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fishpro28 · #1 09-26-2012, 09:20 AM

Have never fished for salmon before and want to give it a try. Can any point me in the right direction as far as tackle....rods, line, reel size, hook size. Used the search feature and didn't come up with much. Also tried google and only come up with tackle shops and guides. Trying to use stuff that I have ie.. surf rods, but will grab a salmon/steelhead rod if I have to. Trying to head up this weekend, but depends on work schedule. Thanks, Mike

Wilson · #2 09-26-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fishpro28

Have never fished for salmon before and want to give it a try. Can any point me in the right direction as far as tackle....rods, line, reel size, hook size. Used the search feature and didn't come up with much. Also tried google and only come up with tackle shops and guides. Trying to use stuff that I have ie.. surf rods, but will grab a salmon/steelhead rod if I have to. Trying to head up this weekend, but depends on work schedule. Thanks, Mike

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Fishon1982 · #3 09-26-2012, 10:49 AM

9 ft light action ugly stick cheap 40$ maxima 10 lb green line 2 and 4 hook size 3500 or 4000 size reel fish fast moving water in the morning and Pools in the afternoon when the sun is high and watch the people that are hooking all the fish u can learn a lot

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Fishon1982 · #4 09-26-2012, 10:51 AM

And where ur fishing glasses seen people go to hospital for lead in the eye some people have no idea what they are doing and it's dangerous just watch and learn Good luck

dfish28 · #5 09-26-2012, 11:41 AM

Remember also no lead, zinc only, wade staff, polarized,heavy duty line stringer,I would buy the 9' rod up there- I like the pineville shop, and jetty spikes are a must, And a good long handled net...

jimmythegreek · #6 09-26-2012, 12:13 PM

if you dont wanna spend a ton of money just use one of ur lighter surf rods, preferably a med/light u need a fast or sensitive tips to feel the bottom and feel the fish. Just respool it w 10-12# line (i like floro) and ur set. Use korkers and be safe, the above extras make life nice in the water......