| Lures, graphite rods, and a dazzling array of flies, are | | | | equipment, adding 'scents' can amplify its |
| you sure you're having the best salmon fishing | | | | 'attractiveness' to the salmon. |
| equipment? Salmons are a picky lot and making them | | | | Fishing Rods |
| bit is a tricky business. Having the appropriate lure for | | | | Salmon fishing rods must have a mixture of |
| a certain condition is considered fair salmon fishing | | | | characteristic: it must be flexible to handle the |
| practice. | | | | freaking aerial displays of silver salmon but and it |
| How about encountering a 50 pound King salmon with | | | | must robust enough to handle the rock-like pull of a |
| only an 8 foot light tackle? You'd be cursing your | | | | Chinook, all the while still fairly maneuverable to |
| breath for that little oversight on your part. Even | | | | provide a decent jiggle. Of course you can bring |
| your wife will be cursing you to death; I would if I'm | | | | several choices to meet several situations. Graphite |
| accompanying you. | | | | steel provides the best flexibility while retaining some |
| So don't ever bring curtailed equipment. Of course | | | | lightness and strength. Bamboo rods are also a |
| you can still battle that 50 pound salmon to | | | | popular choice and cheaper besides. |
| submission with the 8 foot rod, and if you land the | | | | Reels |
| Chinook successfully you deserve the president | | | | In the past, traditional reels are of simple |
| patting your back. Heck, I would fly to your | | | | construction. Its construct has no drag at all; anglers |
| destination if you just let me know. But chances are, | | | | have to 'palm' the revolving rim to slow the rotation |
| Joe, it would be a losing battle. | | | | and the fish. New reel designs now allow 'drag' |
| Are you heading for salmon fishing with the best | | | | mechanism that would reduce line feeding in an event |
| equipment? Here's a salmon fishing equipment | | | | the fish decides to bolt away from the angler. Power |
| checklist if you need one. | | | | assisted reels are often useful in landing heavier fish, |
| Remember, best doesn't spell out as most expensive. | | | | or if the angler don't have enough muscle strength to |
| It is a matter of a salmon fishing equipment doing as | | | | subdue a frenzied fish -most especially useful on big |
| it should: fishing rods that don't slip, lines that don't | | | | game fish like the tuna or tarpon. |
| break, and lures that even minnows are fooled. | | | | Lines |
| Lures, Baits and Flies | | | | Using the appropriate line always dictate a successful |
| Angling, when schematically done is mostly: locate | | | | catch. Think of landing a Chinook? These fishes are |
| game, prepare tackle, and fish. Using the appropriate | | | | often coy in nipping bait and would bolt at the |
| lures always guarantees a bite. The only tricky part is | | | | slightest provocation. Using a less visible line like the |
| brewing the right stuff. Cured salmon roe is | | | | Canjun Advantage Line will make your game unable |
| considered by many to be the most irresistible treat | | | | to smell you. Silvers are more voracious feeder, |
| but it comes with a price. They aren't reusable of | | | | sometimes it doesn't matter if you are using a |
| course. While flies can be a promising salmon fishing | | | | stouter line. |