How Do I Put Line On A Salmon Reel?

How much line should be on a salmon reel?

Typical drift fishing gear includes an 8 1/2- or 9-foot rod rated for 15-30 pound line, and either a bait casting reel or a spinning reel. For larger fish, like Chinook salmon, use 20-25 pound line. For smaller fish, like pink salmon, use 10-15 pound line.

How far down does copper line go?

45lb Copper and 32lb Copper have virtually the exact same dive curve despite the different in diameter and weight. 45lb copper runs on average only 3-5 feet deeper than 32lb copper…all the way out to 600 feet of copper being deployed.

Do you need to soak fishing line before spooling?

Always prior to spooling up with mono, leave your line submerged in a bucket of warm water. This will allow the water to soak into the line helping not only when you come to wind the line on but also allowing the line to bed down property on your spool.

How much line should I let out when trolling?

Consider the following example: If you’re trolling a tandem rig tied with two five-ounce bucktails (5 x 2 = 10), and you let out 100 feet of line (double 50, so multiply by two again), according to the Rule it will run at about 20 feet below the surface (5 x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20).

How do you count lines when trolling?

This is simple. One simply counts the number of “pulls” one does. A pull is done by grabbing the line by the reel and pulling out line until you reach the first guide. On most rods this is about 18 inches – although you should measure your setup with a measuring tape.

How deep is a 150 copper?

Your 150 copper will run 40′ +- down, very close to a full core.

How far down does 200 copper go?

150′ would make the most sense it runs about 50′ down and the 200′ runs about 60′ down which would put right where the 300′ of 32# runs.

How fast does core sink?

Realistically, you can figure that for every color of lead core (10 yards) you put in the water it will sink five feet if you are trolling at an average speed of 2.0 to 2.5 mph.

How deep can you fish with lead core line?

The slower the speed, the deeper the lines will run. At normal walleye trolling speeds, you can figure about 6 feet of depth for each color. With segmented lines, let out more mono backing to run deeper. Four colors of segmented line will easily run 30 feet deep or more.

What time of day is best for salmon fishing?

In general, the magic hours of early morning just before sunrise, and late evening just after sunset are the best for salmon fishing. The phases of the moon come into play, high and low tide, and even low-pressure systems moving in can enhance your opportunity.

What kind of bait do salmon like?

Single Salmon Eggs
There are times when single eggs on a small size 12 Daiichi Salmon Egg Hook can be the best bait for salmon fishing in rivers. The store bought-single eggs are prepared in a way that allows them to scent well and stay on the hook.

What lure is best for salmon fishing?

6 Best Salmon Lures for River Fishing

1. Spinners. For some anglers, standalone in-line spinners are tops among the best salmon lures for river fishing.
2. Winged drift bobber rigs. These are buoyant floats with wings and are a component of drift rigs.
3. Casting spoons.
4. Flies.
5. Wobbling plugs.
6. Colors.