King Salmon Bobber Downs - How I Get Them to BITE in RIVERS

Welcome back to the channel! Info and links below...
Where I get my gear!
Blood Run Tackle:
bloodrunfishing.com/collectio...
DISCOUNT CODE: "fray"
Arctic Spinners:
arcticspinner.com/
DISCOUNT CODE: "FFRAY"
Shadow Fly Fishing (Soft Beads I use)
www.shadowflyfishing.com/shop...
Float Fishing Shopping List (What I use from Blood Run Tackle):
28lb Mono Mainline
15 or 20lb Fluorocarbon leader
Micro Swivels
Size SSG/LSG and AAA split shot weights
15g Big Water Float/18g Cigar Float
1/16" inch tubing (2 pieces to hold float
Size 2/0 or 3/0 Skeena Hook
Size 1 Tailout hook (for stinger)
14mm or 16mm red or pink soft beads
Rubber bobber stops to hold soft bead in place
Answering all questions in the comments section, thanks for watching!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:14 Skein Tips
4:30 Bobber Downs
7:50 Gear Walkthrough

[@stevenjennings4568]

Wild you guys think if you have a bobber it’s legal hahahah floss away and chirp other fishermen your top notch 😂

[@FishFray]

The bite is undeniable. In this video, and in many others you can find on my channel.

[@Brandon1267]

They literally bite 😂

[@josephgarcia1575]

You must be a snagger I mean flosser... don't be mad we float guys catch 98% of the fish because we get them to bite and can keep fishing the same hole instead of hooking a fish in the back and spook the rest. Not to mention how many flossers just take the illegally hooked fish and think it's fine. Their not sportsman.

[@collinbroschay3874]

Don’t wanna spread hate in this awesome channel, but like fray said, these are undeniable bites. They grab these eggs, you can argue it’s out of aggression or biological instinct to eliminate competition, but they eat and there’s nothing else to it. Good luck 👍🏻

[@BCyr1991]

The people who say you can't get Salmon to bite in the rivers haven't even tried. They probably skip right to snagging.

[@FishFray]

I'd agree. If you are used to snagging you probably don't have the patience to drift a legitimate rig for long, and thats why people go right back to the old ways..

[@outdoorsforachange]

I'd snag if it was legal, not going to lie. Instead, I catch skunks.

[@deanazarnush884]

i call it salmon fever, when you see the salmon in the shallows walking from hole to hole and you get the urge, that evil urge, that salmon fever

[@BCyr1991]

@@deanazarnush884 I definitely agree that many are afflicted with that fever! Haha Usually people who don't get on the water much and feel they have to justify their trip with a fish.

[@FishFray]

We've all been there .. it is hard to walk away from a giant fish!

[@codycook7091]

I was so excited to see a salmon video from you this year finally! I hope all the people that hit 6th street watch this and learn something. Its gut wrenching watching all the snaggers on the ladder.

[@FishFray]

Ha, I don't think there is any fixing that place

[@danvascotto6271]

Good to see you back . Informative video

[@lloydbeebe3716]

Glad to see your post. Been waiting to see it pop up. Thanks for the info once again. Landed my first king of the season today. Pumped for the big runs.

[@FishFray]

Awesome, congrats! It's going to be a good fall

[@StevoTreevo]

YOU ARE BACK FRAAAAAYY!!!!! Keep posting these videos! I love each and every one of them!!!! You have amazing content my guy.

[@FishFray]

Thanks, glad you like them!

[@troutcloud]

You're by far among the best fishermen on youtube. No BS, very informative and respectful. Keep up the amazing work, we all appreciate it.

[@outdoorsforachange]

Very high praise.

[@FishFray]

Thank you! That's what I'm going for

[@nicholasyebra1988]

I agree

[@fishing4reel_247]

Great video fray! Love the respect you are showing to the river. keep it up!

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@truenorthangler]

Another well put educational video, Fray. Loved your message at the beginning of the video and I can relate to everything you said. I also do well on skein and sometime spinners and crank baits for these salmon but early in the season when they first enter. Once they pair up and move to the spawning mode, it’s over on feeding plus it’s unethical to fish when they are on the beds. Flossing, snagging and trash around is also a big problem here on the Lake Ontario tribs. I also started fishing using those methods but once I started understanding their behavior, I quickly found out they do bite and can catch them the proper way and gives you so much satisfaction. Loved the first float drop/bobber down, no mistake about that hit. Wish you a great salmon season and keep up the great work and content you make. Cheers Adrian

[@FishFray]

Thanks Adrian, hope you have a great season as well !

[@jamaalmaddox5145]

So awesome to see your video pop up! Looking forward to great videos!

[@kurtc6302]

Welcome back and appreciate your videos

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@alexrocco5224]

Great vid! Would love to see you do another collaboration with Kyle from Adventure chasing. You guys are my favs. Thank you for your entertaining AND very informative content. You are extremely helpful in teaching folks how to hone the craft and enjoy it too!

[@FishFray]

Thanks, that's what it's all about !

[@colinpaul2320]

Fray love your videos thank you for doing them, used the red and black spinners last year with great success and will tryout green this year. Keep posting

[@nicholasyebra1988]

Awesome to see another video 🎉

[@justinedgar_outdoors]

Happy to see some content! I cannot wait to get on the river.

[@FishFray]

Hope you have a great season!

[@justinedgar_outdoors]

@@FishFray you as well brother! I got my first river king here in ny on the salmon river this past weekend on the 26th.

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

good to see ya back - sweet float drops

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@willsworldoutdoors]

Nice video. Love the early season stuff.

[@kurtbargar1618]

Thanks Fray so few utubers include tackle tips keep up the good work 👍

[@Wardenlw]

I like the intro bit about ethical methods and cleaning the rivers. Need more like you

[@FishFray]

Hope it helps!

[@markcain460]

I look forward to the fall salmon run all year long. Good content without a bunch of wasted time. I'm following!

[@FishFray]

Thanks, that's what I am going for

[@puskasrobert1725]

Love to see that you back on the river for the king's

[@FishFray]

It feels good to be back on the water!

[@kahuna13135]

About time you came back 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤩

[@FishFray]

Glad to be back !

[@obsessedanglingtv5723]

Banger video man! Going to kick back and relax and watch 14 minuets of great content!!

[@FishFray]

Thanks Owen, not as much fish action as your last video !

[@obsessedanglingtv5723]

@@FishFray for your filming & video editing skills I could sit down and enjoy the whole video no matter how many fish are caught!

[@NorthwestMoOutdoors]

Great content as usual!! Hopefully many more vidieos this year. Tight lines, and stay safe.

[@FishFray]

Thanks , you too!

[@mattachtemeier5296]

Spinner nation checking in! Best way to catch ‘em. Always get a big pissed off one it seems. If you get one that is ..

[@FishFray]

Good luck this season!

[@BentRodsTackle]

That first hook up though! That was exciting to watch, Fray. Thank you.

[@FishFray]

Thanks for watching !

[@9kluv46]

The 2023 run funna be lit 🔥

[@FishFray]

For sure!

[@chevypower1993]

Many thanks for the excellent vid.

[@justinmicks799]

What a great intro fish fray🤟

[@onymphs]

Great video! I have to try this someday!

[@danr8787]

It’s about that time of year again!

[@kenzacharajr.1023]

I bounced the bottom didn't believe until now. Your videos has some awesome faith changing footage .

[@Canadiandawg]

Best bobber downs on KZbin. I love your videos!

[@FishFray]

Thanks, glad you like the vids!

[@casting4chrome]

Great footage, love to see a video on early kings

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@brianderringer1281]

Nice to see the salmon kick off season. The float wallet looks great.

[@FishFray]

Thanks Brian!

[@spencerbehler]

Great vid fray

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@derekhallman9770]

you get a thumbs up good sir for promoting fair chase methods

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Bobber down king is back. Looking forward to fall salmon season here on the west coast also. Good luck Fray.

[@FishFray]

Good luck to you too!

[@josephgarcia1575]

Where are you at?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

@@josephgarcia1575 Oregon

[@scottblock6832]

Great video Fray. Love how you promote catching them legally.

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@NWJonathan]

Stoked to always see your videos buddy. 🤙🏻 PRIORITIZE!!! RESPECT THE RIVERS & THE FISH !!!!!!🤘🏻🌊🖤

[@FishFray]

Right on , thanks !

[@NickAndCaroline]

Every year I go out with intention of making you proud hahaha.I still only have a fly rod, but I also have good intentions. Thanks for the good work you do and the vibes you put out! 👊👊👊

[@FishFray]

I think good intentions is all that matters! Have fun out there

[@user-ls6mv7ue5z]

Nice to see some in the rivers. I may head up somewhere next week

[@FishFray]

Good luck, its been tough so far!

[@phillipball-reed8071]

Great video! Can’t wait to get out fishing with the kids

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@brendaeberwein8338]

Awesome video!!! 😊

[@scottcolquitt2073]

Fray...excellent background...hookup...footage...release...you got this! Keep it going! Great Vid!

[@FishFray]

Thanks, more to come!

[@art08474]

Videos are so badass!!!!

[@mikehoward3749]

Nice to hear... as a guide of 28yrs now n fishin for over 40yrs... people floss n snag because they want that instent gratification on gettin a fish... ive never taught flossin... if your fishing legit... they will chase n will bite... good to hear you talkin about...

[@FishFray]

Yea, most fisherman cannot resist leaving these fish alone after 5-10 minutes of no bites

[@mikehoward3749]

@@FishFray ... yes n they dont realise either... that when there nose down... their not gonna take anything at all... unless their flossed or snagged

[@DarkKnight-dq7ek]

Appreciate how much of a conservationist and respect to the environment that you have for our state of MI. I agree I am disgusted by the snaggers and I am not one to refrain from calling them out and making sure DNR finds them. You are correct flossing is common, but it can stop, and should stop. Its oddly weird right now since covid so many people got into fishing, but I'm starting to notice a lot of people are chilling out and not chasing it like they used to. Combat fishing is still a huge pain at certain sites we won't name. However I appreciate the thoughtfulness and integrity that you put into these fishing videos. Also how informative and polite you are. You are much better than many other salmon and steelhead chasing youtubers out here.

[@FishFray]

Thank you! It would be great to see some positive changes on the rivers over time

[@michiganroots8045]

NIce job Davis. Good luck this fall.

[@FishFray]

Thanks, you too!

[@richardramsaran5093]

#1 bobber down videographer 💯

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@mattbarn1706]

Been waiting for you to drop them vidssss fr im tryna catch my first king in the Midwest as well

[@FishFray]

Good luck this fall!

[@223Carbine]

Thanks Fray, always enjoy your videos. Congratulations on Grad school.

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@team3d180]

6:39 veiwer:"SNAG!?!?" 😂😂

[@italiansalmonhead]

Awesome Davis Awesome video , I see u soon In river

[@brianadler2688]

Hi Fray! First time I've seen one of your videos, I must say I'm impressed! The rigging info was very well presented! I'm in Oregon, and we're just getting into the Fall Chinook, aka King fishery on the Columbia. Sounds like we're going to have a pretty good run this year. The Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth has been hot!!

[@FishFray]

Sounds awesome!

[@scottpetersen6869]

Thanks for the video. I run spinning in August I use 12xt in September I run 10xt The Michigan Squid

[@FishFray]

Squid spinners are fun too!

[@hawjsta]

They're in? can't wait...

[@Dennon21]

I legit looked up your channel today and thought hmm fray should be posting salmon vids any time now 😂

[@FishFray]

Good timing!

[@randychappell5955]

Centerpin guy. Gotta love that. I fly fishing. We do floss Alot of them. But never intentionally. ( We go on a float trip Wednesday.

[@davewittman1058]

Just ordered some of those spinners can't wait to check them out in Wisconsin for tributary salmon

[@FishFray]

Awesome, good luck!

[@davewittman1058]

@@FishFray yea the itch is starting here in Wisconsin can't wait

[@wdtaut5650]

Graduate school? Wow! I remember when you were a freshman doing your first videos. Doesn't seem so long ago. I have really enjoyed the adventure and thank you for showing us so much fishing.

[@FishFray]

Thanks for sticking around !

[@alext.7517]

I use a 8wt fly rod and middle to late season the kings in the river will eat a yarn egg or even white streamers under a yarn egg

[@FishFray]

Nice!

[@robertwhite414]

Do you try spawn bags and what size hooks do you run when you do? Thanks again for the video you and Kyle really are great advocates for fair chase and clean waters!!

[@FishFray]

Occasionally I will use a quarter or nickel size spawn bag on a size ten hook

[@buckchaser312]

Glad to see you came out of retirement !

[@FishFray]

Hopefully one last good fall!

[@buckchaser312]

@@FishFray last ??

[@robertmullenbach6444]

Congrats on finishing grad school! Great video! Thanks

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@Drewsfishingtrips]

The prodigal salmon angler is back. Good to see you back Fray!!!

[@FishFray]

Glad to be back, thanks for watching!

[@chromepursuit]

Blue fox also makes some very effective salmon spinners

[@stephenjensen93]

I hooked more nooks than I could count this spring running a blue body bullet spinner with a silver blade. Granted I fished from a 9 foot pontoon and could maneuver into the spots drift boats couldn't and hold that "thunk" on the spinner blade right in the strike zone.

[@seanbrou-bj9ob]

Get off my River brother.great job Fray😎

[@leebarnes393]

Where the hell you been?? Lol 😆 Hope you did well with school, and Glad 😊 you're back!! Get dust shook off 😂,and get back at it !!

[@FishFray]

Had to finish up my masters !

[@user-cc6wi8wc3v]

First time watching the channel and it's great! Super informative and helpful for someone like me. I'm up in the UP for college and have never fished for salmon but am a pretty experienced bass fisherman. What beginner tips would you offer to me as I try to catch one? Any general locations?

[@FishFray]

I would find the popular areas in the river( busy parking lots and beat banks) and get an idea for what the scene is like. It will help a lot to meet people and talk to people who fish the area

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

Good video man. I was hoping to see an Arctic Spinner bite! Oh well maybe next time. Nothing wrong with a good bobber down. Good information.

[@FishFray]

There will be plenty of spinner bites soon!

[@Vityasviri]

Are you using the glow chartruese spinners or the regular chartruese? Looking to buy some, thanks! @@FishFray

[@FishFray]

I use either and have not noticed any difference in catch rate

[@Vityasviri]

@@FishFrayjust saw the shipping cost is the price of 4 spinners for me. 🥲

[@justinmacks1481]

@@Vityasviri Arctic spinners are found in many west Michigan tackle shops big and small. Though the chartreuse ones are all sold out...lol D&R sports has other brand chartreuse spinners that look similar to arctic spinners, so could try another brand.

[@HardRockMiner]

Wild Chinook 2km from the ocean on a fly is as addictive as anything on Earth. I have a few videos on my channel of really big Chinook being taken that way.

[@ReeceJohnson-vo7cf]

Hellll yessss

[@FishFray]

I'll be replying to all questions here in the comments over the next few days

[@69antonio69lopez69]

My buddy is nee to salmon fishing and we are going to betsie river this weekend but we don't know exactly where to go. You have suggestions for some beginners?

[@FishFray]

​@@69antonio69lopez69it is a tough time of year to go as beginners since there are very few fish in the rivers so far

[@SergioLopez-jc7ce]

Is this in upstate Ny

[@DavidNiedbala]

ordered some artic spinners! Cheaper then big box stores spinners. Are you planning on doing anymore drone fishing videos? that one you had to take down was my absolute favorite of the coho pod swimming up stream.

[@FishFray]

Hopefully more drone stuff soon!

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Fray, who makes the artic spinner and have you ever tried the spinner on the center pin? You can by take a float and move it up to 4 feet or how ever deep and swing your spinner as the float keeps it off the bottom!

[@bradygreenberg6482]

One day ill get out there with you bro haha! Another banger

[@FishFray]

For sure !

[@ReelMichiganAnglers]

Have you tried a bead dropper below skein? I’ve had fish pass on the skein and nail the bead. Might be a good alternative to the double skein ball. Great video as usual!

[@FishFray]

Occasionally I run one!

[@ReelMichiganAnglers]

@@FishFray run the TallyWhacker!

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Was wondering when you’d post a video . Usually around the time my season starts rolling lol. Pier bite been hot

[@FishFray]

I'm hoping to get a pier fish this year

[@dylanmounsey7515]

@@FishFray 20 pound braid tie the braid directly to the glow spoon lol

[@reeseleyson2338]

oh how the wait has ended =)

[@FishFray]

Glad to be back!

[@ayeager123]

Your back! Yay! Would you use roe for salmon? Or do you think beads are better? If someone was to try roe, skien or roe bags and how would you cure them?

[@FishFray]

I primarily use skein, see the link for how I cure it. You can also use loose bait tied into spawn bags, kings are not picky if they are in a biting mood. Id tend to use beads only in clear water or when I know the fish are pressured, because it is a more subtle presentation

[@FishFray]

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[@icantcatchsalmon]

Do u ever fish with jerkbaits or crankbaits for the kings some times are really good when they are the most aggressive

[@damianyoder3001]

Have you ever tried a size 6 pistol Pete in chartreuse. I’ve had great success swinging this fly for kings pre-spawn.

[@FishFray]

I'll check it out, thanks !

[@willym1965]

Being from Alaska my favorite method was using a spin an glo with a 3/0 snelled hook with chartreuse yarn and a mister twister no bait. Rubber core weight 24” above the rig. PRIMO!! try it. Let it sit above a deep hole or sitting some what in the hole. Salmon will let you know where to place it. Experiment. Works great. You can use bait with it as well.

[@FishFray]

Interesting , thanks for the tip!

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

Interesting. Never seen a stinger hook in eggs. Pretty sure you cant do that in most fisheries in wa state (single hook, barbless; depending on the system. Cool video!

[@FishFray]

We have some hook size regulations here , but definitely not that strict!

[@stephenjensen93]

Have you ever fished tidewater where this fish hold in deep pools right where the freshwater hits salt,and the fish are waiting for the first fall rain? The reason I ask is because I tried this out on a coastal river in Oregon last year and got skunked although rolling like crazy. There were others fishing the hole with bobber and bait and only saw two hookups. I was thinking of throwing a tail out twitcher under the bobber like I saw on a YT video filmed in Alaskan streams

[@FishFray]

We don't have tides here in the Great lakes, unfortunately

[@sandrawright170]

Awesome video!! How do you set up your pole for a bobber rig and whats the best way to get that skein to float just right

[@FishFray]

Starting at 7:50 I go through my skein rig. With that rig your skein should float the way you want it, unless the current is too strong or boiling

[@sandrawright170]

Awesome thank you

[@alejandroguillen8790]

Id like for you to Try some 16mm BnR (or any other brand) soft beads man. They work great in Washington for me. I’m curious if they’ll bite down there. Great video!

[@FishFray]

I'm excited to try 16mm this season, felt like 14mm was a little small

[@alejandroguillen8790]

@@FishFray yeah I've tried 14mm, 16mm and 20mm. 16mm was the sweet spot for me. the cerise works really good.

[@redred2772]

My ratio of bite to snag is 25% bite but Im using 4 egg bags. The bigger chunks of skein might help with that and save my arm from all that destruction and spooking the fish.

[@jackbennison4312]

Just got home from the Fraser today and went out at 8am and just got home now at 8pm .. only 1 bite

[@seaseasee]

Great video. We are from southeastern Michigan and I have a question. Where is the river? Thanks so much

[@jbGAMEandFISH]

I've never used a centerpin before but I hear a lot of folks love them. Anyone have any tips for someone who wants to get one? Unfortunately I am missing the salmon run this year since I've been stuck in Romania the last 7 months, but I should be back for winter/spring steelhead season and would love to learn to float. Thanks for anyone replying.

[@tannervanasten]

float wallet is very cool but priced ridiculously. Great video as always, thanks

[@larrybriggs5065]

Do you think they prefer red over orange or natural?

[@TheRealDalco]

Watched 2 kids go over the coffer Monday thinking it was legal to just net salmon, and a guy snagging right at the weir 😅 not a good start to the year. Hooked up but didn’t land it

[@FishFray]

Ha, it's too early for all that stuff

[@TheRealDalco]

@@FishFray I couldn’t agree more. Thought I’d be safe this early but itain’t safe nowhere

[@scottvandevusse4943]

What’s your favorite color arctic spinner? And do you prefer to throw upstream, across, or down?

[@FishFray]

I use all chartreuse arctic spinners. I tend to throw them across or slightly upstream

[@vladd5291]

Thanks for the video, man! I’m just getting into pinning on California coastal rivers for steelhead. Really wanted to pick your brain on the line/tackle choice. I got a 4” centerpin reel and 12’6” salmon/steelhead float rod (can be good for both pinning and spin, if I understand correctly). Now the rod is rated for 4-8lbs line and 1/32 to 5/16oz lure, so I understand you’re supposed to use the slow action of the rod to tire and bring the fish in. I see you’re using much heavier line here but same weight lure. Can you provide some insight on how I should set it up given the much lighter rating I’m seeing on my (and other similar) float rod? Thanks!

[@FishFray]

Generally that line rating would be the range of leader that you would want to use with that rod. So basically, if you are running over 8lb leader you are increasing your risk of breaking your rod on a snag or fish. As far as lure weight, a 12'6 rod is probably not really meant to cast lures. I usually don't pay attention to that rating. Hope this helps

[@vladd5291]

@@FishFray thanks! So if I run 7-8lb leader, should I use something like 12lb main line?

[@thegoats20]

Here in alaska in the kenai, flipping is the way to go for reds. Kings numbers been so bad that it’s been closed every year for years.

[@FishFray]

That's tough!

[@stevenpickerd8985]

Great video as usual Fray, started using centerpin last year for steelhead and fell in love with that type of fishing. Whats the minimum weight rod youd use for salmon? I have a okuma sst 6-12 rating. Would that work or is it to light? Thanks

[@FishFray]

You can definitely use a rod that size, but you risk breaking it with the size leaders that I run. You can certainly land these fish on lighter line, it just depends on the situation/ spot. I give gear suggestions but I tend to believe in the "use what you have" mentality especially for people new to the sport. Good luck!

[@tylertm3815]

Great video my man! Do you harvest your own skien or do you o purchase it?