is a great video. Hooked my attention.
I love It when a plan comes together. Be honest did you forget the Net cause you hadn't gotten to that Part yet that was the one piece of gear you did not cover. And have forgotten on many episode. See you soon at the Puyallup bash
Wow... I did forget the net.... Good catch!
My son and I are the ones who chatted with you while you were filming this one… I got skunked in that spot, but I guess I should have tried an addicted worm!
Good chatting with you guys. We just hooked the 1 and lost it.
@@AddictedFishing Largely thanks to you guys, I did manage to land my first steelhead last weekend (and hooked into a HUGE one that I lost)
Use the remainder of worm for an actual ned rig for bass 🔥
Great call!
Budget gear tip: merino wool socks at Costco are the best and the “weatherproof” brand come in a 6 pack for around 20 dollars. And Korker wader boots or nothing lol
Thank you so much
No problem!
Epic simply epic
Awesome.
One thing I really struggle with waders on is the fact I'm a adult small in sizing but a size 10 shoe and the highest size they make is a size 6 to 8
LOL I love this video and you waited too long to reel that fish in lol
What plier sheath, pliers, and lanyard do you use for your gerber scissors?
The sheath came with the pliers & both the sheath & lanyard are from Gerber
I’m surprised there was no snack menu tutorial…. Great video thank you
Next video idea! 💡
thank you .
Sick video bro!! Thank you. Can you provide a link to the foot and hand warmers!
I’m looking into buying waders right now. I was actually looking at the Patagonia waders, until you said don’t buy them. Why did you say not to buy them. Are they garbage?
It’s political. Because their products are actually good. But Patagonia funds a bunch of money to wild fish groups that fight our hatchery programs especially our broodstock programs in Oregon.
Where did you get the big Dave hat ?
A random gas station in Idaho lol
34:25 earned you a like and a subscription
Great advice. I do have a question regarding water flow. You and the Addicted crew have mentioned a river being blowout. When choosing a river, what's the maximum water flow you'll fish?
Are you going to be at the wa sportsman show??
Yep, & we have a movie premiere there.
addicted.fishing/collections/event-tickets
Hey Marlin,
You said buy the best waders. If I had to cut corners on my purchase, should I scrimp on the waders or on the boots?
Speaking of waders: "Patagonia, absolutely don't buy those." Why? I was just about to pull the trigger on the Swiftcurrent Zip Fronts until I saw this video. I respect your opinion so please explain. Thanks!
Link to the hat!?
addicted.fishing
@@AddictedFishingthe grey Russian style one?
I love marlin! Such a humble guy
Appreciate it!!
Hey I'd love that Sweatshirt. Trying to find a link to it.
addicted.fishing
good show
Thanks!
lol. I just bought Patagonia swift current exp. Waders. What’s wrong with it ?
Patagonia is one of the main drivers behind our dwindling steelhead #s. They want to ban all hatcheries.
They support & fund s lot of anti sportsman narrative, they do make good products, I just hate their agenda towards not supporting hatchery fish, among other crazy narratives they support. I personally refuse to give them a dollar.
@@AddictedFishing i got ya. I’d like to get US made simms waders, but it’s almost unreal here in Russia. All simms products we got here r not made in the States and really suck:( 1at trip and they leak 😢
I leave the plastic wrap on for the longevity of the rod ha
Ive had a really good November on the Genny River in NY landing 5 on one day and others on different days because of your videos. I put on just a 8lb Fluor Leader and brought in a 26 1/2 beauty. A 30incher popped off. My net man failed lol. Is 15lb overkill? Obviously it just worked but, guys are always using from 6lb - 12lb around here.
I think you can easily get away with 15 lb. in a lot of scenarios.
@@AddictedFishing thanks, idk I haven't seen that Winter Steelhead box. I'll be buying that soon and wont forget to put the sticker on either lol Fish on!
Been waiting for something like this. The small stuff you need to know before hitting the river! Asked for this on the live feed and marlin read it and delivered! Let’s go! Thanks marlin
Glad I could help! Good luck out there!
@@AddictedFishing as soon as these rivers go down I’ll be there! See ya at the sportsmen’s show!
Couldn’t find a link to that oversized fur hat - he called it “big Dave’s”?
I just got mine at a random gas station in Idaho
Need to make stuff in 4x and 5x for us bigger guys!!
I’ve literally been doing this exact process. Hoping to go to Michigan and catch a first steelhead with my 17 yr old son. I’ve been researching for about 5 months hard. Stockpiling gear and bait/lures/knowledge. I follow the chain of researching broad then clicking every extra link and branching out. Locals help a ton. Joined hundreds of fb groups, insta accounts, email lists… research the best bait shops in the area. Do they have boat rentals, guides, etc. USGS helps a TON. Fishidy and Fishbrain. Have 20 plus fishing apps. I love this rabbit hole!
Pickin up trash appeases the fishing Gods! Less than 1000casts if you pay your respects. LOL The Puyallup is a mess with Braid and Mono everywhere.
Gore-tex is overrrated, just get a solid pvc rainjacket. Guaranteed waterproof.
Marlin if it’s bad juju on the rod I’d throw it away entirely not throw it in my pocket now ur gonna have me doin that 😂
One question why is it no river names?