Which end of the flasher goes forward?

One of the most common mistakes with flashers is trolling them backward. The narrow, tapered end is the front. The taper makes the flasher spin as it is trolled.

What is a good setup for salmon fishing?

A standard setup for salmon often consists of a snap swivel at the end of the mainline, a leader from 12-48” to a single hook with egg loop, a corky on the line above the hook, and yarn on the hook (Photo 1).

How long should a salmon troll leader be?

For all hoochies that are rigged properly, a leader no shorter than 36 inch is the best bang for your buck. A quick way to get the right length is to use your flasher as a measuring stick. The flasher is 11 inches long, so wrap your line lengthwise three times to give you 33 inches.

What depth do you troll for salmon?

For salmon, I will focus on deeper water with my lure 10-15′ below the surface and troll 2-3mph, as long as the lure still performs correctly.

What leader should I use for salmon?

Leaders. There seems to be as many opinions on leaders as fishermen, however in general, leaders for a floating line should be 9 – 12 ft. long and tapered. The section of the leader that attaches to the flyline should be approximately 2/3 the diameter of the fly line and be made from stiff material.

Should I use a flasher with a spoon?

A flasher in line with a spoon attracts fish or adds slight action to the spoon. The main job of a flasher is to attract fish with the reflected light spectrum and the vibration it creates in the water. Most anglers will run long leaders and have the spoon far back from the standard rectangle flasher.

Do you need metal leader with salmon?

Unless you are fishing in the ultra-clear waters of Alaska, fluoro line just isn’t necessary. Salmon are really not that line shy so an invisible leader material, for which fluoro was made, is not needed.