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Bird

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Backtrolling for springs
« on: June 26, 2009, 11:45:36 AM »
Probably more effective than barfing during the high water. Any thoughts?
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Richmond

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Re: Backtrolling for springs
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2009, 02:17:21 PM »
water clarity is important, but still worth a shot, I think they use there lateral line to sence vibration aswell as sight.
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Re: Backtrolling for springs
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2009, 03:27:04 PM »
This technique is not mainstream around these waters but i suspect some guys are doing it. I've read it does well on other systems.
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troutbreath

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Re: Backtrolling for springs
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2009, 04:11:40 PM »
Worked on the Harrison river when I tried it.
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another SLICE of dirty fish perhaps?

Sir Snag-A-Lot

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Re: Backtrolling for springs
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2009, 04:40:39 PM »
I'm guessing that the tackle of choice would be big flatfish or plugs in bright colours?
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