Put the rod in a pole holder and wait until a fish moving upstream runs into the lure and bites it. Plunking is usually done in high water but can also be done in clear. In clear water the fisherman must lighten his tackle up to match the conditions of the river. A hot shot on a sliding leader placed on line after the Spin and Glow and sinker are in place in river. Spin glows and hot shots give the bait a action even though they are stationary.
Heavy lines are important for Plunking to keep the spin glows from tangling.
Accessories Most Plunkers use pole holders pounded into the river bank. Fish can hit violently taking your pole into the river and you chasing after it. The plunkers who have taken this to the next level also have built a shack to stay out of the weather.