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[summersteel]

I was out today and fished beside two Russian guys who were plesent to fish with and also ligitimate fishers. We were into numerous coho and jack springs at first light and for two hours after. All coho landed today were wild so no keepers for any of us, but we also lost a lot. we did keep some jacks.
The guys across the river from us also were into fish but they were shameless flossers. I don't get why guys that spend money on breathable waders, sage rodes with expensive center pins, put roe on the hook and then dredge it across the bottom to snag fish. Guess they "look" like pro's anyway.
I don't think we need rain at all, the fishings good.

[bentrod]

bouncing the bottom is one thing, long leader is another. 

[adriaticum]

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[scales]

You are right BUG Pumper, we don't need rain, the fish are there, just got to work it and if they are not biting then move on.  This low water conditions reminds me of steelheading...always on the move trying different hardware and runs.

[bentrod]

ad...what do you mean ??  Do you ever not use a float?  Perhaps I'm too used to fising Washington waters and learning how to fish without one.  Just because you're fishing close to the bottom does not mean you're snagging!.  A longer leader length is more likely to lead to flossing.  Snagging has to do with setting the hook on anything that isn't a bite. 

[mastercaster]

ad...what do you mean ??  Do you ever not use a float?  Perhaps I'm too used to fising Washington waters and learning how to fish without one.  Just because you're fishing close to the bottom does not mean you're snagging!.  A longer leader length is more likely to lead to flossing.  Snagging has to do with setting the hook on anything that isn't a bite. 

Agree totally nut not just in Washington!  There were a few runs on the Thompson that were great for bottom bouncing because the rocks were smaller and you wouldn't hang up. Same as the Skeena in certain areas around Terrace.  Caught dozens and dozens of steelies that way using shorter leaders.

[mr.p]

ad...what do you mean ??  Do you ever not use a float?  Perhaps I'm too used to fising Washington waters and learning how to fish without one.  Just because you're fishing close to the bottom does not mean you're snagging!.  A longer leader length is more likely to lead to flossing.  Snagging has to do with setting the hook on anything that isn't a bite. 

Bingo!  I totally agree.

[Stratocaster]

Its not the method that's the problem its how you use it.  You can snag/floss fish bottom bouncing, fly fishing, short floating etc.. if you choose to use the methods in that way.