As a streamer fisherman, I spend most of my time stripping and swinging flies, where the benefits of the semi-automatic feature are less pronounced
Rods : 8-foot graphite salmon jigging rods rated for 12- to 30-pound line Reels : Accurate Boss 270 lever drag, or equivalent Line : 50-pound, multicolored depth-counter line, such as PowerPro Depth-Hunter braid, with a short shock leader of 30-pound mono Lures : 4- to 6-ounce Ahi Assault Diamond Jigs and Ahi Live Deception Jigs
When dealing with salmon in most Bristol Bay watersheds, the prime time for fishing tends to follow this schedule: June & July : King salmon (Chinook), Sockeye salmon, and Chum salmon August & September : Silver salmon (Coho), Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and Rainbow trout Times and species vary from river to river, so phone a friend or do your homework
Are their minnows flicking on the surface in one area
They spawn in coastal areas from January through July, peaking in our neck of the woods in late spring and early summer