steelhead fishing in pulaski

[Togman316]

I was thinking of trying to catch some steelhead next weekend in upstate ny. I've caught a few before while salmon fishing in the fall but I have never tried to target them. Are they even running right now? Also, what type of gear and equipment do you use. I would assume I could use the same rod but would probably use fluorocarbon. Also, I use the stocking foot waders for salmon fishing but I read that they ate not good for this time of year because it is so cold and that I should use boot foot wader. Thanks for the help!

John

[stevejordan]

theyre in there. im no pro but id be using egg sacks and a 9 or 10 ft medium light rod with 8 lb flouro if i was using spinning gear. check out the reports online or call one of the shops up there. good luck! http://fatnancystackle.com/blogs/river-report

[Mikey topaz]

they are in the river from when the salmon are in up til march april, this time of year they will mostly hit flashy nympths wooly buggers in diffrent colors pink being a hit one mostly because of the water being so cold the flash off the fly will help trigger the fish.if your gonna be spin nightcrawlers berkley pink worms like you woukd use for trout here. they pretty much hold in the deep pools lust like as in the fall. also there are browns that are in the river will take the nightcrawlers too,remeber to have the right amount of weight on for your stretch or pool your fishing,as long as u layer in fleece you will be fine one thngs i found theres no cure for is your feet. sit there and wiggle your toes lol goodluck man

[Togman316]

Thank you for the help

[Mikey topaz]

[Togman316]

Nice fish! When was this?

[lennysky]

Just a word of caution about fishing Pulaski right now. Most of the river is most probably locked up due to lower than usual temps. Those areas w faster water that may remain open have shelf ice, which is quite dangerous to traverse. I would wait for a significant warm up.

[Capt. Lou]

Ditto!!

[stevejordan]

go to oswego instead, or call the bait shops for a report

[Togman316]

Why do recommend oswego?