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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.
"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!
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.
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?
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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 🎣
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!
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?
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 :(
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hey Rod, I have noticed that on the river especially with centerpin fishermen that often times when they fish a seam they kind of hold the float back and it faces towards them. Is there specific situations in which one should use thid technique? Also is this do-able with a baitcasting setup? As i feel with the pin its alot easier to apply that very light pressure where you do not impede the drift as much as with a baitcasting reel.
Hey Hugh, sorry about the delay, I've been meaning to get back to you but kept forgetting. Anyway, certerpins create a smoother drift for sure because the free spool function is way better than the baitcaster, but you can certainly hold back your baitcasting setup to slow the float down just like the centerpin setup. The trick is to hold back just enough to slow the float down, but not too much so the float doesn't get dragged back toward you.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Check out this video where we use this float fishing setup to catch lots of coho salmon!
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Rod, as someone who's a noob, I very much appreciate these how to videos. they help big time. keep up the good work.
You're very welcome. :) Glad these videos help! :)
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.
Deplorable Trumper Great! Thanks for watching. 🙂
"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!
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.
thank you for showing me an alternative to what I had previously known about float fishing setups.
i really liked your video it was very informative! can you do a video on your trout set up?
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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?
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
Thank you. :)
i just started fishing but ive been using the end of tooth picks for float stops and they honestly work great!
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.
Thanks Rod, this info really helped me understand the setup. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks for watching!
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.
Good luck this season Tanner!
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!
I love to watching your videos, always helps and you are very detail in explaining, thanks man
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
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.
Awesome! Looking forward to hear the results.
thanks man, with fall season upon us, this is a nice setup.
Thx. Rod, Very good presentation ,good to knows nad keep going , great work ! All the best from YYC - Alberta. ✌💕🦐🐠🍷🍁👌
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
Yes. If you do a search for “steelhead” on this channel, a series of videos should pop up.
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
Thanks for the feedback Joseph! I'll definitely be keeping that in mind for future tutorials. :)
Rod, excellent tutorial. keep up the great videos.
Thank you. :)
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 🎣
Awesome! :)
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!
The_Luke_Ness Great! Thanks for the report 😊
Another great video Rod! Thanks!
Thanks for watching! :)
Great video mate very well explained you speak good english
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?
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
You're welcome Curtis. Keep trying! It'll happen. :)
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?
The bait loop is formed from your leader, so yes you're using fluorocarbon for it.
nothing like using your 3rd hand in your face
Love it
Thanks for the tip,
Hi Rod,
What is the best gear ratio for salmon fishing? Good for float fishing and casting spinners, spoon. ?
Thank you!
Thank you rod! Love your videos, keep it coming!
Thanks Cheryl! :)
Can you do a video on how to use a bait cast reel please ? Thanks Rod
Ok 🙂
Awesome video, thank you so much!
My pleasure!
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
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.
Should the weight be bouncing bottom or do you want to raise is so it’s just off the bottom? Thanks and tight lines!
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.
@@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?
Keep sharing new videos thanks
I will!
Thanks. Very informative
Is your baitcaster reel mounted on a spinning rod?
No.
Thanks for the great video from Slam Bang fishing lodge
Thank you!
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.
No, your weight should always be on the main line, sitting a foot or two above your presentation.
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!
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.
Ok. Thanks Rod!
Army and Navy also is a good place to buy ,, Walmart and Canadian tire has far less selection of gear
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
Berry's Bait and Tackle in Richmond has them now.
Thanks Rod
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!
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.
Hi Rod,
What about set up for spring salmon? I can not find any video from you for spring salmon.
Thank you,
Allan
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.
Could you use a larger spincast reel with braided line (and flourocarbon leader) instead of the baitcast - or am I just asking for trouble?
You can, but it can be a hassle when it comes to line control.
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 :(
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.
David Johnson thanks any feedback is appreciated.
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.
Hey Rob I have a spinning reel is that ok to use still for River fishing
Sorry I meant rod !
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.
How much space between the bobber an swivel should there be.
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.
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.
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.
what are the differences between size 1 and size 1/0 for the Owner hooks?
Size? 😆 No other differences really…
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?
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.
very helpful, thank you.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Hey cool deal I subbed man. I’m all about the barbless hooks
MarktheMartian Thank you. Barbless 👍
Great video, thanks for the upload!
Thanks for watching!
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!
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.
@@FishingwithRod Thanks Rod
Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Thanks alot Rod :)
I really enjoy watching fishing videos from you guys.. how is your trip in Australia?
God bless!
Thanks! Australia was awesome, better than expected.
What is that name of that knot?
Thanks!
Improved clinch.
Hey rod great video quick question what sliding weight would you recommend for a 20-25 floater
I prefer egg sinkers.
Which oz would you recommend ?
@@maleksalih6706 The grams indicated on the float is approximately how much weight you want to use to balance it.
Sounds good thank you rod!
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?
I have a separate video for the bait loop actually:
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Hi Rod, what size snap swivel do you use? Thanks
Either 10 or 12
@@FishingwithRod thanks a lot!
Hello Rod, what is the size of the weight that you use in the video? thanks :)
Jerome, the size of the weight should correspond with the float size to balance it properly.
hey rod, do the super needle point series hooks come barbless or do i need to pinch them
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.
Love you Vid's Rod.... regards from the east :)
Thanks for watching!
Hi Rod,
How many lbs leader do you used?
Thank you!
I use Seaguar STS fluorocarbon for leader, 12lb test usually, sometimes 10lb test for slower, clearer water and smaller fish.
Fishing with Rod ,
Thank you!
What weight were you using
Sliding weight
What bait would you recommend with this rig?
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.
thx
👍
How do you cast a 7.5 leader in a river?
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.
awesome videa.. thanks
rod ur the best
Actually not really Hayden, Ms Kanhoffen would say she's better. ;)
ya
Hey Rod, new to fishing here! What weight size should I use if my float is 25 grams?
25 grams of weight.. The weight on the float is the recommended weight size for that float.
@@FishingwithRod Also, what hook size do you recommend for floating a bait?
great vid keep up the good work i subscribed great advice thank you
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
thank you
What size swivels are you using and will lose a salmon
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.
Your the best bruh!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
how do I know what size stoppers ?
There are only about two different sizes of float stoppers you can get. One for thicker lines, and one for thinner lines.
Can you not use a normal bobber instead of the float and stoppers?
Yep, you definitely can use that instead. This is just one way of setting it up.
Thanks so much for the fast reply! I'm going salmon fishing for the first time and forgot to do this earlier:)
Good luck!
What brand slip floats do you like using?
Gibbs, DNE, Drennan.
Hey Pump Knows Fishing. I'm subscribed to you
Fishing with Rod thanks
Ibrahim Patel thanks
Hello, I’m new to Nanaimo I would like to know more about fishing fresh and tidally sea
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.
@@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 :)
Good video. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Does this setup work with 20 lb braid as the main line?
It should. Look through the comments, there's a pretty lengthy discussion on using braided line as your main actually.
What are the benefits of using a barbless hook?
Also do you prefer using the clear floats when steelhead fishing?
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.
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.
Thanks
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.
What pound test leader and main line do you use for king
That depends on how big the fish are. 12 or 15lb test Fluorocarbon is what I like to use.
@@FishingwithRod for king salmon
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.
So I will use 50 pound main line and 40 pound leader
Great video
Thanks!
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
Arthur Dean Basically use this setup, put a bigger float on, and a spinner on instead of a hook.
Hey Rod, I have noticed that on the river especially with centerpin fishermen that often times when they fish a seam they kind of hold the float back and it faces towards them. Is there specific situations in which one should use thid technique? Also is this do-able with a baitcasting setup? As i feel with the pin its alot easier to apply that very light pressure where you do not impede the drift as much as with a baitcasting reel.
Hey Hugh, sorry about the delay, I've been meaning to get back to you but kept forgetting. Anyway, certerpins create a smoother drift for sure because the free spool function is way better than the baitcaster, but you can certainly hold back your baitcasting setup to slow the float down just like the centerpin setup. The trick is to hold back just enough to slow the float down, but not too much so the float doesn't get dragged back toward you.
@@FishingwithRod sounds good yhanks for the reply
Rod, where can i buy these floaters?
You should be able to find these floats at all the fishing stores if you are in Vancouver, Fraser Valley or Vancouver Island.
I’m in Sacramento
problem with the fixed float is hard to cast with 3-4' of line hanging off ur rod
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.
Anyone know the brand of the rubber stoppers were that he uses? Also, what's their proper name?
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.
Float stoppers >>>>Ebay, they come from China
How far above is the float above the line
Depending on how deep the river is you’re fishing.
@@FishingwithRod Vedder River
Yeah, it depends on how deep the water is.
What model is that reel
Shimano Curado 200HG.
Good vid except for the loop part, great for the next video.
Thanks. Are you talking about the bait loop? If so I already have a separate video on it: ua-cam.com/video/MO6p2P5NOM0/v-deo.html
What is best for a all around rod medium or medium light?
For float fishing for salmon? This one in the video?
How come you don't use braid as mainline?
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.
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?
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.
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.
I use 5 lb leader for steelhead
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.
i have a problem with my floats rod they wont go down
Paul Murphy Yeah that's an issue. Lengthen the float depth by a few feet, it'll go down all the time. 😜
thankyou
Mine is like that. But minus the floaties. You really don’t need them.
that's great he didn't mention any numbers on the floating weight ..will have to guess
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.
Hi
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.
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.