Wizzlebiz
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Excuse my ignorance. What are beads in this sense?
The fishing thread ( not about fish fertilizer)
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Jjgrow420
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Actual beads lol. 6mm 8mm 10mm beads.
I'll get a link and a pic when I can
How deep are you fishing? In current?
Jjgrow420
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I skimmed this article. It's decent Info for bead fishing.
If you're allowed I recommend running 2-3 tandem beads if you're interested I can show you how to rig it.
If you tell me the speed of the river, depth and clarity I can tell you what will work best for your situation. You'll be smoking fish while all the other losers are spey casting and fly fishing. It's why all the mericans hate us when we go to the Catt (Cattaraugus creek).
www.bcfishn.com
If you're allowed I recommend running 2-3 tandem beads if you're interested I can show you how to rig it.
If you tell me the speed of the river, depth and clarity I can tell you what will work best for your situation. You'll be smoking fish while all the other losers are spey casting and fly fishing. It's why all the mericans hate us when we go to the Catt (Cattaraugus creek).
How to Bead Fish for Trout - BC Fishn
How to bead fish for trout. Learn how to use beads for trout. River fish for trout using egg patterns.
www.bcfishn.com
Wizzlebiz
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It's crystal clear water. Most of the Creek is 4-8 feet deep. Cold water. In the summer it's 60 degree water.I skimmed this article. It's decent Info for bead fishing.
If you're allowed I recommend running 2-3 tandem beads if you're interested I can show you how to rig it.
If you tell me the speed of the river, depth and clarity I can tell you what will work best for your situation. You'll be smoking fish while all the other losers are spey casting and fly fishing. It's why all the mericans hate us when we go to the Catt (Cattaraugus creek).
How to Bead Fish for Trout - BC Fishn
How to bead fish for trout. Learn how to use beads for trout. River fish for trout using egg patterns.
It moves fairly fast at certain parts. But nothing I can't stand in and hold my ground. Closer to the rapids is more dangerous though.
Wizzlebiz
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Oh I see. The beads are made to look like Roe. That makes sense. Thank you.I skimmed this article. It's decent Info for bead fishing.
If you're allowed I recommend running 2-3 tandem beads if you're interested I can show you how to rig it.
If you tell me the speed of the river, depth and clarity I can tell you what will work best for your situation. You'll be smoking fish while all the other losers are spey casting and fly fishing. It's why all the mericans hate us when we go to the Catt (Cattaraugus creek).
How to Bead Fish for Trout - BC Fishn
How to bead fish for trout. Learn how to use beads for trout. River fish for trout using egg patterns.
raratt
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Glo bugs would probably work.
fishingmag.co.nz
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Glo-Bug Trout Fishing Flies for Winter Rainbows - Good in Twizel Canals
Glo-bug, or glow bugs, are often fished in pairs with a heavily weighted nymph to make them sink. Popular in the central North Island.
fishingmag.co.nz
Jjgrow420
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Beads are heavier and drift betterGlo bugs would probably work.
.Glo-Bug Trout Fishing Flies for Winter Rainbows - Good in Twizel Canals
Glo-bug, or glow bugs, are often fished in pairs with a heavily weighted nymph to make them sink. Popular in the central North Island.
Jjgrow420
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Ok cool.
4lb fluro or 6
Something between 4-6 g slip float (so you can adjust depth depending where you are)
Shot line about 12-20" with tapered split shots or you can bulk shot but tapering will present better. It's all about presentation.
When you cast, cast to the head of the drift and allow the float to cross by you, then let your line go and 'run the drift'. If that float pops or knocks sideways set that hook. Look for back Eddy's, seams in current, rocks or obstructions, undercuts, log jams, stick piles. Etc.
Jjgrow420
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Using a DC baitcaster is going to be your best bet to get your line to run off the spool nicely if you aren't using a centerpin. You can use any baitcaster. 'free spool' your line, adjust your tension control so it doesn't hold back the float but rather allows it to run freely without letting out too much line. You can thumb it too. More current... heavier floats. Less current, smaller floats. Use the smallest float you can and weight it properly to be able to detect bites.
Also, don't be fooled. Big beads work sometimes better than small ones do. You can even get plastic eggs it's just a soft bead you can put a hook right through it. Use octopus hooks size 6 maybe 8. Peg the bead about 1-1.5" away from the hook
Also, don't be fooled. Big beads work sometimes better than small ones do. You can even get plastic eggs it's just a soft bead you can put a hook right through it. Use octopus hooks size 6 maybe 8. Peg the bead about 1-1.5" away from the hook
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Wizzlebiz
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Would you suggest a BFS setup for this? My Aldebaran seems to fit the criteria you are putting out. I have it a on a dobyns Sierra Ultra Light
Jjgrow420
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I use my 201 conquest dc for floating trout if I'm not using my pin
Bfs would be perfect
Jjgrow420
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I suggest a longer rod for floating. It keeps your line off the water which is what you want. If your line is in the water your float will not ride natural and fish won't bite. You need to mend the line over and keep it taught to your rod tip as much as possible.
My pinning rod is 14ft
My baitcaster float rod is 11'6
And those are on the shorter side. Lol
My pinning rod is 14ft
My baitcaster float rod is 11'6
And those are on the shorter side. Lol
This tied strait up to 6 or 8# line. Light rod.
Jjgrow420
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Lmao for rainbows in clear water streams?
Those are good panfish lures on the ice. Not so much for rainbows.
Gulp minnows or powerbait minnows under a float. Ya sure if they're on a minnow bite....but not tubes.
