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[Long_Cast]

What's a proven vedder rig that works excellent for Vedder River right now? Also, what's a suitable hook size?

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

Roe and different wool combos will do the trick, Also blades are a good bet! size 2 or 4 should be good if you are targeting coho

[Long_Cast]

I have some fresh salmon roe which is orange coloured and the size of a large pea. Also, I have some jensen eggs in various colours and some goey bobs. The only wool I have in my tackle box is a peach coloured wool. What about weight type, leader length, and floats, etc...

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

For weight wise you use about an inch of pencil lead or some spilt shots. As for leader anywhere from 16-24 inches should be ok

[Long_Cast]

Thanx for the quick replies. Should I use a float for the current conditions? Also, how should I tie the wool on the hook?

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

Yes use a float Try different depths, If you find your weight is hitting bottom then put your float down a little so you are about a foot off bottom. Have you heared of the "egg loop", It is a type of knot which allows you to fish with roe and wool.

[Ribwart]

the egg loop knot....also called the snell knot, I think, I can't remember I haven't checked this out in some time...hope this link works...
http://www.animatedknots.com/snell/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#

if it doesn't look up egg loop knot on the net, you should find it...it is a staple knot for river fishers...good luck,
rib

[Youngin]

Yes with the float.. and for the wool.. tie a bait loop and insert the wool there..
http://www.steelheader.net/knots/bait_loop_tying.htm
http://www.fish4fun.com/snell.htm
(or snell knot) might be a little easier as rib already noted
hope this helps!

[Long_Cast]

I have tried tying the egg loop but only with a small #6 hook with little success. I feel more comfortable with a palomar knot. I'm just wonder if the wool must be shaped like an egg on the hook? The reason is that when you place it under water the wool won't keep its shape.

[Youngin]

I like to keep my wool small.. then I just fold it until it's even on both sides and put it through the loop

[Long_Cast]

I'm gonna buy a new rod too. What rod length and type is suitable for the vedder? Currently, I have a Abu Garcia 6 foot medium action Conolon rod with an Ambassaduer 5500 C3 reel spooled with 12 lb test Diawa Samurai Green line - will this largemouth bass fishing setup take the Vedder?

[Ribwart]

A 10ft drift rod in medium action is a good all purpose rod....that 6 footer would be a little short....the reel should be ok though...

[MERC]

If you're driftfishing (with a float.  Most common method on the Vedder), you will want to get a long rod. 10' 6" is the standard.  The extra length will keep your line off the water and give you better control over your drift.  Also, the extra length will give you leverage needed to set the hook.  Price wise you can pay from as low as $40 and up.  But you also get what you pay for.  Look to spend 100-150 for a good quality rod depending on your finances.  Shimano Convergence, Berkely Canadian Specialist, Fenwick HMX are all good value priced rods that will serve you well.  I'm sure others can give you more input on rods.

[Long_Cast]

Thanx to everyone for all the advice. 

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

short float is the best way with fresh roe,wool,blades Please do not use a huge weight with 6 feet of leader and a monster hook , and at the end of your drift dont rip your line like the rest of the clowns out there, at my spot yesterday all around me was that nasty sound of rip,rip,rip everywhere after about 4 hours of hearing nothing but ripping you get a little annoyed

I hate rippers, it spooks the cupcakes outa the pool