need advice on reels /tackle Salmon

[jmfish]

I am looking to start Salmon fishing and need advice on the reels and tackle to buy to fish this time of year I have purchased downriggers and poles. Not looking to spend alot of money though want to be sure this is for me! I have a 16ft boat and 60 hp motor

[Chasin Tail]

If you don't want to spend a lotof $$$ start by looking in the Classified section on this site for good deals. But remember you want a decent drag on the reels you get. A bad drag is going to cost you a lot in lost tackle!

[ray koziatek]

Ok first succesfull trip after 5 blowoff attempts= new boat ,2 more riggers ,2 dyspy rods setups 500.00 spinnies,200.00 flyes,800.00 lures , 6 more rod setups....just for starters.......total cost to tell wife oh bout a 100.00 bucks ... maybe i could help ya a little send me pm....oh down forget 800.00 fishfinder and 500.00 down temp and speed...

[LongLine]

just starting...keep it simple. Definitely get the best reels you can afford. (ones with the best drag)

Pick up a few DW SS spoons. At least one green and at least one purple. Also look for a couple different brands of NBK's & 42nd's. (Northern Kings, Stingers, etc) Fishing should get a little bit easier for the rest of the season. Catch a fish first then go "blow a bundle."

Don't worry about size of boat as long as you keep an eye on the weather, think safety and know how to handle your rig.

BTW - welcome to the site.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Big Dave]

Ray how did you get out of it so cheap???

[rshubuck]

Ok first succesfull trip after 5 blowoff attempts= new boat ,2 more riggers ,2 dyspy rods setups 500.00 spinnies,200.00 flyes,800.00 lures , 6 more rod setups....just for starters.......total cost to tell wife oh bout a 100.00 bucks ... maybe i could help ya a little send me pm....oh down forget 800.00 fishfinder and 500.00 down temp and speed...

LMAO! I'm just getting into it too. My wife knows better:( Its adding up quick. 4500 for the boat with 3 riggers and depthraider. 1000 for fishfinder with gps. 700 on rods and reels, 300 in tackle and need a lot more. And don't even get me started on gas!

[lineman49]

the easy way is just figure any fish you catch cost about $1500, a pound than you know your on the right track!!