RIVER FISHING

[luckyman]

I am heading back to Mexico to close up camp this weekend and was thinking of pulling my little boat over to fish the river. The river is all new to me and I was wondering if anyone could give me some input on what I need and what I should be doing. Thanks

[tangler]

You are in luck luckyman. Launch your littleboat at pinegrove(be careful it is shallow). Cruise over to the main river by the lighthouse marina and follow the river upstream. A couple hundred yards up from the route 3 bridge you will find a deep spot towards the left side, you will find salmon there.

[luckyman]

Thanks Tangler, Should I be fishing egg sacks or casting lures?

[Fish Hunter]

Don't be hesitant to stop at the "trailer hole" either.

It averages about 15 ft dp.

As far as lures, what we use is an orange, red, pink, or chartruse float on the shank of a #1 Gamagatsu hook, with the hook fully exposed.

Run your weights about 2-4 ft(4 ft being the legal maximum) above your hook.

Cast it out, and reel down to create a tight line and wait.

It'll feel like a perch or sunfish is "pecking", or you'll just feel 1 tap. Set the hook right then.

A good sensitive rod will allow you to feel the subtle bite.

We use 10' steelhead "Michigan" rods, 12 lb line, with GOOD 30 class reels. Phleuger, or Diawa.

Some folks use even 8 lb. line, but I'm not that good.

There are other methods, I'm sure, but this works well for us.

[luckyman]

Thanks Fish Hunter I appreciate the info. Hopefully I can give it a shot this weekend.