Yankee Angler Fishing Report – Steelhead.

Yankee Angler Fishing Report Salmon River Pulaski NY.
By Randy Jones – Author of Yankee Angler fishing report w/over 34 yrs. Total Pro. fishing Guide EXP.

Enjoy my Yankee Angler fishing Reports. For Current Salmon River Fishing Conditions, Fishing Articles, Videos and Tips from Pulaski NY. I hope you find my Yankee Angler Fishing Report. For float fishing, spin fishing or fly fishing entertainingly informative. Covering Steelhead, Salmon and Brown Trout.
When you’re ready to come fishing, give me a call!

The Steelhead and Salmon Fishing of your Dreams….   ….We’ll mak’m reeeeeeeeeeel.
Best Fish’s, Yankee Angler fishing report guide Randy Jones.

Yankee Angler Fishing Report Salmon River NY Fall 2024.

Great News! – Everything is right on schedule and looking good for your upcoming Salmon River fishing trip in Pulaski NY.
With Plenty of Salmon being caught in Lake Ontario.

One of the Best ways to forecast the 2024 Salmon fishing season on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY.
Is to report how they are doing on Lake Ontario over the Summer Months. It’s Looking GOOD!
Out on Lake Ontario the Charter Capt. are reporting over all – Good Fishing! Lot’s of Limits!

1. Some slammin sammin comin over the rail the last few weeks ! Good fish in good numbers have bn keeping us busy all day.
Fresh chrome kings are abundant this summer on Lake Ontario!

2. Crazy fishing out on the Lake right now. Early limits in almost all of our trips this past week.
All different year classes of chinooks a few trout and yesterday afternoon we threw in a big bonus Atlantic salmon.
Salmon fishing remains excellent across the eastern basin of Lake Ontario.

3. IT’S, IT’S, KING….. TIME!!!! Lake Ontario is currently on fire with Kings! Many bites and many Kings!
The fishing is super hot! Like crazy good, many bites and tough to land! Many big fish around!

Salmon Fishing Pulaski NY.
King Salmon and Coho Salmon will start to enter the Salmon River in Pulaski NY in early Sept. And you can fish for them thru late Oct.
Every Fall the Salmon River sees epic fishing runs of Salmon from Sept. through Oct. in Pulaski NY.

Time to double check all your knots, bolts, screws, washers, drags and all the rest of your gear.
These King and Coho Salmon are BIG! And well put your gear, BUT mostly yourself… to the test. Our King Salmon average 15 to 20 lb.’s with some smaller but many larger!
I’m always amazed that an angler can simply walk to the rivers edge and pull out a 30 lb. King Salmon.
For MORE – Salmon Fishing Pulaski NY.

Yer Sore Butt – Early August Salmon River fishing report.
Aug. 1. – Yer butt gets sore from sitting on yer favorite fishing rock all day. While watching and waiting for 0 Salmon to rooster tail up the rapids to yer spot.
Aug. 2. – As I sit on my favorite Salmon River fishing rock, there were no Salmon to watch. I twiddle my thumbs, waiting for the first King Salmon to Run. I know, pretty lame.
Aug. 3. – Bon Jovi sings – No King Salmon were spotted DEAD or alive………

Salmon River Water Level Forecast for Salmon Season. We’ve gotten plenty of rain this Summer. And are not in any drought conditions currently.
So we should be getting our normal water flow levels (of 335cfs-350cfs) for Salmon season. – Ye-haa!

Mark your Salmon River Calendar. Possible (?) Good Run of Salmon August 31 Sat. thru Sept. 1 Sunday.
The Salmon River is going to a scheduled “Forecast” of a White Water Release of 750cfs over this Weekend.
Usually, but not always. The increased water release of 750cfs over the weekend. Can help entice a few more Salmon to make the run into the Salmon River!
Sometimes this weekend can be good, if your in the right spot (lower river).
And sometimes this weekend can be a dud. (more anglers than salmon) – (FYI – This  is a water forecast, so check before making your trip up here).

Lots of King and Coho Salmon in Lake Ontario.
They will begin staging shallower and shallower by the week, in front of the Salmon River. Then moving into the Estuary to Stage.
And finally – Run the Salmon River once you arrive!

What helps to bring more Salmon in?
Cooler days and nights drop the Salmon River water temp. Higher water flows from the Dam or even run-off from rain.
Extended low-light periods caused by storms. A strong West wind. As the days grow shorter, it helps!

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Your 99% Guaranteed Future King and Coho Salmon Fishing Forecast.
Starting Sept. 1. We will normally see increasing numbers of King and Coho Salmon (and a few steelhead and brown trout mixed in) entering and running the Salmon River.
Typically during Early September. You can expect to see “More Consistency”. Of a few singles entering the river to “maybe” a few small pods consisting of 3 – 6 Salmon, daily. During Both low light periods.

Normally during Mid. Sept. You will start to see a probable average of 25 – 50 to 75 Salmon enter the river each day. To include both low-light periods.

Following week, normally, you’ll start to see a probable average of 50 – 75 to 100 Salmon each day. To include both low-light periods.

Last week of Sept., normally on average 150 to 300 Salmon each day. To include both low-light periods.
With a possible – hopeful MAJOR RUN of 1,000 to 3,000 King and Coho Salmon entering daily over a 1-3 day period from Late Sept. into early Oct.

Humorous Disclaimer.
Due to writing Salmon River fishing reports with forecasts and predictions for 34 years.
And standing on the exact same rock daily. During ALL of Salmon season for 15 years in the lower – lower river, counting fish and guiding.
Please note the # of times I said normally, probable, average, possible, typically, expect and hopeful. And I left myself a way out with a 99% Guarantee. – har har.
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YOUR 100% Guaranteed Future King and Coho Salmon Fishing Forecast.
The numbers of Salmon entering the river will increase in September. And will peak in October. THESE ARE THE SALAD DAYS!

When will the BIG RUN of King and Coho Salmon happen this year on the Salmon River?

When fishing for King and Coho Salmon on the Salmon River. There isn’t a Guarantee for when the BIG RUN of Salmon well happen. When looking at the past 40 years, it only “suggests” what Monthly time period is normally, but not always, the most consistent year after year for the BIG RUN or Bulk of King and Coho Salmon to enter the Salmon River.

Early to mid. Sept. Salmon fishing “usually” means less anglers and normally less fish.
But we’ve had early BIG RUN’s mid. Sept. with the balance of Salmon entering thru the rest of Sept. into Oct.

Normally, Prime Time is the last week of Sept. and first week of Oct. for the BIG RUN to happen.
But years ago, the Bulk of Salmon came in later and mid. Oct. was great on the Salmon River!

Normally, the 2nd and 3rd week of Oct. your targeting all the King and Coho Salmon that have already entered and settled into their primary Fall Habitats.
Top to Bottom of the Salmon River, spread out.

So its tuff to forecast, but late Sept. and early Oct. is over all. Normally the best most consistent 2 weeks for the BIG RUN of King and Coho Salmon to happen on the Salmon River.
Don’t be surprised if there are a couple other anglers fishing during these 2 weeks. – har har.

What is the Best Time for Salmon fishing Pulaski NY?

The Best Time for Salmon fishing in Pulaski NY is during Sept. and Oct.
Every Fall the Salmon River sees epic fishing runs of Salmon from Sept. through Oct. in Pulaski NY.
Mid. to Late Sept. the Salmon fishing in Pulaski NY is one of the Best Times. As the Salmon start their Big Runs.
Early Oct. is another Best Time for Big Runs while fishing for Salmon. The Salmon run in large fishing numbers now.
From Mid. Sept. to Late Oct. You will have Salmon fishing from the Lower Salmon River to the Upper Salmon River in Pulaski NY.

Best Places to fish on the Salmon River NY. Best fishing Spots in Pulaski NY.

The Best Places to fish and the Best Fishing Spots. To go Salmon fishing on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY. From Early to Mid. Sept. would be Best in the Lower Salmon River.
You could try Salmon fishing the rapids. During either low light period when they tend to run. Or, the Best is to fish the pools. Where they will hold for an extended period of time.
These Pools are always one of the Best fishing spots in Pulaski NY.
The Best places to fish on the Salmon River NY. From Mid. Sept. to Mid. Oct. would be anywhere along the River. From the Lower river to the Upper Salmon River you will have fish.
The Best fishing spots in Pulaski NY to fish around Mid. October. Would be in the Salmon River Pools, Rapids, Larger channels and Runs. For some late running Salmon.
Or, fish where you have a Major gravel influence, above, even with and below you. These gravel flats are always one of the Best fishing spots in Pulaski NY during Mid. Oct.

Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report.

My Salmon River Steelhead fishing reports will start in early Oct. When the Salmon River Steelhead fishing season starts.
The Salmon River NY Water Temp. will be above 45 degrees, so your Prime Fall Holding Steelhead Habitats will be fishing the BEST!
Most of the Steelhead I find. Are the ones that are Transitioning up the Salmon River and holding in their middle of the day resting spots. (Between approx. 9:30am. and 5:30pm.).
Or in their Prime Fall fishing Habitat, where the Steelhead will sit for an extended period of time on the Salmon River NY.

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Its Time to get Your FISH ON!
Best fish’s, Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones of Yankeeangler.com from the Salmon River Drift Boat.

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Catch MORE STEELHAD! Check out my Oct. 16 Blog Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. Oct. 21 Salmon River Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY.
Nov. 4 Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY. – Dec. 5 Salmon River Steelhead fishing Report. – Jan. 6 Winter Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY.
Jan. 19 Winter Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. – Feb. 14 Spring Steelhead fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY.

Did you know?
Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.
(8/16/2024 AP) The N.Y. State D.E.C. just came out with a new report about 1 MAJOR side effect of eating Steelhead and Salmon.
Genital shrinkage! Unfortunately, I’ve experienced it!
BREAKING NEWS! – The State plans to stock more Steelhead and Salmon this year to help feed the Orcas in Lake Ontario.
If you lie about the size of your fish, I’ll swear to it!
There will be no Steelhead or Salmon fishing in the cemetery. So you better do your fishing now, while your still able.

TOP SECRET (edited) FISHING REPORT. – LOADED with Steelhead!
I went 3 for 6 on Steelhead @ (edited for content) in the afternoon. All were caught using (edited for content).
This morning I fished the (edited for content) and was 2 for 5 on Steelhead using (edited for content).
The last spot I fished was LOADED with Steelhead @ (edited for content). – har har.

Catch MORE Steelhead and Salmon!
Video Links – Salmon River Steelhead – Salmon Fishing Tips.
1) Ever wonder where the Steelhead and Salmon stop to rest at? While running the Salmon River for only a Brief period of time?

2) Find out where the Steelhead and Salmon hold at. During the Middle of the day, once they have stopped running the Salmon River. From approx. 9:30 am  until 5:30pm.
(Skip the repeated Intro. @ 1:11).

3) Where do the Steelhead and Salmon hold at for Extended periods of time on the Salmon River? (Skip the repeated Intro. @ 1:11).

FUN Salmon River STUFF!
These MONSTER FISH await you! – https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-fish-pictures-photos/

Expert and Advanced U-tube video on Best Places to fish for Steelhead. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT2TUdtz730&list=PLlWqnCjYul-QrKK15mfz7iTwkuOXGR83o&index=9

Amazing Spring steelhead video. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsiyfSkx_cc&list=PLlWqnCjYul-QrKK15mfz7iTwkuOXGR83o&index=3

Check out my Office. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ka5bauBb3o

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The Steelhead fishing of your dreams.. ..well mak’m reeeeeel!
May all Your door knobs smell of BIG Steelhead!
Steelhead Fishing you Success! Salmon River Guide Randy Jones of Yankeeangler.com from the Salmon River Drift Boat.

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Established in 1980. I have 34 yrs. of Pro. Salmon River guide drift boat fishing EXP. in Pulaski NY.
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Yankee Angler Fishing Report Steelhead. 2024.

Great Winter News! It’s Heating Up! And it couldn’t get much better!

We have MORE Steelhead in the river now, than we normally would at this time of the year.
Caused by past Lengthy and Extended December higher water levels on the Salmon River.

*The Salmon River is not loaded and you will have to work for them. And possibly, cover a bunch of water.*
But they are in every type of current break, directly related to the water temperature and water level.

It’s going to be a Good Winter with descent #’s of older and fresher Steelhead in the Salmon River. As well as our Optional local Steelhead creeks and streams.
Offering you TONS of Opportunities to Catch that Trophy Steelhead or Brown Trout of a Fishing Life-Time!

Today’s Salmon River Humor: Teach a Man to fish… and you can get ride of him for an entire weekend.

CURRENTLY on the Salmon River we have 90% older Fall and early Winter Steelhead. With 10% fresh December Steelhead.
With some of those running the river currently.
While stopping to rest mid. day between approx. 9:30am until 6:30pm. Then continuing up the Salmon River until they have found a Winter Pool that satisfies it’s survival instincts.
These NEW Winter Steelhead are Top to Bottom of the Salmon River. And are fighting like a November Steelhead.
With speeding bullet runs, numerous somersaults, tail walks across the pool and traveling 10 feet thru the air before splash down. AMAZING!

Winter Steelhead Fishing Pulaski NY

Winter Steelhead Fishing Pulaski NY

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Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY.

Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY.

Steelhead Fishing Salmon River NY. Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River NY is Superb! We have Steelhead fishing from the Lower Salmon River to the Upper Salmon River NY. With all the Salmon and Brown Trout eggs in the Salmon River. It continues to bring in fresh...

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Fall Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY.

Fall Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY.

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Enjoy my Yankee Angler Fishing Report. Humor, Tips and Article for the Salmon River Pulaski NY.

Yankee Angler Fishing Report – HUMOR.

King – Coho Salmon Fish Tale? – A.P. 9/30/23. Rare Migratory Whales and Seals have been sighted off the mouth of the Salmon River in Pulaski NY on Lake Ontario.

Why are you catching less King Salmon and Coho Salmon? Here might be the reason why. I took these pictures of a whale and seal out in Lake Ontario in front of the mouth of the Salmon River.
They were gorging themselves on YOUR King Salmon and Coho Salmon!

Yankee Angler Fishing Report with a Whale spotted in Lake Ontario in front of Pulaski NY.
Yankee Angler Fishing Report Salmon River Pulaski NY with a Seal in Lake Ontario.

Randy, quick Q for you. You would never on purpose pull our legs on here, now would you buddy? Joe
Joe, what’s reeeeelly funny is, about 25 years ago was the first time I posted this Joke. A local shop then got 10 phone calls asking about the Seals and Whales eating King Salmon and Coho Salmon in Lake Ontario. True story! I hear the Lobster and Blue Fin Tuna fishing is pretty good!

Did you know? There is only 1 BAD side effect from eating our Salmon, Genital Shrinkage! Unfortunately, I’ve experienced it! – har har.
I hope you enjoyed my Yankee Angler fishing report Humor.

Yankee Angler Fishing Report Guide TIPS for Steelhead and Salmon fishing on the Salmon River Pulaski NY during the Fall, Winter, Spring and April.

Yankee Angler Salmon River High Water Steelhead and Salmon fishing Pulaski NY.
Sometimes this high Salmon River water flow spreads the Steelhead or Salmon out. While other times it concentrates the Salmon and Steelhead. Fish behind any high water current breaks or speed of water changes.
Like behind any BIG boulders or on any Large current breaks. On the seams (where the fast water meets the slow water). And tails of holes (water moves slower) combined with deep water. We call them high water spots.
On the Salmon River, we have low water fishing spots, medium water fishing spots and high water fishing spots. The Salmon and Steelhead change where they hold according to the water level. Combined with the effect of its current breaks.
When the Steelhead and Salmon change where they hold due to higher water flows, then so should you, for Best Results!

Fall Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. – Warm Water (above 43 degrees.) 
Most of the Fall Steelhead fishing will be in rippled – choppy water 3 to 6 feet deep or the Rapids (heat) in Pulaski NY. Our Fall Steelhead don’t show up in the Pulaski NY Pools until the Water Temp. has dropped below approx. 43 degrees.

Winter Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY – Cold Water (below 42 degrees.) 
Most of the Winter Steelhead fishing will be in the Pools in Pulaski NY.
1 – Winter Steelhead want Deep water for safety from predators.
2 – Less current to conserve their energy.
(You can find our Pulaski NY Steelhead mapped named pools, parking and access roads. By doing a search on the internet or some of the Local Shops up here have maps.)

Yankee Angler Fly Fishing – Spin Fishing Creeks, Streams and Rivers, Winter into Spring.
End of Feb., March and all of April can be “prime time” for Spring steelhead spin or fly fishing. As there is not only leftover Winter steelhead, but also fresh fishing runs of Spring time steelhead. Winter thaws and early spring rains generate runs of steelhead into the Salmon River to Spawn. When the Salmon River is running high due to run off. Its prime time to walk the many miles of streams and creeks in the Salmon River area. Ever try to land a 10 pound Steelhead in a small creek? It’s not easy, but lots of fun! Sight fishing is also and optional treat!

Spring Steelhead Spawn and Drop Back Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River NY in April.
(Drop backs are Spring Steelhead that have successfully spawned in April. And are on their way back down the Salmon River NY to Lake Ontario, Feeding aggressively along the way.)

What’s interesting about the Spring Salmon River NY Steelhead fishing at this time of year. The April Steelhead we have are spread out over 100% of the Spring Steelhead habitat’s thru out the entire Salmon River NY. Top to bottom of the Salmon River and from 1 side to the other, within reason.

Drop back Steelhead will be in all the normal Salmon River current break spots for the current water level. The Flats will be exploding with Steelhead! Sight fishing Steelhead is an optional treat on the Salmon River NY!

Your Best Steelhead fishing opportunity is all Spring until the last week of April. In early May, Steelhead fish the lowest part of the Salmon River for your best Steelhead fishing opportunities.

Mother nature will decide its ending with lower water flows and warmer water temp’s in the Salmon River. Sending all the Steelhead back to Lake Ontario to return next year even BIGGER to the Salmon River! Ye-Haa!
Steelhead Fishing you success! Yankee Angler fishing report guide, Randy Jones.

April Steelhead Fishing Salmon River NY Tips.
In April the Suckers are starting to spawn. Try some yellow egg sacks, yellow glow bugs (flies) or beads to imitate their eggs. The Steelhead will be eating them. The April Drop Back Steelhead will also be eating other Spring Spawning Steelhead eggs. So try some of those colors in sacks, flies or beads when your April Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY.

When the Salmon River is Flooded in the Spring.
When the Salmon River is rip’n and chocolate, along with our other local smaller steelhead hold’n waters. Many times a drive up to the head waters or the first impassible barrier will be fish-able. Due to less run-off and Tributary impute. Also, many times you can spin or fly fish the smaller tributaries that feed into these larger creeks, brooks or streams. That will be hold’n steelhead in the Spring when the Salmon River is flooded.

Spring Steelhead Drop Back fishing Salmon River NY. Top Secret Yankee Angler Guide Tip. – You owe me.
Posted for only you to read and no one else.
After the Salmon River NY Hatchery collects the eggs from the returning Steelhead in the Spring during April.
Approx. April 15 is when you will see 1,000’s of these steelhead leave the holding tanks at the Hatchery. And re-enter back into the Salmon River and turn into Spring drop back Steelhead.
Adding 1,000’s more Steelhead for your Spring fishing pleasure on the Salmon River NY. Shhhh!

For MORE – Salmon River Steelhead and Salmon Fishing Pulaski NY.

I hope you found my “Yankee Angler fishing report Guide Tips” entertainingly informative or mildly educational. – May all Your door knobs smell of BIG Salmon and Steelhead!


Yankee Angler Fishing Report Article. Different Fly Fishing Presentational Methods and Spin – Fly Fishing Flies for Salmon or Steelhead.

Salmon are suckers for fly fishing wares – They’ll hit on all types of flies right now on the Salmon River.
The Syracuse Post-Standard – By J. Michael Kelly.

Yankee Angler Fishing Report for fishing the Salmon River Pulaski NY with a BIG fly fishing King Salmon.
Fly fishing for King Salmon, Coho Salmon or Steelhead on the Salmon River. Isn’t as difficult as it appears to non-practitioners. In fact, there are at least three effective ways to go about fly fishing for your Steelhead or Salmon. You can high stick-dead drift using a running line. Rely on a strike indicator or swing a few coneheads through your favorite Salmon River riffle.

And don’t worry about that burst of fly fishing jargon; translations are just a few sentences away.

Keep in mind that the 10- to 30-pound Chinook King Salmon. Smaller but equally feisty Coho Salmon and Acrobatic Steelhead. That swim up the Salmon River and other Lake Ontario feeder streams this time of year to spawn. Can be caught on many things. They are especially vulnerable to artificial flies made of real fur and feathers. Or synthetic fly materials such as tinsel and fake hair.

“They’ll hit all sorts of flies,” said Fran Verdoliva, a former Salmon River fishing guide. Who is now the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Salmon River program coordinator.

Verdoliva is partial to neon-bright, weighted streamer flies, himself. But Mike DeTomaso, the manager of the White River fly fishing department at the Auburn Bass Pro Shops store. Takes his share of salmon and steelhead on small artificial nymphs and fingernail-size yarn puffs called glo bug flies. And Salmon River Pulaski NY steelhead and salmon fishing guide Randy Jones. Generally uses simple flies, made of Estaz tinsel chenille. That closely resemble nothing in nature, but irritates salmon into hitting them. With their naturally ingrained instinct behavior pattern of being territorial or getting irritated.

The three fly fishing anglers employ different fly fishing methods and tackle, as well as radically diverse fly patterns.

Yankee Angler Fishing guide Randy Jones’ bread-and-butter salmon and steelhead fishing method is the high sticking-dead drifting using a running line. A running-line expert uses one or more split shot to quickly sink a fly in swift, deep water. Instead of a thick fly line that would retard the sinking rate. The method calls for a thin-diameter line that knifes through the water with minimal drag.

The running-line method is sometimes referred to as “chuck and duck”. Because its aficionados have to watch out for the split-shot missiles they’re slinging past their own ears.

Jones contends the fly fishing rig is perfect for the tumbling, white-water pools and pockets that are common throughout the Salmon River.

“The quicker your fly gets into the strike zone, any species of fish, anywhere in the world. And the longer it stays there, the better your odds of catching some salmon or steelhead,” said Jones.
He hands his clients long rods, and instructs them to raise the sticks high immediately after completing a cast. The angler should then follow the line with rod tip held high.
To facilitate a long drift and improve the odds of landing a hooked salmon. Jones employs either a standard 9-foot, 9- or 10-weight fly rod or a two-handed, 13-foot spey-style fly rod. His leaders usually have 2- to 4-foot-long tippets rated at 10-pound test.

Jones also enjoys traditional fly fishing. But adds, traditional fly fishing works best in the shallows of the Salmon River. And with many of the holes on the Salmon River being 5 to 10 feet deep, with current. It helps to have your fly on the bottom, where most of the Salmon and Steelhead are. Which vastly increases your odds of hooking up.
The running line technique is much more productive and can also be used in the shallows. It also takes 2 seconds to learn, unlike other fly fishing methods.

Yankee Angler Fishing Report for the Salmon River in Pulaski NY with a BIG King Salmon while fly fishing.
DeTomaso likes spey rod fly fishing on the Salmon River for steelhead and salmon, too. But he attaches a bright orange plastic foam bobber onto the butt segment of his tapered leader. And uses only one or two small split shot, either BBs or 3/0-size weights. To dangle the fly directly beneath the float, which is called a “strike indicator.”

With the marble-size indicators he uses. DeTomaso can recognize the most subtle interference with his drifting fly. Any sudden wiggle or wobble of the float may mean that the fly is merely stuck between two rocks. Or it could be the start of an epic battle with a biting salmon or steelhead on the Salmon River.

To put the fly in the spots where salmon and steelhead rest. DeTomaso relies on a spey rod or a 9-foot-long fly rod and a floating, tapered fly line. Typically, only the lower half of his leader is allowed to sink during the drift. The leader butt and fly line are usually at the surface. Making for a smooth pick-up and a quick repeat fly cast.

“I get a more natural drift with a strike indicator. And I also like the fact that I can use less weight. Than you do with the running line,” DeTomaso said.

Verdoliva has used both the indicator and running-line tactics to take salmon and steelhead. But now is more apt to employ a weighted fly, a sinker-less leader and a floating line. Especially when he’s fishing water of medium depths and speeds on the Salmon River.

Traditionally, salmon flies were weighted with wraps of lead or copper wire around their shanks. But Verdoliva now has fly boxes full of streamers which sport barbell-shaped “lead eyes” or tungsten cones “coneheads”. Secured just behind the eyes of the size 2 or 4 hooks. These flies sink quickly but are more streamlined and easier to cast than the lead-wrapped fly patterns of yore.

“I guess you could say they’re fly fishing’s version of a jig,” said Verdoliva. If he has trouble getting one of his weighted flies to the bottom in a given spot on the Salmon River. Verdoliva either pinches a small BB shot on his leader, which is usually tapered to about a 12-pound tippet. Or puts a short, quick-sinking piece of line called a “shooting head” between his fly line and the leader butt.

Reprinted with permission The Syracuse Post – Standard
Thanks for the nice article Mike! Where does this Yankee Angler fishing report guide send the check for mentioning me?

Yankee Angler fishing report for Salmon River Steelhead, King Salmon, Coho Salmon and Brown Trout in Pulaski NY. With a Very Happy Steelhead fishing guest.

Thumbs up from this Salmon River Guide with a Very Happy Steelhead Fishing Guest.

The Steelhead and Salmon fishing of your dreams…… ………… we’ll mak’m reeeeeeeeeeeeeel
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-315-963-2065
Randy Jones, 87 Clark Rd., Mexico, NY 13114.

Trips are 8 hours from the time we meet – 2 person Max. on boat. – Please bring your own Lunch, Polarized Glass’s and Chest Waders. – Final payment preferred in cash. – Fishing License and Chest Waders required. – Please make your local lodging reservation A.S.A.P. – Spikes, Korkers, cleats or chains are ok in the Boat.

Reservation and Deposits – Your Reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a $150 Check deposit (per day). It MUST be received within 7 business days from time of Booking.
Check payable and Mailed too: – Randy Jones, 87 Clark Rd., Mexico, NY 13114. (Sorry, no credit cards excepted).
I’ll confirm receipt of Deposit with you by email.

Then 1 to 2 Months before your fishing trip, I’ll email you with meeting time and place. Usually Whitakers Sports Shop and Motel (Rt. 13 in Pulaski) in the dark.

Salmon River Fishing Report for Steelhead, King Salmon, Coho Salmon and Brown Trout in Pulaski NY.Author Biography – Established in 1980.
Randy Jones has over 35 yrs. of Pro. Fishing Guide Experience. He is also the Owner, Author and Publisher of Salmon River Fishing Reports of YankeeAngler.com. A Salmon River Pulaski NY based Guide Service and Marketing Agency. Specializing in Expert Salmon and Steelhead fishing. Professional sales and marketing of his vastly successful Salmon River fishing guide business and local fishery. S.E.O. and Social Media. Randy Jones, 87 Clark Rd., Mexico, NY 13114.
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Distributed World Wide Books: Simon Gawesworth, Spey Casting, First and also Second Editions. Rich Murphy, Fly Fishing for Striped Bass.
Covers, feature articles and guide profiles: Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine, Fly Fishing in Saltwater Magazine, Albany, Syracuse, Utica and N.Y. Times Newspapers, N.Y. Sportsmen, N.Y. Fishing and Hunting and Salmon River Success Magazines.
Many World Wide Internet Fishing Sites and News Feeds.
Paid featured guest speaker at numerous Sports Shows, Fresh and Saltwater fishing.
Guest speaker at most Trout Unlimited Chapters, fly tying, tackle and Orvis shops around New England and beyond.
Represented the Orvis Corporation as a guide and chief instructor of their 2 1/2 day Cape Cod Saltwater Fly fishing Schools.
(P.S. I don’t discriminate. I also enjoy guiding you spin anglers too! – yukyuk)