FS Digest

I live near several trout streams that are fishable all year. I attempted to use jigs with a plastic grub. 1/16oz I think was the weight. I had a slip bobber above so I could set depth. I guess this is a steelhead setup?

Anyways is this something decent for trout in faster rivers? I usually use spinners which produce fish but I've wanted to try some drifting.

Do you guys have better rig suggestions? Pictures would be awesome.

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by 5everlonely

FS Digest

Try salmon eggs! I always have good luck with them in the current. Most people I have talked to recommend using a bobber to set depth but I only have luck on a lake with a bobber and I’ve tried them all. And all different depths. Idk what it is. Anyways my best advice is to float down some salmon eggs.

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by cosmic_pulsar

FS Digest

As for rig I just use a simple hook and split shots. Also if it helps I’m usually only fishing in a couple feet of water at most 3 feet. Fast water

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by cosmic_pulsar

FS Digest

Right on. Can I use a steelhead rod? It's like 9.5 feet but really sensitive. The river goes between a foot to I'd say six feet in some holes. It's very clear right now and fast. Plenty of seams and ripples over trees or rocks.

Do you use a leader at all?

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by 5everlonely

FS Digest

In my opinion yes about the rod. Probably not the best but it should be fine. If you have around $20 there is pretty decent rod Shakespeare makes. Walmart usually carries them. It’s like a grey shaft with a cork handle. I can’t remember the name and my rods are down in my truck. Lol or else I’d give you more specifics. Also corn is really good bait for trout but make sure it’s legal to use in your area! I had a buddy that worked at a hatchery and he said they feed the trout pellets that are mostly corn so that’s why they go crazy for really corn.

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by cosmic_pulsar

FS Digest

How do you go about stopping your hook from slowly gravitating toward the bank in fast moving water?

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by Billyionz

FS Digest

What region are you fishing out of. That makes most of the difference. Coastal, great lake, inland?

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by DUEFBTech

FS Digest

Inland rivers. Northern midwest. Some flow into great lakes or flow Into inland lakes which I guess eventually get to the great lakes

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by 5everlonely

FS Digest

Spawn sac or skein. Acrylic, glass, or soft plastic beads clean or with a spawn sac.

90% of it is getting the right drift, the right shot pattern, and weighting your float accurately.

The float fishing tips section here covers most of that. https://bloodruntackle.com/pros-tips/

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by DUEFBTech

FS Digest

Ok! nice link. I wondered if I had the wrong float. I like spinners but I'm not great when it comes to getting them behind rocks or such so I figured bringing a float setup would increase my coverage of the water.

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by 5everlonely

FS Digest

Try two hooks for twice the luck! One hook for with a splitshot weight about 6-12 inches above the hook to reach lower. If I have no plans, I'll use two different baits just to see what the fish are biting on. I'll try to add a marshmallow (the stinky kind for fishing) to the upper hook to encourage buoyancy with some powerbait. This way the two hooks are kept at different depths. And usually a worm on the lower hook. I like to use a 3-way swivel as the split to keep myline from getting twisted. I'll often use a bobber too, although not necessary. Double-check your fishing regulations. In Montana we're limited to two hooks per line. But, we're allowed two lines if fishing at a lake or pond. More hooks = more fish! ...or something like that. Farm fish typically eat powerbait while wild trout often ignore it. All fish love worms tho!

If grasshoppers are in season, I'll put one on a hook, with a bobber about 3 ft above the hook and no weights. That setup should float. It's always thrilling to see a fish come to the surface to take the bait.

Keep in mind that it would only be normal to get skunked regularly. If you're not getting any bites, it might be a good idea to move around, or at least try out different baits.

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by jason22internet

Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.

Get snagged on a rock or some such other obstruction otherwise you don't.

JessAlynn Loc: Bastrop, Texas

Top to bottom I use an egg sinker with a BB split shot stopper and a tiny hook for floating bait on a 8-10 inch tailing line. No bobber just watch your pole like a hawk. But topwater fly nymphs seem to be the best bait I have seen used... When I went earlier this week, a guy was fly fishing and kept reeling then in constantly for an hour and a half!

boilerbob1

I'm pretty crappy with my fly rod but I get upstream of any pools and can drift a topwater fly and get some attention from the trout. If the river/pond is big enough I will use French spinners or rooster tails, the brightness of the lure depends on water clarity; I fish in rivers with tannin from the pine trees so the water is dark,bright spinners seem to work well. If I'm low on energy or need a hand to hold my beverage, a simple hook with salmon eggs or worms drifting over the deeper spots works for me. Bottom line, try some of these contributors suggestions until you find what works in your area. Keep a log with weather and water conditions and you will dial in your set-up.

Florida chris Loc: Navarre Florida

I heard trout couldn't digest whole kernel corn so if they get away they die. Try using a night crawler broke in half i have had plenty of luck with them . I use a 7ft medium or light action rod with 4lb test line with zebco 33 makes it a lot of fun also rooster tail with silver blade