Float Fishing with Pautzke Bait Eggs for Rainbow Trout | Fishing with Rod
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- Float fishing with bait is the most basic technique used to catch rainbow trout. In this video feature, we venture to Weaver Lake near Harrison Mills in British Columbia, catching rainbow trout by fishing with Pautzke Bait Balls O' Fire single eggs under a float.
To learn more about the fishing gear that we used in this feature, please watch the following video:
• Gear Talk: Float, Egg,...
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Keep up with the fishing bro. Im 15 and I have been fly fishing since I was 7. Fishing is a great past time and hobby
My Dad and I used too fish weaver lake, I was maybe 6-8 years of age! We used to walk down the creek and fish at the mouth in the fall when the sockeye were running! There was a guy there fishing He had only one arm! And was using worms and catching jacks,we would use single eggs and cast into the mouth of the creek and let it drift into the lake, so much fun! Only the cutthroat trout were average 2-5 lbs! Earlier in the year we would fish the Harrison river up from the bridge at all the gravel points with a muddler fly and catch the same fish feeding on stickle back fry! These fish then would all come up from the ocean every summer after Freshet!
Thanks for sharing the story Hank. :)
Rod...your videos are so great. Thank you for sharing them.
Great to hear! That's the whole point of these videos, so others can go out and enjoy the same fisheries too. If you are still in Vancouver, you might want to go take a look at the Capilano River mouth where they often fish for coho salmon that are staging, early morning is best. The other option is to go check out Chilliwack River where both chinook salmon and sockeye salmon are returning to it right now. Good luck!
That's a pretty awesome reel for trout fishing too, smaller than the one we used in this video. Just make sure you spool it with the appropriate line recommended by the reel, I would go with either 2 or 4lb test.
one of the best things on the entire internet, I will never get tired of watching this video. please make more like this!!!
Yes. In British Columbia, barbless hooks are required in all rivers and some lakes. We usually just pinch the barb for all the hooks prior to our trip to whichever lakes or rivers, not just to follow the regulations, but to release fish more easily and avoid hooking ourselves with barbed hooks.
Thanks. It's Weaver Lake, which is located near Harrison Lake, about two hours drive east from Vancouver BC.
Fishing at my local lake was pretty difficult lately. Trouts werent biting worms, powerbait, lures, etc. I bought some Pautzke Bait Balls O' Fire salmon eggs and tried it this morning and it worked really well! caught many and released!
you love your hobby, keep up the good work and make even more videos.. hes alone but he really enjoys his time.. nice guy
You are probably the calmest happiest fisherman I have ever seen haha
That looked like some fun trout fishing. The lake was like glass. Beautiful!
Yep, that's actually what we've started considering. Circle hooks are used pretty common in a lot of saltwater fisheries that I experienced in the past, but have never tried it for trout. I'm sure we'll have a video done on that eventually. Thanks.
Yes we were. Most freshwater fisheries in British Columbia require anglers to only use a single barbless hook. Barbed single or treble hooks can be used at some lakes. We pretty much only use single barbless hooks all the time to avoid the hassle of possibly breaking the rules or mishandling the fish.
I'm with you Rod , I mostly fly fish , but evey once in a while I have to go back to my beginnings .... bait and float .
great video rod this is the only fishing channel that i actually like and enjoy watching keep up the good work peace
My anchors are actually just cannon balls used for trolling on the downrigger. Whatever anchors you choose, just make sure they're heavy enough to hold and have two for the boat, one at the front and the other at the back so the boat does not spin in the wind.
Wow that lake looks beautiful.
Awesome movie. I like when u talk about fishing, so relaxed and peaceful.
Beautiful scenery, water is so calm. I just feel more relaxed too;) Thank U :)
I used that technique with minnows in tawas Michigan for Atlantic salmon, rainbow, lake trout in the spring. Work's well. O on a slip bobber for depth adjustment.
If you wish to fish in 15-20 feet deep, then a sliding float with stoppers tie onto the line is best so you can adjust the float depth to as much as you want. With that being said, I personally prefer to just switch to a bottom/sinker rig when fishing in water that deep. Float fishing seems to be better suited for waters less than 10 feet deep. I hope that helps. Good luck!
this looks like alot of fun, looking forward to trying this next spring.
Thanks. In this video we were using #6 hooks. #4 works pretty well too. We used #6 because we were using single eggs. If the bait we use are bigger, then larger hooks are preferred.
Thank you for posting sir. I'm 13 years old and I love fishing. I fish at smith mountain lake in va. Awesome video!
Trout in this lake average between 12 and 14 inches long. The odd ones might reach 16 inches but no bigger than that. The reason being that the TDS (total dissolved solid) is low at these lakes near Vancouver so productivity is low. Fish simply do not have enough to eat to reach bigger size even if they are released. We kept a few larger fish that we caught for dinner and they tasted great. :)
Found your videos on drop shot trout fishing. Your video skills and quality are great, even 5 years ago! Surprised you dont have more subs.
Thanks! Glad you enjoy them. ^_^
I just started learning to fish and i'm 20 and i love it, i'm addicted to it really. But is for reasons like this, finding quiet places and fishing really does relax the mind. Their is so many different types of fishing though, i wish to do them all eventually. :) Anyways, Great video and very good quality at that.
Really enjoyed this video, I will subscribe, always loved BC fishing, glad to see it's still thriving.
Video clarity is also great.
You should have your own TV fishing show....
Thanks
Tim.
Wow that was a phenomenal video. I was initially sceptical about watching a 17 min video but I became so engrossed in it that I didn' t even realize when the 17 mins got over. Beautiful fishing; great editing and great music. Keep it up!
Thanks. I use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the hook. It really depends on how big the mouth of the fish is.
your videos are very useful now i know how to fish properly thanks.
Thank you for making the time to share with us the excitement and fulfillment anglers..….may receive……with patience and consciousness. Thank you both Nina and Rod for the therapy. Enjoy your summer 2012…….best2u
great fishing videos thanks for sharing with us ROD
Such a nice guy, why can't there be more people like him in the world!
You're welcome! Glad to share the experience.
Ron I have watched this video like 10 times no Joke and I just want to say you have a grate channel because of you I now have a can of fire bait some gold label salmon eggs and I am going to use it in 2 days I'll tell you how it goes
+planet Herp Awesome!
The lake is awesome! I'll have videos soon on my non catching trout fishing trips! But still had a blast.
They should work, give it a go. Stocked trout have never seen salmon eggs before, but the scent and look from the eggs are usually irresistible to them.
Chilliwack River is currently only open for fly fishing downstream from the Vedder Cross (upstream from it is closed to fishing). The river is quite high but clarity is good so if you are fly fishing, you can certainly find some trout throughout the opened section. There are also juvenile steelhead present right now and they have to be released. A good lake to try nearby is Cultus Lake, where you might be able to find some cutthroat trout from shore. Good luck! :)
Your channel is really awesome. It can soothe the craving of fishing. I've watched many of your videos. You are such an expert fisherman. I used to fish salmon and trout a lot in Puget Sound, Seattle area. But I never gone for fishing since I moved to SoCal 10 years ago. Your videos also reignite my passion in fishing. There is a Canadian guy 'Fishing doctor's adventure' on this site. He was in SoCal and moved back to BC, Canada. Maybe you guys can collaborate a video, that should be cool. If you like to try to drive down further to central Washington, there is a lake called Sun Lakes, about 3 and a half hours driving from Seattle metro. It is my favorite trout fishing lake. You can easily catch a double size of the ones you caught in the video. Well, only if you like to try to fish in your south neighbor. I always use power bait. I never used float, will maybe try to use float with worm or salmon egg in future weekends. Can't wait to try first time fishing in 10 years. Have you ever used night crawler + marshmallow? I heard it works to surprise you. If you can make a video, that will be really nice. I guess we probably have the same last name in Taiwanese and Chinese culture, but I am Taiwanese, so I spell it differently. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Greg, glad you enjoy the videos. Taiwanese here too. Last name is 徐. Thanks for all the suggestions. :)
The eggs do pop at times, but most of them do not. These Pautzke single eggs have been treated so that they don't pop so easily. I find that if you are float fishing, they stay on pretty well. If you are casting out with a heavy weight, then a more durable bait like shrimp or krill is preferred.
Hi rod i jus want to say u hav helped me so much with fishing ...everything ive learned came from you so thnk u ...ur a sound lad ;)
Very nice i use the same salmon eggs and they work great! Thank You for sharing your techniques!
very beautiful scenery, great catches
It depends what I am targeting. The green label ones have been great for us when fishing for trout in lakes like this video. The premium ones have been good sometimes when targeting salmon in streams, they tend to stay on the hook better.
That gear talk is for the feature "Vedder Spring Steelhead". Check out that video to see how the setup is fished.
good morning my friend, years ago I lived in Canada for some time. I love the Country. Your vids are an absolute Highlight, I love your voice, your English and your comments. Thanks for the good work, cheers Berh
The rod is just a standard ultralight spinning rod, which should be available at any tackle store. Shimano is a good brand to go with. Look up Shimano Clarus or Convergence 2-6lb spinning rods.
The short answer is it depends on where you want your bait to be. You want to use enough weight to balance your float properly, or use just enough weight to get your bait down to the bottom when fishing with a bottom rig. You should never use weights heavier than what is recommended on the fishing rod. Generally 1oz or less is sufficient enough for trout fishing.
I like your videos because you let the fish go. Catch and release!
In British Columbia, there is a minimum length for trout in rivers, not lakes. There is always a daily quota for trout and in lakes you are only allowed to keep certain number of trout that are over 50cm long. It is best for you to check the BC freshwater fishing regulations (link available on our website) carefully before heading out.
Wild trout do fight so much harder, they actually pull drag and make runs like a salmon or steelhead.
You can also try dew worm, artificial bait such as dough balls, fake eggs. Krill and shrimp, cured in Pautzke FireCure work great. Look for our recent video "Float Fishing for Urban Trout".
You're welcome. Many tight lines in the future.
Great video and what a beautiful lake
Thanks. If you are targeting trout, small spinners almost never fail. I'd look for a spinner that's 1/8oz or 1/16oz. Rooster Tails made in the US are pretty good. Small spoons in that size range should also work well.
Personal preference really. I tend to prefer red or pink eggs, for both float fishing in rivers and lakes. Give all the colours a go first and make some comparisons. :)
Personally I've never tried it so can't really comment on that, but I'm sure it works. I've always liked to stick with natural bait that trout are familiar with. :)
we were fishing perhaps 4 feet under the float. You can certainly try catching them on the bottom as well.
Salmon and trout fishing opportunities are widely available just outside of Vancouver. Fishing depends on the time of the year when you are here. If you go to our website, click on fishing locations, go to region two, you will find a list of lakes and rivers where you can fish for trout and salmon near Vancouver. Each page tells you when it is good at a particular fishery and what you can expect to target.
the scenery is just beautiful! Nice video too!
Drennans are indeed very nice and I use them all the time, but they are pricey. This particular video is meant to demonstrate that you can use pretty inexpensive gear to catch trout. You can buy several of these strike indicators for the price of one Drennan float.
A log is always a good idea. You can use it as a reference a few years from now when going back to the same spots.
awesome video Rod and I am so excited for this spring hope that mill lake will be fun !!!! this year .
Absolutely beautiful lake!
Try out Pautzke Bait's Balls O' Fire shown in this video, they seem to work great for us.
Trout are actually not picky. You can catch them on pretty much anything. The trick is not to give up. Keep trying. Try a small jig on a float. It's a great starting technique that is loads of fun.
Size 4, 6 and 8 are all good. We used size 6 in this video. If you go to the gear talk segment of this video feature (next video), it goes through how the hook sizes are chosen. Good luck at Langford Lake!
Beautiful lake, I must go there some day
If I remember correctly, the weather was quite cold still at that time and it was a little rainy. The eggs don't have to be stored in the cold.
Yep. :) I think for lake fishing, the number one prerequisite of a good trip is definitely the absence of wind. There's nothing worse than being on a boat at a lake while wind is constantly blowing across it.
Check out the gear talk segment of this video (you can find the link in the description or at the end of this video) if you'd like to know what we used during this trip, including the rig.
Thank you for your videos. Always fun to watch. Keep up the good work.
Check out the gear talk segment of this video (you can find the link in the description or at the end of this video) to see the size of the float we used and how much weight is needed to balance it.
Another great video guys!
Refreshing, for sure!
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind when we start giving it a go.
dude you are good at fishing and you should come back to this spot
Great video and very beautiful place, I'll be watching your other videos. Thanks!
Thanks. It should work for all species of trout and char.
This lake drains into a stream that has anadromous salmon populations, but they do not travel into the lake due to the geographical barrier (steep falls). The lake has both rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. They eat eggs because they're just being trout, which are not too picky when it comes to natural bait.
watching this for the sixth time, love it bring more like it!!
A weight is always needed when you're fishing (unless you're fly fishing) because without weights you cannot cast your line out, and weights are needed to bring your bait to the strike zone.
excellent video as always guys. Canada looks so wonderful and i hope to be able to visit for some fishing one day.
Small spoons definitely work as well. There are a couple of videos in our channel on spoon fishing for trout, and will have more later this year. :)
You indeed need to use weights when fishing with a float, but only enough to balance it. Check out the gear talk segment of this video feature, which goes into the setup in more details.
Your videod are cool I am going trout fishing up in bishop and mamoth hope I get lucky
Thanks for the tips
Good luck. I don't know where trout fishing is available in your area, but there are lots of lakes and rivers up here where they can be caught.
If you ever happen to be in Central Idaho, Warmlake is a great place for small Rainbow trout and other trout.
I like you. You truly enjoy fishing at its finest. Like you said, its always nice to play with the little ones. I will always prefer a fly rod over a spinning one, but its always nice to take out my Ugly Stik and play with the bluegill here in Missouri (wish it was Montana tho)
hey rod i was there couple days ago i was using anchovy they love the taste ...caught a decent brown trout 19 inches
Thanks. We shoot with Canon 550D with several different lenses.
Thanks! Glad you've enjoyed the video. More to come. :)
The color of the water is amazing; I'd never find that color where I live
Thanks! Glad you enjoy them.
Check out the video description, I have the lake names and links to more information about them listed in there.
Thanks a lot, I will see if I can get out and do some fishing!
I'm not sure what size the spit shots are because I don't keep track the numbers. There are pretty much only two sizes I carry, small ones and tiny ones. The amount I add on depends on the size of the float. Usually just a couple of small ones or several tiny ones. I have them around 12 to 16 inches above the hook.
ive been using single eggs to. they work pretty good for me
i have been using balls of fire all day for rainbow trout and cought 10 fish that stuff is amazing.
I usually prefer natural bait, but give those a go. I'm sure they'll work as well.