Salmon Fishing Tips
Salmon fishing is a fun sport with many different types such as the Atlantic, Pacific, landlocked, and steelhead, and sockeye. Chinook, tule, black mouth and king salmon are some more of the different types. There are a variety of baits that will help you land salmon on your next trip. These consist of flies, lures, prawns, crustaceans, egg sacks, and plugs for trolling. The Atlantic salmon is the most fished, and flyfishing is the most common way to catch these fish.Have you ever wondered why so many people love to go salmon fishing? The answer is simple, salmon give you a great fight each and every time. It really does not matter if you are fishing for Chinook or King because they both put up an awesome fight. Now that we have got that out of the way lets talk about learning and tips. Experience is everything! What I mean is both your own and others who have the knowledge through years of trial and error experience. Do not be afraid to hit the pond every chance you get and start trying new techniques and baits / lures. If you have a video phone, tape yourself while fishing. Discuss with the camera where you are and what the current conditions are. Do not forget to mention the bait or lure you are using and the success or failure of each. It would also be a good idea to talk about the weather conditions at the time and where you had the most strikes.
Here are a few answers to possible questions you have asked about salmon fishing tips.....
Where is the best place to find salmon in a river? We recommend you start trolling with a plug bait or bottom bouncing. These are always your best bet.
What should I do with a salmon once I catch one? We recommend you always catch and release the fish. It only makes sense to put them back if your not going to eat them. This also gives the fish a chance to get bigger, and the next trip you take to the pond a better fight from a bigger fish.
What color bait do salmon like or love better? We recommend you use yellow, white, red, or the combination of both with stripes and a hint of red. Once you start fishing for salmon in deeper waters the color does not matter as much because of the lack of light at these depths.
What is better... salmon fishing from a John Boat or fishing from the bank or wading? Our reasoning is this. If you can reach the majority of the river from the bank, and it is not being heavily fished by other anglers at the time then it really does not matter. But, if these other factors are in place then you should probably bring your boat with you and expect to fish in the areas others are unable to reach. Wading is also very effective and allows you to get right in there for the big catch!
What are the best lakes in NC for salmon fishing? We think you should try Lake Nantahala, and Lake Lure. Both of these offer great salmon fishing while visiting in North Carolina.
What are the best lakes in VA for salmon fishing? We think you should go off coast for the best salmon fishing in Virginia.
If you are fishing for the best salmon fishing tips this is one of the biggest in the US. Salmon are most common in lakes, and rivers. There are so many different techniques that are effective with the large variety of baits at your disposal. Some of the best baits that we have found and recommend, are the plugs, lures, spoons, divers, and bait rigs.
In our experiences of early morning fishing trips, we recommend there is nothing like a wiggle wart to get the job done. For the most action on your bait rigs, we recommend you use shrimp. Flies are always great for salmon, and allow for a fun filled day.
Other tips are, as the water starts to warm up, salmon tend to head to deeper water where it is cooler. We recommend that you switch to plugs or spoons at this time. Spoons come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles that will work almost anywhere, and remember what we mentioned earlier about the colors and do not waste your money buying every color immaginable. Only a few different ones will do just fine.
One of our salmon fishing tips is salmon will hit just about anything. So it does not matter where you go or what you use or how you use it, you are still likely to get some action one way or another. More than anything while fishing, concentrate on your reeling in technique and proper location because they have the most benefit in the long run. After you have all this figured out, remember that above all else you are fishing for fun and relaxation!