Salmon Plunking Rig: How to Plunk for Salmon. Oregon Salmon Fishing Setup
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Salmon Plunking Rig! Here is my favorite way to set up for plunking!
Plunking is where you throw a lure with a heavy weight in the river current, and let the fish come to you. Fishing for salmon by plunking is one of the most relaxing ways to fish. Just sit back and wait for your rod to start bending over!
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Awesome explanation man! I'm new to ALL OF THIS! Grew up trout fishing in streams and lakes! 31 now and time to fish for some big stuff! I want to try and fish for this summer run coming up!
Great video, good to see you younger guys hitting the river banks. Couple points, add a good swivel on end of the leader at spreader a spin glo can REALLY generate a lot of line twist. tie on little hank of yarn to egg loop bow makes it easier to open with wet cold fingers. Been fishing like this since mid 1960's it will catch salmon, trout and steelhead anywhere they swim...
Thank you! And yes to all of those points! Hahaha. Thanks for the info! Fish on!
Hey thanks man!! Great tips as I’m getting into this stuff!
Nice just got done fishing the Willamette with this rig, buddy caught one and we had a blast!
That's awesome!!! Way to go!
Hey, thanks for the clear and easy to understand instruction! Someday I hope to catch some salmons.
Thank you for watching! I hope you catch a Salmon soon!
Excellent Video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thanks much for information on spreaders!
Great video like how u explain thing in detail going to be my 1st time fishing for salmon .going to give your rig a try :)
That's awesome! I hope you get into fish!
Great video and narration
Awesome video thank you!
Awesome video, thank you!!
No problem! And thank you!
Great video I’m going to get me a set up and test it out on the deeper spots of the Clackamas River
Thank you! Heck yeah! Good luck out there. 🎣🎣🎣
Great video
Thanks!
No problem if you ever want to get out and fish let me know let’s go I’m located in the Vancouver area
Great video! Thanks for making it.
thanks this really helped me
The Basic Snell you started, is plenty strong enough, Proven by Chad Ferguson Catfish Guide. Also,
you can use the fantastic " Thundermist 3 way swivel; Does not Tangle. After Thought, yes ... Egg Loop would alow sent, or bait of sorts. We are Going to try this in our Channel that flows from Lake Michigan to the big Inland Lake. People here say, to use 4 ft leaders for Bottom weight... NO WAY! Thanks for your info , set ups
Great video. Very clear and well demonstrated. Did you purchase the spreader or make it yourself? I could not find it at Fisherman's Marines in Oregon City
Thank you! Those spreaders in the video are store bought. Dang, Fisherman's is normally where I go for them too. I have made my own as well, but I use a tool called Twist tech Wire former. I like the tool because you can make perfect spreaders. Hopefully you can find some or make some soon!
sportsman's warehouse has it in milwaukie
thank you for the info
I didnt know u were in the Washington-oregon area 👍
Yep!
New to plunking and I just picked up some of those spreaders from Anglers West with a scent chamber to try. Haven't used them yet but have you ever had any issues with the wire bending on a big fish? I'm just curious with that 90 degree bend from mainline to leader.
Awesome! I have used those spreaders as well and they are great. I have never had an issue with the wire bending so much that the metal breaks in half. The only bend you will most likely get is just more of an arcing bend. Once you land that fish, you just need to adjust the wire back to straight (unless of course you see real damage on the wire.) I hope that makes sense and good luck out there!
Where did you get the 3 way spreader? I've been searching online and in tackle shops and can't find anything. If you could tell me where you get them that would be awesome. PS great video!
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I find my spreaders at my local tackle store, Fishermans Marine and Outdoor. A lot of people will hand make them. If you buy wire that is used to make spinners, you can make your own custom sized spreaders. At fisherman's, the spreaders are near all the swivels. I hope this helps.
I am wanting to get into springer fishing, do you know if this setup would work well for the clackamette? Thanks.
That's awesome! Yep this is a fantastic setup for clackamette, and really anywhere you want to plunk!
If you fish on the Columbia river, how far do you cast out from the bank? Thank you
If I'm on the Columbia I'm usually hucking my gear as far as possible without really putting horrible stress on my rod. But if I am not getting into any fish at that distance, I will aim/reel in to a closer spot to myself. I usually wait 30-45 mins before recasting. Having a line counter reel can help you fine tune your distances, but sometimes doesn't allow for further casts. I personally prefer a line counter reel, so I can take note of what distance I am at when I am getting into action. With that, I try to get my line counter and casts as close to that mark as possible to hopefully get better chances at landing more fish. I hope this makes sense and helps!
FishThatWontQuit thanks a lot!
FishThatWontQuit i saw you mentioned tuna in oil, it is the cooked one in the can we buy from super markets to eat breakfast?
Yep the kind that comes in those smaller cans and is already cooked.👍
What rod do you recommend for the banks on the Columbia for springers or all around rod for springers fall chinook and winter steal head
Also rod action thanks in advance
So for me personally, I have been using the same old Okuma Celio Heavy rod (Okuma Celilo CE-C-1102)
that I got for one of my first Plunking rods. I did one time have the Okuma SST 13FT 10IN rod, but ended up selling it because it was just overkill. There are definitely some higher end rods, but I never took the time to find out more because my old rod just works! Your main goal is to have a rod you feel confident flinging 6oz up to sometimes 16oz out into the river. Heavy rods that are in the 10-12ft range with heavy lure weight ratings would be my suggestion. I hope this helps!
Can you use this rig on the boat and is this a good rig for the willamette river by the falls
Fishing bros Tv
Definitely can use this right from the boat. And yeah I can't see why it wouldn't work at the falls. Plenty of people plunk off the bank in that area
You can, but the prefered rig in hog lines is basically same only with a herring wrapped big flatfish lure.
Will this method work in Alaska rivers?
Will this setup be effective for fall Chinook and or winter steelhead?
Perfect for both fish. You will just want to size down for steelhead. Lighter line and smaller a lures for example.
@@FTWQ ok ty I just got into plunking and I'm gonna try below Bonneville this weekend.
Need swivels on the main line and to the bobber
So this rig works for steelhead to ?
Yep, I just like to lower my leader line rating down to about 12-15lb and smaller lures for steelhead.
Absolutely...Start fishing now and go until Easter next year anytime you can get out. Rivers can get real low in spring/summer better sight fishing then with spoons or spinners...
I’m new to plunker fishing, and I am looking all over ebay/Amazon etc. looking for three way spreader and finding nothing like you got there. Is it called 3 way spreader? How do I find them?
I would say your best bet is just going to a fishing store like fisherman's marine. It's harder to find those things online. Even trying to make them yourself can be worth it.
Is plunking good for fall Chinook? Also, do you add roe or shrimp to it?
Plunking is definitely good for Fall Chinook. Actually I like to use tuna. Just grab a can of tuna in oil, and then smoosh it around your hook. You will want to secure it with some stretching thread, such as miracle thread. The tuna will disperse into the water behind your lure and some will stay on the hook. Roe and shrimp are great baits as well. Just depends on what the Salmon is craving that moment! Doesn't hurt to try them all. Hopefully this helps!
@@FTWQ Really appreciate for the informative video. I am wondering if there is no bait on the hook, can we still catch fish?
@@nguyencao8873 Yep you definitely can. Honestly, I almost prefer it because it is easier and less messy. Plus, there are days when the person without bait is getting all the strikes. So yes, you can fish this rig with or without bait! 👍. Also, you can just bring your favorite scents with you and just lather the spin n glo up. This is a good way to add scent without dealing with bait.
FishThatWontQuit Awesome thanks a lot, I will definitely have to check the OR regs and test it out soon. Have only been fishing for sturgeons and always looking to salmon fish but didn't where to startSo if the regs allow, do I just throw this anywhere on the Columbia river from Portland out to Astoria? How far should I cast out from shore?
@@nguyencao8873 Of Course, and good luck getting into some salmon!
Improved CLINCH.
Good, clear video. Thanks. You're tying an "improved clinch" knot (with an l)... not a "cinch" knot.
have you ever fished the santiam river for salmon? if so did you use a similar setup?
Unfortunately, I have not fished the Santiam. But if you are plunking, im sure this rig would work perfectly.
Thank you very much ill be giving your set up a go. Brand new to salmon fishing so we will see what happens haha
@@HydeToMyJekyll That's awesome, and good luck getting into some fish!
What’s that tool named that it was placed to your left?
That tool is called the Boomerang Snip line cutters. 👍
Is fishing at little goose damn good with this rig?
Out of 10 cast i did yesterday 9 times it got all tangled. Not sure what i’m doing wrong.
The way I like to cast is to get the rod ready behind me... And lay the weight down almost on the ground... Have all the line and lures hanging clean. When I cast I try not to cast straight over my head, but more of a 45 degree angled cast and almost swing the lures around me. Almost making sure that weight is doing more of the work pulling your lures out, rather then the rod flinging everything. I hope this makes sense and potentially helps.... But I would say practice makes perfect!
Thanks for the additional info, I will give it another go tomorrow. Heading down to multnomah channel.
I definitely did an overhead cast.
@@Flair978 let me know how it goes!
Given how much you like to teach and assuming you are local to the Portland I would really appreciate a message if you are willing to allow newbies to join you...
Any you guys live in Pacific northwest---go look at a Northwest steelheader club chapter near you. It ain't all steelhead we hammer the salmon as well....good people and willing to help newbies, even have fish-alongs where we get together at a fishin hole and fish/lie/eat and help each other out.......
Thank you for the video! The knot that you showed is called "Improved *Clinch* knot", not "Improved *Cinch* Knot" thanks again 😊
What’s the best spot on the columbia river for plunking
I live in Oregon, so I'm not familiar with Washington side stuff. But Bonneville dam and Sauvie Island are great spots to try out for plunking, just to name a couple.
Were i come from thay call this a bar rig
can you use a lure instead of a spin n glo for walleye and steelhead
Of course, I would say spin n glos are just very popular. I would try anything you want as long as it's not too heavy. You want to make sure it's up off the ground.
FishThatWontQuit ok thanks is salmon roe or spawn good fr this time of the year in the summer after the steelhead run?
FishThatWontQuit i was going to try a spoon also
What fish are you targeting?
Try shorter leader setups no more than 8in.
Great video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!