December Rogue River Summer Steelhead - Half Stepping Technique

Half stepping a steelhead is a technique designed to get your fly back in front of a fish that hit but didn't hook itself. Most fish that turn on a fly are active biters and fall downstream a little ways after missing the hook. Instead of casting over or behind the fish simply inch your way downstream a half step at a time... If this technique doesn't work within a dozen casts take yourself back upstream, change flies and work the water a little slower. You have a pretty could chance of catching that fish!

[@SuperLeechboy]

The traffic noise is so relaxing, lol!

[@thebluewoollybugger]

Enjoyed the video! Thanks for posting.

[@AndrewLakey]

excellent example of how to fish a run. Nice work.

[@ReelMichiganAnglers]

Awesome informative video. Just got my first fly rod and can’t wait to break it in!

[@steveevans424]

SWEET Video....cheers from a fellow Spey - swinger from the Upper Rouge - Denmon / TouVelle area :)

[@sstflies6311]

Love the voice over!

[@johnwoods1688]

You are correct. I watch people cast away and never check to see if fish are near them. I can’t count how many times I’ve had steelhead use my legs as a break in the current. Swim right up and nose up on my shin in water that is a foot and a half deep

[@bobharrison1317]

Great video John.

[@vmpjumps2151]

i loved that video, i learned a thing or two and it was a good video. i am surprised you don't have very many subscribers, you are a great you tuber, keep it up.

[@riverrightoutdoors]

Very nice vid thanks for sharing the good info...

[@PewGoBoomLife]

I have caught fish in close and fish far out on this river. My furthest cast was 97' of running line. And hooked into a monster I never got to see. It was sitting on the other bank. Think outside the box when steelhead fishing. And you will get fish. Stick to what some people tell you and you will only limit yourself.
Tight Lines-

[@CoLbEeBrYaN]

hello John,
awesome content. Can you please recommend a flyline setup for fishing for early summer steelhead on the rogue? i will be cruising out there for a week this summer to visit my grandparents. do i need skagit? t14? leader set up? im fairly new to steelhead hunting.
any info you can provide would be so great.
thank you and all the best
Colin

[@galeranch66]

Great video!

[@jimknowles5483]

Great video!! How does the December fishing compare to September October fly fishing??
Thanks
just jim

[@fishingthemitten728]

Hi I’m in Lansing Michigan and I would like to head out with you!!!!

[@Kuzidogblue]

Can I ask about your Speyco? Which model do you have? I have a 13' 7/8 that I'm considering the Skagit model for, but it seems it might be a bit heavy. What do you think?

[@sstflies6311]

The reel in the video is a 3 3/4 Switch for my 12.5' 6wt rod. You might consider looking at a Skandi... Best advise I can pass along would be calling Tim (owner) at Speyco and giving him your specifications on the rod. He will match a reel to your rod based upon weight and your wishes. Awesome company to do business with!

[@Kuzidogblue]

Thanks for the info. I will give Tim a call.

[@mgsxps]

Is this the bridge from 99 to I5 at Rogue River?

[@sstflies6311]

Yes it is...

[@mgsxps]

@@sstflies6311 Good to know great fish are along this portion of the river!

[@zohairkhan981]

rouge in toronto? also which entrance is this off?

[@sstflies6311]

Oregon State

[@MichaelPhillips-jw4bj]

This is the rogUe river,, your thinking the roUge in east toronto

[@appleuser5890]

ROUGE RIVER Michigan, trust me I've looked for that bridge everywhere on Google map in scarborough haha