| Steelhead Continued During this off-coloured flow, go
with large baits, brilliant colours and plenty of action. Brightly coloured spawn sacks
are now your best bet, as well as bright yarn flies and sponge balls. Spinners or plugs,
in larger sizes and brilliant colours will now be needed in order for the fish to see the
bait, or even hear the bait.
Techniques and Tactics
One of the most important aspects of stream fishing is stealth. Steelhead are a very
wary fish, and if they are aware of your presence they will either scoot away, or refuse
to bite. Use the trees and bushes for cover, and always keep a low profile by staying well
back from the bank. Always move upstream, as well as cast upstream. This gives the
most realistic and natural presentation. Turn over rocks and boulders to see the type of
bugs and crustaceans the fish are feeding on. Match your presentation to these
"real-life baits", and see your success soar. For many, steelheading is a rite
of spring. Once you've hooked that first rainbow, you will fall prey to its magical spell,
which will keep you returning, year after year, to the same stream, much like our friend
the steelhead.
Ontario Government Gives Free Passes for People to Enjoy Parks
 BRONTE CREEK - The Government
of Ontario wants people to get out and experience Ontario's Living Legacy - so it's
inviting the whole province to spend a free day in a provincial park in June.
Living Legacy Day in Ontario Parks - a special, one-day event - will be held on
Sunday, June 24, 2001. Anyone who arrives at a provincial park gate will receive a free
day-pass. Individual parks are also planning to hold special events that underline their
unique natural heritage features.
"One of the cornerstones of Ontario's Living Legacy is to get more people to
participate in and enjoy the province's natural resources," said Natural Resources
Minister John Snobelen. "Visiting Ontario's provincial parks is one of the most
attractive and accessible ways to do that."
Free passes for Living Legacy Day in Ontario Parks will be handed out at the
Ontario Sportsmen's Show in Toronto, which runs from March 10 to March 18.
Ontario's Living Legacy is to create 378 new provincial parks and protected areas,
bringing the total number of such areas across Ontario to 650. In November 2000, Premier
Mike Harris announced more than $100 million in funding to expand Ontario's Living
Legacy into the most comprehensive natural heritage program in provincial history. For
information on the provincial park nearest you, visit www.OntarioParks.com or call 1-800-ONTARIO
(1-800-668-2746) for a free copy of the 2001 Ontario Parks Guide.
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