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ja

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Water type for short float fishing with roe
« on: October 21, 2007, 05:27:17 PM »
Is there a "type" of water to target if you're short float fishing?  I mean, slower or faster water?...places that are deep or shallow?  I'd heard that the success rate increases in slower water pools. (I've been trying by the KWB without success.) If anyone could elaborate that'd be great :) Also, what might be a couple spots on the Vedder or Chealis...nothing secret just publicly known areas where this type of fishing would work better.

Errrr...while I"m writing this guess I'll ask another question.  I'm thinking of using a single Jensen egg and some wool (in lieu of procured roe).  Again, any feedback about the success rate vs roe of this setup?

Thanks all!!!
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Re: Water type for short float fishing with roe
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2007, 06:01:08 PM »
I would say medium to slow flow. Doesn't work for fast flow because your roe will be gone in 2 seconds.

And usually close in. Same goes for steelheading but usually on roebag.
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Re: Water type for short float fishing with roe
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2007, 06:54:54 PM »
The wool and Jensen egg combo will work. a couple years ago, i did very well with steelhead on the Veddar with a combo of a single Jensen egg, and white and pink wool. I have also caught salmon on that combo as well.

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Re: Water type for short float fishing with roe
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 11:32:21 AM »
ja, the technique can be done in most water speed and depth, but my preferred water is usually at walking speed and the depth is usually from as shallow as 2/3 feet to 6 feet. In shallower water (2, 3 feet), I look for slightly faster water with some chop on the surface. This suggests that the rocks on the bed vary more largely in size than flat water. It provides structure for the fish. In deeper water, I prefer to fish in slower water. In fact, the spot where we have been fishing, the speed almost does not exist. This really allows you to drift the roe longer, and prevents your bait from falling off the hook when retrieving it. The bites are also very precise, so easy to spot.

You can certainly float fish in faster water, but as Cohoman said, you risks having your bait being washed away by the current and the amount of your drift time is short. I like to have my bait going through my fishing area for at least 10 to 20 seconds. That being said, in faster water, the fish usually grab it with no hesitation so the float dive is much harder. These fish are rarely missed.
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