Salmon River braid question?

[Gollum11]

Hey, thanks for the info everyone. I had a feeling I would catch some flak for the title and context of this thread, but to be fair the majority of people are only there to snag and I was only being honest. It was more of a hypothetical question and I will not be using braid up there. I have only been up there for salmon one time before and would not want my waders to be cut and I could see it being an all around pain in the ass. Especially since I will be parked in the middle of the town pool enjoying the circus. This is more of a guys weekend to get away not a serious fishing trip, especially since no real fishing will be going on. I will save that for spring and steelhead fishing up there. So judge me if you want, but I am going to enjoy the show. Thanks again for all the responses, I am sorry things took a turn towards the negative. I will try to make my future threads about nobler pursuits.

Originally Posted by Gollum11

Hey, thanks for the info everyone. I had a feeling I would catch some flak for the title and context of this thread, but to be fair the majority of people are only there to snag and I was only being honest. It was more of a hypothetical question and I will not be using braid up there. I have only been up there for salmon one time before and would not want my waders to be cut and I could see it being an all around pain in the ass. Especially since I will be parked in the middle of the town pool enjoying the circus. This is more of a guys weekend to get away not a serious fishing trip, especially since no real fishing will be going on. I will save that for spring and steelhead fishing up there. So judge me if you want, but I am going to enjoy the show. Thanks again for all the responses, I am sorry things took a turn towards the negative. I will try to make my future threads about nobler pursuits.

Gollum,

It wasn't you who destroyed the thread. If you ever need help understanding the fishery, the true fishery steel head and browns, I'd be more than happy to help out any way I can. It is a world class fishery for those who want to learn the right techniques. You'll have days you'll never forget. If interested. PM me so we can put this thread to bed.

[jrock]

Hey gollum you seem to have the right attitude, I'm going up some time in october with a bunch of guys also. Its all about the time spent with friends and enjoying the show. I use 8 pound mono on a 10 1/2 foot noodle rod with as 3000 size reel. And I catch plenty of fish. Your right most people snag the fish unfortunately but those fish should be released by law. The fact of the matter most fish that are hooked in the mouth because they swim with their mouths open and the line drifts into their mouth. They will swipe at the bait out of anger and actually bite on more rare occassions. They are there for one thing and one thing only and that's to spawn. Thats why they start rotting before they are even dead because they are not eating much at all. either way its all about having the proper drift to get them t ok bite/ attack your presentation. Your drift should be at a natural pace ont the bottom third of the water column. Thats how I have had my success anyway.