Epic Salmon Run Action! Float Fishing the Honey Hole

[@marcreaume8689]

Great video fray, thanks for bringing up the issues of snagging and leaving trash. This video definitely embodies my hopes for salmon fishing, being out with good friends having fun but fishing in ethical way. True fair chase. Keep up the good work

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@AdventureChasing]

SNAGGING IS NOT FISHING. Great video Fray, keep it up buddy👊

[@FishFray]

Thanks Kyle!

[@nathanpeters8547]

Well said Kyle

[@brettjamesmiller]

Sure it is

[@eryman17]

Snagging is absolutely fishing, if it’s legal it’s legal for a reason.

[@Nicholasyeahbruh]

Agreed 👍

[@bryonleche3627]

I appreciate the respectful plea for people to stop snagging. That approach is more likely to work than belittling folks.

[@karenfletcher9961]

Had an AWESOME trip with Matt yesterday! One of the BEST guides we have been with!

[@FishFray]

That's great, I agree!

[@joshawagillis9966]

Calling out the snaggers lol that's awsome

[@msmith6713]

Right on! I went out to the river yesterday. I fish closer to the head waters. Much smaller water at that point. Floated a few fish with spawn sacks then they kept moving up river! Looks like fun keep up the good work!

[@kiwi_comanche]

Superb video. Great intro too. Gotta show respect for the fish!!!!

[@FishFray]

For sure !

[@FaithisKey792]

Good job guys, great advice. God bless you all.

[@turkeywhitetailsmith7181]

Fishing in Michigan tributaries have been coming in since July and has been good fishing in rivers and tributary since July

[@TheRealDalco]

Can’t wait to get out with Matt again next week! Went north and saw a ton today

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@dougkale1125]

Great video Matt bring us more for those of us that can't make the trip up to enjoy this awesome run.👍

[@stripermanly]

Sure does bring back memories of doing that in the 1980’s and 90’s. In the early 70’s the fish were twice as big. Nothing to see 40 pound kings

[@FishFray]

That's awesome

[@jonzimmerman798]

Love the message! No trash no snagging! Let’s be sportsman!

[@FishFray]

For sure !

[@robgrubb420]

woohoo FRAY more videos per week! these are sick!

[@FishFray]

Glad you are liking them!

[@WisconsinTroutFishing]

Nice. We just don't have Kings like that on Superior in WI. Hahaha, the Brule gets about 500-300 each year, looks like u get more than that in a day! Do ya think cohos are running on the UP superior south shore yet? Happy fishing!

[@FishFray]

Definitely over 500 fish ran by us on this day! I'm not sure about those Superior trips, I hear they run pretty late though so I'm guessing they have a few more weeks yet before it's worth going

[@TheNcsipe376]

Liked and subscribed just because of the opening statement about snagging. Respecting the fish and other anglers.

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@Sethyfisher]

Love your videos Fray!

[@bobgiles2971]

Definitely that time of year great video congrats

[@FishFray]

It's finally here !

[@ilovefriedrice9891]

Fray, been watching you for a while. i think youre my favorite tributary float fishing to watch probably because you're actually good and know what youre doing in all situations =) you should come to the west coast

[@FishFray]

Thanks! Someday

[@rickiex]

Me and my friends call that stretch, "the fish frey hole" 🤣🤣

[@moisttowel2838]

it's crazy how you guys are already getting fish wherever you're fishing I fish manitoulin Island on Ontario all the tributaries there and the fish haven't even started coming in yet

[@northernsteelheader3678]

Go west, ganny and bowmanville has had fish for weeks

[@FishFray]

These fish have been running for a few weeks, just need to be in the right place at the right time ! Lots of leg work

[@larrybortel6021]

Be up there next week would love to fish with you one day and learn some things. Great videos keep it ip

[@belcom3979]

Is this the grand river in Michigan?

[@leongtoon62]

Great video as always !

[@nathanfowler24]

Nice video! I’ve been going to some popular Rivers the past couple years and every time I go out I see more and more people using floats and trying to get fish to bite

[@FishFray]

Glad to hear that, I've seen the same

[@messyfisherman4140]

The snagging isnt just a problem there we have a huge problem with it here on the west coast also

[@FishFray]

Sorry to hear that

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

First time I see this style of fishing, it's very interesting.

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

Awesome trip 👍👍

[@Pwrcritter]

Epig day. Waitin on the cent erie tribs to get lit.

[@FishFray]

Hopefully soon!

[@agooddaytofish2736]

Lucky, I’m still waiting another week for them to even get into the harbors on the Wisconsin side.

[@danielmckinney2194]

One of my favorite spots. I’ll be back there in a month.

[@big_timmy1036]

What river is this up north? Not asking for the specific spot just the river. I’m looking to come up north just don’t know where to start

[@derekhaning2916]

The Ausable has terrible snaggers. So terrible, much love from a fellow Michigander

[@FishFray]

Sorry to hear that!

[@captainniles8345]

Great vid, as always...💙 the message! No room on the rivers for garbage or snaggers. Kinda the same thing...🍻

[@arirobinson16]

Great video, but like still rope nets?!

[@FishFray]

Wasn't mine

[@loganrozengard6032]

Rod/reel set up?

[@gfoster173]

Great fish guys looks like you had a blast!

[@FishFray]

It was a fun morning for sure

[@gfoster173]

@@FishFray I’m headed up north in the morning from central Ohio. I was up last week for a couple days. 2 weeks this time.

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@craigthecrab]

Awesome vid dude 👍🏻

[@thegungooch639]

I spent alot of time cleaning up garbage while fishing last fall, pissed me off. When I posted in a group about cleaning up after yourself I got made fun off. I hate snaggers too lol I'm looking forward to getting out, great video man

[@FishFray]

Good job being the stand up guy, it is important to have guys like you out there

[@buckchaser312]

Killer hook ups!

[@OutsidersOutdoorCo]

you boys killed it! Have you ever tried floating skein for steelhead instead of bags? i wonder how well that would work...

[@FishFray]

Occasionally. Hard to beat a bag though

[@danleuze8860]

Great video..definitely hate seeing active snagging along with people leaving trash everywhere. I am fairly new to the area and would love to get into this kind of fishing. Have any suggestions. I know you’re not going to give away your “honey hole” location, but any suggestions for a beginner to try?

[@JordenMorin]

Always look forward to your videos 🤜🤛

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@fishingwithej1963]

Curious on your friends Baitcaster setup. Do u happen to know the length and action of that rod ?

[@mymmancing2093]

Nice fishing bro 😎

[@oxide_actual]

Bro I watch binge these videos because steelhead season is coming and I need a fix. I caught one the other day out of the lake and I damn near cried. Wish we had more salmon up here in ohio

[@dylanmounsey7515]

I hit a steelhead Friday morning in the river and then I lost another one Sunday night I am on the Canadian side of Huron.. gbay trib

[@oxide_actual]

@@dylanmounsey7515 Ohio side. It's a very slow trickle right now but it's hot as shit

[@oxide_actual]

@@alexstamop was thinking of getting out there again with the same husky jerk. Seeing what happens. Was tossing spoons with no success but then again it's not time

[@FishFray]

Got to love Ohio steel, a few salmon down that way would be nice though, for some variety

[@shadowswordfish3745]

In Ontario the snagging can be absolutely ridiculous and some guys resort to straight up chasing and netting the salmon when the creek is dry low. It’s a shame and the main reason I don’t fish salmon unless I’m on private property that my buddy owns, Great video however!!

[@justinadams159]

Man I live in southern Michigan and I have absolutely no idea where to go to consistently catch these fish one time when I was fishing in Berrien Springs with skein i caught one. So surprised i almost fell in the river. I just thought it was a big ass brown trout until i got that sucker out the water. I probably just live a little too south for consistent salmon activity but i do go try. Wish i lived up by you. Totally agree on the trash thing. This year I had a really bad experience in Mishawaka Indiana while steelhead fishing. Some very poorly behaved anglers that took the fun out of a particularly nice hole. Wanted it all to themselves and this guy just said things to me that were making me feel inferior. I didnt go back out for a couple weeks. In all of my life I have never run into someone without class on the water so I thought of fisherman as all good natured people. Opened my eyes to the darker side of fishing, the actual kind of guys who leave those messes and heckle people sure give all of us a bad name

[@FishFray]

There are a few people out there with the wring attitude that can ruin it for everyone and make us look bad, it is sad for sure

[@foreverpride8444]

Yo, I didn't know you're buddies with Kyle and that you've fished with the addicted crew, like marlin, Jordan, Cameron. I'm so jealous. I'm rewatching some of their older vids and when Jordan said fray was on a boat, I was like wait a minute 🤣

[@chrishall953]

Hey I know that hole staying there again this fall but don't float fish in that spot are you all the way down on bottom or in middle

[@stevenmallory4434]

Nice video Freddy. Totally agree with you. If you don’t snag the fish they will bite A lot longer. But at The same time too. Snagging is a tradition. That has been around a long time. I personally myself. Do not mind seeing people doing it. As long as there keeping fish for food purpose. And not overtake you. Some people only get to go once or a few times a year. And as long as they are not wasting them. Or littering our banks woods and all of Mother Nature. It is just another method of harvesting. No different than using a crossbow black powder rifle Long bow recurve or compound. To harvest the Whitetail. As long as you enjoy it do right by nature and the animals. I personally see nothing wrong with it. But everyone has their own thoughts on the subject. I wish everyone a safe and fun prosperous season.

[@FishFray]

It is up for debate, for sure.

[@mattstout856]

Not all traditions should be kept.

[@bobhunter8992]

The fish doesn’t have a choice if someone is snagging it! There’s nothing sporting or ethical about it. If they don’t want to hit, leave them alone.

[@monetsengnalivong6471]

Is this that allegan dam river? N what kind of bait or jigs your using

[@danm1319]

What state? Looks like Michigan 👍

[@averagejoefishing7833]

Same music, same hole as your vid about this time 2019. Time is a flat circle! Also booked a trip with Matt in October I'm super stoked

[@FishFray]

Thought I would make it a bit nostalgic. That's exciting , good luck!

[@jordanlee7562]

Hey Fray, not sure if you were out this past weekend. But but so many salmons we seen had already turned Zombie compared to last week. What’s your input? Think there’s gonna be another run?

[@FishFray]

There will be more fish coming, hard to say how many... Not expecting to see many more fresh kings this season

[@djbeauch7652]

Me, my brother and our buddy are headed up from Toledo to the Pere Marquette (Scottsville area)next weekend for the first time. Will you be in the area?

[@bluebird1159]

How do u connect ur main line to leader. Knot? Swivel?

[@FishFray]

Micro swivel

[@danhughes3626]

Hey im not a snagger..snagged... only 3 in my life.. love to go out if you want...never tried to use eggs... let me know...great content...keep it up

[@FishFray]

Hey man I appreciate your support on all my videos ! I usually only fish with my close friends and family when I get the chance to get out for a day.

[@danhughes3626]

@@FishFray copy understand so keep the Content coming

[@shovel444]

what waders are you wearin?

[@FishFray]

Simms G4s

[@shanesheridan1262]

Fish 1-2 times a year with Brejcha, boy knows how to fish!

[@FishFray]

For sure!

[@df082399]

This was a good day 💪🏽

[@FishFray]

Nice meeting you!

[@df082399]

@@FishFray same bro! Feel free to holla at me if you see me downtown sometime

[@FishFray]

I hope to!

[@mikepryce7924]

Hey fray I have a question on the spinners since I know your from Michigan do you use single or treble hooks when you catch the salmon

[@2AM_huddylol]

I’ll answer for you cuz I’m going today. Occasionally it’s single hook spinners but 90% of the time it’s treble hooks just try not to snag and if you do release it

[@tim35000]

Actually you are lining them. It's a snagging teqnicue for snagging fish especially salmon in the mouth. They are stacked up waiting for the river to rise with rain. And then they will pass to their spawning areas . Salmon don't eat when they are running to spawn. Only steelhead do.

[@FishFray]

You really think??

[@tim35000]

@@FishFray no l don't think l know A salmon might take a bite of your offering or even your favorite fly but it is only because they are curious. They don't have hands to touch things like we do so when they are curious they bite . You are a guide aren't you ?

[@FishFray]

Sure they aren't "eating" , but it's not lining them either... They are crushing the skein. I never guided for salmon.

[@seanh2898]

No footage of the boat going through that day???

[@FishFray]

🤣 unfortunately I wasn't able to record that interaction

[@markabram9714]

Do you ever get the on spawn bags. Why skien for salmon but bags for steel. Not gonna lie I go out with yarn flies under a float on my trout setup get one female and wait for the bows.

[@FishFray]

Rarely. I fish skein because it's easier than tying up bags. Also I think the way it moves and flutters in the water can help convince the salmon to bite. That's just my opinion

[@aventurasypescaconivanypip627]

Where is this place bro im from north carolina

[@FishFray]

Michigan

[@DWPFishing]

If salmon are no longer eating when they come up river to spawn, why do they bite salmon eggs?

[@FishFray]

Hard to say! Some say that instinctively they destroy other eggs to give their eggs and young a better chance of surviving

[@jaybee3204]

I think when they are new in the river, they still eat here and there. I do well with skein through mid September, then aggression bites on plugs or spinners are about it for me. Do you have luck the whole season on eggs Frey?

[@FishFray]

It depends, I had great luck on skein in mid to late October years ago when I first started but I haven't really been able to replicate that much since. Like you say, the hardware bite usually holds up through the end of the run

[@mikemckelvey4709]

I have a centerpin what’s a good affordable float rod I could get I’m going up north next month and wanna try float fishing

[@FishFray]

If you're fishing for salmon, I'd recommend the skein cane hd from blood run, it is a great rod for the price. It is linked in the description of my salmon videos

[@mikemckelvey4709]

Thanks appreciate you and love the content I’m new to center pin any other advice would be awesome

[@ChandlerNoll]

Thank god someone with a decent following is actually encouraging people not to snag. Way to many youtubers talking so big about flossing these days, they're really ruining it for everyone. Flossing is snagging and snagging aint fishing. Fishing is getting fish to bite your presentation, not ripping a hook through a school and hoping you hook one in the mouth.

[@FishFray]

I feel the same way. It's a controversial topic here in the great lakes but I hope to open up the conversation and change the culture surrounding how we treat these fish

[@scottsief419]

Snag and drag baby

[@icefisher1171]

Damn!! Some nice fish there. I've never fished for salmon before but I'd absolutely love to. I purchased an 8wt rod and reel, late last year for this and steelhead, but I've never had the opportunity to try it yet. I'm very new to fly fishing and have been practicing here and there, when I'm able to, with the 5wt rod I purchased with the 8wt. I'm not good, at all, but I'll get there. I only know of one guy who fly fishes for these and the steelies, but we've never been able to connect and get out. He fishes all the time and has offered to help me with a few patterns he ties and with the leaders formulas he uses, but our schedules clash pretty horribly. Anyway, sorry for the story and again, fantastic fish. Looks like y'all had a killer time. Do you keep any or just CPR? Peace and tight lines.

[@FishFray]

I keep a few early season then release most. Plenty of guys out fly fishing for these kings on all the rivers with 8,9, and 10 wts

[@Bpositiveandprosper]

Hell yea man I was down at the river yesterday doing some float fishing and these two guys were blatantly flossing fish right in front of me. I wanted to say something that isn’t real fishing!

[@FishFray]

frustrating! I had a similar experience today

[@joedarden2276]

Ha We Fishing

[@stevenposigian7275]

The trash thats left on the banks ruins the beauty for the next one to fish that hole.

[@noahalan8353]

Yikes $500 reel is nuts

[@gooberpline5673]

mr feast catching salmon

[@davidbarclay4968]

Love the Bobber downs and the footage is great. Question though. Why call the fish Chrome? They are not. Calling them Chrome takes away from the validity of your angling expertise and the Video IMO. You’re a great fisherman and their is no need to hype the Chinook Those are decent river fish for sure but just not Chrome.

[@FishFray]

Some of these are about as chrome as they get here in Michigan streams. We are used to boots so we get a little excited at anything clean. I'm guessing you don't fish lake Michigan tributaries if you don't get excited to see fish in this condition.

[@bobhunter8992]

There’s a huge difference between clean and chrome. Everyone is obsessed with the word “chrome “ for some reason. They are what they are, but far from chrome.

[@chinook301]

Chrome 🤣🤣 sorry not chrome

[@timvanschubert3177]

Don’t point the rod at him. Load the rod, keep a bend at all times and you won’t break them off so often. But, I’ve only been doing this for 40+ years.

[@rippinlipswithwill6327]

Hey if your ever in Frankfort and want the best fish cleaner you'll ever get go to jay the fish cleaner at the boat launch. He's my dad and he's been doing it for 25 years plus.

[@FishFray]

I've heard of him, that's awesome !

[@838beb]

D Mo!

[@jabobihlman541]

Great message. Snaggers suck and are generally the ones leaving the trash. No respect for anything.

[@wildbryan2217]

Hell yeah stop the snagging please

[@FishFray]

🙏🙏

[@GoHyper]

First let’s go!!

[@austinnufer9981]

I think it is funny you always complain about people flossing and snagging when in multiple videos your flossing the fish so you have no rume to talk

[@FishFray]

I'm referring to blatant snagging. Flossing is a personal and debatable decision I've discussed before

[@lotsofducks6234]

Meh, flossing = snagging, they're not biting and you're not fooling the fish. Just a diff way to drag a hook into them that too many people try to pass off as legit hookups

[@FishFray]

It's a never ending debate, always entertaining. I do agree theres no glory in it, but I don't think the technique is going away anytime soon

[@jaybee3204]

@@lotsofducks6234 at least it's in the mouth and not doing greater harm to the fish! I'd be happy if every snagger with giant hooks and an Oz of weight would learn the technique 🤣 personally, I don't line or snag, and don't think others should either,but lining is definitely the lesser of 2 evils

[@agooddaytofish2736]

Lucky, I’m still waiting another week for them to even get into the harbors on the Wisconsin side.

[@FishFray]

Any day now!