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Defjam · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 1:11 pm Post subject: Centre Pin Assumptions

As a new Centerpinner, I have a few observations that I wish to invite either confirmations or contradictions from others.

(Keeping in mind, I fly fish as well and am using that as a comparison)
1. Float Fishing in 1 foot or less depth riffles is less than ideal. T or F?
(If you answer this one with a False, please take the time to describe in detail the desired float size, the leader (tippet) length, and shotting pattern you utilize.)

2. Float Fishing in slow moving deep pools is boring? T or F?

3. The Wallis Cast is a p.i.t.a, but very worth the effort to learn? T or F?

4. Alot can be said about what I refer to the Spinning Side - Wallis Hybrid Cast? T or F?

5. Generally speaking, most fisherman hate Centerpinners? T or F?

6. Centerpinning is deadly with season specific live bait offerings? T or F?

7. Floating the tail out and the mouth of longer medium depth pools is quite effective when Centerpinning? T or F?

8. If God came back again as a fisherman, He would choose the centerpin as the weapon of choice? T or F?

Thanks for the reponses!

Defjam

Snowmonkey · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:20 pm Post subject:

1 T...float fishings advantages over fly fishing are negligible in shallow riffly water...unless the water is VERY BIG (wide). Use a smaller float and less weight in this situation, esp near the float.

2 F...I LOVE to fish slow pools!

3 T....the Wallis cast rocks once learned.

4 The Wallis (casting off the spool entirely) is ideal for NO LINE TWIST!

5 Depends on where you're fishing, and how rude the resident 'pinners are.

6 T

7 T

8 Only if he likes to catch TONS of fish...

ASM

GT · Smolt Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 41 Location: London

The previous response sums it up.

"Pinning" here in SW Ontario Canada incorporates a wide range of baits.. roe, worms, shiners, waxworms, wet flies, jigs, micro plastic baits. Personally I have switched to flies and micro maribous jigs void of live bait. As I fly fish as well, presentation of wet flies and nymphing is quite similiar. Positioning yourself atop a run/riffle on the river is key as 'trotting' your fly is ideal. Whether shallow riffles or slow deep pools, the strike is heart-stopping. As I hike to various spots, changing the presentation to match the depth and flow rate is required but its all worth its weight in "silver".

There is a local famed blue-ribbon trout river that looks down on those who use center pins as it is a great river for flyfishers. Call it elitism, but I think its just that pinning is so much more effective in its presentation if done correctly. I am sure I will be branded by the purist fly fishermen although pinners cannot match the dry fly artist.

GT