Northwest Fishing Reports

Since they run so shallow, should I set my stop at less than 10'?

Haven't used a bobber w success yet but it sucks throwing 1/4 oz jigs into a headwind.

Is it true the wave action is adequate for action or would a split or two above my leader and a very slow retrieve w some twitches be a better approach?

Why are you using 1/4 oz? They come in all sizes now
Joanne used a bobber in this video //www.northwestfishingreports.com/ ... spx?id=125

if you're using marabou jigs the wave action should be enough. try a bit of krill smelly jelly on the head to get a few extra hits.

if you're using hoochie jigs, then you'll need to give them more action.

although running a float around a good beach for pinks may not make too many new friends.

As Toni noted above, in our video we were catching them jigging heavier jigs, lighter jigs, twitched, under a float. It all worked.

Lol the beaches here aren't that crowded yet, and isn't smaller better? It has always been in my experience at least.

Last outing I kinda was able to be down current of everyone in the eddy so I wasnt in anyone's hair.

I guess with a bobber the size/weight might be less relevant, sink rate and where it runs wise.

I prefer a slip bobber. A bit off topic (but still helpful) I finally figured out a way to keep bobber stops from shifting or catching on the top line guide then sliding down. I use the wire pull rubber stops (from South Bend) and ran a stop about 25-30 feet up the line on my salt water pole then placed a tiny drop of Gorilla glue on the line, waited a few minutes then slid the stop over the drop of glue. Be VERY sparing as Gorilla glue expands 3 to 4 times its application size. Allow to set as long as possible before reeling it onto the spool. I rigged it at home, not in the field. It's a little trickier to rig on braided line but possible. Salmon egg beads on either end of a saltwater slip float helps it slide easier.

Bobber_Dogging_Gal wrote:I prefer a slip bobber. A bit off topic (but still helpful) I finally figured out a way to keep bobber stops from shifting or catching on the top line guide then sliding down. I use the wire pull rubber stops (from South Bend) and ran a stop about 25-30 feet up the line on my salt water pole then placed a tiny drop of Gorilla glue on the line, waited a few minutes then slid the stop over the drop of glue. Be VERY sparing as Gorilla glue expands 3 to 4 times its application size. Allow to set as long as possible before reeling it onto the spool. I rigged it at home, not in the field. It's a little trickier to rig on braided line but possible. Salmon egg beads on either end of a saltwater slip float helps it slide easier.

Interesting solution.

So in 20-30 feet of water 6-8' should do it, right?

So in 20-30 feet of water 6-8' should do it, right?