Float and jig
Intended use & target species
Chum and coho off river-mouth beaches; cutthroat in estuaries
Parts
- 1. Bobber stop and bead
Set depth so the jig rides 30 cm off bottom
- 2. Float
Slip float, 20–30 g
- 3. Weight
Pencil lead or split shot to balance the float
- 4. Swivel
Size 6 barrel swivel
- 5. Leader
15 lb mono, 60–90 cm
- 6. Jig
1/4–3/8 oz marabou jig, chartreuse, green or purple (pink for coho)
Tie it
Stop, bead, float, weight, swivel, leader, jig, in that order. Barbless hook.
Suitable conditions & technique
Cast onto the drop-off on the flood and let it drift with the current. When the float goes down, sweep sideways. Chum hold just off the river mouth in the hour before high water.
Check current local regulations before using any hook, bait or trap.