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Hey all,
So I'm looking to target springs on the Vedder this year for the first time and I'm hoping for some tips.
A little background - I rigged up for steelhead early this year. Bought a Fenwick medium action baitcaster and a Daiwa Luna 253 reel (also have a Luna 300). Loaded it with 17lb main line (10-12lb fluorocarbon leaders). I took a good steelheading course through Fred's and hit the river a few times, but unfortunately struck out.
Anyway, from what I've read on here so far, the short-float rigging and technique is pretty similar for chinook, so that's what I've been using. I was out a couple of weeks ago, using 12lb leaders (about 24") with 1/0 hooks (red) and both prawn tails and roe. Tried to target the deeper runs around Peach Rd and Tamahai Pool. Fished from mid-afternoon to dark, but only caught a few fry.
I'm not expecting any miracles, but if anyone has any advice as to technique, equipment, time-of-day, location or pagan ritual, I'd welcome your thoughts.
Looking forward to fighting my first big spring on lighter gear.
Regards,
Eric
So I'm looking to target springs on the Vedder this year for the first time and I'm hoping for some tips.
A little background - I rigged up for steelhead early this year. Bought a Fenwick medium action baitcaster and a Daiwa Luna 253 reel (also have a Luna 300). Loaded it with 17lb main line (10-12lb fluorocarbon leaders). I took a good steelheading course through Fred's and hit the river a few times, but unfortunately struck out.
Anyway, from what I've read on here so far, the short-float rigging and technique is pretty similar for chinook, so that's what I've been using. I was out a couple of weeks ago, using 12lb leaders (about 24") with 1/0 hooks (red) and both prawn tails and roe. Tried to target the deeper runs around Peach Rd and Tamahai Pool. Fished from mid-afternoon to dark, but only caught a few fry.
I'm not expecting any miracles, but if anyone has any advice as to technique, equipment, time-of-day, location or pagan ritual, I'd welcome your thoughts.
Looking forward to fighting my first big spring on lighter gear.
Regards,
Eric