13 Steelhead Fishing Secrets from the Skeena River

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If you’ve ever struggled to find fish, control your swing, or just keep your fly in the zone — these next few minutes are going to fix that.

These swing tips come straight from Episode 814 of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, focused on fishing big rivers like the Skeena in British Columbia for steelhead — but the lessons apply anywhere you swing flies.

Learn how to:
✅ Slow your swing for better control
✅ Find holding water others miss
✅ Adjust sink tips and depth smartly
✅ Match water clarity and light instead of “matching the hatch”
✅ Build confidence in your fly and presentation

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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – #13 Fish What’s in Front of You
01:18 – #12 Read Diagonal Bars
02:05 – #11 Find the Soft Water
02:19 – #10 Swing with Control, Not Speed
03:10 – #9 Adjust Sink Tips Smartly
04:00 – #8 Depth Beats Distance
04:45 – #7 Match the Mood, Not the Hatch
05:25 – #6 Confidence Flies Catch More Fish
06:10 – #5 Keep Leaders Short and Strong
06:55 – #4 Fish the Water, Not the Clock
07:40 – #3 When the River Rises
08:15 – #2 When the Water Drops and Clears
09:05 – #1 Adapt Constantly

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Category
Steelheads