BEGINNERS Winter STEELHEAD Fishing SETUP | Float Fishing With Bobber & Beads

This winter steelhead fishing setup is simple and effective. when bank fishing for steelhead, winter steelhead, coho, chinook salmon, and trout, this steelhead fishing setup gets fish to bite! This Beginners Winter Steelhead Fishing Setup tutorial will be covering soft beads, how to peg a soft bead, what kind of hooks for steelhead fishing with beads, the best knot for this type of steelhead fishing, bobbers for steelhead fishing with beads, weight/sinker options, as well as the rod and reel setup for winter steelhead fishing with beads.
After this quick tutorial you should have a pretty clear understanding of how to rig up this steelhead fishing setup, and in another video i will cover how to fish with beads, so you can get out there and start catching some winter steelhead!
Here is another video that covers 3 different ways you can setup your soft beads for steelhead
• 3 Ways To Setup Soft B...
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[@69adrummer]

Now I know what that pack of pre-tied nail knots on little black tubes is!! haha Thanks man!

[@chrismhoyt]

Good video, as always! I run a bigger bead above my bobber because I've had the ones that come in the packet get stuck in the top guide.

[@CopperfishSiletz]

As always... Thanks for the videos. Keep 'em coming!!

[@wilsonflanders878]

Thanks for sharing bud,looking forward to seeing more of your videos

[@jayreyes5270]

You sir are a plethora of fishing knowledge. Heading out to Niagara river this weekend and you’ve simplified setups for the beginner! Appreciate your knowledge transfer where I can pass onto others … 🙌🏼

[@jongerman4394]

Outstanding!! Thank you.

[@kevincotroneo6602]

Good clear easy to follow instructions with visual examples. Excellent presentation. This is why I subscribed. See you soon!

[@loganfishbeard]

I downsized my braid to 20# jbraid grand this year and I have been loving it for bobber dogging. just barely thick enough to hold onto the bobber stops well but mends and casts like a dream compared to the 40# braid I have used in the past. Just found your channel and been loving it man!

[@vagabondroller]

Thanks!

[@fatmanshenanigans]

Welcome back man. It has been a minute. Great vids. Guess who's shopping for beads tomorrow. LOL

[@jesseroman2576]

Thanks, this was really helpful

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Awesome! I’m glad it helps. Good luck out there 🎣

[@tonyding4715]

Thanks bro❤

[@austinhensey5330]

Bought some spinners cant wait to use them at the coast next weekend. However, with the bead float setup for example, you have a half oz float would you match it with a half oz weight since the beads are lighter? Thank you man!

[@matthewmccaskill8506]

Dude first off, glad you're back making vids again Nick! Is that a fish and tackle shop you live in? Holy cow that looks nice!🤙

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Thank You! It has been a while. Should be a busy year. I’m looking forward to it. Haha ya I have quite the assortment of fishing stuff going on. There’s stuff all over off camera too. A bunch of it is spinners and stuff that I make and sell on my website and a bunch was given to me. My buddies always say it looks like a fishing shop too. Thanks for the support 🤙 it’s much appreciated

[@matthewmccaskill8506]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW You're welcome. You are one of my favorite channels and seem to be getting even better. Keep up the good work. I'm starting a channel @fanwfishingadventuresnorthwest but it isn't even close to yours. Plus you are a way better fisherman than me but I still love getting out there. Here's to tight lines...

[@fanwfishingadventuresnorthwest]

Thanks for sharing your setups, I'm always wondering what kind you are using when I'm watching. I'm starting my own channel and was wondering what kind of cameras and accessories you use. It looks like you are using three cams sometimes in the field. I'm going to at least get a GoPro to go with my phone cam.

[@sabilce]

Got these thinking they were the slightly larger Panfish floats kzbin.infoUgkx_rJB7cli5f1ofPVGgn80S7Yj4vqwq0gU they work just fine. The smaller size lets me carry more in my tackle box, and the 3 color choices are nice for different lighting conditions, backgrounds, etc. They aren't the most durable things in the world. But, as cheap as they are, it's not heartbreaking to lose one or have to replace a worn one. The price on these fluctuates wildly, from about $9 to almost $16. So, time your buy accordingly.

[@jeffNup]

6:53 Great info!!! What is the weight of the “p line dragon ball”? Thanks!

[@craigt6007]

Hi- great video. I believe you mentioned that you had 40# braid line on the reel(?). What do you use for the leader? Mono? What weight? Thanks!

[@ravashhoodfar4084]

I need to buy some beads and barbers and all kinds of things really. Do you guys have a website where you sell or know about some ?

[@fishon2602]

When you are fishing Barber & bead. Are you fishing suspended or are you supposed to let it drag on on the bottom. Thanks so much

[@HeyDadOutdoors]

is the last week in october a good time for steel head?

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

thats a great set up and great video ...since im kinda new can i put some split shot on the line near the bead to get it down ?

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Thanks! And yes you can. I meant to cover that in the video. When I’m fishing a longer leader, I usually throw on a small split shot about every two feet

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW great channel thank you I tryed the set up today but no luck but worked on mends and adjusting the shot patterns for depth …. Just learning so all your content is gold thank you very much

[@joshfry4991]

Bro your hat game is always so strong, why not AAPNW hats in the shop?

[@johnsullivan9320]

Good video and thank you. I still have confusion over the Oregon regulations concerning a 3-ft leader. The leader you have looks like it's more like maybe 5 ft. I'm talking about the fluorocarbon tied to the swivel that has the weight. So my question has to do with what is the definition of 3 ft leader. Where does the measurement of the 3 ft start from? Also as a former fly fishermen I used to fish for steelhead and I would have liters of 8 to 10 ft with a green butt skunk or some other fly tied on the end. Can you please clarify the Oregon regulations relative to leader? I've looked at many things and the more I look at the more confusing it is. Thank you

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Thanks for watching! Sorry for any confusion. I’m sure it doesn’t help when I say 3ft but am using a longer leader for the demonstration. Oregon Regulations are 18”-36” for leader length. Leader length is the distance from your hook to the first swivel, which is where your weight is attached on this setup. When I fish beads, I am typically on that shorter side closer to 18 inches, that way the bead stays closer to the bottom where the fish are. Fly fishing is totally different, there are no weights or swivels and you’re tied directly to your mainline. So the typical fly fishing setup is totally legit. I hope that helps.

[@KXCvin-W]

Good video. But What weight bobber do you use usually? and the weight to match it?

[@brianjohnston4207]

As a general rule you should match the weight to the weight of your float. I don't count the bead since it doesn't really weigh anything. But your float should be vertical while fishing. Sometimes Depending on the water or if I'm using jigs then I might use a weight that doesn't match my float but I always want the weight of my gear to match my float and this causes less resistance for the fish to pull it under.

[@joselopezgarcia528]

Hey buddy long time not seeing you. Glad to see you back on KZbin

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Thank You, sometimes I need my breaks lol. It's good to be back

[@davidmays3333]

What leader length do you like with that set up? Thank you

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

It really depends on the flow and clarity. I’ve gone down to 24” in dirty water conditions and up to 4-5ft in super clear and low conditions. Most cases it’s about 36” ish

[@ericmoore431]

What size weights for this setup?

[@dnbrown822]

Question, what's the length of your leader? Yours looks like 6 foot

[@andypeutherer4218]

You need to watch vids on float fishing in the UK, this is caveman style in comparison 😮

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

The first word in the title…. Beginners

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

But now you have me interested. I’ll have to check out some vids. I’m always interested to see different techniques around the globe.

[@andypeutherer4218]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW your fishing world would change big time. Europe has fresh water fishing nailed. Look up the world championships

[@jamesrey4275]

Hot Chow!

[@2riversc.s.]

Isn't your leader length , from the weight to hook limited to 36" in Oregon.?

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Yes, in Oregon you are limited to 36”

[@1Mannco]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW What size braid...20, 30, 50 lb?..and what other colors do you like? what about orange colored braid?

[@Tailchaser73]

Nice. You actually pronounced Gamakatsu properly. I don't know how many times I have heard it pronounced Gamagatsu.

[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

haha thanks, I usually double check on something that could be mis pronounced before I jump on video and make an ass of myself.... not to say it doesn't or won't happen though

[@Tailchaser73]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW I don't understand with that one how it could be mispronounced. It's clearly a K.

[@101tubeyou]

What line is that and why?

[@Gator1699]

Dude you look like that actor in training day. Anyway I reckon all beads and bobber should be clear more stealth in my world.🐊

[@GSLAB710]

Shot me in the ass Jake

[@Skank_Hunt42]

Everything is bigger on the west coast. In the great lakes region, most use 8mm beads with size 8 hooks... 😂😂😂

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Horrible setup.

[@ssaranillio]

Explain

[@marshallhowe4925]

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[@AnglingAddictsPNW]

Haha Thanks!…. And congrats 🎉 there should be some cool perk for reaching the trifecta level

[@marshallhowe4925]

@@AnglingAddictsPNW I totally agree lol that sound legit to me hah