08-24-2003, 09:11 PM
[font "Tahoma"][size 2]Rod - 8 to 17 foot medium or light action Float Rod
Reel - Centerpin - see photo
Line - Typical monofilament or fluorocarbon is used as mainline (8-12 pound test) with a leader section of 4-8 pound test.
Baits and lures - Egg Sacs and egg imitations, small jigs, wooly buggers and various bunny flies, maggots, worms, etc...
Presentation type - Float Fishing
Comments -
Centerpin fishing is another new technique that has been adapted over to steelhead fishing. A centerpin reel is often
with a fly reel, but is far from it. A centerpin is a DRAG - FREE reel used for drifting baits. A cast is made by casting the rod forward and at the same time, taking line "off the side" of the spool - similar to a spinning reel on its side. Once the cast is made, the line is tightened and the pull of the line/ float pulls more line off the spool. The result is a free flowing drift down the current. The length of the rod only adds to the "perfect" drift.
The following write-up is courtesy of "DR" - a Canadian Fishing Expert, CEO Intense Fishing Technologies- [/size][/font][url "http://www.getfishnow.com/"][font "Tahoma"][#0000ff][size 2]www.getfishnow.com[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "Tahoma"][size 2] , and avid centerpin angler.
To set and rig the float trim 3 pieces of the tubing off about 1/4 inch or less, put them through your main line. Now lick the top and bottom portions of the float, this just allows it to slid through the tubing easier. (tubing can be purchased a any hobby store, it's basically gas line for model gas airplanes) There should be two pieces on the bottom portion of the float and one on the top portion. If one splits you still have two so as not to have to re-rig.
Now you are ready for weight. Depending on the size of water, will determine the size of your float which will intern decide the amount of weight.
For this exercise lets start with 3.5 to 4 inch float (simply measure the length of the balsa portion of the float not the stick to determine this). Place enough split shot (lets say your fishing a 6 foot hole) place enough under the float (or one large one) if you place a number be sure to stack them closely together to reduce resistance in the water.
The amount of weight under the float should be able to "cock" the float right up right away!!!!!!! Now go down about 3.5 feet to space your next smaller weight and so on spacing them about 3 inches apart, with the larger float you can use a bit more weight if necessary. I would suggest about 4-5 bb's, more in higher water and faster conditions. This technique is called the "Stacking" your weight and basically allows the line to run with the current naturally. Now tie on your tippet, you can use a small barrel swivel the smaller the better, I personally don't use them. I use a three loop surgeons knot and trim the tag ends very close. I would use no more than 18-24 inches.
Do not put weight on your tippet!!!!!!!!!! If you get snagged you only lose your tippet and not your entire rig. Always use tippet!!!! Its a finer quality and diameter line, if you can't find any, go out and buy some decent fluorocarbon, that will suffice.
Always wet your fingers then the line above your float before moving the float up and down the line to eliminate burring of your line. You find that your "REFINEMENT" of the rig to be your own preference ie: weight vs float vs water conditions. You will find this method to glide so natural you'll wonder where you have been, you will be able to STALL your float behind a rock or possible holding spot simply by lifting your line and guiding the float and rig into position. Always try to keep as much line off the water as possible.
Fishing with flies under the float, small jigs, worms or roe all under these floats will make you cry!! You'll be hard pressed to find a better technique. Please ensure you are using a rod in the 8.5 to 17 foot size along with a reel filled with 8lb or 6lb test and get some quality tippet material, 4, 5.5 and 6lb. I always use 8 main to those tippet sizes mentioned as a snag ensures quick break off and your back into the zone as quickly as possible.[/size][/font]
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Reel - Centerpin - see photo
Line - Typical monofilament or fluorocarbon is used as mainline (8-12 pound test) with a leader section of 4-8 pound test.
Baits and lures - Egg Sacs and egg imitations, small jigs, wooly buggers and various bunny flies, maggots, worms, etc...
Presentation type - Float Fishing
Comments -
Centerpin fishing is another new technique that has been adapted over to steelhead fishing. A centerpin reel is often
with a fly reel, but is far from it. A centerpin is a DRAG - FREE reel used for drifting baits. A cast is made by casting the rod forward and at the same time, taking line "off the side" of the spool - similar to a spinning reel on its side. Once the cast is made, the line is tightened and the pull of the line/ float pulls more line off the spool. The result is a free flowing drift down the current. The length of the rod only adds to the "perfect" drift.The following write-up is courtesy of "DR" - a Canadian Fishing Expert, CEO Intense Fishing Technologies- [/size][/font][url "http://www.getfishnow.com/"][font "Tahoma"][#0000ff][size 2]www.getfishnow.com[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "Tahoma"][size 2] , and avid centerpin angler.
To set and rig the float trim 3 pieces of the tubing off about 1/4 inch or less, put them through your main line. Now lick the top and bottom portions of the float, this just allows it to slid through the tubing easier. (tubing can be purchased a any hobby store, it's basically gas line for model gas airplanes) There should be two pieces on the bottom portion of the float and one on the top portion. If one splits you still have two so as not to have to re-rig.
Now you are ready for weight. Depending on the size of water, will determine the size of your float which will intern decide the amount of weight.
For this exercise lets start with 3.5 to 4 inch float (simply measure the length of the balsa portion of the float not the stick to determine this). Place enough split shot (lets say your fishing a 6 foot hole) place enough under the float (or one large one) if you place a number be sure to stack them closely together to reduce resistance in the water.
The amount of weight under the float should be able to "cock" the float right up right away!!!!!!! Now go down about 3.5 feet to space your next smaller weight and so on spacing them about 3 inches apart, with the larger float you can use a bit more weight if necessary. I would suggest about 4-5 bb's, more in higher water and faster conditions. This technique is called the "Stacking" your weight and basically allows the line to run with the current naturally. Now tie on your tippet, you can use a small barrel swivel the smaller the better, I personally don't use them. I use a three loop surgeons knot and trim the tag ends very close. I would use no more than 18-24 inches.
Do not put weight on your tippet!!!!!!!!!! If you get snagged you only lose your tippet and not your entire rig. Always use tippet!!!! Its a finer quality and diameter line, if you can't find any, go out and buy some decent fluorocarbon, that will suffice.
Always wet your fingers then the line above your float before moving the float up and down the line to eliminate burring of your line. You find that your "REFINEMENT" of the rig to be your own preference ie: weight vs float vs water conditions. You will find this method to glide so natural you'll wonder where you have been, you will be able to STALL your float behind a rock or possible holding spot simply by lifting your line and guiding the float and rig into position. Always try to keep as much line off the water as possible.
Fishing with flies under the float, small jigs, worms or roe all under these floats will make you cry!! You'll be hard pressed to find a better technique. Please ensure you are using a rod in the 8.5 to 17 foot size along with a reel filled with 8lb or 6lb test and get some quality tippet material, 4, 5.5 and 6lb. I always use 8 main to those tippet sizes mentioned as a snag ensures quick break off and your back into the zone as quickly as possible.[/size][/font]
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