This trip was truly an emotional roller coaster I have been fishing and hunting a long time and man let me tell you I missed the feeling of adrenaline pumping though my veins. Such a good time and I’m excited for more adventures!
What time of the year we’re you there? I’m just starting to learn salmon fishing in Idaho (been a resident my whole life and never done it) just curious at what point the springs usually reach Riggins and the Salmon River. These are fantastic videos, Ive been to Alaska once for Kings and Im addicted. SO amazing to land one of these fish.
It varies a bit each year. But anywhere from now, middle of May until middle of June. Some years the run arrives a bit early or late like last years, and some years it’s a smaller run and the quota gets met early, so F&G shuts it down. Memorial Weekend is usually a good bet.
Salmon fishing is one of my favorite things to do. I remember one year we were at the mouth of the little salmon near Riggins as we caught 5 in total that day I caught 3. Great place to be and a great video!
Thank you!! It was like that this year. Too bad it was only open for about a week. I landed 5 by 8am on the last Sunday it was open this year. Caught a 33” and bonked him. So much fun!! And they are delicious!
@@PNWOUTDOORS7923 I have a solid 10 wt that I use for salmon, but I’ve never tried fly fishing the main or little salmon. Those rivers are just rip’n too fast and too many people fishing in a line. But I have done well on the South Fork just throwing beads with a straight 30 lb leader.
I used to live in McCall and use to go fishing here with my dad when I was a kid. We used to have a friend who ran jet boats and we would go up to a place called James ranch.
That whole area is amazing!! Love spending time on the Salmon! I’ll have to look up that Ranch, I have a buddy that runs the river quite a bit. Sounds like a great childhood! Thanks for sharing!
I really appreciate your videos... I live in Nampa and it like the detail you put in your videos.. FYI my wife and it took your advice and visited the Fiddle Creek Fruit stand.. What a cool place
Caught them the easy way! Ha, ha! That’s awesome!! Ya, it was fun fishing with you guys, bs’n it up. Hopefully we won’t have to wait another 4 years for the next salmon season up there.. It’s taking forever to edit all the videos, but there will for sure be a new salmon video coming soon, and you might recognize a few folks in it. Tight lines brother!
That’s a bummer. Shortages on everything these days. I really like that reel, the line release is very convenient for continuous casting. I would try Sportsman’s Wharehouse and then Dick’s Sporting goods, I believe they’ll likely have a good price on that reel as well.
Sweet. Ill find one. I'm new to fishing and am trying to figure out how to set my pole up, where do you use the swivel and what is the medical tubing for?
@@zachpeiffer3676 no time like the present to start. Salmon will be in Riggins soon.. If you watch one of my older videos “Salmon Fishing, how to rig a good set-up (ep.2)”, I show exactly how to tie up the set up I still use. It’s an older video, but good content.
I have went salmon fishing once and I lost a monster straightened my hook out always wanted to learn roe for the big salmon river for when there’s too many people on the little salmon
You definitely want to be bouncing the bottom with the roe sacks, you won’t catch many if it’s not. Finding the right amount of pencil lead is key. Cast, cast and cast some more, until the roe turns white and repeat.
Thanks man! It was really fun! Would love to see the salmon runs of the past come back, it was a lot of hours and casting to put fish in the cooler this year in Riggins. Always a good time tho!
@@huntinidaho There was a really healthy run of jack salmon this year, that usually precedes a good run the following year, so you have plenty of time to gear up for next salmon season!
This trip was truly an emotional roller coaster I have been fishing and hunting a long time and man let me tell you I missed the feeling of adrenaline pumping though my veins. Such a good time and I’m excited for more adventures!
All it takes is catching that first salmon and your hooked for life!
More like “how to floss fish that bite”
If you think they don’t bite fresh roe sack, then your not a very good salmon fishermen and should likely stick to what you know bud.
What time of the year we’re you there? I’m just starting to learn salmon fishing in Idaho (been a resident my whole life and never done it) just curious at what point the springs usually reach Riggins and the Salmon River. These are fantastic videos, Ive been to Alaska once for Kings and Im addicted. SO amazing to land one of these fish.
It varies a bit each year. But anywhere from now, middle of May until middle of June. Some years the run arrives a bit early or late like last years, and some years it’s a smaller run and the quota gets met early, so F&G shuts it down. Memorial Weekend is usually a good bet.
@@SilhouetteOutdoors Much appreciated! Thanks for linking all the gear in your Videos! Big help.
@@Bowstringdotcom you’re very welcome. It’s tough keeping up with the shortages. But I try to make it easy for folks. Good luck out there!
Salmon fishing is one of my favorite things to do. I remember one year we were at the mouth of the little salmon near Riggins as we caught 5 in total that day I caught 3. Great place to be and a great video!
Thank you!! It was like that this year. Too bad it was only open for about a week. I landed 5 by 8am on the last Sunday it was open this year. Caught a 33” and bonked him. So much fun!! And they are delicious!
Yeah I unfortunately didn’t have time to go this year but maybe I will since it closes on Thursday
@@PNWOUTDOORS7923 it’s very possible they could open it back up once they get their quota for the hatchery..
@@SilhouetteOutdoors What kind of stuff do you use for fly fishing Salmon. Like the poundage for line, the reel and a good heavy rod?
@@PNWOUTDOORS7923 I have a solid 10 wt that I use for salmon, but I’ve never tried fly fishing the main or little salmon. Those rivers are just rip’n too fast and too many people fishing in a line. But I have done well on the South Fork just throwing beads with a straight 30 lb leader.
I used to live in McCall and use to go fishing here with my dad when I was a kid. We used to have a friend who ran jet boats and we would go up to a place called James ranch.
That whole area is amazing!! Love spending time on the Salmon! I’ll have to look up that Ranch, I have a buddy that runs the river quite a bit. Sounds like a great childhood! Thanks for sharing!
I really appreciate your videos... I live in Nampa and it like the detail you put in your videos.. FYI my wife and it took your advice and visited the Fiddle Creek Fruit stand.. What a cool place
That’s awesome! I cannot drive through there and not stop for a slice of huckleberry pie or jar of quail eggs. It’s a cool place!
Nice sharing brother...
Really nice experience fishing trip
The technic how to fix the eggs on hook is amazing👍
Thank for nice sharing👍
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed the video! It’s a simple method that works.
It was great meeting you and sharing a few stories about hunting and fishing hope to see you down there again next year
We just got done with our king/sockeye trip in brewster washington Saturday 4 man limit on sockeye in 20 min and 7 kings caught before 7 am
Caught them the easy way! Ha, ha! That’s awesome!! Ya, it was fun fishing with you guys, bs’n it up. Hopefully we won’t have to wait another 4 years for the next salmon season up there.. It’s taking forever to edit all the videos, but there will for sure be a new salmon video coming soon, and you might recognize a few folks in it. Tight lines brother!
I drive by that stand every time I go to Idaho hunting and never have stopped by. I so dumb
I have a real tough time not stopping when I drive through.. So much goodness in there!
Love the videos, need to take some pages outta your book when making mine!
Really glad you enjoyed the video! Lots of persistence to catch salmon in this one.. And it’s almost time again!
Epic vid super stoked Dakota caught his first Salmon
Thank you! He would have been so bummed to come so close and not catch one.
Nothing like fishing in riggens for salmon and steallheat god job
Thanks, we never miss it!! Hopefully a good run coming this next season..
Very nice vid ! How long is your leader ? Thank you
That reel is unavailable on Amazon. Can you recommend another reel ?
That’s a bummer. Shortages on everything these days. I really like that reel, the line release is very convenient for continuous casting. I would try Sportsman’s Wharehouse and then Dick’s Sporting goods, I believe they’ll likely have a good price on that reel as well.
Sweet. Ill find one. I'm new to fishing and am trying to figure out how to set my pole up, where do you use the swivel and what is the medical tubing for?
@@zachpeiffer3676 no time like the present to start. Salmon will be in Riggins soon.. If you watch one of my older videos “Salmon Fishing, how to rig a good set-up (ep.2)”, I show exactly how to tie up the set up I still use. It’s an older video, but good content.
Great Video!! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
about the only thing worth doing in this heat!
Thats no joke! Sad to see the South Fork season end, we had to wear jackets just two days ago because it was too cold in the morning up there..
Let’s link up and head up for a trip
I have went salmon fishing once and I lost a monster straightened my hook out always wanted to learn roe for the big salmon river for when there’s too many people on the little salmon
I know a few guys that do well bobber fishing the main, and if you can get fresh roe.. 👌
Did you just let the roe sacs float down the river about 6 feet from the bottom and then real it in and cast i back out?
You definitely want to be bouncing the bottom with the roe sacks, you won’t catch many if it’s not. Finding the right amount of pencil lead is key. Cast, cast and cast some more, until the roe turns white and repeat.
That looks like a good time! Cool video brother!!
Thanks man! It was really fun! Would love to see the salmon runs of the past come back, it was a lot of hours and casting to put fish in the cooler this year in Riggins. Always a good time tho!
@@SilhouetteOutdoors I have never been, bucket list for sure!!
@@huntinidaho There was a really healthy run of jack salmon this year, that usually precedes a good run the following year, so you have plenty of time to gear up for next salmon season!
If I’m not mistaken, you don’t have to tag jacks correct?
You have to tag any salmon you catch… at least thats what I think. I’ve always tagged jacks when I kept them.
Excellent advice! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎣
Thank you and good luck if you go!!
@@SilhouetteOutdoors watching your video as I’m typing! Jonesin bad to get a line wet! Tight lines brother!
@@angieallsup right on! Really hoping we get a good run this year in Riggins
@@SilhouetteOutdoors Stay tuned right? 🤔🙏🏽😄🎣🐟👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@@angieallsup absolutely! If there’s a season, I’ll be in Riggins. It’s just too much fun to miss