That probably puts more fish in the net than my setup. But man, fishing the the D with steelhead present, that seems like too much to go wrong....that being said, I still got my ass kicked by a B-Run a couple of weeks ago, so it's probably worth it.
The Mountain Whitefish, aka Short Fin Grayling thread
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That probably puts more fish in the net than my setup. But man, fishing the the D with steelhead present, that seems like too much to go wrong....that being said, I still got my ass kicked by a B-Run a couple of weeks ago, so it's probably worth it.
Never caught a steelhead, never even hooked a bycatch. Therefore, nothing has gone wrong.
yet.
Wait for it....
I rarely fish two flies, these days. I prefer to get a really good drift on one fly, rather than an average drift on two. The only exception is dry-dropper; I want the weight of the nymph, for casting. I stopped using drop shot rigs a long time ago; balancing the weight of the shot and the flies is too much of a hassle.
Try a #6 stonefly or #10 hares ear, with the biggest bead that you can fit. Use 5-6x tippet. I've mostly caught whitefish in spots that seem too fast for trout, but are full of boulders; they hug the bottom and stay in the slipstreams.
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With that water type, I'd probably end up cutting off the extra fly and just going with one too & definite euro territory, leave the bobber in the bag there...
cedarslug
Steelhead
Ah just a reminder to those wanting to drop shot or have been, some of the rivers here in WA follow the "anti-snagging" rule. Drop shot might be illegal in other states YMMV
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Angling (Hook & Line Fishing) Fishing for personal use (not for sale or barter) with a line attached to a pole capable of being held in hand while landing fish, or a hand-operated line without a rod or reel. Anti-Snagging Rule Except when fishing with a buoyant lure (with no weights added to the…
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Anyone ever try making stuffed mountain whitefish?
I was looking at another forum and they were talking about lake whitefish being great when cooked with various stuffings. Obviously lake whitefish are bigger then the mountain variety.
If I get bored this winter, I may head to my favorite local whitefish hole to catch a few whitefish and may try doing this.
SF
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I was looking at another forum and they were talking about lake whitefish being great when cooked with various stuffings. Obviously lake whitefish are bigger then the mountain variety.
If I get bored this winter, I may head to my favorite local whitefish hole to catch a few whitefish and may try doing this.
SF
Grilled Whitefish with Stuffing
What could be more fun than a little fin fish on the grill, especially when it’s filled with simple yet mouthwatering ingredients.
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Stuffed Whitefish • Outdoor Canada
Whitefish is especially delicious when caught fresh from under the ice. And this tasty dish, in particular, is sure to become a wintertime favourite. Other oily fish, such as lake trout and mackerel, also work well with this recipe. Serves: 4 4 slices bacon, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1...
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Anyone ever try making stuffed mountain whitefish?
I was looking at another forum and they were talking about lake whitefish being great when cooked with various stuffings. Obviously lake whitefish are bigger then the mountain variety.
If I get bored this winter, I may head to my favorite local whitefish hole to catch a few whitefish and may try doing this.
SF
Grilled Whitefish with Stuffing
What could be more fun than a little fin fish on the grill, especially when it’s filled with simple yet mouthwatering ingredients.www.bettycrocker.com
Stuffed Whitefish • Outdoor Canada
Whitefish is especially delicious when caught fresh from under the ice. And this tasty dish, in particular, is sure to become a wintertime favourite. Other oily fish, such as lake trout and mackerel, also work well with this recipe. Serves: 4 4 slices bacon, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1...
Unrelated, but my favorite way to cook trout is amandine. It may be worth a try. The way I do it is very easy. I stuff the trout with almond flakes and a bit of onion, then pan fry it in milk. The most important part is to let all the milk evaporate, so you get at least one side a bit more crispy.
I think that the whitefish are going to be my unicorns, just briefly appearing as lucky bycatch now and again. I've been all over. I may just have to leave the area and go to one of the big rivers 2.5-3 hours westerly for a better chance.
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Oliver1329
Life of the Party
I saw these at my local fly shop the other day:
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CASEY UNDERWOOD FISH STICKERS
Find your favorite species! Epic designs from renowned artist Casey Underwood. These stickers are highly durable, so don't be afraid to add some character to your outdoor equipment!
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Found this one as wellI saw these at my local fly shop the other day:
CASEY UNDERWOOD FISH STICKERS
Find your favorite species! Epic designs from renowned artist Casey Underwood. These stickers are highly durable, so don't be afraid to add some character to your outdoor equipment!
Fly Slaps Wandering Blue Lines Whitefish Sticker - Fly Slaps Fly Fishing Stickers and Decals
Fly Slaps Wandering Blue Lines Whitefish Sticker
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but i think we need our own.
I used to catch them often when I lived in MT. Usually in the fall. Small paraduns if a BWO hatch was going off and small small gold bead pt nymphs fished deep. It was a fish I never never went on in search of but did not stop fishing for once I found a school. Lots of fun. Back then (late 90’s to early 2000’s) there was still a lot of disdain for them from fisherman. I hope they get more respect these days and guys aren’t yeeting them up on the bank like they sometimes did back in the day.
I lived on the Sandy River for three glorious years in my early teenage. With my buddy who lived down the road, we'd spend the entire summer fishing, rafting, snorkeling, and doing all kinds of unsupervised, risky stuff that parents today would never allow.
One favorite activity was fabricating spears and other weapons in my Dad's shop... with suckers and whitefish being the primary targets. I remember whitefish being pretty tasty. Suckers, not so much.
(Hopefully there's a statute of limitations on illegal spearfishing
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Edit: Never understood the disdain towards whitefish. They're prolific, 100% wild, take flies, fight well, are arguably "pretty", and good table fare. What's not to like?
One favorite activity was fabricating spears and other weapons in my Dad's shop... with suckers and whitefish being the primary targets. I remember whitefish being pretty tasty. Suckers, not so much.
(Hopefully there's a statute of limitations on illegal spearfishing
)Edit: Never understood the disdain towards whitefish. They're prolific, 100% wild, take flies, fight well, are arguably "pretty", and good table fare. What's not to like?
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