Steelhead Rigging: Float Fishing Setup
How to Rig a Bobber & Jig Setup for Steelhead Fishing
Steelhead love to hold in sections of the river where larger boulders create current breaks and resting spots. These areas are often very snaggy and you can lose gear trying to drift fish along the bottom. Float fishing is a perfect technique for most of the best waters, as the Steelhead jig is suspended below a float. This vertical setup can perfectly present your offering to holding Steelhead, and these slip floats are easily adjustable as you move along the river bank fishing various spots.
Steelhead Float Fishing Setup Gear List
We put this post together as a basic guide on how to rig a Steelhead float fishing setup, including all the tackle needed to do it right. If you want to view our full selection of Steelhead rods, reels and gear, please check out our Steelhead Page.
- Bobber Stop Knot
- P-Line EndurX or X-Braid mainline, strength 20-40 pound
- Plastic Bead 4mm
- Beau Mac Cheater for added visibility
- Beau Mac ProDrift Float, Clear Torpedo Float, Aero-Foam AF5 Slip Float, Aero-Foam AF3 Slip Float, size 1/4 to 1/2 ounce
- Plastic Bead 4mm
- Inline Float Fishing Weight, size matching or slightly lighter than float rating
- P-Line CFX Fluorocarbon Leader, strength 8-15 pound, length 24" to 48" depending on depth and water visability
- Your favorite steelhead jig, Aerojig Rabbit, Aerojig Marabou, Aerojig Hackle, Beau Mac Pro Series, Yakima Maxi Jig, size 1/16 to 1/4 ounce