How To Tie a Bottom Bouncing Rig

When fish are thriving in flowing river systems, this is a catch-all rig that will present your bait close to the bottom. Whether it be salmon, steelhead, walleye, or any sort of game fish, this will get the job done!

[@andrewwebster13]

No BS no criticism this is a good vid, I particularly appreciate the info about the winter fish hanging tight to the bottom and having the weight directly connect to the clasp without a line connection so you increase your takes. Granted you may lose your whole rig instead of the weight but we all showed up to catch not watch!

[@fishingwithdom1657]

Andrew Webster hey thank you for your kind words!

[@mtlsportscards]

I use a slider swivel instead of a three way swivel.....I find you have more of a direct feel to the hook and feel the bites better...

[@fishingwithdom1657]

I'm open to trying anything. I'll give it a whirl!

[@mtlsportscards]

Fishing With Dom! Ya Im the same way I started with a three way swivel and did quite well when I friend showed me the slider swivel after a day fishing with that I was sold made that much more of a difference!! Let me know what you think when you try. Good luck bud !!!

[@its_jester18]

Would you just put a barrel swivel above your leader swivel? @mtlsportscards

[@Jaymoe69]

I employ a similar set up with a tiny safety pin.. also allows me to hook up those heavier weights you mentioned.. for me, I tend to snag more weeds n vegetation with the snap rings.. the safety pin offers smoother streamlined radius which glides through... such here in Michigan on the Huron...

[@fishingwithdom1657]

Oh, you fish the huron? I've fished Huroc Park before. Curious about it!

[@mimike2640]

Thanks for the info, I will give it a try.

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Great video, thanks for the info!

[@fishingwithdom1657]

Thank you, especially for your service!

[@scotthill4742]

Thank you sir. Looks like a nice little rig. Going to try it out this morning on some rainbow :)

[@fishingwithdom1657]

Scott Hill let her rip, tater chip!

[@scotthill4742]

Fishing With Dom! No luck today but I feel maybe it's just a bit too early. Gonna try it again next weekend!

[@StelmachsWorld]

Thanks bro!

[@keiranrooker7981]

You should check out thunder mist lures t-turn swivel there way better than those 3 ways there super super strong but there a bit expensive but holy do you they ever last long as long as you don’t break your mainline

[@davidmarianella]

Nice video. Thank you. I believe you didn't mention a floater so I think you don't use one for bottom bouncing. Any suggestions on how to cast for fast current rivers?

[@fishingwithdom1657]

I will have floating mechanisms within the bait a lot of the time. If I want it to sit a lot higher, I run a dropper line from the weight to the 3 way.
When you ask about fishing a fast river, how fast do you mean? Maybe let me know what section of what river so I can better answer the question.

[@davidmarianella]

@@fishingwithdom1657 Thank you . I fish in the credit river in Mississauga Ontario. Specially this time in the year there is lots of rain raising water levels and current speed too. I thought using a floater may have trouble trying to get the bait deep in the pool. Deep areas may go to maybe 7 to 10ft I ball park.

[@fishingwithdom1657]

@@davidmarianella I'll get back at you tonight about that. I'm headed into work rn.

[@BigBanta]

When you rig this up for walleye what's a favorite bait?

[@IAmHere..]

Worm harness

[@Grubs716]

No need for the 3 way...can do the same thing with just one single snap swivel.