favorite rod big sexy with shimano curado Spinning In short Shimano Curado Medium Heavy Rod

This is one of the best Winter Steelhead fishing techniques

I also tested the baitcaster reel on a tiny Molix Sneaky frog that weighs ounce

Mainline For float fishing steelhead, the mainline is typically either monofilament or braided

When using a Drennan Piker Float be sure to run the butt section through it before tying on the swivel

Prime Rivers in Oregon & Washington: Sandy River Especially productive on the lower river near Dodge Park Cowlitz River Long drifts from Blue Creek to Barrier Wilson & Trask Rivers Midsections in late winter Clackamas River Ideal bank water clarity for this method Why It Works Keeps your bait in the strike zone longer Reduces snags compared to drift fishing Allows you to cover more water from bank or boat Float gives you a visual indicator (and thrill) of the bite Versatile for both hatchery and wild fish Gear Up at Fishermans Fishermans Marine & Outdoor carries all the top bobberdoggin gear: Soft beads from BnR, Mad River, and Xstream Products Cleardrift and Beau Mac floats Xstream terminal tackle made for PNW conditions Fluorocarbon, hooks, weights, and rigging tools Ask our team whats working right now we fish these waters too

Where & When to Bobberdog Bobberdoggin works best in medium to slow current with depths of 38 feet