{"id":5603,"date":"2024-02-04T14:51:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T19:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=5603"},"modified":"2024-02-04T14:51:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T19:51:40","slug":"float-fishing-for-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/float-fishing-for-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Float Fishing For Salmon: My Guide Tips To Do IT Better"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of my guide buddies with a chinook salmon caught while float fishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Float fishing is one of the most effective ways of catching salmon in rivers and is a method I have been using for over 37 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the things that I teach my clients who want to learn how to float fish for salmon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Rods:<\/strong> Use long rods of 11 to 14 feet with a line weight between 8 and 20 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reels: <\/strong>Use spinning reels with a good drag and suitable line capacity, a Centerpin reel, or a baitcasting reel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lines: <\/strong>Use a lightweight buoyant line such as Monofilament or braided lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Leader Setup:<\/strong> Use my proven float fishing leader setup, which includes the leader, shot line, split shots, and hook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Presentation:<\/strong> Learn how to control your bait speed, control leader angles, and know how deep to set your float is critical<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Locating Salmon:<\/strong> Know when and where salmon will be running, where in the river is their travel route, and where they hold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Covering The Water:<\/strong> Knowing how to cover the water effectively will help you catch a lot more salmon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Baits:<\/strong> There are a few really effective baits for salmon that should be used 95% of the time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    I will discuss all of this and more below.<\/p>\n\n\n