Fly Fisherman Fly Fisherman Throwback: Secret Season Steelhead After the crowds have left, British Columbia's steelhead fishing is like a dream. By the first of November, the secret season has begun. Early morn ing fishing becomes less important, and the steelhead, which can weigh over 30 pounds, lie closer to shore. The author holds a late season steelhead. (Lani Waller photo) November 21, 2022 By Lani Waller Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Gary Borger, Joan & Lee Wulff, Dave Whitlock, Vince Marinaro, Doug Swisher & Carl Richards, Nick Lyons, and many more deserve a second life. These articles are reprinted here exactly as published in their day and may contain information, philosophies, or language that reveals a different time and age. This should be used for historical purposes only.This article originally...Continue Reading
