Standard River Float Fishing Setup for Salmon and Steelhead

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Standard River Float Fishing Setup for Salmon and Steelhead

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This is how to tie up a standard river float fishing setup for salmon and steelhead fishing in British Columbia Canada.
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@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching everyone! Please subscribe for more episodes! Get the latest updates: ► Instagram: instagram.com/fishing_with_rod ► Facebook: facebook.com/fishingwithrod Check out this video where we use this float fishing setup to catch lots of coho salmon! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7iCpbNpnZiopnU.html

@canuckgame 7 жыл бұрын

Rod, as someone who's a noob, I very much appreciate these how to videos. they help big time. keep up the good work.

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. :) Glad these videos help! :)

@WestCoastWheelman 6 жыл бұрын

"Don't cheap out on hooks" has got to be the best advice I ever got. I used to buy just whatever hooks and not think much of it, but then I got some good *Japanese steel* and the difference is amazing. They're WAY sharper and STAY sharp, and they don't bend out so easy either. Made a real difference in the number of fish I land!

@hattrickster33 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's funny how many people don't really give any attention to hook sharpness and overall steel quality. It's such an easy problem to fix but it gets overlooked way too often. I don't even want to think about how many Coho I've lost simply because I wasn't using something that would stay sharp.

@hockeydad6211 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos Rod. As a beginner this summer I have turned to you for advice many times, where to fish, what line to use, what knots to use and how to tie them, etc. Plus just watching them keeps me motivated as I have not caught anything yet. Anyways please keep up the great work it is very much appreciated by all of us.

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Deplorable Trumper Great! Thanks for watching. 🙂

@souldiarrhea Жыл бұрын

thank you for showing me an alternative to what I had previously known about float fishing setups.

@squaretops1 7 күн бұрын

Great video mate very well explained you speak good english

@tyrannis23 7 жыл бұрын

i really liked your video it was very informative! can you do a video on your trout set up?

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6hmhKx8rNnJlHk.html

@TonchyShultz 3 жыл бұрын

Thx. Rod, Very good presentation ,good to knows nad keep going , great work ! All the best from YYC - Alberta. ✌💕🦐🐠🍷🍁👌

@earlsandersjr.2023 6 жыл бұрын

Hey got a question for you. What a good rigging system for pier fishing. Have you done any lately? You like using the floaters or jigs? What gave you the best results?

@collinjleah 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thank you so much!

@FishingwithRod 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@milanpainting 7 жыл бұрын

I love to watching your videos, always helps and you are very detail in explaining, thanks man

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@RGutz81 7 жыл бұрын

hey rod, thanks for the video, ive never fished in seattle and stoked to find some fishing holes here, just wanted to say thanks for such great videos!!! hope i bump into you some day on the water

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@aveetchand7404 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod, this info really helped me understand the setup. Thanks a bunch.

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MyAlexVideos 7 жыл бұрын

i just started fishing but ive been using the end of tooth picks for float stops and they honestly work great!

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, tooth picks certainly work well. The only problem with them is that they get water logged after several hours and will start slipping. One advantage of the tooth pick is that if you wish to switch up to lure fishing, you can just slip the float off, whereas with the float stoppers it's a bit more hassle to get all the stoppers off and put new ones on later if you wish to switch back.

@BGIS2000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I caught lots of trout but very new into salmon and steelhead I hope to catch and enjoy this season.

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck this season Tanner!

@trreb1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Rod, thank you. I've been fishing with the wrong setup for a while now. I've been salmon fishing in Berrien Springs, Michigan 7 yrs in a row and getting skunked every time. On Lake Michigan it's a different story. 6 times out of 7 I've come off the lake with my limit. I'm going to try this setup in about 3 more weeks when we head for the rivers.

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Looking forward to hear the results.

@rileylavin4044 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man, with fall season upon us, this is a nice setup.

@rockandjazz 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video Rod! Thanks!

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@jqwwqj6365 7 жыл бұрын

Rod, excellent tutorial. keep up the great videos.

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@realhardballify 7 жыл бұрын

nothing like using your 3rd hand in your face Love it Thanks for the tip,

@josephcanchola4435 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the how to, it would really, really help. When you are presenting your technique. To get the camera lens as close as you can to your work. We cant make out half of the procedure because the camera is to far away from your hands. Thanks

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Joseph! I'll definitely be keeping that in mind for future tutorials. :)

@Mrtomgoose 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very informative

@TakenOver-g4h 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you rod! Love your videos, keep it coming!

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cheryl! :)

@lukef2945 4 жыл бұрын

I go salmon fishing in Nov the last 3 years. It’s awesome, although this last year I tied my leader at around 2 and a half to 3 feet, not knowing or thinking about the delay time, as a result from the nights before and the cold beers, but this year I’ll be sure to consider that and slay some beauties 🎣

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! :)

@lukef2945 4 жыл бұрын

Fishing with Rod I’m back from Lake Ontario and did pretty good! Caught only Brown trout, one huge one but only browns so I’m known as the brown slayer ha. I’m hoping for a steelhead next year!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

The_Luke_Ness Great! Thanks for the report 😊

@curtisvanderveen 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Rod, thanks for the video. I've been fishing the Vedder this year and last and I haven't got anything! Such a bummer. Thanks for putting out videos like this

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Curtis. Keep trying! It'll happen. :)

@slambangfishinglodge1317 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video from Slam Bang fishing lodge

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@christianb7467 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Rod, I really appreciate your time and efforts you make creating those videos. I'm fishing now since approx 2-3 years and follow your videos to learn and review techniques for catching different species. Also met you and Kitty last coho season a couple times at the Vedder which was pretty cool to watch you guys having a good time. Even though the "spot" gets quite busy sometimes I like the etiquette that everybody is welcome to join. I started using a simple knot which hasn't failed me yet - as some of those tricky ones are impossible to tie when it is dark and freezing out on the water early in the mornings. Do you always do the same kind of knots or do you change it up?

@notme377 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, I'm not new to fishing but am very new to fishing for salmon. My main interests are in Coho and Chinook. I believe my Salmon rod is only 9 1/2 feet. Is it still usable for float fishing or should I be trying to focus more on spincasting? Last question, how do you recommend a newbie like me finds good areas to fish? I often find myself discouraged (i've been out several times) and have only caught one salmon and it was just by sheer luck (spot fishing, cast under a log). I don't need to be the only one fishing an area but I hate jam packed places and those are the only places local fisherman seem to be willing to divulge in terms of information. Love your stuff!

@ilocanocanadiantv7436 2 жыл бұрын

Keep sharing new videos thanks

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

I will!

@leroymorris6036 7 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you.

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@haemin8759 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot Rod :)

@jamesmcfarland3322 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying so quick on the bait loop detail video. I wii try it. Do you have any videos for beginner steelhead fishing? Thanks Rod

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. If you do a search for “steelhead” on this channel, a series of videos should pop up.

@joshguy3001 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the upload!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cijaro 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@allenyen5793 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, What is the best gear ratio for salmon fishing? Good for float fishing and casting spinners, spoon. ? Thank you!

@DaruDadu 6 жыл бұрын

Love you Vid's Rod.... regards from the east :)

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-el1pf3eh7s 3 жыл бұрын

thx

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@cscastro 7 жыл бұрын

hey rod, suppose the river is about 5 feet deep, should the distance between my float and my hook be set at 6 feet so that the weight is almost at bottom and the bait will rise and stay suspended the distance of the leader? i ask because I've been trying float fishing now for about 3 years and have only caught 1 fish this way :(

@erwinli6962 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not Rod but I'm going to say no. You usually want your presentation 1-2 feet off the bottom so I would set the float at a depth that the weight is about 2 feet off the bottom (if the leader is 1 foot long). Usually, the baid does not end up above the weight or directly in front of it, but below and slightly in front of it instead.

@cscastro 7 жыл бұрын

David Johnson thanks any feedback is appreciated.

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

David pretty much sums it up. :) I think there isn't an exact float depth that's right for the depth you are fishing at. There might be more current in the lower column than top, in that case you'll need to lengthen your depth. The objective, like what David pointed out, is to keep your presentation a foot or two off the bottom so you don't end up snagging the bottom or foul hooking fish.

@Cupcakeskitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Your the best bruh! Thank you.

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@daleclemons426 6 жыл бұрын

awesome videa.. thanks

@MarktheMartian 4 жыл бұрын

Hey cool deal I subbed man. I’m all about the barbless hooks

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

MarktheMartian Thank you. Barbless 👍

@haydenhhayes8904 7 жыл бұрын

rod ur the best

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Actually not really Hayden, Ms Kanhoffen would say she's better. ;)

@haydenhhayes8904 7 жыл бұрын

@zterra33 3 жыл бұрын

what are the differences between size 1 and size 1/0 for the Owner hooks?

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Size? 😆 No other differences really…

@Apex-ps2ku Жыл бұрын

How much space between the bobber an swivel should there be.

@FishingwithRod 11 ай бұрын

That really depends on how deep the water is. You want to adjust it so that your presentation is suspended a foot or so off the bottom.

@aluptown 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to use a bait cast reel please ? Thanks Rod

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Ok 🙂

@jamesmcfarland3322 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you had a little more detail on the hook attachment and bait loop? I could not make out any detail. Could you do something with more camera detail please?

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

I have a separate video for the bait loop actually: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7Vmo5WBmrSzfWQ.html

@paulmurphy9902 7 жыл бұрын

great vid keep up the good work i subscribed great advice thank you

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

lol thanks. :) Don't lengthen it too much like I suggested before, I was kidding. You'd be dragging the bottom instead. Just keep trying different presentations, it'll go down sooner or later! :D

@paulmurphy9902 7 жыл бұрын

thank you

@luistamayo5421 5 жыл бұрын

Hey what would u recommend for casting spinners for salmon? An 8'6 mediumheavy or medium? Or a 9ft medium? Im casting 7/8 oz flying c lures.

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

7/8oz is a pretty heavy lure. I personally don't use lures that heavy. I'd say you need at least a medium rod for it. Check the lure rating for the rod. If you can get away with it, great, otherwise medium/heavy will have to do. Personally I want to go as light as possible. 9' is also better than 8'6", for better casting.

@thejunglephilosopher1676 3 жыл бұрын

Is your baitcaster reel mounted on a spinning rod?

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

No.

@atomek789 4 жыл бұрын

Could you use a larger spincast reel with braided line (and flourocarbon leader) instead of the baitcast - or am I just asking for trouble?

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

You can, but it can be a hassle when it comes to line control.

@dsrtfox85 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@deadvirgo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@secondlife5704 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod. For the bait loop knot you used mono to demonstrate but used floroucarbon as leader. Do you use flourocarbon as a bait loop knot as well?

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

The bait loop is formed from your leader, so yes you're using fluorocarbon for it.

@thereyessquad6465 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, What about set up for spring salmon? I can not find any video from you for spring salmon. Thank you, Allan

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

This standard float setup can be adjusted for the species you want to target. For chinook salmon, I'd just use either 15 or 20lb test main line, and go up to 12 to 15lb test fluorocarbon for the leader. You may want to use a bigger float as chinook salmon tend to sit in deeper and faster parts of the river. Finally the rod needs to be slightly heavier. Shimano Clarus 12-20lb baitcasting rod is a good one to go with.

@CanadianHardwoodPro 4 жыл бұрын

Do you ever tie the weight on the lure side? I have sliding pencil leads and not sure if they should be on the main line, or on the leader line.

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

No, your weight should always be on the main line, sitting a foot or two above your presentation.

@Aiafati 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod. Great informative channel. I'm a beginner in fishing and I just want to know where do you buy the hooks, etc. in this video. I've been to Walmarts and Canadian Tires here in Surrey but I haven't found any of these so far. Thanks!

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

You'll have to go to Berry's Bait and Tackle, Fred's Custom Tackle, Sea-Run Fly and Tackle, Pacific Angler etc to find these hooks.

@Aiafati 6 жыл бұрын

Ok. Thanks Rod!

@squamishfish 6 жыл бұрын

Army and Navy also is a good place to buy ,, Walmart and Canadian tire has far less selection of gear

@thereyessquad6465 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching fishing videos from you guys.. how is your trip in Australia? God bless!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Australia was awesome, better than expected.

@dennisjayrosales2768 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Rod, Great video! I would like to know where you buy your supplies for your terminal tackle? I used to buy from Army & Navy as they had decent prices. Where would you recommend for most selection and decent prices? Happy fishing! Thanks, Dennis

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, I would say Fred's Custom Tackle, Hatch Matchr Fly and Tackle, Sea Run Fly and Tackle if you are out in the Fraser Valley.

@alexandercontello3146 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mattwang7201 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob I have a spinning reel is that ok to use still for River fishing

@mattwang7201 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant rod !

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Rod, Rob… Same difference. 😆 The spinning reel is good for casting spoons, spinners, jigs etc in rivers, but great for float fishing like the setup in this video. A baitcaster would make your life way easier in this case.

@jorgevargas6794 11 ай бұрын

How do you cast a 7.5 leader in a river?

@FishingwithRod 11 ай бұрын

The leader is only 1.5ft long, but you are referring to the length from the float to the hook. Our rods for this type of fishing is usually 10'6", which makes casting this length possible.

@canuckscountry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, how much length is between the end of the float to the weight? and then how much length of the leader are you using? Much thanks!

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

The total float depth depends on the depth of the river where you are fishing. It should be a foot or two shorter than the actual depth. The leader length should be 1 to 2 ft. I went into more details on the lengths in this video.

@AdkSurvival007 5 жыл бұрын

Should the weight be bouncing bottom or do you want to raise is so it’s just off the bottom? Thanks and tight lines!

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

You should adjust your float depth so the weight is suspending a couple of feet off the bottom, which would place your presentation perhaps a foot off the bottom.

@briankerfien6443 5 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod wouldnt you set the sinker on the bottom and have floats in your egg sacs and a 3 foot leader to suspend the eggs off the bottom?

@t206n 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid except for the loop part, great for the next video.

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Are you talking about the bait loop? If so I already have a separate video on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7Vmo5WBmrSzfWQ.html

@kd4shaw 10 ай бұрын

how do I know what size stoppers ?

@FishingwithRod 9 ай бұрын

There are only about two different sizes of float stoppers you can get. One for thicker lines, and one for thinner lines.

@bazlur-Vancouver 7 жыл бұрын

I use the same hook and similar setting. The barbless one I saw in owner US site, but don't know who is selling in Vancouver

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Berry's Bait and Tackle in Richmond has them now.

@bazlur-Vancouver 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod

@freddyandrew3721 3 жыл бұрын

I use 5 lb leader for steelhead

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Generally steelhead are not leader shy and if you are targeting and releasing large fish, you'd be better off using heavier line to cut down the fight time and reduce post-release mortality.

@ShenpaiWasTaken 2 жыл бұрын

What is that name of that knot? Thanks!

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Improved clinch.

@JosiahSiemens 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rod, I just have a question in regards to fishing the Vedder/Chilliwack River. Is it common/ popular to fly fish on the river? If so, is there room on most of the river to fly fish? Or would you recommend the set-up that you described in the video?

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

Josiah, for the Vedder River, and this applies to any river actually, the water level rises and drops due to rainfall. As it goes up and down, good fishing spots change throughout the entire system. A spot might be good for fly fishing one day when the river is low, but may be better for float fishing a little while later when water level is high and current is more swift. I would adapt to the conditions by using the most suitable technique. In short, yes, there are places on the Vedder River where you can fly fish too.

@arthurdean5416 4 жыл бұрын

I like to know how to rig up heavy Bobber and a Spinner with lead from bank fishing for Salmon. Please let us know seen peoples catching fish a lot

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Arthur Dean Basically use this setup, put a bigger float on, and a spinner on instead of a hook.

@connorwildeman3048 6 жыл бұрын

Can you not use a normal bobber instead of the float and stoppers?

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, you definitely can use that instead. This is just one way of setting it up.

@connorwildeman3048 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the fast reply! I'm going salmon fishing for the first time and forgot to do this earlier:)

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@jerry230000 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, what brand and size of the snap swivel do you recommend? I recently started using the cabela's one but they split a lot... Thanks!

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm I don't actually pay attention to any particular brand for swivels. By the way, I don't really use snap swivels. Surely they save time by snapping onto the swivel of your pre-tied leader, but I like to keep my terminal tackle as simple as possible. I generally stick to size 10 or 12.

@jerry230000 3 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod Thanks Rod

@silascheng6004 3 жыл бұрын

What weight were you using

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Sliding weight

@RGutz81 6 жыл бұрын

hey rod, do the super needle point series hooks come barbless or do i need to pinch them

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

The SSW Super Needle Point hooks are barbed so you'd have to pinch them. Those have been my favourite actually. ;) This year I have been using only the new No Escape Barbless hooks and so far they have also been excellent. I like the fact that they are barbless and I don't have to deal with the pinching.

@marksmith161 5 жыл бұрын

problem with the fixed float is hard to cast with 3-4' of line hanging off ur rod

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

It depends on how long the rod is. With our 10'6" salmon and steelhead rods, we don't usually have an issue with casting with 6' to 8' of line out. If it indeed is an issue, then the alternative is to switch to a slip float setup by removing the float stoppers below the float.

@SHAHINM13 7 жыл бұрын

hi rod thank for all greats videos. I love fishing . but for my Budget I ve got Walmart Ros and tackels. I go here and there in lakes to fish. unfortunately I've never had any chance to catch anything. I'm losing my hope to catch any. would appreciate for any help. thanks for ur time.

@jeromebuenaventura2 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Rod, what is the size of the weight that you use in the video? thanks :)

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

Jerome, the size of the weight should correspond with the float size to balance it properly.

@paulmurphy9902 7 жыл бұрын

i have a problem with my floats rod they wont go down

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Paul Murphy Yeah that's an issue. Lengthen the float depth by a few feet, it'll go down all the time. 😜

@paulmurphy9902 7 жыл бұрын

thankyou

@apexvideos3646 7 жыл бұрын

What bait would you recommend with this rig?

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you are fishing for of course. There is a variety of bait that you can use. The most common one here in BC would be salmon or steelhead roe. You can also use single eggs that have been tied into a sacs, shrimp, krill, dew worm, etc.

@richardadkins6995 6 жыл бұрын

What size swivels are you using and will lose a salmon

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Size 10 and 12. With that said, I'd place the emphasis more on the quality/brand of the swivels than the size. The size I use depends on the size of the lure. The quality determines whether they'd break or not when you have a solid fish on.

@megapix2425 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, what size snap swivel do you use? Thanks

@FishingwithRod 2 жыл бұрын

Either 10 or 12

@megapix2425 2 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod thanks a lot!

@maleksalih6706 5 жыл бұрын

Hey rod great video quick question what sliding weight would you recommend for a 20-25 floater

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer egg sinkers.

@maleksalih6706 5 жыл бұрын

Which oz would you recommend ?

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

@@maleksalih6706 The grams indicated on the float is approximately how much weight you want to use to balance it.

@maleksalih6706 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds good thank you rod!

@kyle_a_c2632 7 жыл бұрын

Does this setup work with 20 lb braid as the main line?

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

It should. Look through the comments, there's a pretty lengthy discussion on using braided line as your main actually.

@rabetghanbri5998 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tutorial on fishing, but it would be much better if you show closer and calmer in your video tutorial

@FishingwithRod 10 ай бұрын

Ok, I’ll bring the camera closer and stay calmer next time.

@Jessica-hb5xz 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m new to Nanaimo I would like to know more about fishing fresh and tidally sea

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty broad topic lol. If you can narrow down to what exactly you are looking for then I might be able to answer some questions.

@Jessica-hb5xz 3 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod i have experience in fresh water fishing, as I was living in Ottawa, river and lakes, then I moved to Nanaimo have no experience in salty water and I’ve never caught salmon before, I would like to know the spots and the baits and the technic :) thanks a lot :)

@allenyen5793 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, How many lbs leader do you used? Thank you!

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

I use Seaguar STS fluorocarbon for leader, 12lb test usually, sometimes 10lb test for slower, clearer water and smaller fish.

@allenyen5793 4 жыл бұрын

Fishing with Rod , Thank you!

@avisen4157 4 жыл бұрын

How much weight did you add?

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

How much weight you add depends on the size of your float. The bigger the float, the more weight you'd need to add.

@kota7824 5 жыл бұрын

Mine is like that. But minus the floaties. You really don’t need them.

@ashleeberkos895 6 жыл бұрын

What are the benefits of using a barbless hook?

@ashleeberkos895 6 жыл бұрын

Also do you prefer using the clear floats when steelhead fishing?

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Here in British Columbia, barbless hooks are legally required in most of our fisheries, including rivers, salmon fishing, etc. They are beneficial when it comes to catching and releasing. Being able to remove the hook easily without the barb means less fish handling time, and higher survival rate of the fish being released. Barbless hooks are also easier to remove if you hook your own clothes, or self.

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

For floats, the belief is that clear floats are advantageous in clear water conditions so fish cannot see them therefore not spooked. With that said, steelhead are generally so aggressive that it doesn't really make a huge difference.

@87_North 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the brand of the rubber stoppers were that he uses? Also, what's their proper name?

@FishingwithRod 6 жыл бұрын

Those are called float stoppers and you should be able to find them readily available at most tackle stores. It doesn't really matter which brands carry them, they are all the same and work the same way.

@edwardcastile2335 5 жыл бұрын

Float stoppers >>>>Ebay, they come from China

@karlotamondong5735 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rod, new to fishing here! What weight size should I use if my float is 25 grams?

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

25 grams of weight.. The weight on the float is the recommended weight size for that float.

@karlotamondong5735 5 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod Also, what hook size do you recommend for floating a bait?

@swagmonkeyhi3139 5 жыл бұрын

What pound test leader and main line do you use for king

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

That depends on how big the fish are. 12 or 15lb test Fluorocarbon is what I like to use.

@swagmonkeyhi3139 5 жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithRod for king salmon

@FishingwithRod 5 жыл бұрын

swagmonkey hi You said that already. King salmon can be anywhere from 5lb to 60lb. What you choose to use depends on how big the fish you are targeting are.

@swagmonkeyhi3139 5 жыл бұрын

So I will use 50 pound main line and 40 pound leader

@adventureswithfrodo2721 4 жыл бұрын

No you are wrong the weight depends on the current and the the float depends on the size of the weight. Just think about it. Also bait casters never seem to have enough line.

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Adventures with Frodo This is a tutorial on the general setup, of course the float and weight sizes may vary once you start taking river current, depth etc into account.

@PUMPKNOWSFISHING 7 жыл бұрын

What brand slip floats do you like using?

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Gibbs, DNE, Drennan.

@ibrahimpatel5164 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Pump Knows Fishing. I'm subscribed to you

@PUMPKNOWSFISHING 7 жыл бұрын

Fishing with Rod thanks

@PUMPKNOWSFISHING 7 жыл бұрын

Ibrahim Patel thanks

@matthewwalford1915 7 жыл бұрын

What model is that reel

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Shimano Curado 200HG.

@yunbinsun7345 5 жыл бұрын

@johnyhansen1362 4 жыл бұрын

that's great he didn't mention any numbers on the floating weight ..will have to guess

@FishingwithRod 4 жыл бұрын

Johny Hansen This is a tutorial on the generic/standard setup, and the size of the hook, weight, float and test strength of the line really depend on the species you are targeting and the type of water you are fishing at. There are a couple other tutorials on float size which you might want to check out. Generally for river salmon fishing, my preference is a 20g float, but others may like to use ones which are heavier or lighter.

@fgmateusz9652 3 жыл бұрын

can the fish see 20lb fluro?

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll have to ask them. 😉 I personally don’t think thickness of the fluorocarbon line makes a difference on visibility by fish, so I always choose to use lines heavy enough to handle my target species instead of trying to go as light as possible, hoping to catch more and risking of line snapping when you get a big one.

@ribucan 3 жыл бұрын

What is best for a all around rod medium or medium light?

@FishingwithRod 3 жыл бұрын

For float fishing for salmon? This one in the video?

@meneadang394 7 жыл бұрын

How come you don't use braid as mainline?

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

My preference for float fishing is mono for main line. The float stoppers don't work as well on the braid, and I also prefer to have slightly thicker line for float fishing. For spincasting, my preference is definitely braid now. There is another video tutorial coming out on that soon.

@explorebc8654 7 жыл бұрын

Braided line works fine for river float fishing. I use 40 lb braid which is equivalent to 10 lb mono and is a good size for any Steelhead or Salmon . As for the float stoppers, step down in size and use the 8-12 lb DNE stoppers with the same braid line and you won't have any trouble with them. That 20 gram float is ok for smaller rivers such as the Vedder, however I prefer a 25 or 30 gram for bigger rivers where the faster water currents can drag and suck the smaller floats down. Finally, for tying on the swivels, have you thought of using a Palomar knot which is much stronger then an improved cinch knot?

@FishingwithRod 7 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions. :) Palomar knot is definitely another great option. I use the improved clinch because that's what I have used for the past 30 years, and have never had a problem. I know some guides we work with prefer improved clinch, while others will only use palomar, so definitely personal preference.

@meneadang394 7 жыл бұрын

Do you ever have problems with thinner diameter braid digging into the spool on your baitcasters? I usually run 30lb braid religiously on everything except baitcasters because the braid keeps digging into the spool. I'm from Washington and we just use Beaumac everything because it's cheap.