Alright, let’s talk about them fishin’ lures for catchin’ salmon in that Puget Sound, ya know? I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I’ve been around fishin’ long enough to know a thing or two.
First off, you got them Yamashita plastic squids. Everybody and their grandma knows about them things. They look like, well, little squids, and the salmon, they just love ’em. You can use ’em for all sorts of salmon – them big ol’ Chinook, the Coho, even them little Pink and Chum fellas. Now, for Puget Sound, you wanna get yourself the #35 Octopus Squid, that’s the 4.25-inch one. That’s the one that works best, trust me on that.
Then there’s them metal jigs. These are real good if you’re fishin’ from the beach or a pier. You gotta figure out how heavy they need to be, dependin’ on how the water’s movin’ and all. If it’s calm, you can go lighter, if it’s rough, you need somethin’ heavier to get down there where the fish are.
- For Chinook (King) Salmon: These are the big boys, so you need strong lures. Them big plastic squids work good, and so do large spoons and plugs. Colors? Think greens, blues, and maybe a little bit of silver flashin’. Them Chinook, they like things that look like other fish, ya know?
- For Coho (Silver) Salmon: These fellas are a bit smaller, but they still put up a good fight. Smaller squids, spoons, and even some of them spinner things work well. Bright colors like pinks and oranges can get their attention, specially on cloudy days. Don’t be afraid to try different things, see what they’re bitin’ on that day.
- For Pink Salmon: Now, these guys, they come in big numbers every other year, they say. When they’re runnin’, you can catch ’em on just about anythin’. Small spoons, jigs, even little flies if you’re fly fishin’. Pink, of course, is a good color, but bright greens and blues work too. Just get somethin’ shiny in the water and you’re likely to hook one.
- For Chum (Dog) Salmon: These ain’t the prettiest fish, but they’re fun to catch. They like bright colors too, pinks and purples mostly. Spoons and jigs work good, and some folks even use them little curly-tail grub things. They ain’t too picky when they’re runnin’.
Now, where to get these lures? Shoot, you can go to any fishin’ store, or you can even find ’em online. I saw somethin’ the other day about a sale, up to 90% off or somethin’. Sounded like a good deal to me, though I ain’t never bought nothin’ online myself. I like to feel the thing in my hand before I buy it, ya know? Make sure it’s good and sturdy.
And remember, fishin’ ain’t just about the lures. You gotta pay attention to the tides, the weather, and where the fish are. Talk to other folks who are fishin’, see what they’re usin’ and where they’re havin’ luck. And most importantly, be patient. Sometimes the fish bite, sometimes they don’t. That’s just fishin’ for ya.
Anyways, that’s about all I know about them salmon lures. Go out there, try different things, and have fun. And don’t forget to bring a net, cause them salmon can be slippery little buggers!
One last thing, don’t go throwin’ your old lines and lures in the water. Keep our Puget Sound clean, ya hear? We want our grandkids to be able to catch fish here too.
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