Hook, since there is a huge difference bewteen 'bottom bouncing' as it has come to be know on the Fraser and the 'other' kind known to those who steelhead, I would prefer that you use the term 'flosser' to describe what you talking about. Many of us 'drift fisherman' who have been 'bottom bouncing' for steelies for years on many streams use ethical tactics. I just don't want any new users on this forum (and there are a few!) to get the wrong idea. There are many previous posts on this subject and I would encourage everyone who visits the Fraser this year to make an informed decision on how to fish for salmon.BB'ers have you seen out there so far?
I was fishing the Fraser the other day and seen Five Jacks hooked (three landed)no fisheys yet , no bars either.
That's very interesting that you mentioned that, because I think I may be one of the "new users" that you are referring to. I was recently steelheading with some seasoned pros on the Island and was shocked to see that they were bottom bouncing. They were using super short leaders (1 foot), but my experiences are basically limited to this forum and I was under the impression that this tactic was taboo. I'm starting to understand that there are two very different types of "bottom bouncing." I actually PM'd a knowledgeable member of this forum today to clear up this issue for me because I figured it would cause a big mess if I asked publicly.Big Green Machine said:Hook, since there is a huge difference bewteen 'bottom bouncing' as it has come to be know on the Fraser and the 'other' kind known to those who steelhead, I would prefer that you use the term 'flosser' to describe what you talking about. Many of us 'drift fisherman' who have been 'bottom bouncing' for steelies for years on many streams use ethical tactics. I just don't want any new users on this forum (and there are a few!) to get the wrong idea. There are many previous posts on this subject and I would encourage everyone who visits the Fraser this year to make an informed decision on how to fish for salmon.BB'ers have you seen out there so far?
Cheers,
BGM
read bill herzogs colour guide to steelhead drift fishing. all you need to know about when,where, why and how.Roughingminor said:That's very interesting that you mentioned that, because I think I may be one of the "new users" that you are referring to. I was recently steelheading with some seasoned pros on the Island and was shocked to see that they were bottom bouncing. They were using super short leaders (1 foot), but my experiences are basically limited to this forum and I was under the impression that this tactic was taboo. I'm starting to understand that there are two very different types of "bottom bouncing." I actually PM'd a knowledgeable member of this forum today to clear up this issue for me because I figured it would cause a big mess if I asked publicly.Big Green Machine said:Hook, since there is a huge difference bewteen 'bottom bouncing' as it has come to be know on the Fraser and the 'other' kind known to those who steelhead, I would prefer that you use the term 'flosser' to describe what you talking about. Many of us 'drift fisherman' who have been 'bottom bouncing' for steelies for years on many streams use ethical tactics. I just don't want any new users on this forum (and there are a few!) to get the wrong idea. There are many previous posts on this subject and I would encourage everyone who visits the Fraser this year to make an informed decision on how to fish for salmon.BB'ers have you seen out there so far?
Cheers,
BGM
Thanks for bringing it back Mike D.Butttt.............I think this thread is supposed to be about Jack springs on the fraser river....
Thats all i askedIs anyone fishing for jacks on the Fraser
any reports