{"id":14586,"date":"2023-10-26T14:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T18:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=14586"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:21:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T21:21:41","slug":"steelhead-fishing-rigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/steelhead-fishing-rigs\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Steelhead Fishing Rigs That Guide Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5733864628_1f21b2b2b7_c-min.jpg\" alt=\"A nice steelhead I caught on one of my favorite steelhead fishing rigs.\" class=\"wp-image-14597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5733864628_1f21b2b2b7_c-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5733864628_1f21b2b2b7_c-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5733864628_1f21b2b2b7_c-min-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author with a nice steelhead caught using the same proven and effective steelhead fishing rig he uses when guiding for steelhead. These same rigs are responsible for putting over 300 steelhead a year in the net.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m about to share six highly effective steelhead fishing rigs that top steelhead guides use to maximize their clients&#8217; success when using bait. These steelhead fishing setups are suitable for various fishing situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have extensively tested and used numerous rigs for steelhead fishing that I&#8217;ve learned from fellow guides and skilled steelhead anglers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, I will highlight common rigging mistakes that unknowingly hinder anglers from catching steelhead. By avoiding these errors, you can significantly enhance your chances of landing fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Key Components Of A Good Steelhead Fishing Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_7c515e-03 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_9f9df6-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-with-a-winter-steelhead-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Alex from Fire Plug Charters with a nice steelhead caught on one of his steelhead fishing rigs.\" class=\"wp-image-14598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-with-a-winter-steelhead-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-with-a-winter-steelhead-450x-min-290x300.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/alex-bialik\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">Alex from Fire Plug Charters<\/a> with a nice steelhead caught. A guide like Alex has figured out the leader rigs that work consistently.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_2978c5-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Essential elements of an effective rig include the hook, weights, and the leader. These must all be the right size and in the right places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any part of the setup is wrong, your ability to catch fish will be compromised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selecting The Right Hook<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_74daba-37 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_796fed-67{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_796fed-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_796fed-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/John-at-Gent-Bent-Guide-Service-Michigan-450xx-min.jpg\" alt=\"John from get Bent Guide Service with a huge steelhead caught on one of his steelhead fishing rigs.\" class=\"wp-image-14599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/John-at-Gent-Bent-Guide-Service-Michigan-450xx-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/John-at-Gent-Bent-Guide-Service-Michigan-450xx-min-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John from <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/john-wielinga\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19137\">Get Bent Guide Service<\/a> with a huge steelhead caught on a proven rig for steelhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_fd44db-1f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>A high-quality hook should effortlessly penetrate the fish&#8217;s mouth during the hookset and maintain a secure hold throughout the fight. Unfortunately, not all hooks fulfill these criteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the fishing guides I know are very picky when it comes to the hooks they use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide their clients with the best chance of hooking and landing steelhead, guides rely on hooks that can efficiently penetrate the fish&#8217;s mouth and securely hold it during the battle. They must also be very sharp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Instead, skilled anglers and guides opt for proven short-shank wide gap hooks such as the Raven Specimen or the Gamaktsu Octopus hook. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Hook Size<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_4c239d-59 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_814359-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_814359-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_814359-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Winter-steelhead-Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-450xx-min.jpg\" alt=\"Alex from Fire Plug Charters with a huge steelhead caught on one of his steelhead fishing rigs.\" class=\"wp-image-14600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Winter-steelhead-Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-450xx-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Winter-steelhead-Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-450xx-min-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alex from <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/alex-bialik\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19140\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fire Plug Charters<\/a> with a huge steelhead caught on one of his proven steelhead bait rigs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_d9b4b8-c5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Furthermore, using the wrong hook size in relation to your bait can also impede your fishing success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steelhead have excellent vision, especially in slower currents or still water where they have ample time to inspect the bait. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_9e4def-17 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_5b67c3-28\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bait-to-small-min.jpg\" alt=\"Bait and hook size\" class=\"wp-image-5732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bait-to-small-min.jpg 785w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bait-to-small-min-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bait-to-small-min-768x714.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This bait is way too small for this hook, which could result in the fish seeing the hook and refusing to eat the bait. Match the hook to the size of the bait.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_7ce67c-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>They may choose not to bite if they spot the hook, especially the wiser, more experienced, larger wild steelhead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the appropriate hook size is also crucial to success with any fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An overly large hook is easily noticeable to the steelhead. A hook that is too small may go unnoticed, which is great, but extra small hooks have a lower hooking and holding ability, and, they are more prone to bending or breaking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_98621a-e9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_358073-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_358073-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_358073-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A-good-hook-gap-and-hook-size-min.jpg\" alt=\"Good Hook Size For this bait\" class=\"wp-image-5735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A-good-hook-gap-and-hook-size-min.jpg 785w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A-good-hook-gap-and-hook-size-min-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A-good-hook-gap-and-hook-size-min-768x714.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This bait is a good size for this hook, and the hook gap is wide enough to hook a fish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_65169f-63{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_65169f-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_65169f-63\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>You need to use the right-sized hook based on the size of your bait. So, unless you only use one bait and one size, you need multiple-sized hooks ranging from size 2 to size 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Great Lakes steelhead region, sizes 6 to 10 is perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For West Coast steelhead where sometimes shrimp and large chunks of skein are used as bait, a size 2 hook might be sufficient, but you could go as small as a size 10 for use with beads or plastic worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, cheap hooks are more likely to bend and break, so stick with <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/best-float-fishing-hooks\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"525\">these good-quality hooks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proper Bait Placement On The Hook<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_37e3ff-ce alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_bde4c4-fe\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Berkley-Powerbait-Nibble-bait-placement-min.jpg\" alt=\"How to put a bait on a hook\" class=\"wp-image-5733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Berkley-Powerbait-Nibble-bait-placement-min.jpg 785w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Berkley-Powerbait-Nibble-bait-placement-min-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Berkley-Powerbait-Nibble-bait-placement-min-768x714.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is an example of where you want to put your bait on a hook to be sure most of the hook is covered but also to be sure the hook gap is wide enough, and the hook point is not covered.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_3a8547-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Drawing from years of experience and extensive trial and error, I can confidently state that covering the hook point or filling the hook gap is a big mistake for most baits. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By keeping the hook gap open and the hook point exposed, the fish often hooks itself, especially in currents. This simple adjustment can significantly increase your catch rate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Appropriate Leader Size<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_a4c609-5c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_47c4d7-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-Way-To-Catch-Steelhead-Feature-Image-400x-min.jpg\" alt=\"When I'm guiding, I sometimes get to net some massive steelhead and without a good steelhead fishing leader we would catch a lot less fish.\" class=\"wp-image-14601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-Way-To-Catch-Steelhead-Feature-Image-400x-min.jpg 400w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-Way-To-Catch-Steelhead-Feature-Image-400x-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When I&#8217;m guiding, I sometimes get to net some massive steelhead, and without a good steelhead leader setup, we would catch a lot less fish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_a6354b-0f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>When referring to the leader size, I am specifically discussing the pound test, not the length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal leader length for each setup can be seen in the diagrams provided below, and the length is usually dependent on the average depth of the river. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I use different leader strengths depending on the size of the steelhead and the conditions of the river. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through extensive testing under various conditions, I have found that the diameter of the leader line plays a significant role in fishing success. My general rule is to select a line that is thin enough to remain undetected by the steelhead, yet strong enough to prevent break-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-13793\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-13793\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.14\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-13793\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"654.8000000000001\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"5\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"5\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-597\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pound Test<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-598\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Diameter Size<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-599\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-600\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>River<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"4\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-601\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Area<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-602\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>6 pound<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-603\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.007 in. \/ 0.18 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-604\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Float Fishing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-605\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>- Small to Medium \/ Under 60 feet wide<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-634\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>- Clear Water<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"4\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-606\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Great Lakes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-607\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>8 pound<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-608\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.008 in. \/ 0.20 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-637 wptb-ondragenter\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Float Fishing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-632\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Bottom Bouncing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-609\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Plunking<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-633\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>- Small to Medium \/ Under 60 feet wide<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-610\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Clear water<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"4\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-611\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Great Lakes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-612\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>10 pound<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-613\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.009 in. \/ 0.22 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-614\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Float Fishing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-635\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Drift Fishing and Bottom Bouncing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-636\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Plunking<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-615\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Larger Great Lakes Rivers and faster currents<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-639\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Off colored rivers<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-638\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Small West Coast Rivers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"4\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-616\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Great Lakes and West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-617\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>12 pound<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-618\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.010 in. \/ 0.25 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-619\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Lure Fishing Great Lakes<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-643\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Float Fishing West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-644\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Drift Fishing West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-645\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Plunking on West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-620\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Large Great Lakes Rivers<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-642\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Small to Medium West Coast Rivers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"4\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-621\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Great Lake and West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-622\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>14 pound<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-623\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.011 in. \/ 0.28mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-641\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Float Fishing on West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-640\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>- Drift Fishing on West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-625\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Medium to Large Rivers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"4\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-626\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-627\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>16 pound<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-628\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.012 in. \/ 0.31mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-629\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Lure Fishing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-630\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Large to XL<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-631\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>West Coast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Steelhead Fishing Rigs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These steelhead rigs have been proven effective by myself, fellow guides, and experienced anglers, making them the best rigs for maximizing your fishing success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that these setups are adaptable to various baits, including spawn bags, worms, minnows, shrimp, or any other bait you choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Float Fishing Rigs For Steelhead: Bobber Rigs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_18d3eb-1b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_86431d-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_86431d-bd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-bait-steelhead-float-rig-400x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead Leader Formula\" class=\"wp-image-6846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-bait-steelhead-float-rig-400x-min.jpg 400w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-bait-steelhead-float-rig-400x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-bait-steelhead-float-rig-400x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My Steelhead Leader Formula when using 2 baits. You could also omit the middle bait.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_a7a28e-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Drop-shot-float-rig-500x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Setting your float by using this drop shot rig for more trout and steelhead\" class=\"wp-image-5256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Drop-shot-float-rig-500x-min.jpg 500w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Drop-shot-float-rig-500x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Drop-shot-float-rig-500x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This drop shot float rig is a great rig for helping you find the bottom so you know how deep to set your float.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NOTE: If the depth exceeds the length of my rod, I use a slip float. A Slip float makes it easy to cast when you need depths up to 20 feet deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rivers, under 12 feet deep, I prefer a fixed float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>River floats with a pointed tip are best as they enable you to get advanced drifts as I explain in my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/float-fishing-for-steelhead\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4467\">Float Fishing<\/a>. Advance drifts can double your catch rate on steelhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drift Fishing Rig For Steelhead<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_cca963-80 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_0225b7-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_0225b7-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improved-Drift-Fishing-Rig-For-Steelhead-min.jpg\" alt=\"Improved Drift Fishing Rig For Steelhead\" class=\"wp-image-8111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improved-Drift-Fishing-Rig-For-Steelhead-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improved-Drift-Fishing-Rig-For-Steelhead-min-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improved-Drift-Fishing-Rig-For-Steelhead-min-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This improved drift fishing rig is more stealthy and abrasion-resistant because it has an added length of fluorocarbon leader. This removed the thicker and more visible mainline from the strike zone and fish&#8217;s view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_92a12a-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_92a12a-59\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>When fishing in large rivers with strong currents or deeper water, the <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/drift-fishing-for-steelhead\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6306\">drift fishing method<\/a> proves to be highly effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach has yielded successful catches of steelhead, salmon, carp, bass, and catfish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Bouncing Steelhead Leader Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_af9944-37 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_2fa4b6-ab\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Advanced-Steelhead-Bead-bottom-bouncing-rig-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"An advanced steelhead bottom bouncing rig\" class=\"wp-image-4767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Advanced-Steelhead-Bead-bottom-bouncing-rig-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Advanced-Steelhead-Bead-bottom-bouncing-rig-600x-min-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_fcf0e3-24\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p> Similar to the drift fishing method, I always use the <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/bottom-bouncing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"994\">Bottom Bouncing<\/a> method when fishing for steelhead in smaller and shallower sections of rivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best method in shallow riffles, small runs, small pools, and pocket water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still-Water Rigs For Steelhead Fishing: Plunking Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_362c0c-a2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_c200e9-2d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bottom-fishing-Rig-min.jpg\" alt=\"A bottom rig for trout , steelhead and salmon fishing ponds, lakes, and in reservoirs.\" class=\"wp-image-14423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bottom-fishing-Rig-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bottom-fishing-Rig-min-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bottom-fishing-Rig-min-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the bottom rig I use for steelhead fishing. I use 8 to 14 pounds for steelhead. Lighter leaders might be required in very clear water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_420dee-09{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_420dee-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_420dee-09\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Steelhead-Plunking-Rig-with-eggs-min.jpg\" alt=\"The steelhead plunking rig when using baits\" class=\"wp-image-9305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Steelhead-Plunking-Rig-with-eggs-min.jpg 900w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Steelhead-Plunking-Rig-with-eggs-min-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Steelhead-Plunking-Rig-with-eggs-min-768x591.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a common steelhead plunking rig that works well for baits. Adjust line sizes based on the desired depth and the size of the steelhead in your area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This method which many anglers call <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/plunking-for-steelhead\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6298\">Plunking<\/a> is suitable for fishing in still waters such as lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. It will also work well in rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom rig is most used in still water to target steelhead. The plunking rig is a steelhead rig for rivers or for casting out into the river mouths and ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bobber Doggin Fishing Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_e61424-62 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_3761a2-7b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Bobber-Doggin-Setup-1000x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Bobber doggin rig\" class=\"wp-image-10617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Bobber-Doggin-Setup-1000x-min.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Bobber-Doggin-Setup-1000x-min-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Bobber-Doggin-Setup-1000x-min-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a standard bobber Doggin Rig for Steelhead, Salmon, And Trout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_0ee3c0-c0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/bobber-doggin\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10248\">Bobber Doggin<\/a> is a relatively new bobber fishing technique gaining popularity among anglers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is applicable for fishing in rivers and can be utilized to target various bait-eating fish species found in currents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Steelhead Float Fishing Jig Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14586_26fea1-82 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_3e8bf5-2f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min.jpg\" alt=\"My steelhead Jig Leader Float Fishing Rig\" class=\"wp-image-9976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min.jpg 831w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min-768x771.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14586_e28f7b-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The other thing some anglers like myself do is fish jigs below a float. I also fish jigs with the drift fishing method and when bottom bouncing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is my basic steelhead float fishing jig rig setup but I have five steelhead jig rigs in my article <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/steelhead-jig-setup\/\">Steelhead Jig Setup<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Chuck N Duck Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chuck n Duck fishing is used around the Great Lakes region, primarily on the USA side. It is a method used to fly fish deeper and faster rivers for steelhead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rig uses a weight called a &#8220;Slinky&#8221;, but can also use Pencil Lead, Drop Shot weights, and my favorite is a tag with spit shots on it. See these rigs and learn this method at <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/chuck-and-duck-fishing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7475\">Chuck And Duck Fishing: A Complete Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chuck-n-duck-pecncil-lead-rig-min-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"This is the standard Slinky sliding weight Chuck N Duck rig.\" class=\"wp-image-17850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chuck-n-duck-pecncil-lead-rig-min-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chuck-n-duck-pecncil-lead-rig-min-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chuck-n-duck-pecncil-lead-rig-min-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chuck-n-duck-pecncil-lead-rig-min.jpg 1119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the standard Slinky sliding weight Chuck N Duck rig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tight Lines,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graham<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m about to share six highly effective steelhead fishing rigs that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":16,"label":"Steelhead"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bottom-fishing-Rig-min.jpg",1024,691,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Graham - River Guide \/ Instructor","author_link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/author\/nottydriftergmail-com\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":16,"name":"Steelhead","slug":"steelhead-fishing","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":16,"taxonomy":"category","description":"All the tips and advice about steelhead fishing on this website come from professional river guides that are experts in steelhead fishing.","parent":0,"count":137,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":16,"category_count":137,"category_description":"All the tips and advice about steelhead fishing on this website come from professional river guides that are experts in steelhead fishing.","cat_name":"Steelhead","category_nicename":"steelhead-fishing","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14586"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14586"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20030,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14586\/revisions\/20030"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14586"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=14586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}