Point me in the right direction
Jun 25, 2020 07:52:59 #
Have never fished before, really want to get into Salmon fishing. Live on the south end of Puget Sound (Tacoma / Gig Harbor). Have access to a boat, but no gear. How do I get started? What gear is a must have, how do I learn how to fillet and debone, etc. Help me prepare for a first successful trip out fishing.
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by pnwall42
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by pnwall42
Jun 25, 2020 07:53:04 #
Find a local fishing club. Join attend meetings and see if you can get someone to show you the ropes.
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by TomVa
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by TomVa
Jun 25, 2020 07:53:14 #
I also just got back into fishing about a month ago after 4.5 years of uni. Biggest thing that’s helped me was going to the local store and using the employees for advice and where to start. Once i get a rod and reel the water all mine!! I started going to very popular places to chat up the people I seen out fishing. Almost all of them were incredibly nice and always trying cut off my lure I was using to put on their “money maker lure”. Fisherman love fishing and other fishers. It’s been eye opening the friendliness I’ve encountered.
E* see you said never fished before. Start with YouTube. Learn how to tie on your lure and bait. Then dive into what might work for what your fishing for. Baby steps
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by hmu_on_tinder
E* see you said never fished before. Start with YouTube. Learn how to tie on your lure and bait. Then dive into what might work for what your fishing for. Baby steps
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by hmu_on_tinder
Jun 25, 2020 07:53:22 #
Hit up bass pro shop in Tacoma. Once you're set up, let's go fishing. I have gear but not a big enough boat. Lol. I'm in Lacey. Hahaha
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by trdor
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by trdor
Jun 25, 2020 08:35:34 #
Fishin Fool 69
Loc: Etowah, TN
Google and YouTube will be your best starting point for answers to questions, such as what rod and reel to use for salmon, etc.
Jun 25, 2020 10:06:46 #
Buck Snort
Loc: Flori-duh
Go spend the money to have a fishing guide take you out, this is by far the best way to learn. The cronies at the stores usually only have the ability to sell you their personal ideas on what you need. But with a guide you will see it live.
Jun 25, 2020 10:15:43 #
Buck Snort wrote:
Go spend the money to have a fishing guide take you out, this is by far the best way to learn. The cronies at the stores usually only have the ability to sell you their personal ideas on what you need. But with a guide you will see it live.
Second that. If you’re just starting out a guide is the best way to go. Just make sure he/ she is the type that will answer your questions.
Jun 26, 2020 19:00:43 #
Check out the marina and watch the charters come in. Talk to people both with and without fish. Some days you are the windshield- some days the bug. If those without fish still highly recommend the charter that is a good thing. Don’t be afraid to ask pretty pointed questions - most people will tell it how it is - some you couldn’t please with a million dollar lure si keep that in mind also.
Jun 27, 2020 01:10:56 #
FS Digest wrote:
Have never fished before, really want to get into Salmon fishing. Live on the south end of Puget Sound (Tacoma / Gig Harbor). Have access to a boat, but no gear. How do I get started? What gear is a must have, how do I learn how to fillet and debone, etc. Help me prepare for a first successful trip out fishing.
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by pnwall42
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by pnwall42
The Nice Guys Below almost said most of it!...Go to YouTube, etc....as a newbie like U, maybe this will HELP on the Basic Implements to read/choose/mull from a Chart of sorts....Tight Lines!
Jun 27, 2020 11:22:28 #
Chart looks pretty good. Maybe that is why everyone has several (or a couple dozen) rods and reels. This is a place to start.
Jun 28, 2020 04:59:19 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
Gotta agree with the above advice...pony up the bucks for a guide for a day. In one day you will see gear-- rods and reels, terminal tackle, rig tying, bait/lure choices and presentation ... actually in use... that will not necessarily be at Walmart (for sure) or on Youtube. Yeah, it'll probably be $200-250, but considering the info you are getting in a single day, a true bargain. Ask around your work or social connections for recommendations of someone who has a good rep in your area.
I realize that you are a total newbie at fishing, in general, so don't be too anxious to become a successful salmon fisherman your first outing, as you stated you wanted.
I have been in the PNW (so. Oregon) for 36 years, after the first 31 in Kansas. Still trying to be a "consistent" salmon/steelhead fisherman, and I have 3 boats and God knows how much gear, most of it quite esoterically geared for salmon and steelhead....I read, and watch, and talk to others about, and subscribe to pretty much everything available on the subject..... have a long ways to go, yet.
The chart above is truly a generic beginner guide. 2 things caught my eye on it. One is that 7'6" rods (longest mentioned) are kinda short for most modern-day methods and, of course.......LMAO that only baitcaster reels are listed as being "advanced experience" gear.... Like-thinkers know what body part of mine they can KISS... hehehe.
I have to say, I appreciate your enthusiasm and optimistic attitude.... THE one thing you CAN learn on You Tube is how to fillet....which, btw, IS the act of deboning.
Good luck and do learn, acquire, and get out there, you are in special waters up there, many folks plan vacations around fishing in your backyard.... you can go "after work".... lucky you !
I realize that you are a total newbie at fishing, in general, so don't be too anxious to become a successful salmon fisherman your first outing, as you stated you wanted.
I have been in the PNW (so. Oregon) for 36 years, after the first 31 in Kansas. Still trying to be a "consistent" salmon/steelhead fisherman, and I have 3 boats and God knows how much gear, most of it quite esoterically geared for salmon and steelhead....I read, and watch, and talk to others about, and subscribe to pretty much everything available on the subject..... have a long ways to go, yet.
The chart above is truly a generic beginner guide. 2 things caught my eye on it. One is that 7'6" rods (longest mentioned) are kinda short for most modern-day methods and, of course.......LMAO that only baitcaster reels are listed as being "advanced experience" gear.... Like-thinkers know what body part of mine they can KISS... hehehe.
I have to say, I appreciate your enthusiasm and optimistic attitude.... THE one thing you CAN learn on You Tube is how to fillet....which, btw, IS the act of deboning.
Good luck and do learn, acquire, and get out there, you are in special waters up there, many folks plan vacations around fishing in your backyard.... you can go "after work".... lucky you !
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