Steelhead, an addictive experience. Big fish on a light line!

IF YOU ENJOY FISHING... catching a Steelhead would be a very memorable event. Steelhead are in town (Erie, PA) October through to the end of April.
Imagine seeking out a 6 to 8 lb fish that if lucky, it could weigh around 10 lbs. You could be using a #12, #14 or even a #16 hook (that is extremely tiny) on a 2 lb fluorocarbon line. Once caught that Trout is probably going to head North in the direction of Lake Erie seeking to head for Canada. If the drag on your reel is not set properly, they may just do that. You would have a good fight on your hands and need to keep a “TIGHT” line on a nimble rod designed for the situation. That’s exciting!
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[@earlhill6206]

Really enjoyed the video! would like to get out and attempt to catch a few Steelhead. Surprised that such small hooks are being used. Some fishermen were using floats, others were not. What type of bait were they using and how deep were they fishing? Would enjoy a follow up video as this was truly enticing. Looking forward to the next one.

[@user-re8wp2ik2g]

I met you today at big rock nice video and nice lures

[@MrLilWaver6229]

Thank you. Comment is appreciated.

[@MrLilWaver6229]

Hope all is well. Did you check out my latest video? If so, what did you think. Take care.

[@naklabtimothy2462]

Since I am brand new to Erie it would help to know how to access the fishing holes you pointed out Tom. It was a very nice video otherwise. Thanks. Timothy.

[@MrLilWaver6229]

Hello Timothy, thank you for checking out the video and sending a comment. Being honest...it took me a number of years to gather some of this information so I'm extremely grateful to be able to help. That was the reason for my channel and videos. When you get a chance check out these links. www.fisherie.com/Fishing-Reports - a lot of info about fishing Presque Isle Bay and tributaries; www.pasteelhead.com - home page left navigation bar - click on NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA STEELHEAD MAP - this info is awesome for someone new to the area...the tributaries available to fish, where you have access to the creeks along with places to park; web-cams available - unclejohnselkcreekcamp.com/webcams - www.fishusa.com/avonia-webcam
There is creek depth data available for Walnut and Elk Creek. Go to USGS government site: maps.waterdata.usgs.gov/mapper/index.html. Locate those creeks on the site. Really good information. Anybody traveling any distance, like me, to fish the creeks will check out this site.
One other thing to keep in mind. When it does rain how long does it take for a fishable situation at the various creeks? Example: Walnut is approx 20 miles long while Elk is 34. Both of them take about 3 to 4 days of no rain to become fishable. 12 Mile, 16 Mile and 20 Mile take about a day as they are very short. I can give you more information on this if you want. The head of Walnut is at Millcreek Mall which has lots of concrete/asphault which drains into Walnut. Elk is of a more rural nature with rain soaking into the ground. My reasoning to why Walnut blows out before Elk.
This will keep you busy for awhile... I hope it answers your question and helps with your quest...GOOD LUCK! Take care!

[@naklabtimothy2462]

@@MrLilWaver6229 Thank you so much! You have gone above and beyond. Your quick reply is very much appreciated. Regards, Timothy.

[@MrLilWaver6229]

​@@naklabtimothy2462 Being brand new to Erie and into fishing... do you do any fishing for Walleye? May be a dumb question but if so you may be interested in this...2023 Walleye University Seminar. Have gone there five years in a row except for covid era. Here is a link just incase you're interested. There is a limited number of tickets available (200). www.epacba.com/school.htm

[@MrLilWaver6229]

Hope all is well. Did you check out my latest video? If so, what did you think. Take care.