
When the water is deeper than 6 feet, I use a slip float. "You always want to keep your bait down near bottom," says Bender, "and choosing the proper float will help you do it. (Photo credit: Wes Bender)Īccording to Bender the three essentials to pay close attention to are the depth of the water, the speed of the current, and the presence or absence of waves. While Wes Bender enjoys float fishing for steelhead with a centerpin rod and reel, he says newcomers can catch just as many trout with a 10-foot spinning rod and reel.
