Centerpin beginner

I don't think Pinners are welcomed on here....

https://forums.fishusa.com/Message/582022-centerpins/

School of hard knocks here!

bigbear2012
Backing, same stuff you back your fly line with.
Floats, smaller ones (i fish the Salmon river alot) 2g ...the size of float is relative to the water you are fishing, shot string is more important
Shot small ones, usually two at the top of the string then space them every 4-6 in to achive the depth you need your float to run at
Beads vs baits, I do both, bead with a single egg or egg sack

Flosser!!!

Nushky22
 will mostly be fishing Elk Creek in Erie, Pa.

Thanks

 
why did  you buy a CP ?
 
not that I GAS what rod someone slings
but I can't think of a poorer choice for crowded tiny trickles of water
 
.L.T.A.
 
 

Porktown
Did someone say blow jobs?

 
OMG reminds of me of the good old days driving past the pickle parks hearing some guy on channel 19 announcing BJ 23... BJ 23.
 
 
you lookin for worrrrr…….  OHHHH HELL I can't,  I just can't say it.  

It is a public stream and if he is polite he should be welcome on the water.  I have fished among fly guys that were as rude as any.

Ive seen pinners do just fine with normal drifts...not all do the football field size ones.  Heck if I'm noodle roddin it and there's no one below me ill open the bale and let it go.  If duuds are close by then obviously ya gotta be awares no matter the method.  Yinz are drinkin that haterade.  

Nushky22
Thanks for the help blow jobs

That should let you get lots of help.   And as far as only fishing during the week.   One time on a small east side creek, there were only two of us on the whole **** creek.  Me, fly fishing, with short casts, and short drifts. And a stupid centerpinner, who was about 30 yards upstream, who  kept drifting past me at least another thirty.  Even as I moved downstream.    So I had to continually wait for him to start a new drift.  Until I finally had enough, and accidentally tangled up with him, and then accidentally snipped his float, and whatever else he had on while untangling the mess.   

Why most here don't appreciate pinners.  I hear guys at Walnut creek, love them there, though.  They will teach you too.  Just go down to the access area, and hop in by the stop sign.

Pins are great! Only ever used mine in PA a few times though, cause to crowded, just as sometimes to crowded for the fly. Usually take all options and go with/decide depending upon crowds and weather. A "few" said how to normally setup the rig, but, our streams to small IMO. I like it here cause the long rod and ability to keep action on bait/lure. In NY, man much fun, especially when 100' between you and others and you hook them right in front of guys, they look around like why the heavens that fish be jumping.... To funny IMO.... If CR500 was still on here or even Jiggy, they give you lots of info, CR built my rod, love it, even use it on Aurthur for crappies and pans, can reach out and jig baby.
 
 
Good Luck
Smitty

I fish the salmon river in NY every year and don't see many pinners at all.  I also fish the Cleveland tribs for spring steelhead and unfortunately, the pinners have taken over the place.  You can handle a few, but the Rocky River has a few too many.