Spin fishing

Bottom bouncing is a spin fishing technique where the spinner is cast up river from the shore, and then allowed to bounce on the river bottom until it has moved downstream. The rod tip is held higher in the air than normal and the speed of retrieval is faster. This method is commonly used when float fishing from an inflatable dingy. The spinner is cast directly behind the boat until it settles on the bottom. After the spinner has settled it bounces on the bottom, naturally attracting fish of all species. This technique is commonly used for trout in large wide rivers where an inflatable boat can be used. All types of trout are caught with this method including brown trout, rainbow trout, bull trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout.^[3]

Walking the dog is a spin fishing technique that involves imparting a zigzag motion to a spinner or lure. This action is achieved by creating slack in the line before and after each jerk, allowing for a crisp and natural motion of the lure. The method begins with the rod tip held low over the water, around 1 to 1.5 feet above the surface. The angler can activate the lure either with wrist action or a whole-arm motion that pivots from the shoulder, with alternation between these two methods serving to reduce stress on individual joints.^[4]

In this technique, the slack before and after each jerk allows the rod tip to move further than the lure's movement, creating a more natural and unpredictable motion. The angler delivers a non-stop series of rhythmic strokes that jerk the lure by snapping slack line, causing it to zigzag about six inches (15 cm) to alternating sides without pause.

من وجهة نظر السمكة، يبدو الطعم ككائن خائف يقوم بحركات غير ضرورية. هذه الحركة تجعل من الصعب على سمك القاروص وأنواع أخرى رؤية الطعم بوضوح، وهو ما يُعزى إليه جزئيًا نجاح هذه التقنية. يقضي الطعم وقته في التحرك ذهابًا وإيابًا دون تقدم يُذكر للأمام، ومع ذلك يبقى من الصعب التعرف عليه. ^{[ 5 ]}