Steelhead fishing has been "steady as she goes". We've been guiding on both the Muskegon River and the Grand River and are having success swinging and indicator fishing. Water temps have been in the upper 40s to low 50s which has been very optimal as far a temperatures go. The fish, right now, are in that 4 to 8 feet of water in "walking pace" speed runs with logs or rocks for structure.
On the swing front, black leaches with orange or chartreuse heads and holographic firetiger or bullfrog flash blends have been best for us. Fishing a floating head with 10ft of T-11 and T-14 sink tips. On the indicator front beads have still been king. 10mm super UV orange, pearled hot egg and peach colors have been top producers for us. Lately 9ft leaders, 6-7 gram floats and 8-10 ponds leaders have been the rig of choice.