Anglers
share the Big Manistee River at Sawdust hole
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It doesn't require complex
or expensive tackle to get in on the great river steelhead
fishing that Michigan has to offer. A simple,
long, fishing rod and spinning reel with some heavy test
line can be used.
The heavy line from the rod is
attached to one end of a three way swivel. Next
you need some light leader line to tie to the other two
ends of the swivel. Attach a four foot length to
the swivel opposite where your main line is tied on, and
a four inch piece on the bottom swivel connection.
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A simple 3 way swivel rig
You should end up with something like the
figure above when you are done. Crimp enough split shot
on the short piece of leader at the bottom to get the rig down
to the bottom. The amount of weight you need will depend
on the current.
Tie a hook on the four foot length of leader
and put your spawn bag on and you are ready to go. The
idea is to cast this rig out into "holes" where
steelhead are likely to be and dead drift it through the hole
keeping the split shot barely dragging on the bottom.
The split shot are meant to come off in the event of a snag,
hopefully preventing the loss of the whole rig.
Keep your rod tip up through the drift and
with a
little practice, you should be able to bounce your spawn
along the bottom without hanging up. Tight lines!
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little practice, you should be able to bounce your spawn
along the bottom without hanging up" |
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