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1 bead. Don't over complicate it. If you aren't getting bites, try a jig. I stay away from the multiple bead or jig/bead bs. Keep it simple and you'll have your gear in the water longer and catch more fish. A jig guy is going to tell you to try the jig first...either way. I caught my first few dozen steelhead on flies. Use that experience to your advantage. Same water and similiar baits, different gear.I will be hitting the coastal rivers the coming weeks and curious what people feel is best to hang under my bobber. I hear a lot of talk of beads. Is that best? It doesn’t seem like anything is actively spawning so would not be my first instinct. Sand shrimp? Worm? Jig? I appreciate any advice. I’m a fly fisherman trying to expand my skillset and loving the challenge!
K.I.S.S. Yes, it applies to so many aspects of life. I pay close attention the best guides on the river. What color was that fish caught on? How much weight does it look like they were using? How long is the leader? Etc. Etc. Etc. One thing I've noticed is that none of them run more than one bait.Jamisonace My English teacher always said: K.I.S.S.(K)eep (I)t (S)imple (S)tupid). I have subscribed to your thinking. Tony
The orange bead has been killer this year. Got one this morning on a 16mm.After trying random stuff for a couple years and failing, i finally caught a few this season on only beads. Long, 4-5 ft leader under a float with a couple small split shots 18-24 inch above the bead. Try and get the bead close to bottom. Hope this helps. I Had the most luck on an orange 14mm bead
Kudo's for getting out early you worm you, you never know. Worms come out at high water. TonyI will be hitting the coastal rivers the coming weeks and curious what people feel is best to hang under my bobber. I hear a lot of talk of beads. Is that best? It doesn’t seem like anything is actively spawning so would not be my first instinct. Sand shrimp? Worm? Jig? I appreciate any advice. I’m a fly fisherman trying to expand my skillset and loving the challenge!