springers from the bank

verysweepy · 04-01-2002, 09:26 PM

[img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] When fishing for springers from the bank, what kind of set up do you use and whats the best time to go as far as tides are concerned? I was thinking [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img] of trying off of social security beach in warrenton, anybody ever had any luck there, I know people catch salmon there in the fall so I figured [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img] there might be some there in the spring also. Thanks in advance.

verysweepy · 04-02-2002, 04:34 PM

anybody?

rob allen · 04-02-2002, 07:20 PM

I am no expert but here is what I do

main line to a barrel swivel.. short lead line dropper 12 inches max off the bottom of the swivel off the top of the swivel is a 3ft-4ft leader with a "00" spin glo 3 beads and a 4/0 gami.

horseskull · 04-02-2002, 07:49 PM

30lb. main line to a 3-way swivel or spreader. Heavy cotton twine doubled to 10" lead dropper with min of 8oz's with nails coming out the sides. 4' of 25-30lb leader with green-tiger striped, shiny winged spin-glo. Finish off with a 6/0 Owner. Ready for combat. :grin:

Robert · 04-02-2002, 09:22 PM

How good are the owner hooks? Are they worth the extra money?

SailCat · 04-03-2002, 06:21 AM

Robert-

1) The best there is.

2) Yes, yes they are ....

~MT
The Guide's Forecast

Steelie Ben · 04-03-2002, 07:06 AM

I usually go with 40# mainline to a 3 way swivel. I tie a 18" 25# dropper and a bank sinker usually around 6-10oz.(depending on where I am fishing) Then I use a 40# leader to a 6/0 gami using a firetiger 00 spin n glo on top of two beads. I have had awesome success with this rig up at Bonniville, I caught five in one day from the bank with this set up. Good Luck, and tight lines.
Ben

fishbane · 04-03-2002, 08:10 AM

We use a spreader with a spin n glo. then another spreader with a spin n glo then one more spreader and a spin n glo. Equal lentghs of leader. I recomend at least 25#. Also on this last one we attach a 10 - 14 oz wieght. The weight is very important as I found out the hard way. I used a 6 or 8 oz weight once and my rig drifted down to far and almost tangled with another guys. Fortunetly he was cool and gave me a couple pointers.

Bounty Hunter · 04-03-2002, 08:19 AM

OK one more question for you bank experts:

I plunked the bulkhead by OC on Sat (Saw 1 Nate released and one hookup lost, from 8:00 - 12:00). My question is how important is the pole? and what pole is best? I used a 6 foot stiff Ugly Stick type rod, but everyone else was using really long stiff poles. If you don't have to cast the weight very far, does it matter?

Thanks for the info.

ampersat · 04-03-2002, 10:02 AM

i think that most of the guys with the really big rods also fish the columbia where having a longer rod gets you out further and the heavier rod is necessary for controlling the fish. as long as your rod will handle twenty pound test and toss 5 to 6oz of weight you've probably got enough meat on the bone to get a nook to the bank at meldrum. you certainly don't want to go lightweight there. sure you can land your fish after an epic struggle, but you may get pummelled by the other folks who've had to pull their lines out of the water while you fight your fish.

omnivore · 04-03-2002, 10:25 AM

6' stiff rod is not the ideal rod when plunking for salmon. You still want some sensitivity at the tip while having enough backbone to handle the bigger fish. And you usually don't get that in a 6' rod. I prefer an 11' rod, and wouldn't go less than 8'. As mentioned earlier, the longer rod allows you to control the line much better for fighting the fish, as well as the current.

crabbait · 04-03-2002, 02:40 PM

Longer rod also helps with hook set. Depending on the water, length of rod usually from 8 1/2' to 12. Longer rod keeps your line out of the water for a farther distance diminishing water drag on your offering but I think hook set is the best reason for a longer rod.

Trust me, go with the Owner hooks. Others are very good. Owner cutting points are best. Check out their trebles! Remember, the hook is the only part of all that expensive gear that actually contacts the fish.

Drift fishing and going thru a bunch of hooks - go cheaper. Rare to lose a set-up plunking the Columbia when running lighter line to your sinker. Don't risk losing a fish you waited hours/days for.

[ 04-03-2002, 03:40 PM: Message edited by: crabbait ]