PNW Persistence

Okay - thanks, Tom. Great tips for my knowledge bank. I live here in Oregon - where we don't have too many crazy storms. Just rainy days.

I am planning on heading out to a local pond in a couple hours after the late afternoon rain. Any tips on fishing after the rain? Or would you suggest fishing like any other dry day. Sun may poke out - not sure. Thanks!

A little update for all of those that helped me out this week. I had a really successful weekend. Caught 3 largemouth on the pond and 2 rainbow trout in the river in about 1.5-2 hours of fishing. Had a blast! Thanks everyone

This is somewhat of a steelhead sanctuary - but I have never fished for Steelhead (yet). I am using the reel that came with the Ugly Stik - might take a trip to Cabela's to talk to an employee about some potential options for me.

Hello! Newbie here so go easy... I live in Oregon and I have really taken to fishing this year. I started teaching myself late last summer but didn't have a ton of luck. I have a learned a lot and I am starting to have some luck this year. Now that I am getting more comofortable with a lot of the basic techniques, I want to be sure that I am using the right equipment. I only have 1 rod right now, 1 6'6 Medium GX2 Ugly Stick. I have been using mostly 6lb to 8lb line, fishing for bass and trout. I've been fishing ponds, lakes and rivers. Does anyone have any recommendations on my equipment? I am open to getting another rod. Should I have a lightweight or heavyweight rod as well? What are the factors that I could lean on to determine what type of rod I plan to use. If I am fishing in heavy cover or weeds with lightweight lures, should I be going with heavier line? Should my line weight vary depending on where I am fishing? Most of the fish I am targeting will be under 6lbs - but not sure if there are other factors at play. I appreciate any input - it's hard for me to gather and organize all my questions. I have been using the search function but there is just so much information so I thought I would ask here. Self taught but having a TON of fun.