How To Drift Fish With Beads For Salmon, Trout, and Steelhead.

Drift fishing for salmon, trout, and steelhead with a bead can help you put a ton of fish on the bank. Drift fishing with beads can be an extremely effective method of fishing for salmon, trout or, steelhead, but also one of the toughest to master. The right equipment is important, being able to read fish holding water, detect the bite, and set the hook before the fish spits out the bead. Your not going to learn exactly how to drift fish beads by watching this video, but you're going to get some tips to make you a successful drift fishermen on your next salmon, steelhead, or trout fishing trip. Jordan from Addicted Fishing goes over the entire setup from start to finish and how to get out on the water and put it to use! Please tap that subscribe button and smash the thumbs up, we have a ton more videos coming!!
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[@AddictedFishing]

Do any of you Addicts out there like to drift fish?! 🐟🎣

[@debbieerickson3695]

Ya , but only in a drift with fish.

[@drtmvoss]

I’ve really only fished a bobber and bead or worm or jig from the bank. Have started learning to use a spinner from the bank. I’m still learning all the different terms, lol. Drift fishing. Side drift fishing. Bobber doggin. Pulling plugs. Reminds me of nursing school when I had to learn all the bones and muscles in the body, lol.

[@Musabe009]

I drift fish a lot. That’s what my fishing buddy started me on. First few years that’s what was my main go to fish set up. Until I ran into this channel and all your tutorials. I seen other people using different set ups but if don’t want to ask them how they were setting up their rigs. So thanks Addicted Fishing for all the work you put into these videos. They really do make a difference in my fishing capabilities.

[@randalschipper7708]

Heck yes my dad taught me when i was a kid and here in michigan its one of my go tos i do have a question could you do a tutorial on clothing gear

[@yaady2366]

i drift roe all day

[@Musabe009]

The first coho I caught drift fishing swam towards me . I didn’t feel it pick it up. I thought my line caught on a sunken tree limb. Started to reel in and then it took off. 😊 I replayed it over and over in my mind after I brought the fish in what it felt like so I could remember that strike sensation.

[@anthonyjenkins6073]

I'm old school I love drift fishing it's by far my favorite way to fish for steelhead

[@germanlabweiler]

A little tip, if you guys use toothpicks to peg your beads try soaking your toothpicks in pure anise to add scent to your bead set up

[@outdoorsoregonian9464]

Had to rewatch this video cause I knew I was going something wrong.. 1 year old video still teaching me stuff I needed

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Typically have used egg sacs when drift fishing but am gonna try beads next time out . Excellent tutorial as always Jordan. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@italiantroutaholic8926]

99% of what I do is drift/ I love it and the feel of what the Line tells me is sweeeet!!!!

[@PaulKentros]

Drift fishing is all I ever did until I started watching your channel. I’m trying float fishing now as well thanks to all these great videos!

[@forrestwhiteman9400]

Love bead fishing

[@jordancarlson9071]

Another great tutorial! Thanks Jordan and the Addicted crew!

[@montydewitt547]

Want to try drift fishing as soon as we get some rain for our streams. Been dry here.

[@justinwright1954]

Thank you so much for that tutorial, it was very helpful Jordan, I’m still trying to get the hang of feeling that bite when drift fishing. This video helped me a lot and I’m really going to work on feeling that drift bite!! You guys are awesome guys, hopefully one day I’ll be able to meet y’all! Thanks a lot man! 👍🏼

[@rogerdavis2056]

You guy's are the best fishing channel by far, lot's of information but not over kill, thank you!

[@steveokon5431]

Love your teaching Jordon! Great info!

[@gonearoundthebendPNW]

Thank you! I am just learning & am fishing the Cascade river. I learn so much from your videos!

[@christeshera9143]

Ex Oregonian fisherman, recently moved back to Idaho..... Just came across your spoon video and learned a ton! Been religiously a drift fisherman, but have SOOOOOOO much water on the main Salmon River, so I guess this old dog needs new tricks. Rad videos!! Thank you! Subscribed, tuned in!!

[@shipwrek8976]

Heading out next week. Can’t wait. It’s been years.

[@davidmorantte703]

Great video Jordan, I especially like how you covered the bumper lines/lengths, and egg presentation based on the size of egg(s) being used. I typically use this technique bobber doggin from the shore which works great.

[@drtmvoss]

Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@ryanluensman9667]

Really like this one fellas! Lots of detail for us newbies to the salmon and steelhead game.

[@kevindeemer5607]

Great video! Lots of great info for a new steelhead fisherman

[@1999tenorio]

I've always floated them going to have to try this

[@morethantheeyesees]

Another great fishing video! Love the Ray Troll T-shirt! Knew him in Ketchikan

[@jasonhammond6240]

New to bead fishing and this was excellent...ty

[@kirkgandrus]

Excellent .. knowlegible and straight forward one of the best presentations I have seen... thanks

[@gavingooding4078]

I would appreciate a vid on how to fish steelhead in low clear water, thank you guys for your vids, keep it up!!

[@poormansoutdoors.6765]

Man I'm going on my first steelhead and salmon fishing this Friday. I'm excited but i have no clue to fish em. Glad i found your channel!!

[@ericdowney6374]

Nice Ray Troll shirt! And I like your info delivery. You speak clearly and quickly, increasing the value for me.

[@dustinsemrok1162]

Just had to say your bead method got me my first leagal Chinook salmon and got my sone his first one as well. Tried twitching, float and bait, and spinners. And the drifting bead was the only thing that worked. And worked well. Everything was in the mouth. Just have to say thanks for the help for guys that are just trying to learn a new method and enjoy our beautiful outdoors.

[@Godlobber]

I enjoy drift fishing and when it comes to my preferred setups I use the Beau Mac Wedgies to secure the bead and a snell knot for the hook.

[@isaacbrascoupe]

Thanks for vid !!! Going to tweak my setup in the Niagara gorge . Its being high and fast . Might even get a bait caster setup. God bless and keep you safe on the water!!!!

[@gfads1]

MINT video, I'll be needing these now that April's a month and a half away!

[@philhildebrand9266]

Another great one by Big J. Still need to get on the water with one of you addicts and learn hands on about this river stuff, because i am missing stuff on the water, i know it.

[@jordancarlson9071]

Lol Jordan was talking about drifting as he jigged at the end of this

[@rbartig]

Earned my subscription, extremely informative.

[@ardentran8443]

Fantastic video, thanks bro

[@marcnomad9736]

Nice tutorial. Getting me jonesing to fish!

[@Rcshro]

Awesome video bud, thx!

[@MarkoAbo]

Awesome! Gonna try some beads.

[@torus989]

Love the Ray Troll shirt!

[@guccipitts]

Thank you guys

[@snagrbuster7343]

Thank you Jordan for the fun video, especially while recovering from a serious gallbladder removal. I Respectfully disagree with some of your conclusions and hypotheses. For example, "a long rod of over 9.5' being detrimental to the Sensitivity (feeling the average Subtle takes of Steelhead and Salmon, plus sensing, the weight, bouncing on the bottom)"! Respectfully your hypothesis regarding rod length is Contrary to basic Newtonian physics, but more importantly, not the case in actual practice. After all, in fishing, what determines an opinion/idea as being correct, is if it leads to success!! I'm a retired Fish Pathologist and presently an Outdoor & Science Writer in Oregon. I was Formerly a volunteer consultant for the great late Jay Massey (ODFW fisheries manager for the vast Willamette District, Oregon), while in college I also guided (Part-Time) clients from as far as Scandinavia, for Steelhead, Salmon, Bull Trout and Trophy trout in the high Cascade lakes of Oregon. My first Steelhead Season in 1973 was disastrous, as I caught only 3 Steelhead and 2 Salmon on two Coastal rivers, plus a tributary of the Columbia river😂 As a result I studied nearly everything available on Steelhead and Pacific Salmon behavior!! On my 2nd Winter Steelhead season, I caught 30 Steelhead, plus Coho Salmon and a few Kings as well. Oh I forgot to say that, I've also fished since I was 4 , Originally for resident Brown Trout, and later fly fishing for the Sea-Run Brown trout of Southern Caspian Sea (Salmo trutta caspius). These Caspian anadromous Brown Trout were indeed The Very Largest in the World, and far larger than any in Scandinavia or Argentina 😃 Once on a funky, hand tied Fly with fly rod and fly reel, I was lucky to land one well over 40 Kilo (not pounds) and not being aware of the Consequences, I killed it, but Keep in mind that I did that during an era that even Lee Wulff, had not yet considered "Catch and Release"!! And the darned department of fisheries, was and is Netting for them and they're Very Close to Extinction😢!! My 40 plus Kilo Sea-Run Brown, wasn't even Close to the largets specimen!! I've also been a Fishing rod builder since 1976. I have very fond memories of my friend, the late Gary Loomis, who was Originally the Blank/Rod Engineer for Lamiglas, and of Course later the Original owner of G. Loomis company (the G. is for Gary). The company indeed still produces some of the Finest Rods on the Planet, as well as Lamiglas and Sage. The Original President and "Owner" and Designer of Sage (the late Don Green, was great and generous freind, on Bainbridge Island, Washington). I've also field tested many Lamiglas rods as well. I have well over 100 Old and New Swedish made ABU Garcia Reels plus some rare American made reels, such as Shakespeare, Wright and McGill of Denver etc. Plus 20 or so fly reels, and soon hope to test more Shimano Reels and Rods, made in Japan and report to interested anglers!! I also hope to test a Norwegian 2 handed Fly Rod (a Spey Rod). 😊 Forgive any errors, as I'm typing this on a Crappy phone in bed, without glasses 🤓 Sorry for a few reasons, I buy American and European Rods and Reels; 1- I Strongly believe that they're far better built, or they wouldn't be Copied by the Chinese!! Once a local Commercial Charter-boat, in a friendly argument said, "Hey my Okuma Reels are great, I've Only Rebuilt them an average of 5 times!! I'm yet to rebuild a Swedish ABU Garcia Reel, including a 5000 Ambassaduer Baitcasting level wind, from mid 60s. As for the quality and Technology used in U. S. Made Graphite Rods (Fly, or Conventional), I'm not even willing to make a Compromise 😊 I have a Herrington Sturgeon Rod (I built while working for Johnny Hooker of Johnny's Rods, another Amazing friend, closer to me than my own father!!), this rod flew out of my 4X4 and landed on the Freeway. And 2 other Trucks ran over it. (aside from rewrapping some Ceramic guides), it's perfect and I used in front of my house on the Coast for Sturgeon, where I also caught 2 Hatchery Chinook, right Out of my living room Sliding window (42 and 35 Lbs), while Plunking with Spin n Glo and my hand tied Fly under it. The same fly I use for Back-Bouncing for Chinook in deep holes!! With a slide Variation, I used to Catch 6 to 10 Pound, Sea-Run Cutthroat trout, in the Columbia, Trolling. These magnificent anadromous Cutthroat are Sadly gone!! Maybe if some of us get together, we can Possibly Save the Monster Sea-Running Browns of Caspian Sea, after all the fools kill 100 year old Beluga Sturgeon for Caviar, and Criticize sensible Hunting, which is an imperative part of Sound Management!! The Crack me up!! Now remember that, I don't Kill Elk or Deer to put their heads On The Walls, I just like to harvest 1 Elk and 1 Deer a year to eat. Besides if you knew about the Crap in Beef, such as Bovine Somatotropin hormones, and Subtherapeutic doses of broad-spectrum antibiotics, you wouldn't eat them either, and I Can't afford Organic Beef😉 I got Many international awards for my Scientific discoveries and inventions, but financially-speaking, Science didn't Pan Out for me!! Thanks again Jordan

[@persistentAngler]

Thanks for the Tutorial man, I’ve never catch salmon yet, and I’ll try it this year. ✌️

[@dooooood600]

sick shirt! thanks for the tips

[@CAPNGOLDDUST]

We need Jordan to do a fly fishing how-to for drifting for salmon and steelhead plz!

[@Hunterslife315]

Can't wait for black river and the trips in Pulaski. I'll be up there very soon.

[@billleady3009]

Great video thanks

[@toddfenton7068]

Great! I plan on trying it out on the north fork or the main Clearwater River near Orofino. Will let you know how it goes

[@williamb1791]

Still an old school drift fisherman. It's my go to, haven't really picked up the bobber stuff yet. Drift gear, spoons, spinners, plugs and bait. Hard to try something new when the old dependable continues to produce.

[@glenmetcalfe9784]

do you ever use parachute cord with split shot making a silk slinky,cut to whatever length you want and use a lighter to seal the one end,stack your split shot and the last splitshot you squeeze a clasp into it and melt the top around the clasp leaving the barrel part exposed.These are so awesome and will cutdown your snags by more than half!

[@hamiltoes]

Nice Dave Troll shirt!

[@coreyarendt7289]

Have you tried surgical tubing for your pencil lead it does work real good When you are drift fishing for Winter steelhead fishing

[@warmblood58]

Thanks for the tips! Been slowish on the Rogue this year, a friend of ours has had good luck with these soft beads -going to try it vs cured roe.

[@warmblood58]

Upper Rogue, north of Medford - downriver, Agness (26 miles from Gold Beach) was much more productive!

[@leebarnes393]

Oh yeah!

[@austinhergert6075]

Good job bud

[@gotchahookedfishtrip]

👍 Jordan when water dials in come on down and fish with me on the mighty Smith in Nor Cal

[@catchineat1116]

Thanks for the tips. You guys are very knowledgeable and your teachings are superb.

[@dfbecker6817]

I wish you would give us a close up shot of your rigging. You instruct it well but those of us with older eyes can't see it especially when your moving so much. I would like to see how you tie your swivel close up and then the leader attached also. Would sure appreciate it. Love your vids Jordan!

[@AlgomaOutdoors]

So much different then the pin setups we use here on Lake Superior rivers

[@justincrawford6058]

Would love to see more on drifting beads! I've always wanted to learn and my dad's to busy to teach me. Gonna take this setup with me this weekend and give it a shot at Melldrum Bar in Oregon City. My dad's telling me steelhead fishing is really good over there right now.

[@carsonsavage2452]

For my wait I use tin split shot on the tag end ( three way swivel method) but< I don't tie an overhand knot in the tag to prevent the split shot from being pulled off, this way, When I get hung up I never loose my rig , I only loose my tin split shot and no more trimming pencil lead...just switch shot and reuse them. Its also perfect for quickly adjusting the distance between my beads/fly and the bottom to bring my rig down to cold fish ( leave an extra long tag). This system is awesome for drop shot Nymphing in snaggy mountain streams ;) (I fish mountain streams for trout, grayling and whitefish in Canada.) Tight lines ;)

[@RiverWhisperPrd]

Love your videos....they're enthusiastic, informative, and fun....best of all, thank you for sharing your knowledge...

[@YoutubeMastersDegree]

Around my area everyone uses hollow paracord with shot inside and the ends burned closed, works well.

[@lucasv1246]

I have only done it once before but it is very different

[@kid5oh3]

I disagree with a 6ft leader = bead floating 6 feet up in the water column especially when using fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon sinks so it will actually pull down the bead depending on how long the rig is drifting in the water. Also the bead does not float even if it was tossed in the water hookless. They are neutrally buoyant. A 6ft leader does keep the bead higher up in the water column until the bead eventually sinks down, though.

[@cooltech73]

Great video, I have tried this option and also float fishing where I know other guys are having luck catching fish but I am yet to catch one myself, not sure what I am doing wrong, i am using a spinning real with a 9ft ugly stick rod, any pointers would be great. thanks again.

[@ericdowney6374]

I’ve been drifting beads for rainbows since the 90’s on the upper Kenai & western AK rivers. And I always learn something from Jordan. Thanks for the best channel on YT!

[@andrewwebster13]

Stoneflies, prince nymphs, zug bugs and PT's all used as a dropper off my egg pattern or bead on water where two flies are allowed.

[@peteboll5034]

Thanks Jordan. Drifting beads below an indicator off of a fly rod is my nearest and dearest pursuit. I've caught countless steelhead, but not nearly enough salmon. I know you fly fish. I know of several of us who would love to see you produce a video to that end. Fun to watch you, as always.

[@XxWolfjake]

I learned this on a fishing guide. And man you saved my head. I could barely remember how to do the set up cause I am new. But question I can’t recall if there is weight on it or not. Do I need to put a weight on ?

[@andrewsteuart2438]

Finally got my first steelhead yesterday! Threw everything i had at that river and ended up getting her on a spinner! What a rush.

[@AddictedFishing]

Andrew Steuart Nice work!! 👏

[@andrewsteuart2438]

@@SomyFishing hell yea man that's awesome. Gotta love fishing _____ river, by the rock where you can see the trees.

[@thundarpheeshy]

Great video. I thought you should always use an egg loop/snell with a bead? Does it make a huge difference with a bead? BEAD.

[@varmint223]

I’m new to steelhead fishing can you show how to make and fish spawn sacks? And can you fish a spawn sack with a bead like this setup?

[@justindarcy322]

I normally just run a corkie above a spawn sack I’ll use yarn in the egg loop too, but yes I’ve caught plenty of steelhead running a spawn sack below a bead. My biggest steelhead was on a spawn sack below a bead

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Thx going try this never have …

[@ernievegajr7058]

Hey, what gear ratio casting reel do you recommend for a all purpose ie: bead, worm, spinners and spoons for drift fishing.

[@hookedonfishing.6021]

Cool video. Why add a mono number if you are using braid mainline and flouro leader ? Do you want yr stretch of the bumper ?

[@khalidjaii2]

That water is awesome. Which river is that? Sorry if I missed it in the video. I thought I heard Bc. Thanks for sharing.

[@flyguy7885]

New sub here! I noticed that drift bead rigs are usually set up with a single bead. Would it hurt to add more than one bead on the rig? I watched one video where a guy had about 5 beads on his drift rig.

[@johnneyvegas3736]

I've been drift fishing for about 20 years and have always used a sliding weight on my main line. Is it better to use a fixed weight as you show?

[@Justin-yh9pm]

Does it work the same way from bank as in a boat?

[@GrizzRR]

Hey guys! I love the channel and the content! I have one question though...How come you guys don't use centerpin reels? It works very well for float fishing with a float/bobber and works for other applications as well. And hopefully, we get to see you guys come up to Toronto Canada soon! Cheers, boys, and tight lines!

[@snagrbuster7343]

I started fishing with Centerpin reels in early 80s after hunting Moose in B.C., and after much experimenting, I realized that good levelwind Baitcasting reels are far, far Superior!! If I want to feel like I'm fly fishing, then I just do the real thing with a fly rod, fly line, my own hand-tied flies etc.!!!!😉I'm a Scientist, and I'm not at all convinced that Centerpin reels are better!! Try some ABU Garcia Baitcasting reels (Made in Sweden, now only the C3 and C4 are Swedish made)!! I have over 110 of them in my collection, not counting many Spinning reels😊

[@klawrence01]

Im new to the whole drift fishing bobberdogging thing. I have been salt water fishing up in New England for years and I finally made my way to Pulaski 2 weeks ago. Didnt catch a thing but, wow it was impressive. Well, Im hooked. I realize Im going to have to buy all new equipment and I just wanted to know if you have fished in Pulaski and if you recommend bobberdogging or drift fishing for newbies?

[@benjaminwibbens5145]

That seat has been used alot!!! Fishing addicts!!!

[@billpeirce7127]

What waders are those??? Those are nice.😁👍

[@thereelavery6801]

Who makes a good bead set?

[@tommelville8771]

Great video as usual . Do you make the lead in different lengths or weight for different situations, or just guess? .

[@allenmicheal8134]

It would depend on how strong the current is your fishing in. Faster water may need to go with heavier weight to slow your bait (presentation) down for fish.

[@ML-ks2lj]

I'm curious if this is possible to fish this setup in big rivers like connecting water ways between the great lakes. The river flows really fast and is really deep like 40 plus foot deep

[@skylerlomonte2789]

Is your leader attached to braided line?

[@jeffh699]

Depends what water is doing, if it’s too fast for a bobber then I drift fish

[@areess6209]

Been fishing the cowlitz for years and have yet to land a steelie. I've hooked into 2 when fly fishing. That's about it.

[@scalnation3069]

Use good bait in slow moving pools for salmon. On the edge of currents and into eddies for steel. You will get into one just a matter of time

[@Lokii54]

So it’s my first time fishing for salmon in the river in Michigan. How far should I place my split shot from my bobber and bead.

[@thunderboya2571]

trout trout bass bluegill, greyling ,bowfin, lingcod, char, white fish, sucker fish , damn all fish just keep fishing

[@theronstopable]

So what’s the problem with using a long leader? Would it not be the same as running ultralight get with straight fluero? Why is leader length important to another angler?

[@forgottenforest1]

Can you use the beads on trout??

[@rickgotner7596]

Thank you for not using a bobber in this video.

[@xo_abel90_xo]

How can i have a good set up to fish steelhead in oregon river? Cowlitz? What leader line lb and weight im new to oregon so it way different fishing

[@jameskramer5614]

What size hook for 6mm bead for salmon and trout and steelhead fishing

[@joshgardner2376]

Size 4 Mustad Hook

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Bank fishing plugs with a planer

[@wilfredgomez4315]

What size hook do I use for salmon

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

Most drifting is flossing here in AK, beads for rainbows is a kenia killer, trapper scotty, angler and guide