King Salmon Spinner Bites & Bobber Downs + HOW I CURE SKEIN

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[@almac1589]

I gained a lot of respect when that dude netting your fish lost it and you were liek it’s okay man it’s cool. I really do be scared of getting in fights over it, I’ve been at tippy and seen it happen before. If you can’t accept mistakes don’t be fishing !!! Love your videos man

[@twistedjigco.548]

Bobber and eggs in wa state is my favorite way for Kings and coho and twitching jigs for both Kings and coho

[@tannerbotwright960]

Waitin on that first fall steelhead vid! I know its comin

[@FishFray]

October 👍👍

[@ChicklyFarms]

Ah, yeah

[@FishHawk]

epic. catching fish that big on spinners must be a blast!

[@jasonhauser748]

When they hit it...THUMP THUMP! If they hit it coming the opposite direction a bigger fidh feel like its trying to rip the rod right out yer hands.

[@joshuavanderschaaf5145]

They hit it like a hammer. Half the time you think you have a snag.

[@jacksonmesner3882]

Can y post a link for the spinner

[@theitchtofish1052]

Ive watched this about 100 times and just realized how familiar that spot looked.. And then realized that it was my group that showed up behind you guys in the middle of the video! Haha. That stretch was hot hot hot that day! Hopefully see you out there again.

[@joshuavanderschaaf5145]

I bought a couple of these spinners last week after watching this video and I've been pounding the fish on it. I've hooked up over 15 times in 3 trips to the river with this spinner. Landed 5 of them. 2 of the fish I hooked up on were steelhead So it's not just for salmon. They hit it like a hammer , half the hits I get at first I think I hit a snag then the snag starts pulling lol. I've never had This much fun salmon fishing. This spinner bait I have is smoked. It's been bent up and I keep straightening it out. Paint on the blade is half gone, the lead weight has barely any paint left on it but it still get hits and still catches fish. Thank you so much for this tip it's worked out great for me. I bought 4 of these, 2 chartreuse 1pink and 1 green. Next payday I'm going to buy a couple more chartreuse. These are a must have for any salmon fisherman.

[@FishFray]

Awesome 👍👍

[@chromerhunters8785]

The vids are such high definition

[@mistermosquito4946]

Lmao still no steel for evan

[@dalekoop2207]

Great video Fray, thanks for being an advocate for biting salmon fishing... beads also work really well for kings and coho. had 15 hook ups in 1 day all kings last week on beads.

[@FishFray]

Sounds like an awesome day

[@johngill9071]

what size (mm) beads do you use for salmon?

[@michfish5202]

@@johngill9071 8-12

[@wftiny]

Love the spinner videos, especially the Artic Spinner. I thought this lure wasn't around anymore till last year when you posted a video. I've used this lure as a kid 25+ years ago. Great for pike an walleye also.

[@peterjesch8834]

I'd like to see you going after the kings with big flashy streamers. If they bight spinners I think they'll bite big obnoxious streamer flies too.

[@FishFray]

Unfortunately the more time I spend doing stuff like that, the less videos I can make because bites would be so rare

[@kencrowne9695]

im a guy whose been swinging flies for 30 years on spey and switch rods; over Lake Michigan and Huron and superior....the last 10 years its been almost exclusive by choice. Here's my reality on it......Its GREAT when a strike on a swung or stripped streamer happens, but honestly, the vibrations that a good plug or spinner throw off make a huge difference vs. a fly. I started swinging flies to get "the attack" from steelhead and salmon......and I really like and prefer fly fishing, but im no elitist snob. In the end, in my experience...Kings on swung flies get really really tough to elicit strikes. It happens, yes it does: but nowhere near what happens if someone drops down into the hole you just left tossing spinners or big slow wobbling cranks.

[@justinburkart8570]

I live in Ontario Canada. So many people that fish for the salmon say that they never bite in the river. I’ve been fishing 14 years in rivers with hardware like spinners spoons raps etc but I love the rush of having them hit and destroy the hardware! Keep up the great work man

[@FishFray]

Nothing like a good hardware hit, thanks!

[@mattstout856]

Great video- love the spinner strikes!

[@fishingman05]

I'm in washington and I love catching kings on spinners and steelhead

[@gmunz360]

Just did today

[@LocoSkittles]

Garrett where at

[@gmunz360]

Western WA

[@chromedruggie]

To be honest the past years I’ve been fishing the rivers up north in Michigan I’ve seen a lot more people fishing spinners and lures every year.

[@FishFray]

What I've seen is certain stretches and rivers that have a lot of hardware guys, and other ones that have just traditionally been snagging water as long as I've been around to see them

[@chromedruggie]

Fish Fray I’ve realized the same most of the time the stretches that have always been with snaggers and liners will stay mostly that

[@Michigan_Angler69]

Love the spinner videos man was up north in the up and smashed a few kings on spinners,always a blast

[@FishFray]

Nice! so much fun

[@clacoe308]

Your vids just keep getting better! Thanks!

[@FishFray]

Thanks for watching!

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

awesome video man , great tips , keep the videos comin

[@FishFray]

Thanks man!

[@abdulbasitmuhammad8855]

Amazing video! Probally the best youtuber who does bobber downs the best.

[@FishFray]

Thanks, I try my best!

[@denisvozian4791]

Whre can one get the spinner you’re using? Looked for Arctic spinners on the web could not ding anything close to what you’re using?

[@adriannunez2861]

arcticspinners.com/shop/index.htm

[@scottpetersen6869]

When the State of Michigan phased out legal snagging I hired a guide and learned salmon bite on spinners. Catch and release. Tryed to find you this season no luck.

[@jasonhauser748]

Liked and loved. Going out all day tommorow. I got a coho and a steelhead ladt weekend....its been so hot and the river is so low I dont have much faith in tommorows productivity. Good video as always.

[@FishFray]

Good weather coming, hope you did good!

[@themichiganangler4746]

Wow man that is awesome! I’m heading north tomorrow and I’ll definitely throw some spinners! Great video!

[@FishFray]

Hope that went well!

[@themichiganangler4746]

Fish Fray caught one on a spinner! Same color too! Check out my recent video! Awesome time!

[@morrisonwray1483]

As usual, great stuff Fray! 👍

[@adamsprunger286]

I just ordered some of the chartreuse artic spinners and I hope to get some good use out of them. I love the videos.

[@Lair69]

Nice tactical on the fish ! thanks for the hint about the spinner

[@jeffburdick833]

I’ve pulled a lot of fish from under those bushes. Nice job fray

[@sirfelgor]

Heck yeah Fray , WTG on the Artic Spinner !!!!!!! Very nice video !!!!!

[@sbsoutdooraction3055]

Nothin better than the spinner bite. Another good vid🤙🏼

[@FishFray]

Thanks bro🤙🤙

[@fredstiehr5358]

We need a link to that spinner

[@billnurse5321]

Great video thanks for all your helpful info

[@FishFray]

No problem, glad if I can help!

[@NWJonathan]

Loveeeee that cork’d hardware action above alllll other methods. Good fishin’ to ya my man. 🙏🏻🐟🦾🎣

[@FishFray]

Right on, thanks!

[@volkansahin.44]

It was a very nice hunt and video congratulations👍👍

[@michaelholowati2176]

I love your videos man, keep them up please.

[@FishFray]

More coming soon, thanks!

[@michaelholowati2176]

Would you happen to have a link to where I can purchase this arctic spinner you’re using? I would love to give it a try out here in the PNW.

[@adriannunez2861]

arcticspinners.com/shop/index.htm

[@thegungooch639]

Hey Fray, I'm going to throw artic spinners this September. Thanks for all the info

[@keithholloway4672]

Nice video. I try skein every year but there is just to much pressure in my area. Pulaski N.Y. Straight up combat fishing on the whole river and forget about the holes that hold fish. I just end up flossing and don't feel too bad about it when next to guys ripping and lifting like crazy.

[@FishFray]

That is a tricky situation for sure

[@sirfelgor]

I like the way you do the skein !!! I never done it before , I will do the same way as you did it !!!

[@randychappell5955]

Nice video. You did what I've been trying to do the last three days.lol I've gotta head to N. Michigan'.

[@thatsspecial9683]

Always hit the mouth of the river at the end of the steelhead season, always catch a huge one waiting for the smelt to come.

[@paullee4619]

Fantastic share Fray! As a newbie I'm very thankful for your experiences👍 neat treat advice on spinners, what do ya think of 1/4 oz yellow rooster tail? Last year they chasing it here in Lansing area, I'm hoping for a repeat😁 Again, Awesome job Fray👍

[@FishFray]

I think a lot of different spinners would work, I'm just showing what works for me👍

[@Siberianchubster]

Fray we all know who's flossing and who's fishing. Keep up the good work. People always hate on the centerpin guys. You'll never win. Just keep making your buddy's happy. You're a good man. It won't be long but us folks wants some steelhead coleville pin vids.

[@Siberianchubster]

Bow branches hoodie. Wooohooo

[@FishFray]

For sure, thanks!

[@OutsidersOutdoorCo]

Sweet video, you should definitely try coming to NY and fishing the lower niagara river. Salmon run is just starting here and even seen a couple browns and steelies caught. Lake trout run is pretty crazy to when it starts. I've been trying to get a salmon on video for 3 weeks now, hopefully tomorrow I can have some luck! Keep up the good work!

[@FishFray]

Niagara is on the bucket list for sure!

[@OutsidersOutdoorCo]

@@FishFray If you ever need some spots... I got u

[@mikaelrantaoutdoors]

Eddie is a beast!

[@FishFray]

for sure!

[@BaseGod22]

Hey does anyone know if the Manistee River is any good for salmon/steelhead mid October? I booked a trip with “BettsGuideServices” and I’m pumped ! I’d love to catch something I’ve never caught either

[@avgjoeangler4793]

Hopefully there will be some fall steelhead around. If not just get to play with boot kings

[@jorelrobuck1663]

Awesome fish you caught bro!! Maybe sometime we will get up there! Tip up and bobber down!

[@daveschmidt1601]

I’m going to the Lake Ontario pier near me to try for a trout or salmon this weekend hopefully but had rain the last 2 days and water not the best today and tomorrow by me

[@leongtoon62]

Awesome clip ! What hooksize were u using with the float ? Hv u ever used other colors of the Arctic Spinner ?

[@bobowhite11]

Love the 4 runner and drone footage. Fray you are so good at editing your vids you should be studing video production, you have already mastered it. Another great vid, but we know what is going to follow...#netmanblues...lol. Thanks for putting up these great vids brother...you rock.

[@markhabib1889]

Do your eggs reabsorb the fluid after curing or do you just drain them before fishing ?

[@FishFray]

My eggs reabsorb all fluid when I use the amount of cure that I showed in the video. If I use too much, there will be a little excess fluid

[@larrybortel6021]

Where do you get the chartreuse artic spinner I can’t find it anywhere info would be appreciated

[@nickroberts1389]

Great video bud!

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@Sethyfisher]

Another great video 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@davelambardo6464]

Tough being "net guy" sometimes. A few years ago I was salmon fishing a coast river. I had hooked 18 salmon that day and limited. A guy in the boat hadn't touched a fish all day. Last hour of light he hooked a 30plus lb hen after a little battle he brought her in quick I thought I could stab her up I. The net. I swiped and tangled his flasher weight fish all all broke off becuase of my net job.. I felt the hate instantly... Lol

[@FishFray]

Its definitely a tough place to be when the pressure is on!

[@adventureanglingpnw1821]

Just ordered some from their website to be shipped to Oregon. Seen so many Chinook in our river that won't bite. Gonna give that spinner a try.

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@adventureanglingpnw1821]

@@FishFray I caught a chrome coho hen today with your egg cure method. Thanks man!

[@gregburcusel6984]

Hey fray. Do you use a swivel with your spinner, or do you tie your line straight to the spinner?

[@JakeT9944]

Hey sweet video fray!!! What weight spinner do you like to use?? Keep up the great vids

[@FishFray]

1/4 or 5/8 ounce

[@nielsottosen8953]

Hi Fish Fray, i can see you use piscifun reels a lot, and i want to ask you wich reel do you think is the best for salmon fishing in a river. The honor xt 3000 or the carbon x spinning reel. The important things for me is feel so i can feel i work the spinner like i want in the current, and quality, for many figths and a lot of fishing and casting in current a lot like you fish in your videos just for atlantic salmon in Denmark. It looks like the honor xt might be heavy but it also looks like it is strong enough to fish a lot. On the other hand the carbon x looks like it has the feel. The question is if the carbon x will be strong enough. best regards Niels.

[@bobhankle5831]

So we cant use spinners in newyork but im terrible at flossing and not a big fan salmon river ya need to use a chain with crank baits only.

[@jesusgalindo1762]

Hi .. I like your videos .. could you tell me the name of your fishing rod please ?I would like to have one of 7” thanks

[@josephjoseph8326]

is that a 5/16 spinner bait, would love to try that next week on the P.M

[@FishFray]

5/16 or 1/4 can be good

[@jmadd1991]

Hey bro absolutely love your vids! What’s the cutoff point for a fish being too dark? Do you only keep the hens?

[@FishFray]

as long as the flesh is firm its useful as smoked fish. In general I only keep hens because one provides plenty of meat and the eggs have use as well

[@qussayali3401]

Great video...can you please send me the link to order this spiner ..i get steelhead in ohio ..you think this spinner will work on steelhead?? ..thank you

[@donnypatoine4475]

I love hardware fishing, so simple. In other words I'm bad at float fishing still...great video as always :)

[@FishFray]

Both can be equally challenging!

[@petegodfrey5735]

Would you say the name of that spinner more clearly?? I could make it out completely. Thanks

[@theclankyspoon4986]

Nice fish!! I'm hoping to get up there next week and catch my first salmon. Would they be any good to eat at this point?

[@FishFray]

If you have a smoker than many will be edible, if not I'd focus on targeting coho salmon

[@paulbauschat8148]

Do you change the hooks on your Arctic Spinner?

[@frankyvera7078]

Sweet video man, you got a link to the spinner?

[@kevinanderson6094]

Was wondering the same thing!

[@MrDEREKMYERS]

Once you cured overnight are you done with the refrigerator or must you keep cold?

[@FishFray]

Gotta keep them refrigerated still

[@creekfishingny5448]

I’m sure you get this all the time but I’ll be in Northern MI the first weekend of November. If you’re down to go for some coho and steel and make a video lmk. I’ll drop this in your gram too.

[@kyongb786]

You’re great 👍 What brand is your spinner and where can i buy it?

[@kennethbrescia9351]

Got a spinner. Got a nice hen 2nd cast. Had a big male swipe it 3rd cast

[@FishFray]

Perfect!

[@Carsonsteelheadfiend]

Do you prefer the single or treble hook for the Arctic spinners?

[@FishFray]

I use the treble hooks that come with them

[@outdoor565]

Where the river at?

[@brandonlight7682]

Hey Fish Fray, I've done a handful of Michigan trib steelie fishing and I run a light power moderate action rod but what would you recommend for kings? float spinning gear size 6 hooks thanks

[@brandonlight7682]

i see alot of guys saying medium heavy but my buddy said he loses alot of fish on the heavier rods so he runs his light steelie rod lol. This will be my first season getting on some kings but i dont wanna use my steelie rod lol

[@zekeprause5606]

Eddie with the mess up on the net!

[@FishFray]

lol

[@jaymz5267]

Where did you get the spinner?

[@davevanetten]

Would Great Lakes Steelhead would go after that spinner?

[@evanegan6843]

Was this at a campground by chance?

[@RubenRodriguez-jb8fs]

Which river was this at in Michigan??

[@vegatv7803]

Hey man I know our schools are rivals but that doesn't mean we shouldn't go fishing together! Hope I see you out there one day and can hook onto some good fish.

[@perryjoseph5027]

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[@BrankoFlyFish]

Can you share where you got that exact chartreuse spinner ? Thx !

[@bobbyiszt]

I wish California had small rivers like this full of salmon

[@Nav0nod]

So cool fly fishing only where i live . You guy allowed to bag any ?

[@FishFray]

Yup we can keep em, they arent native tp the great lakes

[@area777th]

What’s the spinner called?

[@futureyou6496]

Great intro!

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@wonkywhitetail4592]

Where at do you fish

[@joshuavanderschaaf5145]

Fray I'm curious if you change out the treble hook for a single hook with a swivel?

[@FishFray]

I've had pretty good luck with the stock trebles on these, never got around to changing them out although I'd like to try

[@joshuavanderschaaf5145]

I fish a few streams that have hook regs. I have found that I lose less tackle with single hooks on my Cleos and Kastmasters as well. It doesn't seem to matter when a fish grabs them either. I use Owners 1/0 or 2/0 siwash singles with a swivel for those fish that like to spin. They can't twist your line up. I'm going to pick up a couple of those arctic spinners tomorrow morning. I saw one of your other videos you were catching kings on them. I've been having a hard time catching salmon this year. I hooked up 3 times this morning and lost all 3. I need some skein really bad and some spawn to tie up for steelhead this winter. My stock is running low. Really low.

[@vinhhuynh1205]

Where can we buy the same Arctic spinner you used?

[@paulkehrig6958]

where exactly is this?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

Who makes that spinner and where can we buy it?

[@shanebussell6266]

You think that spinner would work in the salmon river ? Pulaski ny? As long as I use a single hook on the end. I never seen anyone use a spinner there in my 15+years of going

[@FishFray]

I think it might, id try it if i was there for sure

[@frankiekoziol2677]

what rod is that?

[@fdrifareal]

Where to get them artic spinners Fray?

[@ijohnnn]

I ordered a couple of those spoons,hoping I can cast from the shore because they're light and it says they're trolling spoons

[@ijohnnn]

Sorry,spinners****

[@FishFray]

hope they do good for you!

[@FishonFishgone]

Wow, the second salmon just smashed the spinner right in your face! Really cool to watch !

[@FishFray]

Glad I was able to catch that on camera 👍

[@iancameron1662]

@@FishFray were can I buy these spinners and who makes them. Would love to get a couple and try on the huron river.Thanks

[@FishonFishgone]

That was as cool as it can get! I’m going tomorrow on the water as well! Float fishing for kings! Skein and roe bags!

[@FishFray]

I can't say because it would give away some areas that I fish. They are called an Arctic spinner like I said, you may have to do some research to get your hands on some. Sorry

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@MIFishingGuy]

Just curious, what is the lowest lb test for a leader you've used? I finally hooked up with one today and got snapped off within about 3 seconds, drag was fine, and it was a clean break. I'm thinking probably just bad luck, I was using 10lb fluro.

[@FishFray]

I've landed kings on 6lb while steelheading, lowest I would run while targeting them would be 12lb

[@MIFishingGuy]

@@FishFrayI actually ended up figuring out what it was, the o-ring on my last guide tip fell out which was fraying the line every time i casted. Got a new tip for it and I'm good to go now, but ty for the info on that, pretty interesting and helpful anyways!

[@galatura]

Is it right to take Hen Fish, I think not !

[@FishFray]

🤔🤔

[@nicholasdandrea565]

Where can we find those spinners?

[@marcovelazquez1885]

What kind of fishing line are you using. If you don’t mind ...

[@FishFray]

40 lb cabela's braid and 15 lb blood run leader on the spinning setup, 23lb blood run mainline and same leader on centerpin

[@ONLYBEAST-rd1yj]

Dude at this point to catch my first one, I’ll pay you for a guided trip lol. I been fishing for em for a year man. I fish trail and salt creek in Indiana. I’m tried everything and just cannot hook up at all🤦🏻‍♂️ might just stick to bass and catfish lol Im giving up

[@kevinanderson6094]

Just stick with it. Even after years of salmon fishing, I went out this year and got skunked every day for probably a month early in the season. There weren't great numbers of fish but I also wasn't getting many bites and the few that did bite got away. Eventually, I ended up catching 19 kings this season (released all but two). Once they started biting, I was bringing them in like crazy a lot of days. Just stick with. There's no thrill like fighting a huge chinook.