bigsteelballer
9/29/2017 7:20:59 PMThanks for the report. I'm going to give shot this weekend. As for the pinks... Fish and game doesn't care about what was accidentally done. Be careful. If it happens more than once or twice then I will move to a different hole.
SonOfOrion
9/29/2017 9:50:18 PMGenerally I find that it snags em up in the tail, is that right? I almost think that the fish will see it, then go to move out of the way in the wrong spot and hooks them. That or they are slapping it away with the tail
SonOfOrion
9/29/2017 9:50:33 PMGenerally I find that it snags em up in the tail, is that right? I almost think that the fish will see it, then go to move out of the way in the wrong spot and hooks them. That or they are slapping it away with the tail
jonb
9/29/2017 9:51:31 PM When salmon near spawning they get lethargic and slow, and pretty much stop getting out of the way, so yes, at this time of year it is more likely to snag up on older fish. There isn't much you can do to avoid it while twitchings jigs, unfortunately. Fresh fish will either bite or swim around the jig hense the lack or reduction of foul hooked fish earlier in the season. Once the pinks clear out, your ratio will improve again.
In that scenario roe, beads/flesh flies(for trout/char) or colorado blades under a float will be a better choice. Spoons will still snag fish here and there. Vertical presentation will be best in places with spawners around.
In that scenario roe, beads/flesh flies(for trout/char) or colorado blades under a float will be a better choice. Spoons will still snag fish here and there. Vertical presentation will be best in places with spawners around.
MosesMayhem
10/1/2017 8:18:43 PMGood insight! Started drifting gear yesterday. Didnt catch anything, 2 strikes but also didn't accidentally snag any Pinks.
jonb
10/2/2017 10:21:59 AMDrift gear/spoons will still snag/floss older salmon (incidentally at best). Float fishing will be your best bet around zombies and coloured salmon. Pinks will very rarely hit roe, so if your intention is to not touch any pinks. Roe under a float will work best for coho.
MosesMayhem
10/2/2017 4:27:48 PMThanks Jon!
I'm gonna float some roe bags tomorrow early AM...
I managed to stay out of the zombies drifting but found plenty of other sh*t to snag. Lost a couple good setups this morning. The river got a little swollen and dirty after the rains with that the flow has increased pretty well. We'll see tomorrow.
Cheers!
I'm gonna float some roe bags tomorrow early AM...
I managed to stay out of the zombies drifting but found plenty of other sh*t to snag. Lost a couple good setups this morning. The river got a little swollen and dirty after the rains with that the flow has increased pretty well. We'll see tomorrow.
Cheers!