Float or not to float :: Help

[rayray519]

Family is taking a trip to Niagara this weekend, thinking of trying the WP out. I have fished it a couple of times before in the fall, this is my first time in the spring.

I have a decent spinning reel and a 9.6ft Shimano salmon/trout rod, and a 13ft Shimano float rod and centerpin reel. Most of the floats I have are the Raven Balsa floats (FM and FD, 6-8gm). Don't have any slip floats.

What would be the best setup/baits to use this time of year at the WP, leader lengths etc.?

 

[cptpronin]

I would suggest roe and streamer flies and tie several leader varieties because water visibility down there changes often.

 

[steelhead101]

probably best to leave the pin at home unless you can really whip it. buy a slip bobber there like 6 dollars for a Drennan