Should I use a bobber for salmon?

Float fishing is one of the most effective and popular techniques amongst serious salmon anglers. You can avoid getting hung up on the bottom, keep your offering in the strike zone longer and more effectively fish prime holding water compared to other methods.

How much does a Santee rig weigh?

If fishing in lakes or reservoirs two to three ounces are more than enough for most applications and you might be able to use as little as one ounce of weight. If fishing in rivers you’ll need to adjust the amount of weight you’re using to the current to keep your baits in place.

What are the best lures to use for salmon fishing?

6 Best Salmon Lures for River Fishing

  • Spinners. For some anglers, standalone in-line spinners are tops among the best salmon lures for river fishing.
  • Winged drift bobber rigs. These are buoyant floats with wings and are a component of drift rigs.
  • Casting spoons.
  • Flies.
  • Wobbling plugs.
  • Colors.

What time of day is best to catch salmon?

In general, the magic hours of early morning just before sunrise, and late evening just after sunset are the best for salmon fishing. The phases of the moon come into play, high and low tide, and even low-pressure systems moving in can enhance your opportunity.

What size float do I need for my Santee rig?

Peg Floats: Peg floats or cigar floats that are 2“ or 3” long are commonly used for the Santee Rig. Slotted foam peg floats are also popular as they allow for quick and easy replacement of the floats without having to cut line or tie new knots.

What is a Santee rig?

It’s commonly referred to as the “Santee Rig” for short by many anglers. This rigging gained the name “Santee Rig” due to its popularity with catfish anglers on the famous Santee Cooper catfish lakes in the Carolina’s.

How do you fish with a Santee Cooper rig?

There’s many ways to get your baits into the right part of the water column and in front of the feeding fish and the Santee Cooper Rig is one of them. If the fish are holding 2–3 feet off the bottom then use a 24″ to 36” leader and get the bait into right part of the water column.

What are the best catfish rigs for catfish fishing?

This Santee Cooper Rig is one of the catfish rigs that’s a favorite among anglers who target blue and channel catfish but can also be used to target flathead catfish as well. It can be used for any of the three primary species of catfish that anglers target.