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Amazing, great catch.

It seemed thought that the fish was more active after midnight and right before dawn. What setup would you guys reccomend in terms of rod and reel. Spinning reel, baitcaster reel, size if rod. I would like and all purpose Salmon rod for rivers and lakes. Budget would be $150 - $200. I really like shimano. I'm curious what you guys use, please post.

Yea that's what I thought. I talked to a few guys at my local fishing store and they told me the Salmon take the bait and it's noticeable. At the spot we fished there was more of a crowd at night and I noticed people using glow sticks on the tip of there rods. When the sun came up we saw anglers coming in with floats.

Just got back the other day from our adventure. We went to Port Hope and well there was a lot of fishermen, a ton. So not to interfere with the 'pro's we drove east to Cobourg to settle on a little stream where the Salmon was making it's run. It was amazing to see the Salmon swimming through a narrow shallow water way trying to make its way into the stream. I wish I could of filmed or took some pictures but my phone at that time was under 10%. I wish I could say we caught lots of fish unfortunately that wasn't the case. We just weren't properly equipped. From not having the right rod to not knowing how to rig the roe. I later found out that the roe should be on the back of the hook instead of being buried in the roe. The way we rigged the rig was we had the mainline coming down to a #4 octopus hook with a roe bag and drop weights pinched about foot above the hook. We didn't use roe floats in our nets, we didn't know about them, so our roe was all was on the bottom. On the other hand we had some bites, this is my first time fishing Salmon so I didn't know how the Salmon takes the bait. What we felt was nibbles, we managed to set the hook almost every other time but couldn't reel them in. I'm not sure if those nibbles were bites or the fishing swimming by the line and scrapping it, and us thinking it was a bite and trying to set the hook thus snagging the fish and it getting unhooked. We're heading back this weekend and I want to be prepared this time and catch Salmon. If you guys have any advice or tips their all welcome.

They're speaking Russian. I speak Russia also but I don't understand some of the words they're saying. I will be heading down to Port Hope this weekend, I'll tell you guys how it went when I get back.

I just don't understand what you mean by flossed fish. I will take your advice and try my chances. I googled around I found this http://tinyurl.com/l6khwcs seems like the spot your talking about, pretty helpful guide to a novice like myself. Came across this video (EDIT: Fixed the link)Thank you, this forum is very helpful.

Yes my mistake. Your talking about the the pier beside the mouth of Ganaraska River? Thanks for the advice. I'm curious, are Salmon in the river considered a easy catch? (EDIT: If i'm not mistaken your referring to Pier Credit)

Zone 16, Sport licence. I was just reading about float fishing for Salmon. Going to explore some other technics.

Hey, I've heard of large Salmon in Port Hope in a river flowing from Lake Ontario, I'm not sure what the river is called but it flows right through Port Hope. I have never fished Salmon, usually my choice of species are Muskies and Pike, well at least this year. I'm also not educated on Salmon behaviour. Are Salmon legal to fish in rivers/streams this time of year? If so, would you guys be nice enough to share some advice and tips on catching this specie. What kinds of lures or rigs would be best suited in these conditions and season? The first thing that comes to mind is fly fishing, but could bait casters be used, or spinning reels on Muskie or Bass rods? Thanks in advance, Fish on, Cheers.