Salmon River Fishing Basics | beginners guide to the salmon river in Pulaski NY

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In this video I cover the basics of the "flossing" technique while fishing the salmon river. I also talk about the rules and regulations as per the NYSDEC that you will have to follow while fishing in Pulaski NY on the Salmon River. I try my best to explain the basics of salmon fishing for a first time goer to the Salmon River. The information in this video is based upon my own trial and error and what I have learned from local fisherman that are vets to the river. If you have any questions, leave a comment below and I will do my best to answer it. If you find this video helpful please leave a like and consider subscribing to the channel! Good luck on your next salmon river fishing adventure in Pulaski, New York.

[@jagfishing836]

CHECK OUT THE SETUP VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5fLcpuorKdpa5o

[@rockyporterjr4215]

hey i have a question, when you caught that big boy in the beginning of your video, how did you get him to the bank, it looks like you just walked towards him slowly pushing him to the bank, is that how its done or do you have to fight them like any other fishing scenario?

[@jagfishing836]

Heres the deal it was a lot of luck.... 1- the water levels were extremely low for weeks so the salmon had to work harder to get through. 2- that day was avout 85 degrees and few days before that were about the same. By the time that fish got to me it was already tired so didnt have much of a fight........ now if it was 60degrees and water flow was average..... it would've been like hooking into a freight train

[@rockyporterjr4215]

@@jagfishing836 thanks for the reply and awesome fish, 2020 was a dry year. good luck this year.

[@reelflukesoutdoors3786]

You’re a sad human being bro this is ridiculous that you’re making a tutorial on how to floss fish come fish salmon the right way and get them to eat you’re a fake

[@134rwa]

Anyone planning to fish the Salmon River will definitely be "in the know", and that fishing action you showed really indicates what an awesome trip it will be.

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks brother, always wanted to make a video like this. I really hope it can help a few people

[@martinkirsch4000]

I fish the Salmon river every year. Best time to fish the run is about the Sept 25 to Oct 12. I have friends that contact me when fish are running. Cohoes normally fun first then the Kings. This yr the water level is low running about 180 GPM. Last yr was a little tough the run was short. I hooked up about 40 to 50 fish in my 11 day trip. Here is an important thing to know..Do not put a large bait on the hook. If you are using sponge just a tiny piece. Remember if the bait is to big and the barb is covered you will have a hard time hooking up. Your rod must have some back bone..I have seen many rods break when a good fish is hooked. Just a few tips for the run. Oh yeah if you hook up let everyone know you have a fish on..By yelling " Fishon" this way the other ppl will reel their line in. Hope this helps and see you on the river.

[@adee2324]

Depends bro I've experienced the kings run first and then tho Coho's followed by the steels to eat the eggs and hold over, with the browns spawning and gorging but the 25th the oct 12th is prime bro the staircase and the north south trestle are the shit. Gonna be up there Oct 15th hope more steels will be in at a later date in my hopes lol

[@HorseShooter69]

Going up for my first time this week. Bringing my offshore 7’6” medium heavy and a really nice 4000 series reel. It’s got like 20 lbs braid on it and I was going to use 12 lbs flouro leader. Will that be enough? Also any specific etiquette on harvesting and holding onto fish? I need more tips!! Hah

[@pBinx-bd8xg]

I am in NC and going up this year in Sept. What is the best rig to use? Thanks

[@Mathews29]

Good info for those beginners that venture up for the 1st time. Especially being told from someone who is basically a beginner yourself. It helps people gain confidence that it's possible. Fyi, fly fishermen would agree that, with good polarized glasses you can see the salmon go for their flies and egg patterns. Fish need to eat no matter what their goals! Fish-On!

[@MountainStateAngler]

Haters will hate. I bet some of the comments calling you out HAVE caught them the same way. You are catching them by the mouth, don’t care how you are catching them by the mouth and you have evidence of catching them by the mouth. Great explanation, we don’t have that style of salmon here but then again in Colorado they allow snagging of kokes here. Different states different rules you explained.

[@jagfishing836]

Hey man not everyone agrees and it is controversial. Ive spent an entire seaaon 2 yrs ago trying to catch em to "bite" with out a single hit. I try to do it the right way i dont slam a treble hook through the water

[@jacknajarian3592]

good info! thanks for sharing

[@josebedoya4956]

Great tutorial, you covered most of the essentials!!!!!!!!!!Fish On!

[@LeonardCorraya]

Superb tricks ...good to hear you man

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks brother i appreciate it

[@chowtown6634]

Thanks Jag, we are going next year. We are green and will try to take your info into consideration.

[@jagfishing836]

Hope it helps!!!!

[@davidstraw7540]

Good video brother. I have been fishing up there for 6 years now, and have watched a lot of different techniques from guys on the water. 1st year up was had no idea what we were doing. Spent rough $60 in bait that we were told was hot. After the first 3 hour of work and 1 salmon between 3 guys. I started watching some of the more experienced guys catching fish. A couple were nice enough to explain to us the flossing technique. Never looked back. And I do believe there is a right and wrong way to use it, and you showed it perfectly. See you in a couple of weeks.

[@jagfishing836]

Same exact experience for me, and that was my intention for this video. I just want to help beginners understand the technique. I also understand that its controversial but if you do it right and not set the hook until you actually floss the fish.... the chances of snagging it anywhere on the body become quite small. But i still have so much hate on this video haha 🤷‍♂️

[@jacklopiccolo2700]

I’m going there in October and this is super helpful to my friends who have never been there before thank you!

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you, it was my intention 👍

[@codename8942]

Same hope to see ya there

[@tpbobo8249]

Hey I was just up here these past 3 days man fishing is insane now where you going to fish

[@tpbobo8249]

lil_sushi fn when you going again I’m going up again this weekend

[@jagfishing836]

@@tpbobo8249 probably gonna try around pineville and work the way down. See what happens 🤷‍♂️

[@tjoyce81]

Not sure if someone commented - BUT you forgot one regulation... SINGLE hook ONLY. No double or treble hooks allowed on the Salmon River....

[@jagfishing836]

Absolutely right, thank you for mentioning that. I will pin this comment

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Depends on where u live

[@jimrode8870]

@@jagfishing836 what is the recommended size hook

[@jagfishing836]

I prefer size 4 mosquito hook and up, just make sure from tip to shank is no bigger than 1/2"

[@kennypeet4009]

Can you have a treble hook on a spoon

[@Ditto11.11]

Great video! Thank you kind Sir, happy fishing...

[@hueyjagodzinski108]

Love this

[@swampstalkeroutdoors]

Lot’s of great info brother, I wished we had them here I bet they are fun to catch! Thanks for sharing brother!

[@jagfishing836]

I cant even begin to explain the fight

[@isitbowseason]

Genius! trying that this weekend

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck!

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Great video Jag, great tips and good info on keepin’ it legal. Nobody wants to get Jammed up. Tight lines buddy. 🤙

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks man, here its really specific on how to fish for them and its dancing the razors edge in terms of snagging. So i wanted to make the rules crystal clear.

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Good job !

[@HuntingJiggingLifestyle]

Little late on commenting, but you are right, the flossing technique is a very good way to catch/land salmon on the salmon river. A lot of people hate flossers, but truly its the way to do it on the salmon river on a lot of parts, like true north angler said in his comment, salmon hit out of aggression, they don't eat in the river they hit out of aggression. Great video, and good luck this salmon season, hoping to see a video on the salmon river this year. Like a lot of other species of fish during their spawn, they hit out of aggression, not to eat.

[@jagfishing836]

Thabk you i really appreciate your comment, means a lot 👍

[@IslandLifeFishing]

So legit🔥🔥🔥Awesome info bro! Can’t wait to come do this with ya sometime 🤙🏼

[@jagfishing836]

Yo thanks for the love brother

[@JackT81]

A ton of good information.

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

Great information brother looks like you covered it all .

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you sir, i appreciate it

[@foxchaser21]

Yo jag, great video an explanation. Going up there oct 4-7 this year, will be my 2nd year, an this year going prepared. Last year had no clue an others were not very helpful in rigging up properly. Using a 9w 10ft 6" pole for easy roll casting an flip casting this year. I plan to hook into some this year, cant wait! Thanx for the great video an technique format.👍

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck! I think im heading up on the 10th or 11th so maybe catch you on the river haha. Tight lines!

[@coleqawasmy1898]

Going in a week thank you!!

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck! Hopefully the water rises its terribly low

[@carlosviquez239]

Thanks good info👍

[@jherrera198670]

I'll be going this weekend for the first time salmon fishing! This was extremely helpful it makes it easier to understand and being less worry about what to do!! Thank i really appreciate it!

[@jagfishing836]

Im glad you found it helpful and best of luck to ya! Theyre stacked up in there right now!

[@ronca1994]

Thanks for this video man! Extremely helpful!

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks man, super glad to hear that

[@klawrence01]

Great info. Ill be going for my 1st time in 2 weeks. Appreciate your input.

[@jagfishing836]

Glad you found it helpful. Best of luck to you, hope you get your first salmon!

[@pennsylvaniapatriot22]

Great video. Super helpful. Thanks!!

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks for watching

[@asgardianadventures132]

Great advice and info my dude further boosting my knowledge for when I finally get to America and yes I want to fish with you my man.

[@jagfishing836]

My door is always open brother

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Absolutely great video. Very thorough and detailed. Thanks man

[@jagfishing836]

Im glad you found it useful! Best of luck this season!

[@mikeschwalm5159]

Excellent video! Heading up for the first time this weekend so hoping the run is still going strong.

[@jagfishing836]

Oh its good, the staircase was on absolute fire 2 days ago!

[@CombatArms2227]

This is a great video, thanks.

[@jagfishing836]

Glad you liked it

[@reyron6745]

Very very helpful. I support your videos because it is very informational for us beginners to be on the right track. Keep up the good work. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks man i really appreciate it

[@thelinecook]

Dude your video was so informative. Great job. You answered all of my questions! Really great man. 👍👍

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you i greatly appreciate the kind worda. I am very glad it helped you out

[@dannyguerrero3501]

Waaaoooo incredible nice fishing day

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

World class how-to video dude! Well done 👍

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks brother i appreciate it 🙏

[@truenorthangler]

Hi Jag. For us here in Ontario, flossing is considered snagging. Lol. I generally don’t target salmon while they are in the rivers especially in low clear water where you can see them. I enjoy fishing for them at the river mouths where they hit all kinds of lures. I do agree with you, the salmon usually hit out of aggression especially in rivers where they protect their spawning area. Great tips and tricks Jag. Thanks for explaining the regs as well. 👍

[@jagfishing836]

Yea and us guys in NY that can only go to the river get a lot of heat for using this technique 🤷‍♂️. I do want to save up some cash and get out on a charter and get them on the bite! Thanks for stopping by my brother. Hope all is good with you and the family 👪

[@truenorthangler]

Jag Fishing You don’t even need a boat, Jag. Get yourself a medium action rod, about 10 ft in length, spoil up 20 lb braid on a bigger sized reel and go fish the piers and river mouths around where the salmon enter the rivers. I do very well at night fishing glow in the dark spoons as well as crankbaits during the day when they start staging in numbers. It is so much fun when they peel out your line and fight in open water. Try it, you won’t regret it. I also have friends who fish with me from their kayaks close to shore casting for them. I have a few videos from last year salmon fishing the piers and from my pontoon boat and what I use. Hope you try it, it is fun.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Flossing is highly frowned upon here in Oregon too, unless you’re dancing. Not considered snagging and it is legal, but you will get an ear full. We tend to stick to eggs, beads, or spinners in the rivers. Good info though bro 👍

[@heroryan7859]

@@truenorthangler hi true north angler im from fiushbrain

[@paulg492]

Heavy sport fishing pressure makes Salmon learn quick what is real and what's fake. So flys, spoons, spinners and other hardware are ignored and easily avoided by the fish. You sling out a single translucent fish egg with long leader and apply an aggressive retrieval at the end of your drift and repeat a thousand times.... viola fish on! Not very sportsman like.

[@reservechanel]

best updated video so far for mid year

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you

[@leafinitup1]

Great video!!! Exactly what I needed, thanks

[@jagfishing836]

Glad it helped

[@trevorvechinski2071]

Catching salmon and trout looks fun! Good video!

[@jagfishing836]

Love salmon season, thats a legendary fish in my opinion

[@beastwardle1969]

Great job. Haven't been there in 20yrs. But where going this yr 2020👍

[@jagfishing836]

Gonna have to pray for rain, its so bad right now

[@beastwardle1969]

Got to Big Kings at the Town pool👍

[@soulbrother1143]

Been fishing these rivers for the last 7 yrs..my family has been fishing it for the last 40....if you never done this before you are in for a fantastic time, actually just got home on Monday oct 17th from a trip caught 14 fish

[@jbusch5138]

Just got back from there fishing with my dad and brother caught 13 in 3 days. The fishing was amazing

[@jagfishing836]

Good job! I havent even went up the creek yet.... seems like theres no water 😕

[@jbusch5138]

@@jagfishing836 we fished altmar the whole time. there’s a good amount of water by the bridge and lots of fish

[@123fishingwiththaiusa]

We drove 5 hours to get to Pulaski last week and didn't catch anything. Thanks for the lesson brother. Will come back to catch my first salmon.

[@jagfishing836]

Its still early, dont get discouraged. Hope the video was helpful. Hope to hear back if you come back and get on em! Best of luck

[@123fishingwiththaiusa]

@@jagfishing836 i'll come back. i was trying to catch 1 for my youtube channel. :)

[@GrantMcIntosh]

Nice quick quide. I gotta get north so I can catch some salmon and trout. 👍

[@jagfishing836]

Ur always welcome brother

[@chrisbille9896]

Good tips for a first timer! I appreciate it have a trip planned this month to go up there and wait to use your ideas man!

[@jagfishing836]

Glad you found it helpful. And i hope it gets you on a salmon.... or a few! Good luck and tight lines!!!

[@porterhanshi]

Good honest video. I've guided Pulaski for over 30 years. So called purists will not like it, but then again. You are telling the truth

[@jagfishing836]

Hey man thanks a lot i really appreciate that coming from a season vet like yourself!!

[@Madakalim]

Glad you mentioned the DEC eyes. My friend said this weekend "didnt see any DEC" I said "you dont know that" lol

[@jagfishing836]

🤣🤣🤣 facts

[@torythetruth]

Heading to this river tomorrow! Thanks for the info

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck

[@jarrettrozycki3954]

how did you do? im heading up in 2 weeks and will be trying this method to start

[@torythetruth]

@@jarrettrozycki3954 The weather ended up being bad. What week are you going?

[@jagfishing836]

@@jarrettrozycki3954 got my first river salmon of the year 38inches and 31 pounds. Theyre moving okay but we need rain the water levels are too low

[@barbdeepfishin1710]

Y'all want a tip stop paying for the dsr

[@johnm674]

Great video. Thanks

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks for watching

[@johnm674]

@@jagfishing836 Going to Pulaski in Sept for the first time. I see it is a walk along the river from where you park. How do you carry out the fish you catch. Do you use a cooler with wheels?

[@jagfishing836]

@@johnm674 different ppl have different methods. Usually a heavy duty stringer does that job. I just drag them with me and when i get to the truck i throw em in the cooler

[@BNOOutdoors]

Great upload. What is with the thumbs down? Is it about the hook regulation? Because that also depends on where you live. The viewer should also read the regulations on top of watching this great upload. People fail to realize how much editing goes into these videos. Spectacular camera angles, footage, tips, and introductions of high quality are littered through out this one video. Before giving a thumbs down just simply go to the next video. Instead of discrediting the care, dedication, and hard work that this man put in for US the viewer. Thanks for the upload Jag! Much love!

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks brother im glad you enjoyed it. Its just an extremely controversial technique. I knew id get heat from it but oh well haha

[@BNOOutdoors]

@@jagfishing836 haha getting those views though

[@jagfishing836]

Im alright with it haha

[@freddougly1509]

You will be hated on the river trying this, and get a bad snag you will get a ticket

[@frankburkett7453]

Dude! By far the best, logical, and straight forward video I have watched in preparation for my trip to Pulaski in a couple weeks! You covered all the basics from setup to regulations. I hope you have several more videos because I about to watch them all! This will be my first trip to Pulaski however I have "Combat" fished in Alaska- FishOn!

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you i really appreciate it. Theres a couple videos ive got hope you enjoy them haha. Best of luck on your trip up my guy!

[@vincentpalchanes7880]

When you tie your main line to the barrel swivel, leave a tag line of about 3 inches long and when or if you get a snag the weights will slid off that tag line instead of breaking off your whole set up. Its easier to replace you split shot than your entire leader and swivel.

[@samgibson684]

Slick tip thanks

[@vincentpalchanes7880]

@@samgibson684 it works most of the time.

[@djhamlett2224]

Loved the video!

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you

[@dagooos]

You nailed it…I was just talking to a guy the other day and was telling me the same exact thing.

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks man glad you liked the video

[@mendoza6335]

Hi Jag , thank you for this amazing video full of information, im planing to go the first week of November to the Salmon River ( Pulaski) and i wish i can see you around, great job 👍

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck! Are you going for steelhead or gonna try to get the last of the kings?

[@mendoza6335]

Steelhead brother...

[@jagfishing836]

@@mendoza6335 ive never fished for steelies in the river. I want to try this year. I have a buddy thats a guide there and im probably going to utilize him

[@s2k376]

Good stuff man. Really helpful 👌

[@jagfishing836]

Glad it helped

[@brettbarilari7597]

My man you did a great job explaining and teaching me how to salmon fish the Salmon River I'm going up there first time and you did a great job I want to thank your brother great video

[@jagfishing836]

Im really glad this helped!! Good luck to ya this season and hope you get on some good fish!

[@articsurf1]

Being from Alaska where we fish for salmon religiously you did a pretty good. Any king salmon under 20 inches we call a jack salmon. We also call it the Kenai flip. You should see fishing during the summer time . It's all about combat fishing 😂.

[@jagfishing836]

Alaska is a dream destination for me. You guys have so many species of all sorts of fish and game i am so jelous hah. Thank you for the conment!

[@frankburkett7453]

Be there, done that- Combat fishing is quite the experience.

[@jamesharriman3235]

Great tips Thanks

[@jagfishing836]

Hope it helped!

[@robguidi4129]

Great video ,heading up with my son soon

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck! I hope you guys limit out!!!

[@cheflexx778]

Thanks for the info. I'm heading up there this year and hopefully I land one of those beautiful salmon. Last year I got nothing, but it was my first time and I definitely wasn't prepared. This year I'm way ahead of the game. Hopefully it pays off. Tight Lines!

[@jagfishing836]

Theyre getting there in decent numbers! I hope you get on em. Took me 2 seasons to land my first. Ince thats done they come easier lol. They key is to cast it just right, and for that be calm, cool and keep your composure..... i say that because every salmon i see i get excited like its my first ever haha

[@cheflexx778]

@@jagfishing836 👍. Thanks

[@mick8018]

Teaching people to snag fish... Perfect!

[@tracyumstead6823]

grate advice with out a lot of bull , good job

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you

[@thomascrompton7775]

No hate your absolutely correct. Finally someone actually telling the truth

[@milesboozer3928]

Thank you this really helped this will be my first trip up there.

[@jagfishing836]

Good luck! Glad you found it helpful

[@tamarackmi9195]

Yes! Jag uploaded a vid❤👍😊

[@jagfishing836]

😁😁😁

[@taylor-vl1re]

Good video and info. I'm brand new here. You need a New York fishing license? Does the State put out a pamphlet? Sounds like a lot of rules.

[@jagfishing836]

It gets complicated to play it safe on the river but over all its simply the right size hook, leader no longer than 48" and if not caught in the mouth release immediately. If you look up DEC regs they have a section for lake ontario and its tributaries

[@CamLima7]

Nice

[@devinsmith2635]

You right on the money .hell yeah see you there on December 7

[@stephenzimmer7875]

this is the 3rd Salmon River instructional video I've watched today - those dark king salmon with the white fuzz make for great sushi - slice meat thin and be sure to hold your breath - use plenty of soy sauce!

[@jagfishing836]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@awildlildrew3107]

weird question. What sponges do you use for bait though ahah

[@YhormTheSmall]

Only live an hour and a half away from here but never been. Never even salmon fished before. Thanks for all the tips. Especially on keeping the Dec happy 😊

[@jagfishing836]

Highly recommend giving it a go! Yea lol i see lots of ppl doing sketchy crap on the river and wanted to make it clear to play by the rules haha

[@YhormTheSmall]

@@jagfishing836 How soon do you think I should get out on the river? Is it to soon for salmon? I had someone telling me its not worth it until mid October but that seems a little to late to me lol

[@jagfishing836]

October is when majority move but ur gonna be around hundreds of ppl in every hole. I like to go mid to late September. Not as many fish but you can actually enjoy it!

[@YhormTheSmall]

@@jagfishing836 thank you man. I think im gonna take after you and head up there around mid September as well. I'd like to get to actually experience the river before there's a million people crowding it lol. Maybe I'll see you there! Have a good one dude 🍻

[@jagfishing836]

You wont regret it man, theres times i went early on and was by myself as far as i can see. Granted the fish were running slow but i enjoyed it and ended up with my limit. Good luck!

[@davidbatchelder1751]

@jagfishing836 Going for the first time next week. Will all this still apply later in the season or should we be shooting for steelhead?

[@adee2324]

6-8 lb. Test for steelies and browns 10-12 lb. For kings and them kings by the estuary on the bridge be smacking flies and lures. Good video bro

[@teresagalena4205]

Thank you you’ve been the only person that has explained it the best

[@jagfishing836]

Im glad to hear that! Hope it helped!

[@woody79ish]

Coworker and I heading down to fish the salmon River columbus day weekend. We have a couple questions, what size/type of hooks and what size swivels? We will be using flyrods. Most of this is familiar to me. I lived in Alaska for around 15yrs and fished salmon every summer I lived there. This is the same technique used in AK as well. In my opinion the only salmon species that truly is aggressive and bites on artificial and live bait are cohos they are a blast to catch!! But we are targeting kings for this trip..Informative video..maybe we will see you around in October.

[@jagfishing836]

I like to go with size 2 octopus hook. Bring lots of hooks and make sure theyre always sharp. I use regular barrel swivels, a lot of ppl go with 50lb and that is more than sufficient in my opinion.... alaska is a dream destination for me, definitely a place i want to fish before i kick the bucket! Haha best of luck to you on the trip, maybe we will run into eachother on the river. Tight lines!!

[@jarrettrozycki3954]

thanks for the video!! is this the salmon river or a trib. seems narrow and shallow for the SR., thanks!

[@jagfishing836]

Clips i used in this one were from both.... but the video was shot elsewhere lol

[@pika0714]

Hey Jag, I've been fishing the salmon River for 3 years now and haven't branched out to new spots from the wall (in town) and the mouth of SR connecting to Lake Ontario. What spots would you recommend (Non-DSR spots)? I have a fly rod too so you can recommend fly only sections. I also would be looking at keeping a few of them as well.

[@jagfishing836]

Some of my favorites are black hole, ballpark, pineville..... but honestly now its all shit without good water. We need rain. The best spots now i believe would be lower side

[@pika0714]

@@jagfishing836 thank you so much. I have another question regarding regulations. I am using a fly rod. Tying a mono tapered leader to my float line. Then cutting 3 foot off the skinny end of the tapered leader and attaching a barrel swivel with 2-4 foot of tippet. Is that perfectly legal?

[@jagfishing836]

@@pika0714 i would imagine it to be. Doesnt say anything specifically that it wouldnt but to be safe i would def reach out to DEC to be 100%

[@pika0714]

@@jagfishing836 thank you!

[@porterhanshi]

@@pika0714 It is but you can not have sinkers below and natural stop as a knot or swivel

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

I plan to fish the Salmon River. Tight Lines from Michigan

[@SKYRIMwarrior1]

When is the best time to go to the Salmon River? Sept or Oct? I've never been but plan on going next year!

[@jagfishing836]

Its best to look at the reports and play it by ear. They will start running okay in September which is when i like to go because theres not a lot of people. But october you will have a lot more fish bit also a lot more people

[@billmccarthy9510]

I go every columbus days weekend lots more people and lots more fish. But we have a couple of places not to many people know of only locals. Been doing it for 27 years this year is 28 we know most of the locals now and tell us where to go.

[@jagfishing836]

@@billmccarthy9510 thats always the best! I was going to take my chances today but got really ill so couldnt make it 😪

[@terrysingh9381]

Love your videos best info 👌 so far I found on KZbin I am a beginner and still waiting to catch my first salmon and trout

[@jagfishing836]

Thank you i appreciate it and glad the video was helpful! Good luck!!

[@DonJulio213]

Newbie fly fisherman here. Most leaders are 9ft, so where can I find some 4ft long leaders? Or do I just cut my current leader down from 9 to 4? Any recommendations?

[@jagfishing836]

I would cut it down to 4 foot. DEC doesnt specify anything different for fly. All it says in the regs is 48" leader. If you contact fat nancys tackle shop in pulaski im sure they can provide you with info and the appropriate and legal gear

[@greghinderliter]

have your regular leader, ya..... then put a small barrel swivel on that, then tie 4 feet of tippet on that. what the rules are saying is, don't put a swivel or weight on the last 4 feet of your line. think about it, a spin fisherman has a spool of line 200 yards long, what fly fisherman calls a leader isn't what a spin fisherman thinks of what a leader is. the leader to a spin fisherman is the 4 feet of smaller line

[@ryantowers2313]

I had a 6'5" ugly stick given to me what reel would you recommend to put on it for salmon, fishing rivers in Michigan

[@jagfishing836]

I use the kastking sharky 3000 on mine and it works great. Reel is a work horse and with that set up i go for catfish as well and its been 3 years on the same reel. Definitely my recommendation

[@chaz33xxx]

Great explanation

[@jagfishing836]

Glad to hear it

[@SIDEWALKRIOTS]

Going to pulaski ny in the salmon River in Oct! Gotta kearn technique! Should be fun!

[@jagfishing836]

It always is a great time

[@anthonybocash6778]

You're not an idiot you're very helpful I'm a trout n salmon fisherman never been here it's a dream for me I'm in Vermont . Ty

[@wmfdecmaximiano7519]

would like to go there this yera, what kinda of rod, reel, line, and hook are you using?.

[@jagfishing836]

You can go crazy on salmon equipment but you will do just fine with a medium/heavy rod at least a 6'6" i would recommend. I like tonuse my ugly stick gx2 setup because its affordable, get the job done and if you get a huge fresh fish and it breaks the rod youre not 200 bucks down the drain lol. I would use around 12-15 pound main line and 8-10 pound leader. And as for hooks i like tonuse #2 octopus hook.... just make sure youre within the legal tackle which i mentioned in the video. Also a great spot to get hooked up with the right gear is a store called fat nancys right in pulaski

[@markchearino6806]

Hey there, thanks so much for providing a starter with your informative video! I have a question and realize the video is older, however, maybe you or someone else scrolling along canbe able to answer. Can you use lead splits or do they have to be tin? Thanks for any help in this question!

[@jagfishing836]

This is from DEC website: New York State passed legislation that will prohibit the sale of certain lead sinkers. Beginning in May 2004, the sale of lead fishing sinkers (including "split shot") weighing one-half ounce or less will not be permitted...... however, i cannot find anything that says using them is illegal or prohibited. Now when it comes to the two types i see lots of people prefer lead. The reason being is that lead looks more natural(like a rock) and not shiny like tin so the fish wont spook as easily. That being said, its a gray area. Play it how you feel fit. Thabk you for watching the video and hope it helped out a little! Tight lines!

[@markchearino6806]

@@jagfishing836 thanks a lot for your expediant response! I will give a call to be sure. I'm coming for my 1st time this year, and don't need to harvest a fine along the way! I'd rather spend it on my trip other ways! Stay well.

[@jagfishing836]

Of course man! I always encourage people to contact the local DEC officer. Good luck i hope you do well! Keep an eye on the reports. I plan on being there at least once a week every week in September

[@markchearino6806]

Jag, I'll be there late September, 1st week October, unless I get a report they're making a charge up sooner!?! Good luck! I willstay tuned for your vids! I have a channel under imagoodmann, however, I'm to old to keep it as updated and professional as you young guys! Peace

[@jbGAMEandFISH]

Just can't buy it in New York. A lot of people go across the Pennsylvania line to get them and bring them back. I've never seen anyone have issues with it. None of the shops sell it so it's not hard to avoid purchasing

[@jean-marcboucher7878]

It very interesting stuff there jag

[@joesmith6420]

Jag very informative, differently helps this newbie...next video give us other areas to fish...personally looking for areas with not so much pressure, both wife and I are newbies

[@jagfishing836]

Thanks i appreciate it. There is no information about spots besides keeping up with the reports. Wherever the fish are the people will be too. My only suggestion is the higher up river you go earlier in the season the less people will be there. However, there wont be many fish up further either. Unfortunately to avoid people is pure luck

[@purnapulami7648]

What if I use 5 ft leader and split shot just between 4ft. from the hook??

[@jagfishing836]

Im not sure thats really pkaying on the edge..... i personally wouldnt do it but id contact DEC to get the legal perspective to be sure

[@sbarrett8900]

I heard that nikko super scent balls are a hot bait for the salmon river.

[@TrapperJOutdoors]

Hell ya I wanna go

[@jagfishing836]

Come up bro haha September/october , finally got a vid thats overr 100 views 🤣🤣🤣

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

Right!!

[@alekzjara6134]

Hi. What kind of sunglasses do you recommend?

[@jagfishing836]

Amber or yellow seems to work best for me!

[@vdelgadoiii]

Yo jag can you up date some regs for 2023 and how do you feel about bead float fishing thanks man

[@jagfishing836]

Hasnt really been many changes that afeect the average fisherman but i am planning to put out a video in the next week or two about how and where to target the fish in the river

[@vdelgadoiii]

@jagfishing836 awesome bro looking forward to it thanks man keep up the awesome content 🤙

[@jagfishing836]

@vdelgadoiii thanks for the support!

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

I HAVE A QUESTION!! You wanna take a 1st timer this year when they start running?

[@jagfishing836]

Hey man if you see me out there id be more than happy to! Unfortunately i work crazy hours and never rlly know when my next day out will be so i cant make plans i wldnt be reliable lol

[@billmccarthy9510]

Go columbus day weekend

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

@@billmccarthy9510 I am actually the 9th through the 11th. Is that a bad time?

[@billmccarthy9510]

@@Jerry-xx8dx that's a good time Jerry

[@billmccarthy9510]

@@Jerry-xx8dx hey if you are in Altmar after sunset go to the Salmon River Outfitters have a beer we will be there it's our buddies place it's on 44 Bridge Street Altmar New York

[@heroryan7859]

thanks dude so have 3 feet of line between hook and 1/2 oz weight and just cast it infront

[@jagfishing836]

Thats the idea

[@normb28]

What brand of hook are you using?

[@jagfishing836]

I use eagle claw lazer sharp octopus hook