Backbouncing is a special fishing technique, used primarily by Northwest
steelhead and salmon anglers, allowing you to fish a pool or run by
using heavy lead to put your bait right on the bottom and, with the help
of the current, literally “bounce” your bait along the bottom, keeping
it right in the fish’s face. The amount of lead is determined by both
depth and current velocity. The rod you choose is based on the power
necessary to lift the weight off of the bottom and still have sufficient
power to set the hook with authority. It requires a heavy-duty rod
with a stiff tip because many times the fish are right in the heaviest
current and you need a lot of lead, plus the fact that Chinook salmon
can weigh in excess of 80 pounds. The technique is normally used by
boaters, but in some cases a bank angler can do it, given the right
angle and current conditions. Saltwater anglers can also find this
method effective for tidal areas. Since the rods are powerful enough to
handle the heavy currents and heavy weight, they're stout enough to
handle saltwater species, including tarpon, large snook and small
grouper.
| Item # |
Model |
Rod Length |
Handle |
Pieces |
Line Weight |
Lure Weight |
Action |
Power |
Price |
|
10922-01
|
BBR 904 C GL2
|
7' 6 '
|
A
|
1
|
12 - 25
|
1 - 6
|
Mod-Fast
|
Heavy
|
$215.00
|
|
10923-01
|
BBR 964 C GL2
|
8'
|
A
|
1
|
12 - 25
|
1 - 6
|
Mod-Fast
|
Heavy
|
$220.00
|
|
10973-01
|
BBR 966 C GL2
|
8'
|
B
|
1
|
25 - 40
|
3 - 10
|
Mod-Fast
|
Ex-Heavy
|
$240.00 |
|
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