Centerpin Float Fishing - Steelhead & Salmon

  Fishing Technique Overview Centerpin fishing is gaining quite a bit of attention from anglers in the Pacific Northwest to the upper reaches of New York State. The reason for this is that using a centerpin rod and reel is the most effective technique for float fishing. As a result, this provides you with a drag-free drift of your float and line; therefore, enticing fish to strike your presentation naturally floating downriver. Centerpinning is not in any way something new and has been around for quite some time.  History The centerpin reel dated back to the early 1800s and was more of an adaptation of early fly reels. They were called “Nottingham Winches” made from rosewood used by Scottish anglers. If you’re not familiar with a Centerpin Reel, imagine a fly reel that is not as wide as the traditional style and about the same size as the largest Spey Reels. The unweighted line used on a centerpin reel is your choice of monofilament or braid. In other words, weight is not int