Whitetail56
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Hi new to this site coming up this weekend salmon fishing just curious how it has been thanks for any info
How late into the fall does the downrigger bite normally last ?
Usually around Labor Day weekend guys start getting them long lining crankbaits.
You can sort of long line with downriggers, too. Don’t necessarily have to go really deep. In fact, from 30-50 or 60 feet off Govt andmScoria bay can be productive well into the first of Oct when the pheasants and waterfowl are getting tuned up.
I think we have one of best fisheries divisions in the nation. Im sure they are aware of the size decrease and seemingly inconsistant catch rates as of late. Im a fairly newcomer to the salmon game so I have faith the guys at the gnf will get a handle on things and bring opportunity moving forward. As a new comer I feel there could be a potentially large movement towards salmon fishing if the salmon population can be maintainted/ catch rate increased. Alot of gen-x/ millenials getting into it now so if things improve moving forward it could be a big thing in nd. Im no biologist but I get hundreds of thoughts as i watch the bent rods waiting for one to pop. Most are probably retarded in one capacity or another but maybe one has legs....... what if they introduced new genes. Could other salmonoids be stocked to supplement catch rates without damaging the population( other salmon species or lake/rainbow/brown/cutthroat. Would more stocking sites benefit catch rates or hinder it? I believe they are doing a study now with chips implanted in certain salmon so hopefully they get the data they need and will share their findings with the public.
Not sure if we have the best fisheries divisions in the nation. We have had salmon in Sak for 35 to 40 years. So you would think they have the data they need to figure out why they are not getting the return for their buck anymore.
Can you elaborate on your post some? In all seriousness, I'm uneducated. I'd like to hear what people think is currently "wrong"? What has happened?I used to love salmon fishing but I haven't for a couple years. It is a darn shame what has happened. The game and fish are basically wasting thousands of dollars right now. Something has to change. What they are doing right now definitely is not working.