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Archive Home > 2006 > October > 05 > Steelhead on the swing

Steelhead on the swing

By Gary Lewis / The Bulletin
October 5, 2006

There are two reasons why a steelhead in a river will take a swinging fly: out of feeding impulse, or because the fly is invading its territory. You're looking for grumpy, aggressive fish. The fly is a flashy irritant and the steelhead wants to crush it.

Look for the inside of a bend, where the....

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