General Salmon and trout fishing questions for beginners

[fisher12]

I'm fairly new to salmon/trout river & pier fishing. I've been in Erindale Park and Bronte a fair bit over the last few weeks. I've been using a spining reel and thinks like meps/panther martin spinners and some small kwik fish. I've noticed the majority of people using float rigs, I had to look up what it was they were! (by the way, http://www.fishonlineca.com is excellant). Anyways, these seem to be the most preferred method. Is there any point to using cast/retrieve tackle like spinners? Or should I invest in some float, hooks, eggs, etc?

I learnt form this thread too. It's best to buy some hooks about size 4, and some eggs.

 

[FrankTheRabbit]

Since we're so close to the end of September, would you think that the fish would have moved further up-stream, thus more salmon?

My girlfriend's parents live on a farm in Meaford. Tomorrow's conditions is calling between 2mm-4mm of rain. Might seem really far north, but her parents have told me that they see salmon fishing by their property all the time. This usually happens around Thanks Giving time. BTW, would fishing season regulations still apply on private property?

 

[fisher12]

Since we're so close to the end of September, would you think that the fish would have moved further up-stream, thus more salmon?

My girlfriend's parents live on a farm in Meaford. Tomorrow's conditions is calling between 2mm-4mm of rain. Might seem really far north, but her parents have told me that they see salmon fishing by their property all the time. This usually happens around Thanks Giving time. BTW, would fishing season regulations still apply on private property?

I thought they would have moved up by now , but even in Mississauga, they are not in large numbers yet.

 

[Rapala Boy]

I thought they would have moved up by now , but even in Mississauga, they are not in large numbers yet.

I hope your right. I can't imagine seeing more than last monday!

 

[fisher12]

What strength of line do you use for salmon and steelhead? and also which brands and models?

 

What strength of line do you use for salmon and steelhead? and also which brands and models?

Last time I landed a 15 pound salmon and 6 pound steelhead on 4lb test

 

six pound test

never had much luck on two pound test line.

 

[fisher12]

six pound test

never had much luck on two pound test line.

Are you guys kidding? I was planning on getting 12 lbs or 15 lbs. as my main line.

 

[jc53]

six pound test

never had much luck on two pound test line.

Are you guys kidding? I was planning on getting 12 lbs or 15 lbs. as my main line.

My line pref.
Pier fishing
20 lb braid

River
Mono
On both pins, Kingpin and Angling spec
8 lb raven hi vis yellow, 6 lb shot line, 4-6 flouro leader. Tried 10 lb did not like it.

 

[getin]

I have not had much luck with 8 lb leader but saw this guy landing 4 bows of different size with 8 lb

 

[float^drifter]

six pound test

never had much luck on two pound test line.

Are you guys kidding? I was planning on getting 12 lbs or 15 lbs. as my main line.

My line pref.
Pier fishing
20 lb braid

River
Mono
On both pins, Kingpin and Angling spec
8 lb raven hi vis yellow, 6 lb shot line, 4-6 flouro leader. Tried 10 lb did not like it.

lol jc53 i almost run the same setup but i dont like shot line to much line twist gets me tangled up lotta times. But sometimes i run it with colored line. I never use more then 8lb 10 just feels heavy.

 

six pound test

never had much luck on two pound test line.

Are you guys kidding? I was planning on getting 12 lbs or 15 lbs. as my main line.

the rod does most of the work and then the drag and then the user

 

[fisher12]

Is Berkley Trilene XT or XL good for salmon/steelhead fishing?

 

[Pedro]

I like Trilene XT & MAXX

 

[getin]

I have tried Maxx too and that's good. fair price for good quality. They have some brand fluorocarbon that are extremely expensive but I am not sure if they are better

 

[float^drifter]

fisher if your gonna go with trilene i fined trilene sensation the best for steelhead/salmon. I used this when i first started off, then moved on to more popular brands.

 

[fisher12]

I like Trilene XT & MAXX

Is that what you use?

 

[Pedro]

yes, but keep in mind the lighter the line you use the farther you can cast light lures....if you have a long rod 4lb test would be enough for steelhead with the drag set on right

I gotta stop being lazy and use a flouro leader....

 

[fisher12]

yes, but keep in mind the lighter the line you use the farther you can cast light lures....if you have a long rod 4lb test would be enough for steelhead with the drag set on right

I gotta stop being lazy and use a flouro leader....

okay thanks.

 

[fisher12]

So what I have decided on buying is trilene XT 12 lbs, and some 10lb fluoro leader for salmon and 8 for steelhead . Is this good for a beginner fishing the rivers?