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- Fishing for salmon can be daunting. Knowing which techniques and tackle to use will give you a fighting chance. This page brings you up to speed on how to catch salmon.
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- Fishing for salmon can be daunting. Knowing which techniques and tackle to use will give you a fighting chance. This page brings you up to speed on how to catch salmon.
Introduction
- Salmon is one of the most sought-after types of fish: Its succulent flavor and smooth texture make it a near-delicacy for seafood lovers. Naturally, trying to hook one of these tasty fish is nothing close to easy. A quick primer on techniques and tackle will give you a leg-up.
Step 1: Drift Fishing
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- Drift fishing is done from a boat whose power is turned off or barely engaged. It is best to use this method where salmon school, or congregate. Mooching, flyfishing, and jigging can be done from a drifting boat.
How-To
- Use your fishfinder to find a school of salmon. You can also look for seabirds feeding or bait fish gathering, at the water's surface.
- Rig the bait on a hook.
- Weight the bait until it reaches a 50- or 60-degree angle.
- Dangle the bait.
- Lift the rod.
- Crank the reel a bit and wait.
- Lower the reel again.
- Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you feel the salmon strike the bait.
- Reel that baby in!
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