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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]To see your rod tip better in the dusk hours. Put a glow in the dark varnish over the tip wrap.If using a epoxy resin for the finish make sure to keep rod turned so the finish won't sag. A barbecue rotary motor works great for this part of the finish work. [/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Freespool line when your lure starts to lift from bottom increasing your water coverage[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mending your line while bottom bouncing allows for a longer natural drift.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Increase you fishing time by tying hooks at home.[/size][/font][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]
Putting scent on your slinky lead will put more scent in the stream, when it bounces on the bottom attracting more fish.
In a boulder strewn river use a float to keep your line from wrapping around the boulders.
The two most important things in bottom feel when drift fishing are your lead type and Rod. Make adjustments to maximize the feel in your drifts.
Always check you hook point after hanging up on the bottom. Resharpen as needed. Carrying a hook file on the river will improve your hook ups and increase your fishing time. The best hook files are small metal ones. They can and will rust so keep them oiled. The ceramic and diamond files just don't put the edge on as quickly as a metal file.
After catching a fish always tie on a new leader. There may be damage you can't see in your knot.
In cold water conditions fish will be lethargic, so slow your presentations down with more weight
Get an old ski pole, remove the ring and make a wading staff .
When crossing the river or stream , walk with your back to the current , it's easier and safer
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Freespool line when your lure starts to lift from bottom increasing your water coverage[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mending your line while bottom bouncing allows for a longer natural drift.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Increase you fishing time by tying hooks at home.[/size][/font][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]
Putting scent on your slinky lead will put more scent in the stream, when it bounces on the bottom attracting more fish.
In a boulder strewn river use a float to keep your line from wrapping around the boulders.
The two most important things in bottom feel when drift fishing are your lead type and Rod. Make adjustments to maximize the feel in your drifts.
Always check you hook point after hanging up on the bottom. Resharpen as needed. Carrying a hook file on the river will improve your hook ups and increase your fishing time. The best hook files are small metal ones. They can and will rust so keep them oiled. The ceramic and diamond files just don't put the edge on as quickly as a metal file.
After catching a fish always tie on a new leader. There may be damage you can't see in your knot.
In cold water conditions fish will be lethargic, so slow your presentations down with more weight
Get an old ski pole, remove the ring and make a wading staff .
When crossing the river or stream , walk with your back to the current , it's easier and safer
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