Salmon River Pulaski NY Fishing Guide
Jeff displays a Salmon River NY 22 lb. Coho caught with Randy Jones a Salmon River Pulaski NY drift boat fishing guide
If you arrive and the air temp's are in the low 20’s for the high then here are a few tip's to staying warm and catching some fish!
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1. The days of me fishing a full 8 hours with these air temps are almost over, unless there is sun and no wind. It is actually very pleasant under these conditions.
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2. Only fish the most productive part of the day. Normally this occurs during the warmest part. 4 hr's is sufficient between 11-3.
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3. Fish spots where the sun is shinning on you, instead of fishing spots where you are in the shadow of a cliff or tree's.
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(Photo)
Another client with a Female Steelhead. Both smil'n!
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4. Where dark clothing so the suns warm rays can be absorbed into your clothing.
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5. Use a spinning rod. I'm a fly addict, but when it's cold, I love my spinning rod! Hands can stay warm in gloves, guides ice up less frequently, my bait or fly is in the water more due to the mechanical nature of a spinning rod which allows me more chances of hooking up.
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6. By yourself a pair of fleece wind blocker fingerless gloves with a pull over mitt. I'm out in this weather a lot, and these gloves are all I wear, they are the best! I also reeely enjoy wool gloves with a pull over mitten. Even if wet, they still insulate. I normally carry 2-3 extra pairs of gloves as I hate wet-cold hands in the Winter time.
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7. Put heat pads in your gloves and underneath your arch in wader boots. These are sold at most tackle shops in the area.
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8. Treat yourself to a pair of 4-5 mil neoprene boot foot waders preferably with a polypropylene wool insert that wraps your feet or a Thinsulate rating of approx. 1200 or more in the boot. You work hard so you deserve it - right? Make sure they are 1-2 sizes bigger than normal as air circulation is key to keeping warm. My feet and body actually perspire on even the coldest of days and when standing in the freezing water all day! If you walk any great distances then these are not the best as you will perspire like crazy and then be damp all day. A lot of us full-time Winter guides use Cabelas (hunting?) waders that used to sell for around $200.
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9. Wear high tech. under garments that insulate as well as breath. I use Orvis and have found them to work great!
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10. Being in a drift boat with a big heater is always a treat.
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11. You all know about eating right. Stay away from things that take along time to digest. I find a nice pasta dish works for me. A good breakfast and lunch are also an important ingredient to staying warm in the afternoon.
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12. I find that when my toes and fingers start to sting, it's time to actively start moving them and think of warmer places. Going for a quick walk along the river is one of the best ways to get that feeling back. The trick is to never let your feet go numb. It can take all night to get the feeling back into them. If they start to sting, then thats your clue to take some kind of action. With stocking foot waders, where your laces lose or what I call "a sloppy fit". This also helps with blood circulation. Once, I stumbled into the river water when I let my feet go numb. Can't feel them and its easy to fall.
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13. Take breaks to your car or local restaurant to warm up.
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(Photo)
I think it was a toasty -2 degrees outside when this picture was taken. Approx. 16 lb's. Fish kept for Ken's dinner table. Congrats Ken!
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14. Keep moving from spot to spot only hitting the most productive areas in each hole.
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15. Start the morning off with a nice long walk to one of your favorite spots. There is nothing like a little exercise to warm you up. This warmth will also stick with you for awhile.
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16. Make sure you have on some good solid spikes, chains or korkers on your wading boots to keep you steady on your feet while on ice or slippery rocks. Felt is not enough.
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Hope this helps a lil, Randy
Jeff displays a Salmon River NY 22 lb. Coho caught with Randy Jones a Salmon River Pulaski NY drift boat fishing guide
If you arrive and the air temp's are in the low 20’s for the high then here are a few tip's to staying warm and catching some fish!
-
1. The days of me fishing a full 8 hours with these air temps are almost over, unless there is sun and no wind. It is actually very pleasant under these conditions.
-
2. Only fish the most productive part of the day. Normally this occurs during the warmest part. 4 hr's is sufficient between 11-3.
-
3. Fish spots where the sun is shinning on you, instead of fishing spots where you are in the shadow of a cliff or tree's.
-
(Photo)
Another client with a Female Steelhead. Both smil'n!
-
4. Where dark clothing so the suns warm rays can be absorbed into your clothing.
-
5. Use a spinning rod. I'm a fly addict, but when it's cold, I love my spinning rod! Hands can stay warm in gloves, guides ice up less frequently, my bait or fly is in the water more due to the mechanical nature of a spinning rod which allows me more chances of hooking up.
-
6. By yourself a pair of fleece wind blocker fingerless gloves with a pull over mitt. I'm out in this weather a lot, and these gloves are all I wear, they are the best! I also reeely enjoy wool gloves with a pull over mitten. Even if wet, they still insulate. I normally carry 2-3 extra pairs of gloves as I hate wet-cold hands in the Winter time.
-
7. Put heat pads in your gloves and underneath your arch in wader boots. These are sold at most tackle shops in the area.
-
8. Treat yourself to a pair of 4-5 mil neoprene boot foot waders preferably with a polypropylene wool insert that wraps your feet or a Thinsulate rating of approx. 1200 or more in the boot. You work hard so you deserve it - right? Make sure they are 1-2 sizes bigger than normal as air circulation is key to keeping warm. My feet and body actually perspire on even the coldest of days and when standing in the freezing water all day! If you walk any great distances then these are not the best as you will perspire like crazy and then be damp all day. A lot of us full-time Winter guides use Cabelas (hunting?) waders that used to sell for around $200.
-
9. Wear high tech. under garments that insulate as well as breath. I use Orvis and have found them to work great!
-
10. Being in a drift boat with a big heater is always a treat.
-
11. You all know about eating right. Stay away from things that take along time to digest. I find a nice pasta dish works for me. A good breakfast and lunch are also an important ingredient to staying warm in the afternoon.
-
12. I find that when my toes and fingers start to sting, it's time to actively start moving them and think of warmer places. Going for a quick walk along the river is one of the best ways to get that feeling back. The trick is to never let your feet go numb. It can take all night to get the feeling back into them. If they start to sting, then thats your clue to take some kind of action. With stocking foot waders, where your laces lose or what I call "a sloppy fit". This also helps with blood circulation. Once, I stumbled into the river water when I let my feet go numb. Can't feel them and its easy to fall.
-
13. Take breaks to your car or local restaurant to warm up.
-
(Photo)
I think it was a toasty -2 degrees outside when this picture was taken. Approx. 16 lb's. Fish kept for Ken's dinner table. Congrats Ken!
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14. Keep moving from spot to spot only hitting the most productive areas in each hole.
-
15. Start the morning off with a nice long walk to one of your favorite spots. There is nothing like a little exercise to warm you up. This warmth will also stick with you for awhile.
-
16. Make sure you have on some good solid spikes, chains or korkers on your wading boots to keep you steady on your feet while on ice or slippery rocks. Felt is not enough.
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Hope this helps a lil, Randy