What can you use to catch a worn out Salmon that is ready to spawn.?

Question

I live on the Columbia River in Northern Oregon, and have seen 20-25 lb salmon that won't bite anything bounced on their nose. Is their a way to catch these fish hook,line,and sinker?

Answer 1

salmon eggs or best yet a lime green spoon with a red yarn tied on tip....the green looks like fresh vegitation...grass yes...some still bite....


SALMON Fisherwomen Seattle WA.

Answer 2

Your best bet would be to try salmon eggs. The salmon compete for spawning area and will eat the eggs of other salmon to give themselves room to lay there own eggs. Check your local bait shop and see if you can locate "roe sacks". You can make your own roe sacks by tying salmon eggs in a piece of women`s nylons. Make them roughly the size of a golf ball or slightly smaller. The fresher the eggs the better. If you catch a salmon that is full of eggs, you could use those eggs also. Check the local laws pertaining to egg collecting first. Place the roe sack on a hook and dangle it in front of the salmon. With a little luck and some patience you may just catch a few of them.

Answer 3

I have seen this same thing in the lower Niagra - these fish are worn out and only interested in spawning before they die - you can poke em with a rod and they don't react - I think you have to catch them downstream before they expend all their energy.

Answer 4

yes if there on there beds and spawning ,or near it,they will hit a predator.try dropping a sunny on a bass bed BANGO.same principle.find a predetor bait,they should hit.anything that will eat there eggs

Answer 5

Dont' do anyting illegal to catch them...be a good fisherman and be wise and you can catch all you want too.

Answer 6

try a crossbow