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That's good then, we should enjoy what we can, it's a short one to be too serious

I didn't know that I did, just trying to lighten things up, as I thought you were pretty wound up.

Wound TOO tight

Your right, all the more reason to learn to tie knots properly and pay attention to the water for snags, learn to fight fish properly with your rod and line wt in mind. I have had to loose a few that's for sure, all part of the learning curve for me. The main reason for me doing it this way was to minimize the twist as I use floats that run on the outside of the float. Floats that run thru i have the swivel below.

I started of using a baitcaster, had some success with it, my thing was I had to load up on the amount of shots compaired to the float reel, maybe it was just me but I do get more distance from the float reel as opposed to the baitcaster. Plus side to me was you got some drag to help you out if your starting out.

Maybe you can convince Spiel to finish a certain rod that he showed me at his place when I was there last...just kidding It was a trolling rod spiral wrapped for a baitcaster.

I run one swivel on my rigs, and it's a tiny one above the float, I usually predetermine the length from the swivel to the top shot so it gives me room to move the float if i wanna adjust my target depth

That is just stunning and a really impressive show of thread work, it really is a work of art.

In my neck of the woods I'd seen seen a lot of jacks on the banks and on the water trying to grease the big males...they out run the big guys no problem I'd have to agree with Kemper, they are indeed a blast to catch

Better yet, buy them, can't imagine how much roe would one need. Stocked or not they gotta do their thing. That being said I got no problem with guys who do it responsibly and the rightway

Funny you say that I think mine is a tad shorter than 5.5 and I've had a few guys tell me it's too far back to their liking, every one's different. The switch rod I have is a bit too short to my liking, (perhaps i need to learn to cast properly) , it's the wind warrior. Yours would be awesome to cast with all day Is that a wind warrior reel?

I really like the rear grip length, actually that is my preferred rear grip on my float rod. I just put together a switch rod set up hoping to give it a try this season, Went out to practice and the flies are whizzing few inches from my ears Congrats on a job well done bud

Welcome all of you. My name is Edwin and All I have to say is that this site the best site I have joined. Wonderful community.

WTG DJ...Nice markings on that ski man. Good job on the motor as well, you'll have lots of fun with it

It truly is a great read. And you say this was only put together in a few hours? I wonder how one would read if you really put some time into it. Once again thanks for sharing in the manner that you did.

I was not here in the 80's but when i did come and started watching fishing shows , Pete Bowman always kept me watching, how can you change channels with that laugh of his, very infectious? He seemed a down to earth guy. Loved all the info he has to offer.

I always assumed the sushi grade fish were farmed, whether they are farmed from salt water or fresh water I never thought about. So salmon farmed from the georgean bay is not used for sushi?

Thanks Chris.The blank is awesome. Had the chance to give it a good work out last fall and this spring.

They said it a sheep head....I like how these fish are so silver even catching them on muddy/murky rivers

Nicely done Chris. Who made the reel seat? The manufacturer I mean. As always a classy build by an outsatnding builder.

Have you tried making them? I was into making spinners when i first started visiting OFC a few years back. I used heavier gauge wire, actually i used the leaders used for marlin or sail fish. The wire was awesome stainless and coated so it wasn't snapping that's for sure Blades you can go with different kinds and you can add beads as well and hooks you can get really good ones, basically you can get good components that won't be breaking on you.The beauty about it is you just need a pair long nose pliers and your ready to get crakin some wicked spinners. I have not made any for a long while but here are some from the past...these are the only pics i can dig up

Sinister! I really enjoyed this report just like the masses that did as well

I think this Mike Borger guy might have knocked Solopaddler off the podium in terms of awesome reports.

I am in the same boat as you are. I am relatively new to steelheading and am busy with the daddy duties as well, so tend to restrict my steelheading locally. It can be a little confusing with all the shinanigans that go with it. The set up that you have is pretty good and you don't need a float rod to catch them. A spinning gear is just as good and you could float fish with it as well. Hardware can be just as deadly. I would look back at Solopaddlers post on this topic. I tried spinners and they worked well for me. The smaller black furies and panther martins I like. The black and yellow is my favorite. I cast straight across the river or a little off downstream and be mindful of getting snagged on the bottom, I controll this by the retrieve and pointing the rod tip up. With other lures I have yet to catch one but I know they work as I've seen others catch them on it, and these are agressive takes. On the float they are a blast as well. Roe is a good start and when you get more confident, flies do some damage as well. On a spinning gear line tend to twist with this set up, so a small swivel above the float, would reduce if not illiminate this. The split shots below, you would have to experement on how the are spaced in order to get the float to noodle right, check out blackbird or raven's site they have topics on this. Once you get your float to ride nicely, your good to go and keep in mind you can adjust them, float included to target the depth you want anf according to the flow of water. Lastly, reading the water, It's one that is gonna take some time. You gotta be patient, don't let the "NUMBERS" that other guys get take away the fun of your experience. Learning can be fun and rewarding. I am sure there are lots of topics on this so I'll just give one, seams, I like fishing them, it's the part where fast and slow water meet if you could get your float in that sweet spot, they usually hang there waiting for food to pass by and they don't expend much energy swimming against current.... Have fun on the learning curve, don't worry you'll get one, till then have fun putting it together

Stunning pics Mike, I love the first 2 pics of the brookies