HOW TO CATCH BIG CHINOOK SALMON? Somass River Salmon Fishing Strategy Explained | Fishing with Rod

The Somass River on Vancouver Island BC has a big return of chinook salmon (king salmon) every September and October. In this video, Kevin Barabash from Murphy Sportfishing provides an overview of the fishing season, the gear you need to use and adjustments which you can do to improve your fishing day!
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[@FishingwithRod]

Hi all, after enjoying catching some beautiful chinook salmon from the Somass River on Vancouver Island a few weeks ago, I sat down with Kevin to talk about the season for this fishery. He also provided an overview of the gear you need to use and adjustments which you can make to catch more fish. If you haven't checked out the episode "High Water Chinook Salmon and Mushrooms", please watch it at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHOWd6KYeMajqNE

[@alicianava3142]

Could a extra heavy bass casting rod be used for king salmon?

[@FishingwithRod]

Alicia Nava No.

[@Jmoom12]

Thanks for the video of picking Kevin's brain. He seems like he was not only a fun guide but a very knowledgeable one as well. And what makes it great is his willingness to share his knowledge. Thanks again. Keep it up!

[@FishingwithRod]

We bribed him. ;) Just kidding. Kevin is great and always keen to help other anglers for sure.

[@clacoe308]

Kitty, can you explain the cast you're using with your pin? It looks like a BC swing but it seems like you're starting the reel with your off hand? How's that work? CSL

[@Josh-bf6ht]

Notif squad 🤙

[@FishingwithRod]

Yes!

[@John-qx5vf]

Ancient guide here...enjoy your shows Rod..I think your partner was,not so subtly hinting for you to provide another"levelwind",at some point,in the near future...

[@FishingwithRod]

Yep, someone insisted on using a light centerpin setup while the heavier casting setups were readily available. Combined with the poor attitude she’s obviously no longer a guest in the videos.

[@andrewsteuart2438]

I'm having a hard time understanding the regs for this river. Are you allowed to fish down stream of the tidal boundary?

[@FishingwithRod]

Sorry Andrew, I've been trying to find the regs or get someone who is familiar with them to answer this question but haven't been successful yet. It might be a good idea to phone DFO's office in Port Alberni or Gone Fishin' in town.

[@andrewsteuart2438]

@@FishingwithRod I ended up figuring it out as its listed under the salt water regulations. Heading to the somass tomorrow, no boat so will be interesting to see if i can find any decent spots

[@andrewsteuart2438]

@@FishingwithRod well spent from 10am-3pm there today at somass Park. Not a single fish, people were catching them all around me. Seemed like most people were flossing, but I could be wrong. Maybe just wasn't my day.

[@williamm200]

Where is this place at ??

[@FishingwithRod]

Read the video description.

[@Bunsoko88]

Okay, hear me out... The way Kevin talks and acts is like that government IT employee guy that's always grumpy but begrudgingly talks and helps because he has to

[@FishingwithRod]

🤣

[@Ad19995]

4 foot leader=flossing come on Rodney you shouldn’t even post that! I guess flossing is ok on the island right? 😔

[@ZSIY]

fisherkid1999 definitely not true you can’t even really floss with a float.... as well I’ve side drifted with roe with 6 ft leaders all in the mouth...

[@benjaminaxselholm]

@@ZSIY you can floss with 18" of leader and a float if the fish are stacked enough

[@Ad19995]

Zesiy and yea when you floss the hook ends up in the mouth most of the time hence the word “floss” unless you floss your ass or something?

[@erwinli6962]

@@Ad19995 You're very much generalizing when you say that a 4' leader certainly means flossing. When the water is clear and the flow is slow, chinook salmon can actually be pretty finicky so your bait needs to be farther from your weight. Also, I have seen people floss with floats, but it is very unproductive and those people are very often outfished by good roe fishers. Also the people I have witnessed flossing with floats use 6'+ leaders, and always set the hook at the end of every drift, so it wouldn't make any sense to use roe while flossing.

[@williamcooke6056]

fisherkid1999 Flossing using bait? Using floats? Seriously, you need to think before you type.