The Difficulties Of Hooking Salmon

Salmon is the all-encompassing name for several varieties of fish that are freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or fish that spend part of their lives in one habitat and part of their lives in the other. Salmon is one of the most-desired restaurant fish, and they are most commonly found in the tributaries of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but have also been introduced into other areas, such as the Great Lakes in North America. Salmon is one of the more difficult fish to catch, but there are some things you can try to improve your odds of hooking one of these tasty fish.
The Proper Environment
Salmon prefer very specific conditions. They like the water temperature to be around 55 degrees, and they are typically found somewhere between the water surface and 125 feet deep. Really, for your best bet of catching salmon, you should consult a map. Look for salmon runs (migration up a river in order to spawn), locations of hatcheries, dams, and possible spawning locations to figure out the best places to start fishing for salmon. The best type of weather for salmon fishing is cloudy, and not too hot, not too cold. Expect the most bites at dawn or at dusk, not during the middle of the day.
Lures and Bait
What they like for one bite, they might ignore for another. For this reason, it’s important to have a variety of lures. Spinner lures and colorful lures usually have the best results if you’re not using live bait. The recommendation is to use light-colored lures on brighter days, and to use darker-colored lures on overcast, cloudy days. If you would prefer to use live bait, the one type that salmon consistently go after is live bait roe. Whether you prefer live bait or lures, it’s recommended to use a red fishing line to blend better into the water, and to sharpen the hooks. Salmon have thick jaws, and a dull hook won’t easily