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[The Fish Hunter]

Hey!

I am newish to the steelhead world... I am looking for tips on a good "go to" setup from float to hook... I am currently using a St Croix 10'6 rod with a Abu Garcia c4 6600

[Noahs Arc]

My setup:
1 bobber stop
1 small bead
20-25g dne or cleardrift float
1 small bead
2 bobber stops
3-4 removable splitshot size 2 or 4
Improved clinch knot
Small barrel swivel
Improved clinch
14-20" of 10# leader (fluorocarbon in clear conditions)
#4-1/0 hook depending on size of bait
I like removable split shot as I use jigs often. This is my CP setup but would work great on your baitcaster.
The split shot all spread out evenly give the presentation a sexier look IMO.

[mvelasco]

Bobber stop
25g float (either foam dink float or cleardrift)
Lead clinch(store bought or home made)or worm weight with a bead or lead weight crimped on my main line.
Clinch knot
Barrel swivel
1.5-2 ft leader (depending on vis)(8lb ultra green)
Bait loop
Size #1-#4 hook depending bait presentation

Ill throw a corkie on depending if im fishing deep water or what weight set up I have on.
I am still pretty new to this steelheading gig.
A big thing is not to get discouraged if you dont hit every trip,
Currently 1/8 trips but met some awesome people on the flow!

[blaydRnr]

don't over complicate things...set up for short floating like you normally would for salmon...the secret is being able to read the water.

[1son]

don't over complicate things...set up for short floating like you normally would for salmon...the secret is being able to read the water.

X2

[Silex-user]

When I start out steelheading about 38 moon years ago the best learning advice was watching other fisherman to see what they are using. Paid attention to every details.....



Silex-user

[SteelheadAdict]

15 pound maxima main line
bobber stop
25 gram clear drift or dne
bobber stop
penicle lead
bead
swivel leader of 12 pound maxima or 10 or 8 pound pline florcarbon
gamie 1 or 1/0 hook

[The Fish Hunter]

Thanks!!!!