How Not to Snag Salmon

[Rapala Boy]

Sometimes it's hard not to snag them, but there's things I see on the river that obviously mean future snagged salmon.

Ripping floats when it doesn't go down, often is a big salmon snagger.

Using 7 foot leaders is another one. The salmon is not going to bite if the bait is being dragged on the bottom.

Fishing for them in inches of water or when they are running is another salmon snagger.

So is running crainkbaits over their backs which I see lure fisherman do on rivers.

Letting your line go in the salmons gaping mouth is another big one.

By the way it's illegal to keep a snagged fish which people do all the time. The fight is much better and easier when it's in their mouth.

Goodluck!

 

[Grey Ghost]

A better indicator is the "go to" lures I keep finding on the Ganny. A 4/0 treble hook imbedded in a 1 oz. lead weight attached to 40lb braided line. Found 1 of these rigs this spring and another one in early Sept.
I wonder what kind of fish you catch on this rig. I could tow a small car with the set-up.

 

[Rapala Boy]

whoa. I didn't think they go that heavy! I always thought the 50lb braid was a myth lol.

 

[wymen]

whoa. I didn't think they go that heavy! I always thought the 50lb braid was a myth lol.

Heaviest Ive used is 65lb braid tipped with 18" of 125lb fluoro leader. But that was for Muskie.

From what I can tell, Credit River isn't that bad for snaggers.. Wilmot on the other hand... thats a different story. I've seen fish hooked on their tail, pectoral fins, dorsals etc... One guy told me how his trout worm was SO on fire... too bad none of the hook-ups was any where close to the salmon's mouth.

I was there when the CO was handing out tickets for snagging. I think it was a $300 fine.

Yes folks, snagging a fish is illegal and if you get caught purposely snagging a fish its a fine! (Ripping a huge trebel hook with 2oz sinker on 65lb braid on a heavy rod across the river is deliberate snagging)

Now if you accidentally snag a fish you have to release it or else its a fine.

This also means no milking salmon and then releasing it. If you take its eggs you have to take the entire fish.

While on the subject of fines, it is also illegal to kill the fish and just leave its carcass there to rot.

 

[jc53]

whoa. I didn't think they go that heavy! I always thought the 50lb braid was a myth lol.

From what I can tell, Credit River isn't that bad for snaggers.. Wilmot on the other hand... thats a different story. I've seen fish hooked on their tail, pectoral fins, dorsals etc... One guy told me how his trout worm was SO on fire... too bad none of the hook-ups was any where close to the salmon's mouth.
I was there when the CO was handing out tickets for snagging. I think it was a $300 fine.
Now if you accidentally snag a fish you have to release it or else its a fine.

This also means no milking salmon and then releasing it. If you take its eggs you have to take the entire fish.

While on the subject of fines, it is also illegal to kill the fish and just leave its carcass there to rot.

As mentioned Credit does have it fair share of snaggers but most of the guys I fish with will say something to the offender.
I have dome so many times

 

[dwarf717]

They just look at you, and make out they no understrand engrish

 

[Rapala Boy]

They just look at you, and make out they no understrand engrish

True, either they "don't understand english" or their from "somewhere else". Usually Ottawa or Quebec LOL

 

[kalipso27]

I enjoy being hostile to those that snag and litter, and encourage other to be so as well.

Its probably going to get me into trouble one day... but i am fine with that. To me, integrity is standing up for what you believe in. and i believe in snaggers getting their ass kicked. :lol:

 

[Rapala Boy]

hehehe If you wanna get your dose of snaggers I would recommend the big pool beside the wilmot cnr :lol: I wonder if that place gets checked in the fall.

 

[Ridx]

Bronte has its fair share of snaggers as well. Ive seen people chasing the salmon out of pools into the very shallow waters tossing treble hooks and spinners at them. And i hate as well people who gut fish and leave them there. Last trip i saw 2 guys come up with clear bags full of roe and yet no fish with them.

 

[wymen]

I'm with Kalipso - We need to stand up for our resources.
I think most of the time its just an education thing - some ppl just don't know any better.

Now the Snaggers & Litterers that come from "Ottawa" or "Quebec" are the worse IMO. They probably know what they are doing is wrong. And since they don't live around here, they have even less concern damaging the environment.

We should be fortunate that we have access to such a great natural resource. At public areas like Credit River, we need to defend against the people that will damage it.

At places like the pond by the CN Rail tracks @ Wilmot we need to be respectful of the land. That is private CN R. land. CN R. has graciously allowed us to fish there. But if we continue to make a mess and cause a safety hazard they will likely fence off that area and start handing out trespassing fines.

Wymen

 

snagging is the only way to go when fishing for salmon. its all about the hunt.

 

[jc53]

snagging is the only way to go when fishing for salmon. its all about the hunt.

WTF
Care to explain?

 

[jc53]

snagging is the only way to go when fishing for salmon. its all about the hunt.

t0ca
Waiting for your reply.........

 

[Mykester]

snagging is the only way to go when fishing for salmon. its all about the hunt.

t0ca
Waiting for your reply.........

 

[jc53]

snagging is the only way to go when fishing for salmon. its all about the hunt.

t0ca
Waiting for your reply.........

If you read what he typed, he just called himself a snagger.

MyKester, 304 posts and that is the most informative post you have done.

Have a problem, feel free to PM me to discuss.
J

 

t0ca is just joking...

 

[Mykester]

snagging is the only way to go when fishing for salmon. its all about the hunt.

t0ca
Waiting for your reply.........

If you read what he typed, he just called himself a snagger.

MyKester, 304 posts and that is the most informative post you have done.

Have a problem, feel free to PM me to discuss.
J

 

LOL

Totally Forgot I Wrote That.

Being Drunk Might Explain It Alot.

Also Pedro Is Sort Of Right.When I First Started With No Guidance And Seeing A Whole Bunch Of People Do It I Thought IT was The Norm. I Know Better Now But If You Were Offended With The Comment I Dont Apologize Because It Wasnt Me That Wrote That!

 

[Joel52]

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