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[rootbeer]

Ok, so just I just place a normal red bead between the bullet sinker and swivel and when I put krill on, is their a special way or just put it through the hook and cast?

I like to be able to just feel the tip of the hook through the bait.

You don't need to cast the hook way out like you would a lure, think more like lobbing, as you are fishing just off the bottom.

[Humpy]

So is their a special knot for the krill, or just put it through the hook and cast? Do I need baitholder hooks? Is 6lb mono leader fine?

[Humpy]

Also, if the fish are rising, how do I float fish, same thing but with a float on top?

[big_fish]

would you like me to hold your hand while you cast?

[Humpy]

Sorry, I have never fished in a lake before and have no idea what I am doing. Thanks to all the helpful people here, I have learned something new and know how to fish.

[Humpy]

Thanks everyone for all your help, just one last question, how would I float fish if the fish were near the surface? Same rig, with the float on top?

[rootbeer]

Same basic setup, just put less weight on.  I believe that Rod has a few tutorials on float fishing on youtube and on this site as well.

[Humpy]

Ok, thanks, just wanted to clarify, I knew it was something similar, same rig with less weight and a float on top, adjust the depth of the leader to where the fish are. Thanks for all your help. Have a great Day!

[Humpy]

Do I have to jig the krill, or just let it sit a few feet above the bottom?

[Rantalot]

Do you not observe other people while fishing? Get and watch what other's are doing !

[Humpy]

No, I have never been or seen kokanee fishing.

[Electroman]

Once you get the basic idea of things its always best to go out and try. A day out on the water enjoying yourself is what is important. While your out there take a look at what others are doing and try different things out and experiment. What works today and tomorrow might not work next week.

[Humpy]

Yea, I understand that but I wanted to get a basic idea, so I can come prepared. I just don't know if I am supposed to jig the bait or just let it sit above the bottom.

[Rantalot]

Just out of curiosity how old are you? It seems your having a hard time understanding the concept of just getting out there and doing  it while observing what others are doing! Not trying to be a dick but man but getting  out is better then sitting behind a computer screen asking a million questions !

[Shawn6o4]

Basically what people are trying to say is sometimes you gotta get out there burn some gas and do some trial and error. Not saying you can't ask questions but when someone asks questions over and over it gets a little irritating at least for me it does.

Even myself have been in your situation, last year I was heading to squamish to try fishing one of the rivers,  so I posted asked a question and got similar backlash like you are getting. So I searched the forum high and low including google and some other forums, got s little info bit the rest was learnt while on the water and asking a few fellow fisherman.

Honestly you will probly get more info amd learn more while on the water. If your not sure if you should jig the bait or not why not cast out a dozen times jig the bait tjen switch it up try casting amd not jiging the bait. Trial and error is what fishing is about, remember its called fishing not catching.

Just my thought

Shawn6o4.