How to Centerpin for Steelhead // In-Depth Tutorial from a Salmon/Steelhead Fishing Guide

[@AdventureChasing]

Reply below with any other how-to videos you guys want to see!

[@NorCalFishermen]

you may already have done this one but id like to see how yall run skien sacks under a float!

[@hondamx191]

How to read water would be great

[@AdventureChasing]

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[@bubbanads]

How to set up a soft bead setup on your centerpin :)

[@JohnJames.]

@@hondamx191 I feel when I first started fly fishing, I was a lot more deliberate , and put more thought into what I was doing. Now I just chuck buggers . I'm taking thing more serious this year.

[@joeysgear1419]

I've never seen somebody better with their teeth and fishing tackle.

[@FlowtMedia]

Really

[@2012jakm7]

That was one of the best/most informative fishing videos I've ever watched...and I've seen a few over the years haha. Well done and good content.

[@crestonlaager3216]

I've been centrepinning for a while, but I'm always interested in seeing other anglers' successes using their own techniques - bravo!

[@AdventureChasing]

For sure! We always appreciate the opportunity to learn new tips and tricks

[@springteen3743]

Great explanations without distractions, I am a fly fisherman but I feel this type of fishing very interesting as well so I keep following your videos to learn more thanks, keep up the good work 👍

[@Brentlythomas13]

I watched a center-pin guy wading behind me catch 3 steelhead that completely ignored my Spey flies just a moment before. I bought a used center pin outfit that week and have had soooooo much fun actually catching steelhead in the PNW for the last 10 or 12 years…. Best way for steelhead and River Springers (Chinook in PNW). Great video-please track me down if you are ever in Oregon…. We’ll take a good trip…

[@AdventureChasing]

Definitely an awesome way to fish for steelhead 👍

[@jayrobertson232]

Nice job Capt Kyle! Maggie should pull together a collection of outtakes, just for the fun of it. “XXL Chrome Chasing, outtakes 2021”….gotta be 😂 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[@AdventureChasing]

That would be entertaining for sure lol!

[@willmc3996]

Just bought my first centerpin. Can’t wait to get out this fall! Thanks for the explanation

[@5ive1ne9ine]

Great video thanks for posting this, been waiting for someone to do a video on how to spool the line on a centerpin. Nice chrome hen at the end as a bonus!

[@bluelineoutdoors2726]

Great video as usual. I would like to see you do some back bouncing plugs. Some winter steel crushing some mag lips or hot & tots.👍👍👍👍

[@jasonchivis9911]

Spectacular video, love the detail on center pinning. I have same Raven reel and rod set up but never used it because unfamiliar with how to center pin. So I just grab the spinning reel. I changed my mind now. Great tips!

[@AdventureChasing]

Awesome! Hope you put it to good use now

[@timrowlett5451]

Very educational. Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming......

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Tim!

[@FishingTheOdds]

Loved the vid, Im gonna do some centerpinnin this year

[@AdventureChasing]

Nice! Definitely a lot of fun

[@robertmcgaughey1734]

I’m gonna hold you to that Alex I better see some centerpinning videos thus winter!!!

[@williamcooke6056]

I'm convinced I need to do it too.

[@brianmarino7792]

Great job on the video. Thank you for taking time away from your fishing to put together an instructional video. I hope this gives other folks the confidence to give centerpin a shot. It’s a ton of fun. Thanks again!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Brian! It’s definitely a fun way to catch steelhead 👍

[@yotaforlife8408]

been float fishing for 10 years now wish you were around when I started, great video and will recommend to anyone getting in to the hobby

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful 👍

[@tjoyce81]

Thanks for the video. It really helped me understand the float and center pin set up. I'll be off to the Salmon River soon - with this knowledge in tow... Thanks again!!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Glad it helped you out!

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Kyle and Meg, first of all excellent video folks. What would also make a great video in the future, would be you discussing what you are looking for and making adjustments as you move down the system? That way, I can understand what you are looking for like reading the water, your setup and approach! I'm out here in Oregon and I understand the difference in the system. I wish you and Meg the very best....tight lines, Mike

[@JigginwithG]

Hell yeah here from the addicted page. Good stuff, would love to come out 🎣

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks! Feel free to email any time for trip details.

[@SupermanBB]

Just do it already buddy. It’s 2022. Not a big deal. 99% of liberals have already come out 🌈

[@andrewhernandez4822]

@@SupermanBB Got Goteeeem. What's a woman or a man anymore anyway? No one knows!!!

[@donwoodcock8515]

Congrats on the addicted movie been watching your vids for time now always knew you would make it 👍

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Don! We had a great time with them

[@whitewhiteboy89]

What a beauty fish! Thanks for the video, I popped of so many coho this season.

[@Bow-Man]

Great instructor !!! Best I've seen... Thank you 👍

[@terrygrindle3264]

Another great video.

[@Blahppp]

Nice video, dope edits 🔥

[@billknox4121]

Great video for setting up and fishing techniques

[@billstanley1065]

Awesome video!! You guys are the best🙂

[@BlueJaysOutdoorsLLC]

Great video. Awesome content. I grew up running plugs in the Muskegon and grand. Center pin looks like so much fun. I just started back dropping plugs again on the grand in my Z21 nitro bass boat. 🤣🤣 I get a ton of crazy looks but it works well for trolling. Great content and maybe we will cross paths one day on the river!!

[@pastmidnite]

Yup .. great tutorial. Good camera work as well. I'll be following and ... subscribed !

[@andystrachan6230]

Thanks Kyle, a very good in depth tutorial on float fishing. Can you put up a video on bottom bouncing like this one please.

[@julianthomas6899]

Greetings from the UK, really clear advice and that steelhead was a magnificent fish. In the UK we call the technique 'long trotting' and it works for a wide range of our freshwater fish. We normally run the line off the top of the reel and I don't know if anyone has ever tried a bead but otherwise the technique is very similar

[@AdventureChasing]

Hi Julian, thanks for sharing. You should definitely try a bead!

[@jamesstewart5371]

The bead is a single egg imitation which the rainbows or salmon would feed on in America using fish roe is legal I think in the UK its illegal but you can correct me if I am rwrong.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Awesome vid you got me thinking center pin is the way to go

[@jimcosta9646]

I'm a fly fisher. I have been fly fishing most of my life. I'm 55 years young 😂 I'm new to centerping and I have learned tons from your how to videos great job on explaining on your how to videos. Keep up the great job on the videos. God bless from ontario canada

[@cooperpainting532]

Awesome content man!!!! 👏

[@gerhoefsmit8015]

Great video !! good information, crystal clear for a newby ! thank you.

[@benfletcher8775]

Great video man. Super helpful, and great explanation!

[@rivaking4569]

Try an FG knot for connecting mainline to backing. Kind of a pain to tie but you don't get the bump in the spool as the knot is super flexible. If/when you get put on the backing the knot slides ultra smooth through the guides as well.

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Shaddddappppp😂

[@merdus69]

Nice tutorial. I've been trying to figure out how to explain the positioning of the left hand for years, but "upside down L" is brilliant. I use a similar technique, but I sit the L up so that line runs over my thumb instead of my fingers. Thanks!

[@jonathonconley9659]

Great instructional video

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Jonathon! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stephenzimmer7875]

Excellent video!

[@fin1493]

Hey quick question, what does the bead do above the hook? Many thanks

[@admthrwn]

4:10 Kyle shows you how to really work it on those solo trips

[@Pokemonballers87]

Great video very informative would love another one similar on what you look for to fish like a deep long run or just running over smaller holes looking for hits?

[@halberry3813]

NICE ! and thx.

[@Nhssteppa]

Today I had two trout on and the second one I almost landed didn’t have my net I was pissed but practice pays off soon enough 👍

[@alfonsolopez4348]

Great video, thank you!

[@bobgiles2971]

Good to know on the lne size 👍 just wondering if the line floats nicely

[@AdventureChasing]

Yes, the line floats nicely!

[@benzjcy08]

New subscriber here, just bought my first centerpin which is okuma raw 2 and sst 13’4 rod for a good deal!

[@Ji-gaboo]

Can you use braided line as your main line?

[@Straightshooterx71x]

Brilliant from UK.

[@patrickfcb1316]

Very effective and useful thank you for the video

[@sambrown6178]

Great video! You seem like the nicest guy. I would definitely hire you to take me fishing but too far

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Sam! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@krisbower8345]

Surprising to see you guys pinning on the other side of the pond is it not that popular among anglers over there? I thought it was an old UK style of fishing great video by the way 👍🏻

[@frexl24]

Thanks for sharing great video

[@desocratic]

Kyle can you talk about the pro's and con's of braid vs mono as mainline with regard to centerpin fishing? Besides regional climate considerations, just strictly for the aspect of fishing.

[@Imprisoned1995]

I used to troll the St Joe river with crank baits, man I miss Michigan steelhead!

[@anthonycorkill3705]

Thanks for the tutorial 👍what length of rod would you recommend?

[@AdventureChasing]

A good rod length for all-around is 11’6. For strictly small streams a 10’6 would be best and for larger river systems a 13’ is good.

[@armreels_com]

Thats absolutely great! Let me know your opinion about new Redband 45 bait-cast centerpin reel?

[@bpkrieg]

the line spooler is from Piscifun ... i use the same ;)

[@strahinjacelarevic3432]

Much thanks! 🇨🇦✌️

[@ericmel9644]

Hi Kyle, I'm sending fishing greetings from the Czech Republic. I start fishing with a centrepin reel. Can I fish from the river bank? I don't have a boat. I like the simple technique and the 1:1 conversion is fun. Thanks, Libor

[@bobweber4140]

Nice job thankyou fish on

[@mcfishingaddicts]

For that thing I'm gonna use same thing that I used for rainbow trout. But with maxima 12lbs running line and maxima 8lbs for the leader.😁👍

[@hooks4nooks]

Nice video. What do you do when you want to shorten your length from bobber to bead and you have a split shot in the way? Can you remove these split shot easily? Do they have the ears on them? Didn't look like it. Great video man.

[@sfdvr2]

Excellent video. I just moved to Idaho and planning on branching out my fishing from Cuts to Steelhead. Seems one setup around here is to use 30lb. mono for these fish.. Do you think this rod/reel setup and your recommendations will work for these waters as well? I like the Centerpin idea technique.. Gives me something to watch as well... Thanks Again- Great info!

[@guyroberge7074]

You can run a heavier set up then the rating of the rod ? Your rod says 1/4to 3/8 but your running a 20gram float so that s close to 3/4 0z weight ...im new to pinning so im confused hahaha. Im a flyfishing guy .i have been doing it for 40 years and your vidéos made me whant to try this technique....pretty hard to beat for deaddriffing nymph and egg patterns for steelhead...looks deadly effective...thx for sharing your expertise ....great video...

[@5ive1ne9ine]

Another question, what brand of split shot did you use in this video, was that water gremlin?

[@dabrews999]

Looks awesome - ive been interested in pin rods for a while now but what's with the electrical tape for the reel? Is this normal for pin set ups?

[@michaelwhite156]

Awesome thank you

[@chucksgmgarage1116]

Kyle have you evervseen BER float reel ?

[@iScootToronto]

What are your thoughts on crimping shot with your pliers but cutting line with your teeth?

[@JohnJames.]

Got em

[@AdventureChasing]

You should use pliers for everything but old habits die hard

[@iScootToronto]

@@AdventureChasing thought that was funny. I use my teeth for everything except braid ofc lol

[@nihat_fishing]

Congratulations beautiful fish. Random!

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

Thanks for sharing

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching, George!

[@nvonaspern]

Great video! What boat and motor are you running? Tight lines!

[@RandyGraham-v2r]

Yeah fish Kalamazoo River a lot for Steelheads with lures in the spring time and around this time. Would the Steelhead and possibly the salmon hit plastic beads at this time of the year. I watch a lot of your videos and I believe that's the way to go.

[@USAsportsmanIdaho]

Salmonoids are hydrodynamically efficent, they get as much forward thrust from the vortex created by the taper of their body shape as the force of current they are facing. When you lift your rod tip high you disrupt the smooth flow of water around the fish and then you are fighting the fish and the river current, when you keep your rod tip as close to the river surface as possible you are only pulling the body weight of the without the power of the moving water pulling the fish down stream.

[@callenarmbruster4168]

Awesome video! Do you need to use a shot line or can you just put a split shot or two on your leader? I'm just curious because with that shot line, it looks like a expensive rig to lose if it breaks off.

[@JJ-gm4ck]

18:02 best cast technique

[@liammcfadden2080]

dude your teeth are razors i can’t bite line to save my life😂 great video man

[@AdventureChasing]

😂😅

[@jayfishing8764]

👍

[@jeremylamovsky9868]

I'm pissed, as a kid for the longest time I had a rod that felt like a fly rod but without a fly rod handle. And at the time centerpins were not as popular as they are today, but now Im positive it was a centerpin and I'm pissed I don't have it anymore. There's a rod on the bloodrun site that's a four piece, 10.5 3 weight/ultralight rod you can use for spinning or pins. It's just that despite using almost strictly ultralight gear most of my life and it being perfect for drifting crayfish for smallmouth like I love, I just wish it were light action like my favorite walleye rod and my current steelhead rod

[@erickraus6092]

Awesome Video! Very nice explanation on Centerpin setup techniques! What kind of Pliers do You use? Do You ever fish Lake Erie Buffalo Ny Tributaries? I live in Buffalo and We have Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Tributaries here.

[@AdventureChasing]

I don’t have a specific brand of pliers I recommend but I think the ones in this video are KVD pliers. I have fished in and around Buffalo before! It’s a great area

[@Koomzy475]

Where did you get your set up

[@adambrown6588]

I noticed towards the end of the video you had latex gloves on. Is that that to minimize scent transfer from bait or wear and tear on your hands?

[@lonewizzard8456]

Reason for using braid as backing instead of mono?

[@relaxingtone5117]

Mono fishing line is twisting because it was wound dry. Every fisherman knows that nylon needs to be de-static in water so that it doesn't twist when being wound from the spool to the reel. That spool holder is for PE Braid, not nylon.

[@tonyborkowski7779]

I don't have a center pen rods but I have Noodles rods four of them

[@variable303]

I've seen quite a few people go straight from braid to a leader. Is that not recommended?

[@5ive1ne9ine]

Is 6ft about the average length for the shot line every time you fish, all rivers? Do you always use a shot line?

[@AdventureChasing]

6 feet is about the average length. You could go longer and or shorter depending on the average depth of the holes in the river you are fishing. I use a shot line any time I am fishing deep holes with consistent current. I use bulk shot when fishing rapidy/broken water.

[@5ive1ne9ine]

Thanks!@@AdventureChasing would you say that if you don't use a shot line your hookup/fish landed percentages would go down? I typically don't use a shot line, just curious if it helps with % of fish hooked/landed.

[@bradburnside213]

What’s the difference in using removable splitshot vs. non removable, apart from the obvious?

[@AdventureChasing]

I find that the ears on the split shot cause more tangles and line twist. Just personal preference to use the shot with no ears!

[@JJ-gm4ck]

isn't braid better for mainline because it floats...as opposed to mono that sinks? and also mono won't twist.

[@Suitihikila]

How much of my mainline should I be stretching out?

[@Nicholasyeahbruh]

Hey bud, how do get to book a trip with ya?

[@AdventureChasing]

Shoot us an email at [e-mail]!

[@cpaoutdoors9926]

Good choppers

[@hothead6608]

Another tip learn to adjust the pressure of your fingers when mending your line the more you move your float the more your bait moves and looks unnatural

[@AdventureChasing]

For sure!

[@Kvcustomrods]

Line twists with that side casting. Nice tutorial though.

[@willr4880]

If you're serious about pinning I would suggest taking the time to learn how to cast the correct way. Be patient. I believe in you.

[@patrickmcphee770]

So your the guy who bought that line tool. Why does the reel last longer with braid?

[@mancingapaaja675]

😍😍😍

[@manoeljorgepescador1157]

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[@Deleted-k9b]

“Wild”

[@donpoohjunio4060]

Kyle are you Raven pro staff?