maxwyatt
Same here, except 8 ft 20 lb. bumper instead of 15. High viz all the way for float setup to help line mending. If you think about it, the fish will see your bobber before the line anyway. I’m very confident in this setup.I use a high viz yellow for my float fishing setup. I lve being able to track my drifts and mend accordingly. I always use about 15 feet of 20# mono as bumper for my float to slip on. During summer's clear water flows, Im confident that my hi vis is far enough from my bobber and hook.
I like the bumper idea a lot. First off you have feet of mono before your leader so you don’t need to worry about the high viz. line. I think the best purpose is to add more stretch, since there is none in braid. It helps with those crazy wild steelhead. I also like the way it keeps my bobber stop really solid. I use a double uni knot where my braid meets the bumper. I know there are lots of choices and newer knots but this one has never failed me so I like it. Goes through the guides just fine.Thanks for the responses. I haven't considered running a bumper between the braid and leader because I wanted to keep the rig simple. Maybe I should reconsider that.
Thanks for the responses. I haven't considered running a bumper between the braid and leader because I wanted to keep the rig simple. Maybe I should reconsider that.
The braid color doesn’t really matter that much, because a steelhead can see it no matter what color it is I would stick will yellow so you can see your line on the surface of the water better. I usually use a bumper too between by fluorocarbon leader and my braid too especially in clear water.Many say Steelhead are not line shy, others say it matters. What say you all?
Thanks, and good luck out there. Water should be good pretty soon
Many say Steelhead are not line shy, others say it matters. What say you all?
Thanks, and good luck out there. Water should be good pretty soon.
Exactly. I have used 10 pound ultra green leader for winter steelhead for many years and have had plenty of success. Summers, however, are a different story. Steelhead are definitely line shy, it all depends on the water conditions.I think it comes down to visibility of the water. Yes, steelhead are line shy. However, fishing for 'summers' in low clear water is totally different from fishing for 'winters' in fast moving green/brown water with perhaps a foot of visibility.
Good example of adjusting your rigging and presentation to match the conditions. cheers, roger