Salmon Stalker Float Fishing Tips
The "Salmon Stalker" Float, when used properly, can be your best ally for catching the mighty King Salmon, Large Steelhead or any fish species where a high quality "inline slider" float is needed.
There are several factors to know to be the most efficient with your float. First, fishing the right type of water where salmon are holding. Second, fishing the proper depth. Third, choosing the right float for the job. Combine these three factors and you will be on your way to salmon success!
Fishing the right type of water is important in catching salmon. Salmon travel in schools and like to hold in large deep pools, generally preferring water 6 to 12 feet deep. Floats are most effective in water moving at a walking pace or slower. Often you will find salmon on the edges of the current or where fast water meets slow water, behind or next to underwater ledges and where large obstructions deflect the current
Fishing the proper depth is very important. Salmon stop eating on their upstream journey and will not travel far to take a bait or jig. The best opportunity for your offering to trigger a strike is when it floats at or just above the salmon's eye level. Your float attitude or position should be vertical, indicating a drag free presentation. If your bait is dragging on the bottom your float will be tipped downstream. Adjust the bobber stop until your bait is traveling at the salmon's eye level, usually 1 to 2 feet off the bottom.
The "Salmon Stalker" Float comes in 5 different sizes so you can choose the right float for the job. For slow water "finesse" conditions, use the 1 oz. model. If long casts are necessary, most salmon rods throw 2 oz. and 3 oz. weights the farthest. Cut through deep, heavy, boiling canyon water with the 4 oz. and 5 oz. models. For top performance always balance your float by using the weight it's rated for.
Always use the best quality bait and make an extra effort to keep your bait cool and fresh. Re-bait often, salmon like fresh bait. Sometimes, locating top quality bait is difficult. If this is the case, salmon jigs are productive too. Keep your hands clean by washing them often. You will notice a good percentage of anglers wearing surgical gloves. Salmon can detect odors in parts per "billion" and are put off by human scent.
Salmon are a highly prized sport fish and conditions are often crowded. When arriving at a popular area, see what the rest of the anglers are doing. How deep are they fishing? Where are they casting? How are they keeping their lines apart?
Using the "Salmon Stalker" Float, these tips will help you present your offering to a salmon more effectively and...of course enjoy a much better day of fishing!!!
"Salmon Stalker" Float Tips ComplimentsOf "Dave Kilhefner"
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"Salmon Stalker" Floats By Premier Plastics, Inc. - Omaha, NE
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