Fishing Niagara River for first time - tackle questions

[Fishmaster 196]

I'm going to try fishing the lower Niagara tomorrow for the first time.  The plan is to drift for steelhead/Salmon.  I have a Fishmaster 196 with a bunch of tackle.  Which launch is best to use?    which area should I concentrate on?  Are there any good tackle stores nearby that I can stop at? What lures/bait are best this time of year?  Im assuming that most people use three way rigs to drift?  Thanks in advance for your help.

[dricci007]

Probably the lewiston launch. I'm planning on going there in November for the first time

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[moonfish]

Look up facts of fishing Niagara falls on utube. I'm new to it as well. Pretty cool stuff !

[lineman49]

 Drift speed needs to be right, keep your line straight up & down in the water no angle to it & just tick the top of the rocks with your sinker.  use minnows or egg sacks or try just one egg. Hope this helps but I am no expert.   Have fun!

Edited October 15, 2016 by lineman49

[Reelaxin']

Take a look at the Outdoors Niagara website. Alot of good information there.

 

http://www.outdoorsniagara.com/fishingtips.htm

 

[Reelaxin']

Take a look at the Outdoors Niagara website. Alot of good information there.

 

http://www.outdoorsniagara.com/fishingtips.htm

 

[dricci007]

Went there last weekend. Tried drifting kwikfish and eggs out of lewiston. No luck. Ended up catching a bunch of 3 to 4 pound smallies.

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