Steelhead: Get Dialed In

In this episode, Jesse and Andrew dive into the world of steelhead fishing with expert Ontario fishing guide Matt Martin of Smooth River Guiding. They explore the challenges and rewards of targeting steelhead, discussing essential gear, presentation techniques, and how to read water conditions. Matt shares valuable tips for beginners and avid anglers alike and touches on the importance of ethical fishing practices, and insights on guided fishing experiences. 

Find Matt Martin: 

Website: https://www.smoothriver.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smooth.river.guiding/

Special thanks to the Can Cast Fishing Show for providing tickets for our giveaways! 

http://www.cancast.show/

Mentioned Links:

So Fly Podcast: https://www.sofly.ca/

Drift Outfitters: https://driftoutfitters.com/

Ontario Guide to Eating Fish: https://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-eating-ontario-fish

All to Clear Whitefish Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udbk7olgZTw&t=239s

AOA Steelhead Basics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhvzDUGo6kw&t=31s

Fillet Pike Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xRPz_avl7o&t=249s

Ontario Fishing Regulations: https://www.ontario.ca/files/2024-12/mnr-2025-fishing-regulations-summary-en-2024-12-09.pdf

Raven Steelhead Fishing Rods/Floats: https://raventackle.com/

Previous Steelhead Fishing Podcast Episodes:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2141377/episodes/12420318-steelhead-fishing-basics

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2141377/episodes/14612146-artistic-insights-on-spring-steelhead

Chapters

• 2:48 Interesting Fishing Fact
• 9:32 Meet Matt Martin
• 15:12 What is a Steelhead?
• 18:06 Understanding Conditions and Techniques
• 18:13 Seasonal Patterns in Steelhead Fishing
• 34:24 Fish Handling
• 37:14 Choosing the Right Equipment
• 46:30 Effective Rigging: Getting Your Bait Down
• 52:26 Choosing the Right Fishing Rod / Line for Creeks
• 57:34 Fighting Steelhead Tips
• 59:30 Upcoming Cancast Fishing Show
• 1:04:16 Jesse Youtube Recommendations
• 1:08:17 Conservation and Responsible Fishing Practices
• 1:14:53 Listener Q&A
• 1:24:55 Connecting with Matt Martin