Egg Loop Video
January 17, 2007
Ever wondered how to tie the egg loop — aka “roe knot” or “egg snell?” Well, if you’re into steelhead & salmon fishing, this one’s a must! Hit the play button for a quick lesson…
Tying the “Pimped-Out” Egg Loop
October 22, 2006
One you’ve got the hang of tying the basic Egg Loop, try the pimped version. It’s great for back-bouncing, side-drifting, mooching and more!
Boondoggin’ for Steelhead
January 10, 2006
No doubt you’ve read about boondogging or “dragging” for steelhead in the local fishing rags but you’re not totally clear on the definition, right? Well, Grasshopper, let me enlighten thee…Boondogging is the act of dragging roe downstream from a drifting boat. It’s fairly easy to get the hang of and, because you drift at the speed of the current, you can cover a lot of water in a short period of time — which can be key when chasing sea-run rainbows.
Yarn Eggs for Steelhead
December 9, 2005
Okay, now that steelhead are showing up in rivers up and down the coast, it’s time to bust out the yarn eggs. Not only are yarn eggs (we’re talking Glo Bugs and similarly styled flies here) deadly effective, but they’re also extremely versatile, easy to use, simple to tie and inexpensive.
