What is the main focus of the article titled 'Winter Steel'?

• Summer fishing techniques

• Winter steelhead fishing

• Spring trout fishing

• Autumn bass fishing

What technique is recommended for drifting baits in front of steelhead?

• Using a float rig

• Trolling

• Fly fishing

• Bottom fishing

What happens to steelhead when air temperatures remain below 20 degrees?

• They become inactive

• They seek deeper pools

• They move to warmer waters

• They stop feeding.

What is the most important tool for winter steelhead anglers?

• Fishing rod

• Knowledge of steelhead behavior

• Warm clothing

• Boat

Why do steelhead drop downriver to pools more suitable for winter habitation?

• To find food

• To escape predators

• To avoid freezing

• To breed

What is the recommended water condition for chasing steelies on Great Lakes tributaries?

• Fast flowing rivers

• Shallow streams

• Straight, moderately deep pools with little flow

• Rocky rapids

In winter, what do cold water conditions concentrate?

• Small fish

• Big rainbows

• Warm water species

• Aquatic plants

What do anglers rely on to find steelhead in cold weather?

• GPS technology

• Local guides

• Knowledge of steelhead behavior

• Weather forecasts

What is the ideal winter habitat for steelhead fish?

• Deep pools with fast currents

• Shallow pools with dark substrates

• Rocky areas with high turbulence

• Open water with no cover

What type of substrates provide a relatively level floor for steelhead fish in winter?

• Sandy and loose

• Dark gravel and small rocks

• Large boulders

• Muddy and soft