wanted: spinner/wobbler opinions

[eyeFISH]

OK guys and gals, especially those with experience anchor fishing or trolling spinners and wobblers for springers.

The Kenai River requires one single-point hook and no bait for its run of "springers". For years now, it has been nothing but Spin-N-Glo's/Spinning Cheaters or the infamous Kwikfish dominating this fishery. I'm looking for a fresh approach... either forward-trolling or more likely back-trolling spinners and/or wobblers to give the fish something different to look at.

Any suggestions for technique and presentation would be appreciated. Do you prefer to hang on to your rods for an immediate hookset, or leave 'em in the rodholders and let Mr. Springer just hang himself?

[ 02-02-2004, 12:03 AM: Message edited by: eyeFISH ]

[WheresMyBobber]

Well, I've never fished the Kenai, but I don't see why you couldn't back troll an Alvin/Brads wobbler with success. They are used those ways around here with success. FST's or something similar might be worth a try. FST's used to be a staple in the springer arsenal.

While backtrolling, I never hold my rod. The fish will hook themselves if you let them.

Good luck, I always like trying something different myself!

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

If you live in Soldotna, call either Randy or Rod at Rod and Reel Charters, and ask them the same question. If you are near portland this week see them at booth 1001 at the Sportsmans show and they will answer the question there.