Familyfisherman Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 So we fished a great lakes trib -- this was my first attempt at using a float reel setup. We were bottom bouncing. Ended up with 7 fish landed, others lost...I lost 3 myself -- had trouble feeling the bites, so a few times the fish was on and I was slow to catch up to it. Fun day and lots left to learn. Thanks to those who provided guidance...ended up going new with a Fenwick rod and streamside reel that a couple friends had and were happy with. Kept these for dinner, there were 3 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) That was a river obviously,Let us know your secret for catching so much!Other than bottom bouncing.lol. Edited October 9, 2012 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Nice fish Kev. I got a 4 day weekend coming ,to do just that exact thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Am I understanding this right? You were bottom bouncing with a centerpin? One question....why? Nice job on the catching, but a spinning reel would be my choice for bottom bouncing. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Bottom bouncing with the pin is almost MORE functional than float fishing. Precision drifts without an annoying float to hinder hooksets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 annoying float to I only get annoyed,when they dont go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyfisherman Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Yes, I found the spinning reel "pendulumed" back to me, and I couldn't allow it to free spool the same as the float reel. The float reel allows me to let the line out at the exact speed of the current due to the lack of friction, and allows for longer drifts. As my friend who's teaching me says -- "It puts you right on the hook". So far so good...fish seemed to think the presentation was natural Fun fighting the fish on it as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin jesus Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 it's that time of the year again.....yahoooooooooooo . Time to dig out the " hot shot" feet warmers and fingerless gloves......great catch BTW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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