How to Fish With Powerbait in Fast Running Water

Fish rely on their sense of smell as well as sight to detect food sources. For this reason, Berkley PowerBait can be an effective way to catch fish, as it comes in a variety of both colored and scented forms. You can purchase PowerBait at your local bait and tackle shop and at some sporting good stores. This type of bait also works when fishing in rapidly moving water if you follow a few simple tips first.

Things You'll Need

  • Fishing reel
  • Fishing rod
  • Powerbait
  • Fishing tackle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cover a large area of water by using the drift fishing method to present your bait to as many fish as possible. This is done by casting upstream from where the fish are visible, and keeping pace slowly with your bait by reeling in the slack in your line as the fast-moving current pushes it downstream.

    • 2

      Adjust your fishing gear to the faster moving water conditions by using a larger split shot and a longer leader. You should also use a smaller hook such as a treble or salmon hook.

    • 3

      Dip your hook into water before you attach the PowerBait to help form a sticky bond. This will reduce the tendency of the bait to come apart when you cast it into fast running water.

    • 4

      Mold your PowerBait on the hook so that it is covered entirely. Use just enough PowerBait to conceal the hook without any extra hanging off the end. This type of molding will keep the bait in place in a swift moving current.

    • 5

      Replace PowerBait if it become soggy or if a period of time has elapsed without catching any fish. This will help to keep the odor of the bait fresh, making it more appealing to the fish.