Hunting Washington Forum
Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: luvtohnt on May 12, 2010, 08:29:15 PM
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I have a couple questions about spring chinook. You guys were extremely helpful last year so i figured I would try again. There is no bait restriction this year on the Yakima, above the Union Gap bridge. So I was wondering what to bait with to be successful. Also if possible could someone show me a picture of a baited hook with the bait of choice or with corkies. I know this is a lot to ask as fishermen usually don't like to give away their secret weapons but any response will be greatly appreciated.
Brandon
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Go to Hammers in Yakima buy a few things and ask there. They will really help cut down on the learning curve. They are very helpful and nice people.
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will the Yak springers eat herring wrapped kwikies?
do you really need herring wraps?
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I have never been to that river but roe should work pretty effectively for sure. Small gob behind a bright oragne/yellow spin and glow to get it slightly off the bottom, with a drop weight 24-30" up on the line, weight depending upon current. Use to work EXTREMLEY well on kings in AK on all the smaller rivers.... Started to give it a go here but got hung up on "when in Rome approach", which worked, but roe is hard to beat for Chinooks of any size... Especially if it is a river with alot of bends and small holding pools.. Chinooks along with Silvers tend to short biters, leave the second hook (if legal in that water???) a bit lower say like 3-4 inches than normal. If you start getting in to them pretty good record how many are caught with the second hook versus top bait holding hook. It looks a bit odd but it does work...... Also used to use a Fluorescent orange blades Vibrax, super, super slow just slightly dragging bottom on return, it was a killer....
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Depending on the hole you are fishing, nothing beats a float with bait under it. Roe is good, fresh sandshrimp are good if you can get them around Yakima. The rig should go like this: bobber stop on mainline, bead, float, swivel, attach a weight to the swivel, then your leader to a hook (roughly 2/0 or so) with a bait loop. Place bait on hook and inside bait loop. A little hint, try adding a tuna ball to your bait.
Here is a tutorial with a diagram: http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/resourcecenter/floatfishing.htm (http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/resourcecenter/floatfishing.htm)
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you might get some help here too:
http://www.salmonuniversity.com/ (http://www.salmonuniversity.com/)
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Good hot chemi eggs would be a good start but I'm thinking Kwikies with good sardines wrapped to them would be my starter. Don't forget to try a super cut plug also. Those fish really like them in the upper rivers. If the current is slow then the floats with bait or jigs with bait should do well. I would also try and run lures that are flourescent red (rocket red) ;)
Keep an eye on the guys catching fish. To lessen the learning curve get a guide. It will save tons of money in the long run.
Kris
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I am in college I can barely afford live bait let alone a guide. I had a friend show me how to rig a hook and bait loop with roe. so I am going to give that a try. Thanks to those who responded.
Brandon
