Guide Gossip #9: Setting the Hook

Photo: Scott O’Donnell

How Long Should You Wait to Set the Hook on that Steelhead?

Ah, the Ol’ Whiff. When you miss a steelhead you know what happens next – maybe laughter, dropping the hands to the knees, crying, cusswords, and the infamous adult tantrum! A friend of mine, before he foun...


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