What's your preferred method for fishing while on the sticks? I've tried a few different things.
Fly fishing:
The two hander isn't really a good option here. I bring it in the boat for when we stop and I can wade, but trying to manage it while rowing isn't an option.
Single hander: this isn't too bad. I use methods that don't require me to have it in my hands while rowing, so I'll often use an indicator and dropper and let it drift.
More often than not though, any fly fishing I do is when we stop.
Gear fishing:
pulling plugs- this is a bit difficult, but manageable from the rower's seat. I like to use these when I can anchor above good holding water, but trying to keep them from floating up or bottoming out when actively rowing can be a challenge.
float and jig- this works really well from the rower's seat. I can cast it out and adjust the boat's speed for a drag-free drift. By speeding up or slowing down I can keep the float vertical and put more or less slack in my line.
side drifting:
This is ok, but really favors the guy in the boat that's not on the oars. With the fishing rod in the holder, you can't feel what the rig is doing.
Thoughts? When you're on the oars how do you do your fishing?
--Tracy
Fly fishing:
The two hander isn't really a good option here. I bring it in the boat for when we stop and I can wade, but trying to manage it while rowing isn't an option.
Single hander: this isn't too bad. I use methods that don't require me to have it in my hands while rowing, so I'll often use an indicator and dropper and let it drift.
More often than not though, any fly fishing I do is when we stop.
Gear fishing:
pulling plugs- this is a bit difficult, but manageable from the rower's seat. I like to use these when I can anchor above good holding water, but trying to keep them from floating up or bottoming out when actively rowing can be a challenge.
float and jig- this works really well from the rower's seat. I can cast it out and adjust the boat's speed for a drag-free drift. By speeding up or slowing down I can keep the float vertical and put more or less slack in my line.
side drifting:
This is ok, but really favors the guy in the boat that's not on the oars. With the fishing rod in the holder, you can't feel what the rig is doing.
Thoughts? When you're on the oars how do you do your fishing?
--Tracy