Lost Creek

[stan55]

The rig is still 5 feet above the dodger. I tie on a bead chain swivel to hold the slider. Very important to use the bead chain swivels. I've been using 2 to 3 oz cannon ball sinkers. It's a common rig for salmon fishing. Only difference is they use flashers and 4 to 8 oz cannon ball sinkers. Catfish and sturgeon rigs are similar as well but I would use a different sinker for that. Banana sinkers work well but I like the flexibility of changing weights without having to retie. Also better when the fish first bites as I have my drag set to barely hold the line. When the fish hits it can strip the line out without feeling the weight as much. Another benefit is when a big koke goes on a run it isn't pulling all the weight. If I ever need to run 6 rods I'll use my downriggers but this slider set up is really simple and effective. I can even use it when kayak fishing.