Hello fellow fisherman looking for some people to do some winter centerpin fishing with in Southern Michigan or Ohio if anybody would like to team up someday once the fish come in it would be great drop me a line.soule Gibson 313 3632114
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I know I should probably know this but what is centerpin fishing?
Tight lines
J
Believe trolling or back fishing large bait casters
"Centerpin" as practiced here in the PNW (observed on TV shows and videos, haven't personally invested in the gear nor even tried it, just yet), is long, 12'-15', rods, not unlike about a 12wt-14wt flyrod. The reel is a quite large arbor fly reel, "click 'n' pawl" at best....no drag, no gears. They cast and retrieve, or merely troll, huge streamer-type flies, using braid, fly line, mono, fluorocarbon (??, have seen a variety... probably need a guide's help or at least a hands-on class).
The practice is quite big up in British Columbia, plying the edges and bays of the Pacific. Have yet to see anyone doing this method in freshwater, although I suppose it would work.
Kinda seems like kind of an "esoteric pursuit" to me, not unlike "Spey Fishing" (though Spey has a huge practicality, since the line is kept in front of you, great for woody banks). The two methods certainly have one thing in common..... THE GEAR IS PHENOMENALLY EXPENSIVE !!
A centerpin reel can be $600-$1000+, as can be the rods.
Sport of (fishing) Kings, on the hunt for "kings" ?
Too rich for my blood and my tiny boats.... but it does seem to offer a fine way to catch some 'nookies'.
FixorFish wrote:
"Centerpin" as practiced here in the PNW (observed on TV shows and videos, haven't personally invested in the gear nor even tried it, just yet), is long, 12'-15', rods, not unlike about a 12wt-14wt flyrod. The reel is a quite large arbor fly reel, "click 'n' pawl" at best....no drag, no gears. They cast and retrieve, or merely troll, huge streamer-type flies, using braid, fly line, mono, fluorocarbon (??, have seen a variety... probably need a guide's help or at least a hands-on class).
The practice is quite big up in British Columbia, plying the edges and bays of the Pacific. Have yet to see anyone doing this method in freshwater, although I suppose it would work.
Kinda seems like kind of an "esoteric pursuit" to me, not unlike "Spey Fishing" (though Spey has a huge practicality, since the line is kept in front of you, great for woody banks). The two methods certainly have one thing in common..... THE GEAR IS PHENOMENALLY EXPENSIVE !!
A centerpin reel can be $600-$1000+, as can be the rods.
Sport of (fishing) Kings, on the hunt for "kings" ?
Too rich for my blood and my tiny boats.... but it does seem to offer a fine way to catch some 'nookies'.
"Centerpin" as practiced here in the PNW... (
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Thanks Fix to rich for me as well. I will be out soon in my 14fter and I have a plan to get some eyes and a trout or 2?🤞🏻
J in Cleveland wrote:
I wouldn’t put my phone number on the open forum. May want to delete post and request private messages. It would be much safer for you.
I know I should probably know this but what is centerpin fishing?
Tight lines
J
Center pin reel is a free-spinning reel. Control of line is with ones finger or thump. It is one of the very best salmon/ steel head reels. Takes a little practice, but is a great river reel.
Marsh
FixorFish wrote:
"Centerpin" as practiced here in the PNW (observed on TV shows and videos, haven't personally invested in the gear nor even tried it, just yet), is long, 12'-15', rods, not unlike about a 12wt-14wt flyrod. The reel is a quite large arbor fly reel, "click 'n' pawl" at best....no drag, no gears. They cast and retrieve, or merely troll, huge streamer-type flies, using braid, fly line, mono, fluorocarbon (??, have seen a variety... probably need a guide's help or at least a hands-on class).
The practice is quite big up in British Columbia, plying the edges and bays of the Pacific. Have yet to see anyone doing this method in freshwater, although I suppose it would work.
Kinda seems like kind of an "esoteric pursuit" to me, not unlike "Spey Fishing" (though Spey has a huge practicality, since the line is kept in front of you, great for woody banks). The two methods certainly have one thing in common..... THE GEAR IS PHENOMENALLY EXPENSIVE !!
A centerpin reel can be $600-$1000+, as can be the rods.
Sport of (fishing) Kings, on the hunt for "kings" ?
Too rich for my blood and my tiny boats.... but it does seem to offer a fine way to catch some 'nookies'.
"Centerpin" as practiced here in the PNW... (
show quote)
I bought a 15 ft. 10 wt spey rod and a Redding large arbor reel, last spring.I find myself in Georgia currently, thinking about the salmon run. I remember having reasonable success with red and white streamer flies. I hope the fish are still in the river when I get home.
J in Cleveland wrote:
Thanks Fix to rich for me as well. I will be out soon in my 14fter and I have a plan to get some eyes and a trout or 2?🤞🏻
I think I have about $250 into a 15ft. Okuma 10wt. spey rod and Redding reel. I thought that sounded like a drop in the bucket, compared to what a lot of you fellows spend on tackle.
lawrence1l wrote:
I think I have about $250 into a 15ft. Okuma 10wt. spey rod and Redding reel. I thought that sounded like a drop in the bucket, compared to what a lot of you fellows spend on tackle.
Agree $250 for a set up is well within reason. Think I’m going to look into centerpin a bit more. Sounds like a blast!
Tight lines
J
J in Cleveland wrote:
Agree $250 for a set up is well within reason. Think I’m going to look into centerpin a bit more. Sounds like a blast!
Tight lines
J
J: If you spend the time getting used to centerpinning you will really enjoy it. Great strikes and terrific battles.
good luck
Marsh
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