Summer Steelie stream rigs (pics)(long)

[ChrisN]

Here are a few pics of simple summer steelhead rigs that I commonly see asked about, and that seem to work for me. I hope I'm not giving away anyone's favorite set-up. :shocked:

All mainline is 10# Ande, leaders either flourocarbon or 8# Maxima Ultra green. Swivels are size 7.

The first is a pic of a typical bobber set up. The bobber on the left is fixed (non moving) and the one on the right is a sliding set up. Either works well with jigs/baits.
http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/bobberrig.JPG

The next is a bobber and jig set-up. Notice the swivel and the spilt attached to the leader. 1/8 oz. jig.
http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/bobnjig.JPG

A selection of summer jigs:
http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/JIGS.jpg

Drift rig (leader is shown going to the left;main to the right)& corky selection (size 2 hook):
http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/drftsetup.jpg
http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/corky.jpg
And a few spinners:
http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/spinner2.jpg

Good fishing,
Chris Nordling http://www.catchsomefish.net/images/ifish/coolgleamA.gif

[dampainter]

Thanks for taking the time to post pics :cheers: descriptions of setups are great but there is nothing that compares to pics.

[steeeelheader]

jgs work for me whtie is right

[P-ride]

Hey great post! I'm sure alot of people will appreciate your pics and descriptions! :cheers:

[Duane Doran]

I agree, the pictures REALLY help and thanks for sharing.

[Misguided]

I really hav'nt fished the summer fish hard like I do the winter runs, I save the summer for woodworkin & enjoyin the nice weather. BUT after seein this I just might get DIVORCED ifn I get hooked on the summer fish. Thanks alot. Misguided

[CARTMAN]

Great post :applause: love seeing the how to in the pics. Much easy to understand for us simple folks :redface:.

cartman :wave:

[quackersnacker]

:yeahthat:
I also like the custom inline weight in the first pic. Gonna hafta make up some of those.

[butch4706]

Thank's alot for the post. That is really good stuff. I am also glad to see the way you fish your bobber rig. I fish the same way as your sliding float. I just started this year. But now it gives me confidence it will catch fish. Thank's again, Butch.

[xtrema44]

THANK YOU for the pic's it really helps. Great post.. :clap: :idea:

[Wrangler]

That you Mike?

[latesvak]

Im a big fan of the #3 blue fox ( blue bell ) . for some reason thats given me the most luck. and now on to learning the fine art of bobber fishing

[latesvak]

fwf1 . hey . so what sorta bobber is that on the right there in the very first picture

[steelfreak]

Good post but....... When fishing the fixed float setup w/ a jig I would eliminate the swivel, really no need. IMO the less knots you have between you and the fish the better. Just my :twocents: .

[ChrisN]

Good post but....... When fishing the fixed float setup w/ a jig I would eliminate the swivel, really no need. IMO the less knots you have between you and the fish the better. Just my :twocents: .

I wouldn't discount the swivel, as it serves many purposes. First, it allows you to run a different # test to the jig (mainline 10, leader 10 or less), ultimately sacrificing the jig, not the float (or entire set-up), to a snagged cast. It also serves as an excellent way to connect a mainline that is a "super braid" to a mono leader. With some bobber set-ups, the swivel can also act as a bobber-stop,particularly helpful when using a cork setup, or a cast-a-bubble. Often times I can tie a 3' leader, and set my float just above the swivel to avoid the usual downward slippage that occurs eventually when making repeated casts.

The number if knots in your terminal gear should be minimal, however, if you are worried about the knot serving as a weak point, I suggest you learn a few different knots, and use those instead. There are several that retain 100% strength when they are tied, and seated correctly.

Hope this helps,
Chris Nordling:smash:

[KingFisher85]

Also with the swivel you avoid major line twist..