Northwest Reel Life November - December 2023 Volume 3 Issue 3 - Flipbook - Page 10
Then, move it up 6 to 12
inches. That’s where the fish
will see it, and, hopefully,
bite it. Don’t forget to mend
your line by lifting it up off
the water and behind your
float. This is where a long
rod can come in handy,
but it can make it difficult
to fish in water with lots
of overhanging trees and
bushes. Float fishing is a
highly situational technique,
but it can be very deadly.
There you have my top three
favorite fall coho techniques.
When getting to my spot,
I like to sit and watch the
water for a few minutes to
determine which technique
to use. Floating eggs isn’t
always possible if the river is
flowing quickly.
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Similarly, when I’m fishing
frog water, using a spinner
can be difficult. The deep
and slow water makes it
difficult to reach the fish
hugging the bottom. I find
that it’s extremely important
to be able to adapt to any
condition. However, there
are days when I want to
challenge myself or get
better at a technique and I’ll
only bring out one pole. This
is how I taught myself to be
able to use twitching jigs in
any situation. If you haven’t
tried any of these techniques,
hit the water and give it
a shot. Make sure to read
your rules and regulations,
especially emergency ones.
Hope to see you all out there!