Setting the Hook – Steelhead and Salmon

Posted on November 10 2011

Setting the Hook on Steelhead — ...and if you do it all correctly,... Photo: Tom Larimer

Today we’ve got a video tip segment for those of you who like to swing flies for steelhead and salmon.

Tom Larimer, Oregon guide and host at Alaska West, BC West and Andros South, gives us a quick rundown on his approach to setting the hook.

In the video, Tom covers

Holding a loop when fishing a dry line
Fishing a tight line when fishing sinktips, and
Direction of the rod when setting the hook in each situation.

Have a look!

NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see Tom’s video on our web site.

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