Do You Want to Catch More Steelhead?
This course shows you how to understand steelhead and the rivers they live in so you can catch more fish.
I get it! It can be so frustrating.
You spend a bunch of money on gear… you get up early, drive in the dark to the river, stand out in the rain for hours on end, freezing to death… and then you come home skunked... again.
Steelhead are known as the “Fish of 1,000 Casts”
Without a solid understanding of the fundamentals, it could take you that much time (or longer) to catch one. In addition to time invested, think about the money you've spent on rods, reels, line and terminal tackle – much of which may actually be hampering your efforts to catch steelhead.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
After two decades as a full time pro fishing guide and author, chasing steelhead across the US and Canada, I know exactly what it takes to catch them.
I’ve also fished with many of the best steelheaders on the planet and have personally taught thousands of clients techniques that help them catch fish on their own.
I’ve assembled this lifetime of knowledge into one, easy to follow online course just for you.
With over 6 hours of video instruction, you’ll learn everything you need to become a successful steelheader – without having to spend years figuring it out on your own like I did.
This course lays it all out in easy-to-follow steps and techniques.
Learn the Steelhead Essentials.
Where to go.
Learn to read the water like a pro! Knowing the areas that steelhead like to hold in a river will take your game to the next level in a hurry!
When to go.
You’ll get tons of expert insight into when and where to fish, based on conditions like river flows, water clarity and water temperature.
What to take.
Take the guesswork out of knowing what kind of rods, reels and line you’ll need. Plus, learn all the essential lures, baits and gear.
What’s in the Course?
The Ultimate Guide to Bank Fishing for Steelhead includes 15 course modules, including:
Where to Find Steelhead
Learn how to find steelhead in any river based on flows, water temperature and water color.
Drift Fishing
Everything you need to know about this classic and very productive technique.
Float Fishing
Suspended float fishing and bobber doggin’ are both covered in detail in this section.
Spoon Fishing
All the basics you need to start catching steelhead on spoons: gear, techniques and more.
Plugs and Side Planers
Plugs from shore? You bet! In this section, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start catching fish.
High Water Tactics
Don’t let high water keep you from catching fish. This section show you how to get bit in big flows.
Low Water Techniques
Often considered the toughest conditions for catching fish but low water can be really productive!
What Steelhead Eat
A crash course on all the essential baits and lures you’ll need for catching steelhead consistently.
How to Cure Roe
Learn the basics for curing the deadliest of all steelhead baits: fresh roe.
How to Make Yarn Balls
Yarn balls are super effective for steelhead, plus they are cheap, easy and fun to make. Here’s how.
Landing, Keeping and Releasing Steelhead
All the basics you’ll need to know…after you hook up!
Essential Tools
There are several tools that will make your life a lot easier out on the water. Learn what they are.
River Etiquette
Avoid the drama! You’ll learn all the basic “unwritten rules” of river fishing.
Safety on the Water
Steelhead rivers are cold and fast flowing. Learn what you need to stay safe.
Bonus Tips
As if all that wasn’t enough, here’s the bonus section filled with useful steelheading tips.
For a full list of the lessons included in this course, head on over to our Curriculum Page.
Featuring on-the-river tutorials with JD
What our students are saying
“I know more about fishing than the average person. But JD’s knowledge of fishing is vast. And this is just one species. He’s an artist. Actually... More like 25% artist 75% scientist.”
— Matt Steiger
Loaded with easy to understand diagrams
About Your Instructor.
Captain JD Richey has been a full-time steelhead and salmon guide since 1998 in California and Alaska.
As a staff writer for several national magazines and regional newspapers, he has penned thousands of articles on fishing and outdoor sports and has written several books on the subject as well. He’s also a regular guest on national radio and TV shows.
JD has chased steelhead across the US and Canada and has fished with and learned from some of the greats like legendary steelheader Buzz Ramsey, Nick Amato of Salmon Trout Steelheader Magazine fame, fly fishing pioneer Jim Teeny and many more.
In his “spare time,” JD writes and maintains the popular online fishing magazine, FishwithJD.
Sample Lessons.
Check out a couple sample lessons from this course below:
FAQs
Why does the course cost so much?
When you consider you’re getting – what amounts to a lifetime’s worth of knowledge – it’s really a great bargain. And when you consider how much it really costs you each time you go steelhead fishing (fuel, food, tackle, etc.), you’re going to save a lot of money in the long run because you won’t be wasting so much time fishing the wrong way.
Why should I get an online course when I can get all this info for free on YouTube?
YouTube is a great resource for fishing information but it’s a mess when it comes to organization. In other words, it’s really easy to start with a steelhead video and then get sucked down the rabbit hole and end up watching funny cat clips. It’s really hard to find good, organized content on YouTube. This course, on the other hand, is like an easy to follow road map to success.
I’ve never been steelhead fishing, and want to get started. Is this course good for complete beginners?
Yes and no. If you are a total novice angler, the techniques within the course will probably be a bit too sophisticated. If you have a decent amount of fishing experience under your belt, however, you should be fine.
When I sign up for this course, where and when do I show up?
This is a 100% online course. Once you enroll, you’ll be able to login to a website and access the videos and downloadable diagrams, and will be able to post comments and/or questions in the course itself. This is not a live, in-person course.
How long will I have access to this course?
You’ll have access to this course for as long as I continue to run it, and guaranteed access for at least one year after you enroll.
What happens if I’m not happy with the course?
Let us know within 30 days, and we’ll refund your full payment!
Do the lessons in this course apply to other fish species?
While we’re specifically addressing steelhead here, a lot of the information here will be beneficial to river salmon and trout anglers as well.
Do I always need an internet connection to view the course?
Yes. As this is on online course, you will require an internet connection to access the videos and content.
