Top 10 Beginner Steelhead Fishing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!

I’m far from an expert, but I made all of these mistakes myself when I first started float fishing for steelhead in Ohio. If you’re just getting started steelhead fishing in the Great Lakes region, I hope the tips in this video help you avoid some headaches and start catching fish more consistently! Leave a comment if you have any other questions – I reply to all comments.

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Thanks for watching – good luck next time out!