Fishing for Beginners | How to Salmon Fish | Spinner Fishing for Salmon from Shore

[@truenorthangler]

Big salmon fisherman here. Always like learning new things even though I’ve done it for a while, never gets old. Thanks for sharing and tight lines brother.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks Adrian!

[@BoneyardBassin]

Dude! Yes. That was awesome. Great video! Great tips! Looking forward to the fall!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Boneyard Bassin - Thanks man. No excuses now. You should have more fish on the bank than me by Halloween. 😂

[@chivas1995sep]

As a noob tryna catch the first salmon of my life i am very greatful for this video thank you!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks for your kind words! I hope this helps you at least get started. Just remember that the best way to learn is trial and error on the water. Keep at it and eventually you will catch that first salmon and then the next one will be even easier.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Great instructional video. I hope you get a bunch this season.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

MooMoo Outdoors - Me too. Hopefully you kayak guys have educated them too much out in the salt, I like em nice and dumb when I try for them. 😂

[@mc-ws7nv]

thanks for the video man, lots of info that carries over to the great lakes salmon fishery

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks for the positive response, and glad you found it useful for the Great Lakes!

[@FishingWebers]

That was a really great video! We will have to look for some of those spinners.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Fishing Webers - I have been using them for almost 15 years now and I have caught a lot of salmon on them

[@ericschwartz9982]

Beginner here. Live on Puget Sound. Guys in my area use buzz bombs with great success. Thanks for the video!

[@jolynntalalotu]

This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Glad you found it helpful. Good luck out there.

[@Realwobbler]

Great information! You caught some really big salmon - nice pictures!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Realwobbler - Fall salmon fishing is my favorite time of year. I might even be able to catch one on a real wobbler. 🤔

[@Fishingbrostv]

Great video 👍🏼🇺🇸 I myself love fishing hardware for salmon and steelhead. Old school is the best way, same with side drifting and plunking.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Northern Bred - Thanks! The hardware bite is the best! I get so giddy anticipating that first hook up of the season on a spinner. 🤤

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

I really like the barrel swivel idea I gotta try that. Good video and I'm definitely buying one of those spinners. I use and love Arctic Spinners! I've only been doing KZbin fishing content for 3 months and Arctic Spinner's already naming a lure after me, it's pretty cool. I don't make a dime from the company I'm just a 100% believer in the lure. Good luck next time on the water, tight lines!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Confidence in whatever you’re throwing is key. I’ve never heard of Arctic Spinners, but I’ll look them up. Good luck on your KZbin journey

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@NorthwestOpenSeason Thanks man I appreciate that. Good luck on yours as well although it doesn't look like you need much luck, I'm enjoying your content. Good stuff👍

[@pdxcoach5609]

Subscribed, thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

You’re very welcome! Glad you found it helpful and thanks for your support.

[@Sportsman101]

I like your setup, excellent advice and tips! thanks for sharing!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Sportsman 101 - Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@stevet8121]

Perfect timing as it should be just starting. I hope you can do a video catching a few fish with this set up. I like your idea about starting out with a bead to keep the swivel away from the rod guide. I guess some people tie braid to mono with a uni-knot, but I never was comfortable with that and my leader is always shorter too.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Steve T - you’re right, salmon should be showing up in the bays shortly. We have several days on the calendar this fall to try and out some salmon on the bank, so hopefully there will be some good video content as well. Thanks for watching.

[@robertrob96yount58]

Amazing video, man! I’m subscribed. Just moved to Oregon a couple weeks ago from Iowa and have always dreamed of going salmon fishing. I’m not an expert fisherman by any means, but I just love salmon.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks! You timed it well because the salmon are starting to show up. Good luck out there and be safe.

[@nazarkareem83]

Thank you for sharing this info.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Nazkar - You’re very welcome! Good luck out there.

[@ImperiumSerama]

Brilliant idea!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks!

[@fishwithshields9637]

Awesome informative video, thanks for sharing! I’m hoping to get into my first salmon from the bank this fall.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Fish With Shields - There should be plenty of coho which makes it a lot easier. They tend to be pretty aggressive. Go with pink and keep at it.

[@josephbova6221]

Nice video! Pretty informative! I use much lighter gear on Kenai. Usually 17# line on a 9ft rod rated for 6-12# line.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks! I assume you’re using 17# mono and not braid though?

[@josephbova6221]

Yes! I used mono! I use a 10ft 6 inch rod rated 8-17# when I am fishing 30# braid with a 17# fluorocarbon leader!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Great video and information thanks for sharing cheers have a great weekend

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

RODPIKER DRONES UK - Thank you!

[@jagfishing836]

Good educational video bro!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Jag Fishing - Thanks man. If only I could get a salmon on a frog!

[@jagfishing836]

@@NorthwestOpenSeason that would be so freakin cool lol

[@DavidPyle]

Nice video, Nic.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

David Pyle - Thanks David. At some point you should try hooking a salmon on cast and retrieve without all the extra trolling gear. It’s a blast.

[@Benjamin-qr3yx]

Great info 👍👍 Thanks! I am considering an Okuma Rockaway Surf Saltwater Spinning Rod - 10ft for this same type of fishing with 1 Oz spinners, but I can’t decide between the Medium Light (1/2 - 2 Oz , 8-17lb) and the Medium (3/4 - 3 Oz, 10-20lb)… Any experience with these rods?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

@@Benjamin-qr3yx I have one. I would go with the ML version if you want it for casting spinners, they are pretty sturdy rods. Also, I don’t like how long the butt is on that rod, I think it would be difficult for casting over and over again.

[@Benjamin-qr3yx]

Thanks 👍 The butt does look quite long 🤔 I’ll probably go with the same rod you’re using then; it seems hard to beat for the price.

[@Benjamin-qr3yx]

By the way, which model Okuma Rockaway Surf Saltwater Spinning Rod would you recommend for plunking (Columbia SS beach style location)? Thanks

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

@@Benjamin-qr3yx I don’t plunk the Columbia much, but for that you’d want the heavy one because you’ll want to be able to cast 8-12oz to hold.

[@Benjamin-qr3yx]

Ok. Heavy duty stuff. I guess you don’t want your weight to move and tangle all the other guys’ lines , it could be a painful experience! 😉😇 Thanks again for your help👍👍

[@JohnAmes]

Have a great weekend my friend

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Thanks, you too

[@mbs7884]

Always learning Pac NW fishing, love Salmon, tons of Respect. Hardest part for me now is safe release. Lol! With your experience...Does the heavy leaders work on Winter Ghosts? Thanks and appreciate the videos!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

If by winter ghosts you mean winter steelhead? I usually don’t use a leader heavier than 12lb for steelhead. For salmon, I’ll use 30lb mono in bays and rivers because they don’t seem to be as line shy as steelhead.

[@StanleyOrchard]

Hey this is really good information sir, but I got to tell you you gave me a great idea for a video down here in Texas! Thank you very much!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Stanley Orchard - I aim to please. I’m happy you got something out of it.

[@zaddy1546]

using one of those chain swivels are a lot more effective being that they add a lot of extra weight!

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Zextrid - Yeah, they work really well!

[@kevinlinn1984]

What you got for the spring run?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Kevin Linn - These same principles will work on spring chinook. There are a few bays that you can target them, but spring chinook do not stage in tidewater and bays like fall fish do so it’s a little tougher. I have caught spring chinook in Willamette tributaries casting and retrieving the same spinners. Just look for slow pools. Hope that helps.

[@franchizemcoy]

What size hook did you uses when you swapped the bait hook?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

It really depends a lot based on what brand and style you choose. But a 3/0 to 4/0 is a good place to start.

[@franchizemcoy]

Appreciate you

[@anthonyheckard8041]

So I have an Okuma Rockaway Spinning Rod 12 feet in length with a Penn Battle 5000 loaded with 30 pound braid. Would that set up work throwing spinners for Salmon? Also would tying a 30 pound mono leader using a double uni knot rather than the bead and barrel swivel work? Thanks Tony

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Anthony Heckard - Hey Tony! Good questions. So the rockaway surf rod will definitely work, I have one also but I use it for crabhawk and sturgeon because I bought one of the heavier ones. You might experience arm fatigue after casting for a long period of time though. Also, the uni knot will provide a buffer for mono, but it will not prevent line twist. Also, you want the spinner to rotate freely if you hook into a coho, they are quite acrobatic.

[@pdxfishing6840]

Cast into the wet side? No wonder I've been skunking, I've been doing it wrong all these years haha just messing, great video! This makes me much more confident.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

PDXFISHING - haha just seeing who watches to the end, you passed. You’ll learn a lot more once you get out there and try it a few times

[@mikeroberson217]

A triple hook is considered 1 hook. Also using barrel swivel will wind knot need to use a double uni knot.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

It is one hook, but has three points so in a “single point” regulated area, you can’t use a treble hook. And I’ve never had a wind knot from a barrel swivel, and it’s purpose is to keep the line from twisting, not just add a leader. Hope that helps.

[@dietrichmcdaniel6410]

So I am trying to learn and I was at the fishing shop and they said no bared hooks and I saw barbs on those. So what is the law here in Oregon?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Dietrich McDaniel - the Columbia River usually has a barbless hook law. I buy hooks with barbs, and then pinch them down with pliers if I will be fishing there. It’s complicated, but I recommend going to the Odfw website and read about the zone/waterbody you are fishing beforehand.

[@zabiaklian5]

Where to buy the spinners?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

m.facebook.com/Stinger-Lures-247697262019252/ fishfield.com/products/stinger-lures-squid-stinger-spinner-8-7-5

[@westonsuck2735]

I just got a 27 pound king salmon on at 6,6 rod

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

That’s awesome!

[@eviseratorkyle]

Why dont you tie an fg knot for your leader instead of using a swivle

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Because an FG knot doesn’t prevent you line from twisting when retrieving the spinner. And also allows your line/spinner to roll with the fish after you hook them.

[@mitchellvang2691]

Thanks for the great tips! Those squid stinger looks awesome as well. What size do you recommend for chinook salmon? #5, #7 or #8?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

I really like the pink over white w/ black #8, pink over white King #7, Chartreuse #8 for chinook. Those are my top 3 for sure. The King 7 blade will cast farther, but those magnum hammered #8 put out a lot of vibration. Good luck

[@mitchellvang2691]

@@NorthwestOpenSeason Great, TY

[@marvyanicetosotero664]

Thanks for the info!!! My first time fishing but now, I think, I know what to buy without looking like an idioit.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Glad you found it helpful. Good luck out there.

[@DanielGomez-jk6bv]

30..40 lbs test leaders???

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Daniel Gomez - Yes. I’ve been using the same $5.00, 30lb test spool of mono for about 10 years. I use it to tie my bait leaders and also my spinners for casting. I have 40lb also but that’s pretty thick. Salmon are typically not leader shy, so you don’t need to go light or use fluorocarbon.

[@mattlcosio]

What’s lower than beginner? I could barely understand

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

I would call that level inexperienced. If it’s confusing to you, I would recommend going out and just observing other fisherman and what they’re doing. Most of them are willing to answer questions on the river

[@omarsoto8550]

Lmao did you see how loose his reel line was 😁😅😂😂😂🥲

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Glad you’re paying attention to the details. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

By golly? Lol

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Murder Inc. Hunting - I know. I’ve been fairly frustrated lately with how the channel is doing, and I really let it get to me. I’m sorry to have a blow up like that without a disclaimer up front.

[@YS-gg2dg]

Do you add a swivel between your mono and stinger?

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

No, I tie the mono directly to the lure. The barrel swivel between the braid and mono adds enough twistability.