Steelhead Rags??????

Corkie Monster · 04-17-2002, 04:40 PM

Does anyone use em or tried em? Trying to figure out what color combo to use, what size to make em, and how long of yarn hangin out. Anyone that uses them please help. Thanks :smile:

Vinny · 04-18-2002, 02:40 PM

I called Steve's Archery in Walla Walla because I've seen Steve use them. They seem to work.

Steve says the infor you're looking for is in Bill Herzog's "Steelhead Drift Fishing" book, pg. 22.

1/2 - 3/4 inch dia foam. about an inch long. Use large sewing needle to thread yarn.

Steve says it used to be a guide secret among Seattle area guides. Personally, I don't believe in magic. I think guides and experienced fishermen just know how put something in front in front of fish, colors, and when to switch if what they're using doesn't work.

Maybe someday, I'll know. That's part of why I'm an Ifish member!

DanS · 04-18-2002, 03:04 PM

All you need to know:

http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/tips/rags.htm

rags · 04-18-2002, 03:06 PM

They don't work

:grin:

Vinny · 04-18-2002, 04:42 PM

With a moniker like "Rags" I'd guess that today (but not to exclude other occasions) you're a "Lying piece of dog squeeze!" :tongue: :grin:

Great link DanS.

Dan Christopher · 04-18-2002, 09:58 PM

THEY WORK FOR ME,I USE A PRAWN THREADING WIRE TOOL TO THREAD MY YARN I FIND IT WOOKS BETTER THAN A NEEDLE.GIVE IT A SHOT...

rags · 04-19-2002, 07:33 AM

Vinny, Vinny, Vinny. I'm just joking man. I caught my first 20# Steelhead on a rag and have been hooked since. I like to use them with sandshrimp or eggs. I started using them 10 years ageo on the OP. Now you see them in all the major tackle shops.

Vinny · 04-19-2002, 04:57 PM

Rags,

I caught your drift.
Moniker: "Rags," + Claims they "don't" work = obvious falsehood.

I'm definately going to try 'em.

Where do you buy the foam (backer foam?)?

Corkie Monster · 04-19-2002, 06:06 PM

I got my backer foam at Home Depoe. About $4.00 for 20 ft. Many different sizes to choose from.

DK · 04-19-2002, 09:49 PM

vinny, send me your address that ups will deliver to, no po boxes and i will send you some backer rod free of charge i have way more than i will ever use, maybe a little info the next time i get down in your neck of the woods, if interested give me a shout, doug. ps home e-mail dkelly1982@aol.com the other on the board is work