Thanks for the input guys, i'll give it all a shot after i pick some up from BPS.

Float rods and centerpins are pretty much the prime tools for catchin salmon/steelhead here in Ontario (Canada) rivers. Usually for our rivers, we're looking for rods 10-15' long and using leaders from 4-10lb (dependin on size of river/fish). They're tons of fun to use and very effective when used p...

Hey guys,

lookin to expand my horizens in fishing and who better to ask than the pros (you)? jus curious how you guys fish flukes/horny toads, weightless texas? wacky? Appreciate any help you can give.

Thanks,
GB

If you're primarily a trout fisherman, I'd generally stick with spinning gear. Spinning gear will allow you to more easily pitch the small/light offerings that we trout fisherman use without having to pay the price for a top of the line super finesse baitcaster. Pretty much, unless you fish for stee...

personally i use a shimano calcutta 251 and a 10'6 mh shimano convergence baitcaster out here on great lakes rivers and love both. for your purposes, perhaps a calcutta 400 and a matching rod would be more suitable?

cheers,
gb