I got a new rod! - Page 2

JBean · 11-06-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Oncorhynchus

One thing to keep in mind if your fishing in popular spots I'm sure people will not take very kindly to you running all over the bank after your fish.

True, however those ppl were so nice to each other, when someone got "fish on!" everyone close would pull in there line, someone would grab a net and get ready to help, then if the salmon started to run everyone would pull. It was cool to see the kindness. One lady did exactly what you said though, all the way down the bank, must've been a good 20+ minutes, only to have had it by the fin, not the mouth and she had to let it go....it was so sad!

Oncorhynchus · 11-06-2007, 03:47 PM

OK cool just passing on something I've hear salmon fisherman complain of. Its awesome people at that spot are so nice.

cchinook · 11-09-2007, 09:31 AM

that's why I use 50 lb. green tuff-line and a 25lb. leader - I do not want to tie up the bank in a long fight - even then , it is a hell of a struggle with a
35 pounder on - the other factor is that on the Wilson there are a lot of snag heads and logs on the bottom and they always want to head straight for them- last week I saw 6 fish lost - they ran into the wood and were lost because they could not be stopped on the lighter lines - anyways, go with
whatever floats your boat !

royiii · 02-16-2008, 09:32 PM

I use 10pd mainline 8pd leader for summers, 12pd mainline 10pd leader for winters, and 15 to 20pd test for salmon. Seldom do I have a problem of the fish snapping the line you just have to play it. And in less it's a REAL HOG you shouldn't have to run the river bank.

JBean · 02-17-2008, 08:01 AM

Thanks, if I ever actually hook one, I'm hoping I get it up far enough to get a picture at least!

Jessals Fishing · 03-25-2008, 12:30 PM

just a quick thought to remember on matching your line weight to your catch. If your planning on catch & release an over played salmon has less of a chance of survival than a salmon brought in in a timely manor. But don't get me wrong, I'm not the guy out there with 50lb tuff line dragging them in. I like a good fair fight and try to use the lightest line I can get away with keeping in mind that I can put some pressure on them especially right at the end when you need to get them a little closer to get them in the net. One thing I have found to help is if I use one of the good low diameter monos. ( I hate braided) Gamakatsu actually makes a great low-diam line that is really limber and casts well. I'm on the Kenai where 50"+ kings are a regular occurrence so a good line is important. Alot of people are going to these super braided lines that are very thin in diam. but the problem is they get them hung up and und up cutting them and they turn a bad snag into something you can't get away from. Good thread!!!

11-06-2007, 03:47 PM	#12
Oncorhynchus Angler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest grove 0R Posts: 185	OK cool just passing on something I've hear salmon fisherman complain of. Its awesome people at that spot are so nice. __________________ Powerbait is lame

11-09-2007, 09:31 AM	#13
cchinook Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 93	salmon gear that's why I use 50 lb. green tuff-line and a 25lb. leader - I do not want to tie up the bank in a long fight - even then , it is a hell of a struggle with a 35 pounder on - the other factor is that on the Wilson there are a lot of snag heads and logs on the bottom and they always want to head straight for them- last week I saw 6 fish lost - they ran into the wood and were lost because they could not be stopped on the lighter lines - anyways, go with whatever floats your boat !

02-17-2008, 08:01 AM	#15
JBean Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tigard Posts: 112	Thanks, if I ever actually hook one, I'm hoping I get it up far enough to get a picture at least! __________________ I wanna go fishing!

03-25-2008, 12:30 PM	#16
Jessals Fishing Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling, AK Posts: 22	just a quick thought to remember on matching your line weight to your catch. If your planning on catch & release an over played salmon has less of a chance of survival than a salmon brought in in a timely manor. But don't get me wrong, I'm not the guy out there with 50lb tuff line dragging them in. I like a good fair fight and try to use the lightest line I can get away with keeping in mind that I can put some pressure on them especially right at the end when you need to get them a little closer to get them in the net. One thing I have found to help is if I use one of the good low diameter monos. ( I hate braided) Gamakatsu actually makes a great low-diam line that is really limber and casts well. I'm on the Kenai where 50"+ kings are a regular occurrence so a good line is important. Alot of people are going to these super braided lines that are very thin in diam. but the problem is they get them hung up and und up cutting them and they turn a bad snag into something you can't get away from. Good thread!!! __________________ Joe Jessal Sterling, Alaska WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO FISH!

02-16-2008, 09:32 PM	#14
royiii Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfiled Posts: 30	I use 10pd mainline 8pd leader for summers, 12pd mainline 10pd leader for winters, and 15 to 20pd test for salmon. Seldom do I have a problem of the fish snapping the line you just have to play it. And in less it's a REAL HOG you shouldn't have to run the river bank.

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