Ola Salmonida?

[JJTrue]

My vote goes to trout ofcourse, what shore angler wouldnt prefer trout???

Now if we were talking about downrigging on the great lakes it would have to be salmon hands down.

I've always wanted to try downrigging on the great lakes. What kind of minimum gear would you suggest for someone just starting without breaking the wallet. << I know gear isn't cheap but to start out with the least amount of money, while still having reliable / safe gear. I know it's a broad topic but I'm thankful for any good advice from anyone who has solid experience fishing in the great lakes. I'd like the best direction and info on this subject before attempting fishing in those waters myself.

 

[JJTrue]

I'll take a coho or Atlantic over a steelhead in the tribs.

I think this question has no easy answer from me. If I could catch just one, it'd be Atlantics. They look like browns, they spawn multiple times like trout, they are silver like steelhead, they fight like hell and are a salmon. Best of all worlds.

That's an awesome answer! I originally voted trout but after reading your comment I've been converted. I've watched some pretty amazing videos of people up in NewFoundland, and Labrador slamming those beaut's in prestine waters on fly's. What an amazing beautiful fish!

 

[JJTrue]

My choice is clear ... View attachment 10057


My direction is clear ..... View attachment 10058




After all my name isn't ... NOTTA SALMON ........ C.C. ... Is this what you look like ?!!! View attachment 10056

HAHA!!! You know it!!!

 

[NOTTA STEELER]

Hey I've got one of those empties sittin' right next to me. Second best thing out of Humboldt county.

Haven't tried a Steelhead brew .... I'll have to put that on my list of things to do next year , the wine might be tasty too .
Oh...... and what's the first , may I ask ?