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Date Posted: 14:48:55 09/09/02 Mon
Salmon River - Pulaski, NY. Reports and Ramblings:
I hope you find my reports and articles entertainingly informative and mildly educational
Where the land ends LIFE begins
May devoted anglers read these words and relive the simple pleasures of finding - and landing - the big one. ( The fisherman's book of wisdom )
Mondays Report:
Light but steady was the word I got for today. A friend fished for 1 hour and counted 50 fish passing by in the middle of the day. It was sunny and 90 degree's.
Again Coho, King and Steelhead were running.
My girlfriend was visiting for a few days and today I dropped her off at the airport. While all my friends were fishing for all these Chinook's. I was at home with my
girlfriend getting a lil CHINOOKY! he-he
There is only one thing better than fishing, do some of you "Older Farts" - "Married Men" still remember what THAT is? (he-he)
Sept 9 Salmon River Report:
Looks like yesterday the run was a little lighter than the previous 2 days. Still a number of fish around offering the early season angler
lots of opportunities. I would give this weeks fishing two thumbs up. I would highly recommend coming up with so few anglers present
and the number of fish that have entered the Salmon River.
Sept 8 Salmon River Report:
Yesterday was another great day of fishing with good numbers of King, Coho and Steelhead charging up the river with very light fishing
pressure. Everyone hooking up and having a blast. The fishing from Rt. 2 A down should be on fire today. If you do decide to release
any of your catch, please take a little extra time reviving these fish. Water temperatures are very warm.
Sept 7 Salmon River Report:
Wow!! Yesterday we had a very good run of King Salmon and some BIG Skamania Steelhead. Did not see a single Coho? The only
thing weather wise that could have triggered this run was how cold it got the night before. Or, I personally think its possible that when
so many are stacked up in the estuary that the ones coming in from behind sort of push the lead fish up the river. Another difference
this year is we don't have ALL that work being done on the RT. 3 bridge. I believe all that commotion did have an effect on the fish
last year. Mid-week is normally always best for fishing as you don't have tons of boats, people, etc.. all over the place pushing them
around, causing them not to want to run or turning around and heading back to the safety of the estuary. Friends who have been fishing
the morning run all week have been hitting a few here and there. Nice time if you don't like crowds.
(See Photo - http://www.yankeeangler.com - Fishing Reports)
"Salmon River, where Memories are Made"
The relationship between transitional fish and structure during low light periods and bright sun.
I prefer to fish just above the estuary for several reasons. Fresh fish, less people, fish tend to stay more concentrated, not as educated
and harder fighting fish. I prefer to fish to the A.M. run and not concern myself with what came in the day before. With fewer anglers,
the alternative option to fish several holes or more is always present with the added bonus of less fishing pressure. We all know that
wherever you fish in the world, fresh or Salt, the most crowded areas are the places most easily accessible. I feel fishing in a relaxed,
uncrowded area enhances the quality of the experience for myself as well as my clients. Even if it means a few less fish.
Where to fish? --This covers all species of fish that are in a transitional stage that are entering the river. Most fish use the contour
of the bottom and current to navigate. They travel virtually the same route, day after day taking a lot of the guesswork out of it. (Where
I sight fish for Stripers, Monomoy Island-Cape Cod on the flats, this is also true.) Normally the deepest part of the river is where they
will travel. Once you've made this determination, the next step is to search out their holding, resting points. The length of time they will
hold in any particular type of structure is determined by the size of the hole, pocket, depth, speed of water and what they had to travel
through to get to that point. Also fishing pressure and weather is a consideration. To narrow your search down for the best spots,
consider any deep water just above a long stretch of rapids. These normally are the tails of pools were there is rippled water and depth
to offer security, and a break from stronger currents. These are the areas were they will be for the longest period of time allowing you
the most shots. To improve your odds even further, look for channels or areas where the majority of fish travel and hold in a small area
of the tail end of the hole.
Now you know where I fish. Not only will you have 90% of the fish passing by in a narrow area offering you the opportunity to
present your fly to almost every fish, but you'll also have them sitting in front of you for the longest period of time, allowing the best
odds in the house for hooking up! I call these areas funnels. Other areas to look for are heads of pools, white water on a sunny day or
when the water temperature is so high the oxygen level is low. Depressions on the river bottom were they could hide underneath the
faster current. Pocket water, surrounded by rapids. Outside bends in the river combined with a depression.
Remember to fish the resting, holding areas during the run, which is normally during low light periods. Look (fish) for them in the
shade, deep rippled water, white pocket water during the high noon sun. If heavy fishing pressure is present, fish for them in the white
water.
If you remember that 90% of the fish swim in 10% of the river, you will do just fine.
My newest endorsed guide is Heather! She wore something very special for my first official report for all of you! She can
be seen at http://www.yankeeangler.com - Trophies
(See Photo's)
All photo's are of Steelhead. They were photographed in the fall, Winter and Spring.
(See Photo's)
Stay tuned for more entertainingly informative and mildly educational reports and articles on this never-ending
virtual fishing trip with your host
Randy "The Yankee Angler" and friends.
randysjones@earthlink.net
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