Consequently, heavy line is preferred. We recommend 40-50
pound test
monofilament mainline such as Berkley Big Game or Maxima Ultragreen. Add to that a 30-40 pound test mono leader and you’re all set. You can avoid loosing lures and breaking off line by using 10-15 pound test line on your dropper weight.
What color line is best for
salmon fishing
?
I use green but clear and hi vis are both
good choices
. I run braid for a lot of fisheries but still prefer mono for salmon trolling. Whatever you do- all braid or all mono.
What pound test should I use for salmon?
You will want strong line minimum 8
lb test
We recommend strong 10-15 lb mono or 15-30 lb braided line. You can then tie on a lighter weight fluorocarbon 2-4 foot long leader. For salmon fishing you will want a 7-9 ft.
Do you use a leader for salmon?
Salmon isn’t leader shy, but I don’t like the idea of any fish seeing my fly line too many times. Therefore I use leaders from 12 to 17 feet In normal situation when I’m swinging the fly downstream, I think that 12 to 15 feet is quite enough. Especially with the clear floating shooting head from Vision.
How long should a leader line be for salmon fishing?
Leaders. There seems to be as many opinions on leaders as fishermen, however in general, leaders for a floating line should be 9 – 12 ft. long and tapered. The section of the leader that attaches to the flyline should be approximately 2/3 the diameter of the fly line and be made from stiff material.
What fishing line is better mono or braid?
Braided lines are durable and more resistant to wear than mono lines They are also better suited to deep-water fishing as they’re simultaneously thinner and heavier, cutting through the water to reach the bottom faster.
Do fish see braided line?
While there are many benefits to using braided lines, being undetected by fish is not one of them The braided line offers excellent strength for a thin diameter, casts extremely far, and also does not stretch.
What colors do salmon like?
Greens and blue greens, the colors opposite reds and red oranges on the color wheel, offer a powerful complement to salmon.
What do you use for salmon fishing?
It is widely known that the most successful type of live bait for salmon fishing is to use roe (eggs) , but there are other options, too. Many fishermen are now switching to “cut bait”, which is basically a strip of fish, usually a herring or a smelt.
Is 12lb test good for salmon?
Most people just choose to break it off as you are only losing one hook and avoiding exhaustion on the fish. If I am spincasting in water where all coho are big (12lb+) and chum salmon are abundant, I choose to use 12lb test as my main line This way I can bring in the fish faster and avoid losing my lure.
Is 20lb salmon test good?
Sure standard 20 pound test mono (found on most salmon trolling reels) will handle most kings, but when a true jumbo salmon bites down on your lure and goes nuts, that 20 pound test will often prove insufficient.
How long should a salmon rod be?
Rod length – 9’6″ allows you to mend line in both float and drift fishing applications which are the most popular techniques for salmon fishing in rivers. 10’6″ is ideal for float fishing, but 9’6″ will work in many conditions and is more optimal for drift fishing.
What is mono fishing line good for?
In general, mono lines are good for when you need a lot of abrasion resistance, stretch or elasticity in the set-up, wherever you fish Anglers fishing light lines for lots of species use mono main lines – it’s cheap and easy to handle for beginners, too.
What colors can fish not see?
The majority of fish have developed eyes that will detect the type of colors typical of their environment. For example, inshore fish have good color vision, whereas offshore pelagic fish have limited color vision and detect only a few if any colors other than black and white.
When should I use green fishing line?
Green. When it comes to blending into the water and yet having a color-tinted line to see above the surface , green is a great choice. Most of the waters anglers fish are tinted with a bit of green so the line acts almost like camouflage, blending into the water.
Does the color of your fishing line matter?
And does the color of fishing line matter? The truth is, no single color of braided line has ever proved to cause fish to bite more readily , but that shouldn’t preclude fishermen from being mindful when selecting line.
Does fluorocarbon have memory?
Fluorocarbon line memory is noticeable as the
line coils
, like a corkscrew, when not under tension The coils of the line fall off the reels spool when the line is slack. Line memory occurs because the line takes the shape of the spool or reel that it’s wound onto.
What is the best fluorocarbon line on the market?
Seaguar Tatsu Considered by many to be the best fluorocarbon on the market, Tatsu offers and incredible combination of strength, abrasion resistance and sensitivity while seemingly being as manageable as monofilament.
Is braided line good for trolling?
Braid is great for trolling but since it has very little stretch we recommend using a wind-on-leader or mono tophsot. We recommend using 30-130Lb braid as backing for trolling reels. Make sure any reel you spool on your trolling reels is spooled on tight!.
Sources
https://www.ifish.net/threads/best-line-to-put-on-a-reel-for-salmon-fishing.1563377/
https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/fishing-line-salmon