Awesome tips bro! Great tip on trotting, i see so many that just send their setup down without knowing the water flow. 👍🏼 yah got my support and subbed👊🏼 Cheers man stay safe! Paulo
Average Ontario Anglers thanks man! Hopefully get some YT content again too as i just got my gopro again lol! Hopefully they dont shut us down like some of the spots in the states. Tight lines man👊🏼
@@averageontarioanglers I would second that, trotting is the most important and the most neglected part of float fishing however having the bait in front is a side effect of trotting, the main purpose is to match the bottom current and have your eggs/bead flow at the same rate as everything else in that water column.
phenomenal video brother man! watched my buds do some end of season floating steelhead fishing yesterday and you just made it make a whole lot more sense!
I bought a TFO rod and an Okuma reel to start, could not cast to save my soul got mad put it back in the car took spinning rod out. Later that year went on a chartered Stealhead trip in Michigan told the guide only take Center Pins I need to learn. Taught me basic side cast less than 20 minutes later set out a drift bobber down set hook played the fish landed my pb Stealhead instantly hooked. In 2021 bought a Bloodrun Skeincane hd and a much better BER reel from Canada in Sept on Chinook trip landed 19 Kings on skein 16-24 lbs. that reel the best thing I bought ever fishing. Now have 3 Pin rods don't use anything else. Oh by the way a new subscriber here.
I have the skein cane too! Nice rods for the money! Ber float reels look amazing! I’ve never had the pleasure myself but hopefully they will chance in the future! Welcome to the channel! More coming in 2023
@@averageontarioanglers wish I could post a picture I also have one of BER spinning reels a BOOM size #1 have not spooled it up yet. If you get a chance try the BER mine is a 6" with drag amazing is an understatement.
Great information there Jesse. Lots of great tips and tricks. I’m also a big fan of river wood floats, best float out there IMO. That pool behind you looked pretty nice and water colour looked ideal for fishing. Tight lines brother. 👍 from the North Adrian
I haven't gone steelheading since I was a boy. I just inherited my old mans setup and came looking to learn how to use it (I always used a spinning combo growing up) and this taught me more then I expected👍 especially about the float, I never put any thought into the weight before.. anyways, great video, very helpful you got another sub👍👍👍👍
Man I found this video very educational and informative about techniques and gear used when fishing steel head. How could I not add this to my RU-vid channel Play list "Fishing Vids " Great job on the video
Hey man, I started trout fishing a couple years ago, still garbage but actually catching some stuff this year but I wish I would have seen this video when I started. Would have eliminated a lot of trial and error.
Great info. I always recommend running about 1/2 gram or so light on split shot based on the rated float weight to account for terminal tackle such as jigs, egg sacks, etc. It's easier to add weight vs removing if the float is running on the light side. If there's too much weight on the line generally the best option is to move up in float size.
this is my first year pinning and steelhead fishing.. i am having a hell of a time finding fish.. in over 25-30 hours of fishing i have landed 1 fish.. hopefully this video will help me get into some fish
Things are so different in the northwest... interesting to see the difference in setup. I never really go lighter than 8lb leader. Sometimes as high as 20lb. We also bobber dog a lot which is dragging your beads out bait along the bottom with a special float.
In the Great Lakes we rarely go heavier than 8 lb leader. It's mostly due to pressure...the Great Lakes tribs become a circus at times and stealthy presentations reign supreme. Bobber dogging hasn't caught on but certain lures such as small plugs (like flat fish) and smaller spinners work well in the Great Lakes tribs also.
For sure. Great Lakes fishing is totally different from west coast fishing, and it’s definitely because the majority of the fishing over here is done in smaller rivers and creeks with lake run fish, nothing from the ocean. The gear and techniques evolved to match the size of the fisheries. I watch west coast videos and am amazed at the cool techniques and baits they use. Different worlds completely
I have used smaller 3.5” thick paddle tail bubble gum worms with success in stained water 🔥 I’m sure on bigger water like the Niagara you’d get fish on those
Love it man, I want to get into steelhead fishing so badly. I love how dynamic rivers are and reading them, and steelhead are just the coolest fish. Great video, I always called trotting my float 'stalling' my float. I hope to get a centerpin soon! Any recommendations for a quality one? I'm looking for something around 300 but willing to spend more if the quality is worth the extra $. Enjoyed the vid a lot and definitely learned something. Fellow ontarian here 👍🏻
Do you have a video on casting diff situation such as slow water, fast water, pools, short cast & long? THANKS Great tips I was fishing wrong till a kind gentleman showed me so I pass knowledge along too... Some aren't receptive though lol
Really liked your video. It was very helpful. I'm just starting to center pin fish so the tips were great. I'm having some troubles in the casting department. You make it look so easy and effortless. Do you have any pointers to help out there. Thanks for your help.
Generally you spread them out to let the bait get down to the ideal depth. If you google “raven float fishing shot patterns” there’s some great info on where to place your shots
There is a big advantage since with a centerpin you can trot you float which is slightly slowing it on the faster top layer of water. This helps swing the bait forward so it is presented before your float and weights pass by the fish. Otherwise your bait is often dragged behind your float and not at the needed depth. Spinning gear works too especially in slower water but in moving water centerpin reels have the advantage
It's alot more fun instead of setting up a spinning outfit and dragging the fish back... Using a centerpin just makes the fight a lot more enjoyable...
Just started this whole trout fishing with floats and been skunked 3 times. Never occured to me about trotting the lure because of where the shots are. Will see if I can fix that today.
For sure. It matters more in strong current then in slow water and really depends on the area your fishing. Experiment and see what works best for you to get your bait down to the strike zone. 👌
The green line is suffix advanced. I usually use the 1.5x rule for most situations. If the water is 4 foot deep I’ll put my float 1.5x above it so around 6 feet. The current catches the line so you need more then the depth so get your bait to the bottom. Adjust accordingly to match the depth, current speed and so forth
A lot of the Ontario tributaries have year round open seasons in the lower sections. Check your local regulations to see where you can fish ore season in your local area
A Trout can bite a spawn bag & spit it out before a float can dip under, if you allow the bait to drift ahead of the float ! just sayin'....it is better to drag your bait behind the float! I learned this the hard way...lol.
Great video! To trot the rig you would need to be standing upstream from the fish, eh? How to avoid spooking the fish if the can see you right up front?
a center pin reel allows you to drift your bait downstream very naturally, using the current. you can easily float your baits downstream 60, 80 feet or more. the fish holding downstream have no idea your even on the river. this becomes increasingly difficult with too many anglers fishing the same chute though. this is by far, the most effective and productive method for fishing all Ontario rivers.
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I love using 6mm beads in low and clear water. It’s the most natural and realistic size compared to an actual trout egg. I would go with peach, or translucent oranges and light reds. White can also be killer later in the season
Centerpin reels are designed to spin freely on the bearings. A centerpin reel can spin for minutes when turned. This smooth effortless spin helps your float pull line from the reel as it drifts with the current. Fly reels may look similar but are no where close as free spinning.
Great video! To trot the rig you would need to be standing upstream from the fish, eh? How to avoid spooking the fish if the can see you right up front?
Wear neutral colours and move slowly to avoid spooking them in clear water. Often times fishing after a rain has the water stained so this isn’t an issue
