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Originally posted by F F F:
I also noticed this and a smaller(lighter) hook like a #4, 6, 8 baitholder(thinking eggs) and a little bit bigger chunk of bait will grab more current, keeping it downstream. But this only works depending on the currents. If the water is faster on top than bottom then you have to slow the drift a bit. Also slide your weights up a bit more and use a slightly thicker leader which will leave more line below the weights catching more current and pushing your bait downstream.
I guess your thinkin steelies and I am thinkin salmon. Try a longer leader and possibly a heavier float with more weight. Also remember big ass hooks for coastal chinook like 5/0-7/0 because then you can put the whup ass to them and quickly release any fish you don't want and it will still have a chance for survival. As a side note make sure your rod will set a big hook, some of the lighter rods won't stick a 7/0.
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