Salmon River braid question?

[Dave B.]

Jrock and anyone else who cares to chime in, if you're using a heavy test braid (i.e. 6lb diameter 20lb test, or higher) and you run a foul hooked or otherwise fish past me and cut my boots, legs, etc I certainly will cut your line, and if that inspires you to attempt a physical confrontation good luck to you.
It's not about having an issue with anyone's choice of tackle in itself, it's about having some consideration for your fellow anglers safety. Braid is dangerous in the conditions that exist on the SR and other tribs during the salmon run, period, besides being completely un-neccessary to successful fishing. Then too the amount of broken off and/or discarded line left in the river is a tripping/wading hazard as it is, with braid it's much harder to see than mono, and due to its thinner diameter at higher strength easier to cut into one's boots when entangled.
Use whatever line/tackle you're comfortable with, but if you choose braid be prepared to have some potential situation arise on the water.

Originally Posted by Dave B.

Jrock and anyone else who cares to chime in, if you're using a heavy test braid (i.e. 6lb diameter 20lb test, or higher) and you run a foul hooked or otherwise fish past me and cut my boots, legs, etc I certainly will cut your line, and if that inspires you to attempt a physical confrontation good luck to you.
It's not about having an issue with anyone's choice of tackle in itself, it's about having some consideration for your fellow anglers safety. Braid is dangerous in the conditions that exist on the SR and other tribs during the salmon run, period, besides being completely un-neccessary to successful fishing. Then too the amount of broken off and/or discarded line left in the river is a tripping/wading hazard as it is, with braid it's much harder to see than mono, and due to its thinner diameter at higher strength easier to cut into one's boots when entangled.
Use whatever line/tackle you're comfortable with, but if you choose braid be prepared to have some potential situation arise on the water.

Dave B,

Very well said and couldn't agree with you more. For someone to even ask that means they don't understand the fishery.

Dakota

[jrock]

Hey dave b. Someone decided to respond to a post made on a fishing forum who woulda expected that...... I got news for you if a salmon runs by you with 8, 10, 12 pound mono. Its gonna cut your boots also. My point is its LEGAL so if your soo afraid of property damage or possible bodily harm you should stay home, to expect everyone else to comply by your personal preference because of your OPPINION on what's the correct way to fish is absurd. Now when and if it becomes law you would have a valid reason to complain. As soon as someone sends you down stream you would probably be the type to wanna call the cops and have that person arrested and cry foul lol, you were probably the kid growing up that would take your ball and run home if things weren't going your way lolol.........the above goes for you to dakota, I don't even fish the sr till the leaves fall off lololol cause your to good to fish with us laymen lol. For the record I have been going to the salmon river for 16 years str8, I use 8 pound mono and am gonna try 6 pound this year. If your looking for a quiet weekend with a peacefull atmosphere this is not the trip for you. Its crowded, all walks of life are there, and all different types of tackle are used, and it takes some physical activity. People are gonna cross your line. But if you go after the leaves fall you can fish with the dakota and all the other elites lolol

[flatcreek]

Pass the popcorn please.

Jrock,

Just another Salmon River troll who thinks he owns the river. Your another waste of life who makes guys like me wait until the circus leaves town to fish the river. Like I said, I fish the SR when I do to enjoy a true trophy fishery, not be aggravated by *******s like yourself. And yes if we ever meet up on the river and you interfere with my drift in a pool that I was at first, yes I will cut your line and we'll see who ends up floating down the river. I assure you it won't be me. It's *******s like you that have ruined that fishery because you don't have the intelligence or patience to fish it properly. The fact that you would even support a thread about using braid and snagging as was pointed out already says it all. Do the rest of us a favor and stay off the river or better yet go use your braid like the idiot you are so someone can absolutely kick your ass. You are the reason the DSR can charge and get $75 a day so people can get away from morons like you. You and many like you %#@" it up for the sports minded people who enjoy that fishery. I'm not about to travel 5 hours to a world class fishery to have some dirt bag like you ruin the experience. Go fish the town pool with the rest of your deliverance buddies. See how long you last fishing braid down there! You'll get your ass kicked like Dawn did last year!

Dakota

[jrock]

Lolol look out guys we have a tuff guy on the salmon river!!!!!!! So don't even think about bringing your braided line up there cause the dakotanator gonna kick your asses!!!!!!!! That's right folks hes a kick ass and asks questions later type of guy, he doesn't need much, hey I don't like your fishing outfit he says, I'm gonna kick your ass now!!!!!!!! Lolol, and if you see him in the middle of the river that's his hole stay clear or the dakotanator will getcha lol. Ill tell you what why don't you post the days your gonna be up there and we will all stay off the river how's that sound???? Talk about having courtesy, the river is shoulder to shoulder and here comes mr. Salmon river himself right down the middle of the river and sets his lines str8 out obstructing dozens of anglers casting lane.........ill tell you what I was having a bad day but you two clowns put a smile on my face so thank you for that lolol. Forget the ny dept. Of fish and game why don't you just post your own rules and regs. For the salmon river for us to follow please, Im no longer afraid of paying a ticket for violating any ny fish and game regs. I just don't want to come under the wrath of the dakotanator for heavens sake............lololol, I think I own the river because I think you should be allowed to use whatever legal tackle you want he says, but he wants you to use the tackle he tells you to and I'm the one who thinks he owns the river lol I'm done arguing with you because you have proven to be irrational. .....

[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.

Jrock,

Glad I was able to improve your day. You attack someone's post and expect respect in return....you'll have to explain to me how that works. Sorry to hear you were having a bad day but I'm sure you're used to it because that's what losers have to deal with every day of their pathetic existence. So be rude and get your jollies off by making sarcastic comments autonomously on the site but as was the case in Groundhog Day when you wake up tomorrow you're still going to be pathetic you. That must be a tough pill to swallow.

See you on the river

Dakota