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Title:Fishing Notes- Archived
Notice:See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference
Moderator:DONMAC::MACINTYRE
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Sep 20 1991
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1660
Total number of notes:20970

901.0. "Steelhead/Browns in Pulaski" by EBDBDA::GODFREY () Thu Oct 20 1988 21:32

                       < Steelhead Fishing >

                      
    I'm looking for some tips on steelhead fishing.  I will be in the
    Pulski area of NY the week before Thanksgiving.  I plan on both
    spin and flyfishing, and am looking for info on bait/lure/fly 
    selection/presentation, as well as the proper leader setup [for spinning
    rod and flyrod].  Do the brown's run the same time as the steelhead,
    and if the do, are the tactics the same?, any help would be appreciated.
      
    tight lines,
    Larry Godfrey
                           
    p.s. I just read an article in Flyfisherman about using the eggfly
    [streamer nymph for any flyfishing purests] and was wondering if
    it was accurate.
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901.1Steelhead Sounds Better Than TurkeyBOSHOG::VARLEYFri Oct 21 1988 13:1217
    There are a lot of notes on Steelhead, Browns and Pulaski scattered
   throughout this file. The quickest way to find them is to use the
    following format: DIR/TITLE=STEELHEAD (OR BROWN TROUT, OR PULASKI).
    IT WILL TAKE AWHILE FOR THE SEARCH TO FINISH. If you'd like, give
    me a call at DTN 234-4410; I'm a 7 year vet of the Pulaski fishery.
    You might want to try Dan Castillo or Steve Valois - they're both
    in the phone book. Dan is a Michigan Steelheader who's exceptionally
    good and can help with tackle/techniques. Steve is a real hard core
    Pulaski vet who probably has more success than anyone from Dec that
    I've talked to, and has the pictures to prove it.
     I'm always ready to talk fishing, and I know the area real well.
    I can help you with what to bring, where to stay/eat etc. Jack Hagerty
    on CGVAX2::Hagerty is also real knowledgeable on the area.
    
    --tight lines,
    
    jack (the Skoal Bandit) Varley
901.2Another Expert ReferenceUSRCV1::FRASCHFri Oct 21 1988 18:5911
    Larry,
    Another expert on Pulaski is Charlie Asay out of the Ithaca, NY
    office. He introduced me to the Salmon River some 8 years ago and
    he NEVER comes back empty. Steelies are his favorite!! I have never
    fished for them this time of year. We usually go in late Feb, early
    March. Be sure to check the local requirements for leader length,
    location of split-shot, number and size of hooks, etc. The game
    wardens are really tough on violators and you can't tell who is
    and who isn't a warden. I'm sure Charlie is in the phone book!
    
    Don
901.3STEELIE FEVER!!!EXPRES::CASTILLOTue Oct 25 1988 09:5818
    Larry,
    
    I can't tell you much about the Pulaski area cuz I do all my
    Steelheading in Michigan but any information you are looking for
    in fishing them ironheads with I a fly I will be more than happy
    to supply. As a matter of fact I will be in Michigan for Thanksgiving
    and will be on my favorite steelhead stream (the Pere Marquette)
    the day after for some explosive fall run Steelies. I have had good
    success with the egg pattern you are referring to but must of my
    steelies have been taken on a Spring Wiggler pattern. I tied a couple
    up for the Bandit last year and am hoping he gives them a fair shake
    this up and coming season. He won't be dissappointed. Drop me a
    line. Always happy to talk Steelhead.
    
    
    Tight lines and LEAPING LUNKERS,
    
    Steely Dan