Plunking with the kids

[Wanttohuntmore]

I'm a fly fishing, jig/bobber kind of steelheader, and have never tried plunking for them.  Now that I have two young kids, been wanting to take them out plunking, with a small fire to warm up on, and possibly cook on with the Dutch oven.  Any areas and techniques would be welcomed!  I had both kids down at the Cow last weekend, jig/bobber fishing, but I think we spent more time tying up than fishing.

[bullcanyon]

Columbia this summer.  My kids love it.  Easy fishing and very seldom will you not get bit.

[Wanttohuntmore]

The big C is what I thought as well.  Anything this time of year?  Also, ways to rig them?  Pyramid sinkers, bait, etc?

[TheHunt]

I found a good place on the Wynoochee and there are plenty of room for the kids to mess around.  I am not sure that would too far for you to go.  PM me if you are interested.

[PA BEN]

 I use the flat round sinkers.
http://www.steelheader.net/steelhead/plunking.htm

[bullcanyon]

Everyone had their own method.  Some guys use rocks when fishing the boulder areas. Cannon ball s or pyramids will work just fine in the sand.  Usually 4-8 oz depending on where and how much gear you throw out.  If you run a dropper.  Make sure it is shorter than your leader. I always fish a double rig.  Use a sturgeon slider between the two that I clip my weight in.  No dropper.