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As I was rummaging through some old files I came across this story written by a fellow angler. Walt W. was the Author. Enjoy!
It pretty much sums up what fishing means to the author.
" THE TUG"..."
The fisherman rummaged slowly and deliberately though the trunk of his car, collecting all the gear he would need for a mornings fishing. It was an hour before dawn and as dark as any moon less night could be. He parked at the lighthouse this July morning, hoping to ambush some striped bass. He rigged his rod, finishing by tying on a super hair clouser, a sand eel imitation he’d had success with in these waters. He descended the long metal stairs from the lighthouse, focusing his small headlight on each set of steps until his bare feet touched the sand. The beach, crowded by day, was a solitary fisherman’s paradise by night.
As he walked, he pondered why he did this at all. He could easily have slept in and led a normal life—that day or on the many other days he choose to come to this place in search of fish. He asked himself: “What is it that really brings me here?”
Half a mile’s walk brought him to a sand spit that shoots out into the Atlantic. From the point of the spit, he cast, still blind in the dark, into a weak outgoing current. He knew he would be able to fish that spot later, when he headed back and when the stronger, lower current forced the fish to lay in wait in holes .
He pushed south on the beach, knowing, but not yet seeing its tip and Monomoy Island beyond. He paused and looked at his rod and reel, wondering why he needed gear that cost more than his first car in college. He knew he could fish as well with far less expensive equipment. Again, he asked himself: “Why do I do this? Certainly the equipment was part of it. He loved spotting that fly catalog sitting in a pile of the day’s mail. He loved looking at a striper in his hands in the moment before releasing it—wondering if he would ever see exactly that golden eye, those purples and greens, that barred silver flank again. He loved everything about fly fishing. But there was something more—an essence he just couldn’t identify.
He continued along the beach, expecting maybe to see a fishing buddy there before him. But he saw no one this morning. He sniffed in the false dawn and felt the light southwesterly onshore breeze that would bring in bait, even on the early outgoing tide. A perfect tide and perfect conditions for striped bass. All that was missing was the scent of cucumbers in the air, a sure indicator of feeding stripers. He knew, too, that birds would start to fly as the darkness left and the dawn approached. Soon he saw terns flying and diving here and there along the surf line
After an hour of casting into familiar and usually productive holes along the surf line, he stopped. Not because he wasn’t hooking up, but because he was thinking to much. Too much for fishing anyway. He spotted a natural bench along a high berm created by the outgoing tide. He sat down, lit up a short, fat, maduro cigar, and kept on turning in his mind the “why” of what brought him there. He couldn’t shake the question. It made him stop fishing. Something didn’t add up.
The same questions came to him over and over again, and he tried to find some logical common thread. Was it the equipment he loved? Was it the time he spent? Was it the hooking, fighting, landing, and then releasing the fish? Was it the hunt? Learning new things each time he went out? The perfect cast? The constant search to improve his technique? He loved to walk the beach whether he fished or not. He loved to tie flies, more than he would need in five lifetimes. He loved the heft and craftsmanship of all the rods and reels he owned, even if he didn’t need them all—the Sages, Scotts, Winstons, Abels, Tibors, Orvis and Pates. He had them all, an investment worth more than his parents’ first house/a year’s tuition for his daughter. He thought of the sound and feel of the reel zinging into it’s backing and the pull of the fish on the end of the line. Was it stopping? Was it resting? When would it make it’s next long run?
He continued to sit, passing up valuable fishing time as the sun rose though the mild fog that Chatham was famous for in that season. He knew fog meant more productive fishing time, but still he sat, struggling to find the answer, the common denominator that brought it all together for him. The perfect cast was a key thing, he thought, like the perfect drive in golf. But that wasn’t the core of it. It was something else. All of it—the gear, the flies, the friendships, the weather and and water were part of it…but not it. His cigar was good and strong and he wished he had a coffee to go with it. His real cigar and wished-for coffee made him forget his search for a moment . Something began to come to him, however, just slightly, as he puffed on the cigar. He had to bring it back to its most fundamental thing. What was this fundamental thing? He had to finish the thinking, bring it to its conclusion. Why do I do this? Why do I fly fish? Certainly all that he had thought about was part of the whole. But he wanted to find the beginning of the whole. It was coming…slowly but more clearly.
He was thoughtful and reflective by nature, and now he couldn’t let go. He turned over all the elements, reducing each to its essence, until it came to him. “It” was incredibly simple. All the time he’d devoted to his fishing, all the money spent on the equipment, all the trips, all the fly tying materials, all the books, all the catalogs…all this was simply secondary to it…to that solitary, unmistakable, indescribable, fleeting rush of adrenaline that came in the instant of time when he felt the first tug.
(Author of this story was Walt W. - Thanks for sharing!)
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September through April
The Salmon River is located in Pulaski NY on Lake Ontario's eastern shore, 30 miles north of Syracuse. Its reputation for large runs of Salmon - Steelhead and incredible average size of all species is unsurpassed by any other fishery in New England.
Salmon guide catching steelhead and salmon on the Salmon River NY
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September 1 - October 31 - Tackle busting King Salmon averaging 10-20 lbs. will amaze you with their freight train runs. Trying to harness the raw power of a 12 lb Coho Salmon running in 20 different directions in a blink of an eye will keep you on your toes (and hopefully not on your back!)
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October 15 - November - Brown Trout. Like Salmon and Steelhead you measure these Fish by the pound and not by the inch. Salmon drift boat guide fishing for steelhead and salmon on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY They have entered the river to spawn and will weight from 3-10 pounds. While they are not as numerous as the Salmon or the Steelhead, these are an optional trophy of a Fishing life time.
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October 20 - May 1 - Steelhead 8-15 lbs. The Fall Steelhead is without a doubt, one of the hardest fighting Fish that swims in the Salmon River NY. They'll take you into your backing in seconds, then jump start your heart with tail walking antics that will live in your memory forever.
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Winter - This is one of my favorite Drift Boat Guide Fishing times of the year. With colder temperatures the crowds disappear. Steelhead continue to come into the river from the lake. A winter Drift Boat trip aboard our heated Drift Boat is a great way to learn the river and experience it's beauty.
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The end of February, March and April are great Steelhead Fishing days as new Fish move into and out of the river on a daily basis. As the river temperatures rise, so does the aggressiveness of the Steelhead. Often, sight fishing is possible as they move into the shallows.
We can Spin or Fly Fish for Salmon or Steelhead either by wading or using the Drift Boat..
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I invite you to join me and enjoy what is an unquestionably one of the finest fresh water fisheries in the eastern United States.
Randy Jones Salmon River NY Guide
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Fish Tails:
Both of my guest's were some what new to the river. Carl explained to me that after hooking up several fish in several different locations today that he now had the "Confidence" to fish the river on his own. I agreed and said that "Knowledge" is truly the only thing a Professional "full-time" guide can really ever guarantee. And with this knowledge of habitat, rigging, flies, bait, presentation comes confidence. With out saying it, Carl had just paid me one of the highest compliments a guide could ever ask for.
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Paul on the other hand was an entirely different story. (Ahemmmm) After spending the morning talking and talking and then talking some more about "How To Run A Proper 100% Drift". We moved to another location. I watched Paul cast and hold his rod tip a few inch's above the water's level on his drift. I asked Paul if he had been listening to me at all, during the morning or had he forgotten the hours of conversations we had had on drift fishing. His explanation was pretty weak and he mentioned something about "Old Dogs".
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The first thing I "politely" mentioned was that in a 8 hour day of fishing. If you only are fishing 50% of your drift. That equates into only 4 hours of fishing. But, I would still be charging him for a full day. (yukyyuk)
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Anyway, after that I "politely" asked him to try running a drift with his rod tip high. This would give him more of a drag free drift, get his fly or bait to the bottom sooner, cut down on drag, give him a better feel for the bottom and also he would be able to detect the subtle biters. (Pauses and hesitations) Most folks that fish the river are all waiting for the BIG BANG, YA WHO. I explained that 10% of the anglers that catch 90% of the fish are always trying to detect the pauses and hesitations on the drift. And by holding you tip high on the drift it would enable you to feel those.
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His response was "Tip Who?"
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I took a deep breath, lit up a smoke, took a deeeeeeeeeep drag and pulled out a ball of cotton. I stuffed one piece into his left ear. Then ( politely ) repeated everything I had gone over in the morning, again. As soon as I stopped speaking, I stuffed another piece of cotton in his right ear. I figured this way it would all stay in his head and not spill out the other ear.
It worked like a charm and soon after, a bright fresh Steelhead came to hand.
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I just looked in the mirror tonight and noticed a few more gray hairs.
I hope you all enjoyed today's report, save me a rock,
Randy
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Enjoy wade or drift boat fishing on the world renowned Salmon River in Pulaski NY for hard fighting salmon or steelhead during the splendor of the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Whether it's trophy sized steelhead or salmon that you're after, I am dedicated to introducing both new and experienced anglers to the exciting world of freshwater fishing. For novices, I place emphasis on Fly/Spin fishing skill and supplement the day with knots, fly/bait selection, fish habitats, and prey species. For the more experienced sportsman, I'll work with you to hone your fishing skills. I guarantee a rewarding experience.
I have a firm belief 100 % of my energy and time should be focused on you and helping you attain your goals, during our time together and not fishing along side you during this time.
I am a thoroughly proficient and professional year-round fly/spin fishing guide with 25 + years of fresh and salt water experience.
Randy Jones
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Brought to you by our good friends from Mustad.
Angler of the Year! Jeff Pierce
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The below fish calendar was put together by a good friend, mentor, 15 year local guide Jeff Pierce and for many years now the Sales Manager of Fly-Fishing Products for O. Mustad & Son (USA), Inc and Partridge of Redditch and much more.
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About Jeff Pierce
Jeff Pierce, AKA Dr. Fish, is the Sales Manager of Fly-Fishing Products for O. Mustad & Son (USA), Inc and Partridge of Redditch. He is the Captain of Team Mustad USA and is a diehard angler and fly tier. He has traveled from Buffalo to Borneo in search of finned quarry to grapple with. When not in the office, he can be found chasing fish wherever possible. Whether it's Sailfish off Borneo, Payara in Brazil or Brook Trout in the Adirondack Mountains, you can bet that Jeff is no doubt casting flies to something that will bend a rod. Jeff's alias is "Dr. Fish" because of his "insane" addiction to fishing and studying fish. Jeff always makes time to talk and or help with any and all of your fishing needs. I dont know where he finds the time.
Thanks for all of your continued support and help over the years!
Randy Jones
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The following are general and depend on temps and water levels:
June - August
Skamania (a summer run strain of Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon in small numbers
Chinook also start to show as early as July on high water but number grow with good water conditions in late August.
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September
Chinook and Coho start coming in in good numbers
Steelhead start coming in in decent numbers
A few Browns start showing
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October
This is the prime month for Chinook. They come in in large numbers now.
Coho are also coming in in good numbers.
Steelhead really begin showing in good numbers now
Browns also start coming in in decent numbers but Nov. is peak for them.
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November
Most of the Chinook are dead or near dead but a few fresh stragglers do come in. While the Coho run is over for the most part, they remain in decent shape and hold up longer than the Chinook. This is a great time for Steelheaders as the Salmon crowds are gone and the numbers of Steelhead are normally good.
The Brown fishing is also pretty good, although not as good as tribs more to the west.
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Dec - Feb.
This is obviously the coldest period. The fishing can be great for Steelhead depending on water temps and levels. You are best off fishing from late morning through the afternoon at this time of year as the suns rays help to warm the water slightly, making the fish a bit more active. Browns are often caught this time of year as well.
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March - April
The water starts warming and the Steelhead start coming in in greater numbers. The spawn begins as the temps rise and often a small run of Browns come in to feed on bait fish and Steelhead & Sucker eggs. Don't be surprised if you hook a Chrome freight train that takes you for a ride. There are SPRING run Chinook in small numbers that show up at this time. If only the State would process some of these fish to build the spring numbers.
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May
This is a GREAT time to target drop-back Steelhead. These are spawned out Steelhead who are now eating everything in sight as they work their way back to the lake. The numbers of fish caught in a day at this time of year can be amazing. The first Skamania and Atlantic's can be caught at this time as well.
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Hope this helps a bit . . .
Jeff
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Thank you Jeff Pierce and Mustad for the below Fly links!!
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To read this amazing story that I (guided them) was apart of:
www.mustad.no/action/field_reports/nyfishst.htm
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To read the rest of the story (I guided them) and simple tying instructions for a Glow Bug , please go to:
www.mustad.no/action/flyofthemonth/archive/glo_bug.html
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For a great Coho Fly please see Jeff's streamer and tying instructions.
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Fishing Report's for the Salmon River in Pulaski NY. Drift boat guide has steelhead and salmon fishing reports on the Salmon River NY. Enjoy the drift boat guide spin fly fishing report's @ www.yankeeangler.com
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Randy Jones is a full-time professional fly/spin fishing drift boat guide with over 35 years of experience. He has "in the past" represented the Orvis Corporation as a guide and chief instructor of their 2 1/2 day Cape Cod Saltwater Fly fishing Schools. Also guided VT. for Trout for 12 years.
During the Fall, Winter, and Spring Randy runs drift boat and wade trips on the world class Salmon River, Pulaski N.Y. for Steelhead, Coho, Browns, Atlantic's and King Salmon.
NEW Phone #315-963-2065
E-mail : RandyJones@YankeeAngler.com
$275 for 1 angler - Full Day (7-8 hours) Fly or Spin Fishing - Salmon or Steelhead - I supply everything but the chest waders.
$350 for 2 anglers - Full Day (7-8 hours) Fly or Spin Fishing - Salmon or Steelhead - I supply everything but the chest waders.
Brown Trout Fishing Report
Wed. - My guest's from Tues. joined me again today for another incredible fishing experience. At times we had a dozen 2-4 lb. Browns within a 10 by 10 foot area of the water. Sighted over 75 - 85 Browns over the course of the day with not another sole around. LOADED!! :) Incredible opportunity ALL day.
I hope you all have the chance to some day experience this truly magnificent fishery! Today we felt as though we were in Alaska, and NOT around one of the most popular fishing area's in the country! The fish we played with and landed were WAY to many to try to keep track off. Don't ya just hate when THAT happens? :)
ALL of these fish are just waiting here for YOUR, perfectly cast bait or fly. :)
Best Fish's,
Randy
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The fishing of your dreams......... .....................We'll make them reeeeeeeeeeeel
Best Steelhead and Salmon Fish's,
Salmon River NY Guide - Randy Jones
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The Salmon River, where Memories are Made.
Thru these Guides Eyes,
Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
Just another day at the office:
The Moon lit our travels to the hopeful honey hole under the cover of dark. The sun rose to an inspiring orange and pink sky with an encore of Geese trumpeting over head. The thunder shouted, fish on! A rainbow the color of our quarry, shown majestically over the meadow. The pouring rain, sleet, hail, sun, snow and a bone chilling west wind off the lake were are travel companions today.
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An Superb edited sampling of some of my past weekly Spin or Fly - Steelhead, Salmon and Brown Trout - Drift Boat or Wade Guide Fishing Reports from the Salmon River in Pulaski NY:
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Brown Trout Guided Fishing Report
Wed. - My guest's from Tues. joined me again today for another incredible guided fishing experience. At times we had a dozen 2-4 lb. Browns within a 10 by 10 foot area of the water. Sighted over 75 - 85 Browns over the course of the day with not another sole around. LOADED!! :) Incredible opportunity ALL day.
I hope you all have the chance to some day experience this truly magnificent fishery! Today we felt as though we were in Alaska, and NOT around one of the most popular fishing area's in the country! The fish we played with and landed were WAY to many to try to keep track off. Don't ya just hate when THAT happens? :)
ALL of these fish are just waiting here for YOUR, perfectly cast bait or fly. :)
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Steelhead Drift Boat Guide Fly Fishing Report:
Wed. Dozen Steelhead played with off the guided drift boat!
Thurs. Another approx. Dozen Steelies played with off the drift boat!
Friday - 16 Steelhead off the drift boat!
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Drift Boat Steelhead Guide Fishing Report:
Monday - Played with about 12-13 steelhead off the guided drift boat. Good numbers all over the place. East to West, North to South. :)
Tuesday - Played with 7 or 8 Steelhead off the drift boat! Hit them in 2 out of 3 spots. Learned over 3 miles of some of the best chrome hold'n territory on the river.
Wednesday - 5 Steelies with one guest off the drift boat. Ye-haa! It's hammer time.
Thursday - 6 Steelies with my one guest off the guided drift boat. Same as yesterday. Did one more fish today and cemented in presentation, presentation, presentation! :)
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It was truly the fishing outing of a lifetime. The river was filled with fresh lake-run Chinook and Coho salmon, Brown Trout and Steelhead.
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Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
Nice steelhead, nice guest smile, fresh snow on Tom, nice colors in this photo makes it stand out. Congrats Tom! What an amazing Steelhead caught and released on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY with this steelhead and salmon drift boat fishing report guide and author Randy Jones on the Salmon River NY.
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Dec. 19 - Jan 3 Salmon River Pulaski NY Drift Boat Guide Steelhead Fishing Report, Forecast's, Tips, Ramblings, Etc... Enjoy!
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The fishing has never been so good! I can't remember when its ever been better for myself and guest's. Come on up. All of the normal Winter lyes are loaded up from one end to the other.
My last trip before my holiday vacation produced 20 powerful and incredible Steelhead that my clients enjoyed playing with. Speeding bullet runs, somersaulting jump's and the words we all love to yell out, FISH ON! :) were the norm for today. The adrenaline was flowing at warp speed. :)
I'll be back from vacation and start guiding again on Jan. 3. Nothing on the river concerning the quality of the fishing will change between now and then. All of these fish are here to stay for the rest of the Winter into the Spring. These fish are all waiting for your perfectly (ahemmm :) cast fly or bait. :) Lot's of open dates. For some more Outstanding fishing report's, articles, tips, photo's, etc... please read below. If you'd like to book a trip with me (email best), please leave me an email or phone message (315)-963-2065 and Ill return all messages around the new year. Happy Hook'n, Randy
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14 approx. Steelhead with my one guest. Ye-haa!
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Fri.
2 guest's - Another 20 Steelhead day. Wow!! It was loaded in the few places that we fished today. My guest's had a lot of past Salmon River fishing experience (presentation) and it showed by today's numbers. Even with all of their past experience, I was easily able to impart a lot of new and exciting knowledge covering all aspect's of this amazing fishery. To continue to help them on their quest for these magic bullet's and to remain in that elite and not easily achieved, 10% that catch's 90% of the fish :) What a blast!
I'd enjoy guiding you, your friends and even your business associates for a corporate outing. Please give me a ring if your up for some exciting adrenaline filled fun! :)
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A Superb sampling of some of my past weekly edited Spin or Fly - Steelhead, Salmon and Brown Trout - Drift Boat Guide Fishing Reports from the Salmon River in Pulaski NY:
Mon. - 2 new anglers, averaged a doz. Steelhead off the guided drift boat.
Tues. - 2 very experienced expert S.R. anglers, hit 21, yes, that was 21 Steelhead off the drift boat!
Wed. - Over a dozen Steelhead played with off the guided drift boat.
Thurs. - Over 17 Steelhead hooked up off the drift boat!
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Another week - I had 2 clients who fished two days in a row off the guided drift boat.
Tues. they played with 18 Steelhead and Wed. they tangled with 15 Steelhead.
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My guest's have continued to find around a dozen Steelhead each day to play with, almost every trip. Sometimes, even a few more! Same as last year. These are VERY strong averages and not the norm if you look at the last 10-15 years :)
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Drift Boat Guide Steelhead Fishing Report
We continue to see reeeeel good Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River, NY. This past week we averaged between 12 and 16 Steelhead per day off the guided drift boat. Ye-haa! I'd obviously recommend coming up! Besides anglers with drift boat guides, Im also seeing plenty of shore angler's finding a good number of fish also. That's always nice to see! Every spot that myself and other's are fishing, are with Steelhead. We still have Steelhead in transition, so those spots are still producing nicely.
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Brown Trout Fly Fishing Report
Wed. - My guest's from Tues. joined me again today for another incredible fishing experience. At times we had a dozen 2-4 lb. Browns within a 10 by 10 foot area of the water. Sighted over 75 - 85 Browns over the course of the day with not another sole around. LOADED!! :) Incredible opportunity ALL day.
I hope you all have the chance to some day experience this truly magnificent fishery! Today we felt as though we were in Alaska, and NOT around one of the most popular fishing area's in the country! The fish we played with and landed were WAY to many to try to keep track off. Don't ya just hate when THAT happens? :)
ALL of these fish are just waiting here for YOUR, perfectly cast bait or fly. :)
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Steelhead Drift Boat Guide Fly Fishing Report:
Wed. Dozen Steelhead played with off the guide drift boat!
Thurs. Another approx. Dozen Steelies played with off the guide drift boat!
Friday - 16 Steelhead off the guide drift boat!
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Drift Boat Guide Steelhead Fishing Report:
Monday - Played with about 12-13 steelhead off the guide drift boat. Good numbers all over the place. East to West, North to South. :)
Tuesday - Played with 7 or 8 Steelhead off the guide drift boat! Hit them in 2 out of 3 spots. Learned over 3 miles of some of the best chrome hold'n territory on the river.
Wednesday - 5 Steelies with one guest off the drift boat. Ye-haa! It's hammer time.
Thursday - 6 Steelies with my one guest off the drift boat. Same as yesterday. Did one more fish today and cemented in presentation, presentation, presentation! :)
Enjoy wade or drift boat fishing on the world renowned Salmon River in Pulaski NY for hard fighting salmon or steelhead during the splendor of the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Whether it's trophy sized steelhead or salmon that you're after, I am dedicated to introducing both new and experienced anglers to the exciting world of freshwater fishing. For novices, I place emphasis on Fly/Spin fishing skill and supplement the day with knots, fly/bait selection, fish habitats, and prey species. For the more experienced sportsman, I'll work with you to hone your fishing skills. I guarantee a rewarding experience.
I have a firm belief 100 % of my energy and time should be focused on you and helping you attain your goals, during our time together and not fishing along side you during this time.
I am a thoroughly proficient and professional year-round fly/spin fishing guide with 30 + years of fresh and salt water experience.
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I fished the Douglaston area with guide Randy Jones (who posts reports on the Salmon River on this page from time to time). Randy had a good sense of where to find fish throughout the day, so we were into fish most of the day, even though they are still not in the river in great numbers. I landed 4 or 5, with 10 or so others on. On the way back to the car, we stopped on the steep bank overlooking the Joss Hole. The light was on the water, and we could see to the bottom of the pool. It was an amazing sight to see 30 or so giant king salmon in that pool. It looked like a scene from Sea World. See you on the river,
T.A Mckinney
Randy, Thank You for a wonderful Drift Boat trip on the Salmon River NY. I had a great time Steelhead fishing with you. If I would have just fished the Salmon Rriver (with the techniques I know) I would have been skunked!!!! I will say hi to Barry for you. For those reading this Barry is an owner operator of a long running Orvis Fly Fishing store in my area. One day in his Fly shop he was talking to some customers about the Salmon River and mentioned Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones. He said if you guys go there make sure you book a trip with Randy. I had already done so, so it made me feel confident on my choice of Salmon River Guides. I was not disappointed. Randy works harder than all of us combined to make your trip a pleasant one. His knowledge and personality makes him the best. Barry was right... Randy Jones is the best guide on the salmon river....BAR NONE
Thanks Again
Mickey
Enjoy a Guided drift boat fishing adventure on the Salmon River Pulaski NY for steelhead or salmon with Randy Jones a Salmon River NY Drift Boat Guide. - www.yankeeangler.com/
A brightly colored up Male Coho Salmon (ready to eat an angler :) caught on the Salmon River Pulaski NY.
This is one of my favorite pictures from my Trophy page. (For more great pic's, visit my Trophy page, linked in my profile)
Isn't the kype and color markings incredible? We call it a Jimmy Duranty nose. You youngster's may not recognize the name, so google it :)
This angler accidentally just happened to end up in its mouth when I took the photo. My client actually ended up submitting it in a magazine photo contest and won first prize!
He kept the BMW and all I got was this picture. Darn!
Fishing reports for the Salmon River Pulaski NY. Drift boat guide has steelhead or salmon fishing report's on the Salmon River NY. Drift boat guide fishing reports. (Please visit my profile for links to see all of my fishing reports, etc...)
The Steelhead and Salmon fishing of your dreams...... ..... we'll make it reeeel.
Thru these Guides Eyes,
Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
Drift boat fishing report for steelhead or salmon with guide on the Salmon River NY.
Very rare! Only a few run the river every 50 years or so.............
They migrate up through the N.Y. Thruway using an easy pass. ;)
State police are looking for the above individual's for leg pulling offenses.
First Mate Matt, dad Capt. Jerry and myself out on my 16 foot heated drift boat, enjoying a Steelhead filled day during the Winter on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. 35 minutes drive North of Syracuse off the Interstate. Approx. 5-1/2 hour drive from the Boston area, approx. 4-1/2 hour's from N.Y. City. Steelhead average 8 to 12 lb's. We fish for them from Nov. all Winter into the first week of May approx. My personal favorite time to fish for them in order of preference, April, Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. and Nov. I have a BIG propane heater on the drift boat that I use during the Winter to help take the chill off. :) Works great!
We also fish for (10-20 lb. average) King Salmon (8-12lb.average) Coho Salmon that run from Mid-Sept. until the end of Oct. Then we have Brown trout that average 3-5 lb's. with some reaching into the teens during Nov.
Very reasonable flight's into Syracuse, car rentals, very inexpensive lodging, food and guide rates. :)
My fishing guest Skip is tied into another 10 lb. Fresh Magical Silver Bullet Steelhead (Landed). I'm hamming it up, ready with the net and my goofy looking hat! We hammered the Steelhead today while using the drift boat on the Salmon River Pulaski NY.
The fishing of your dreams...... ........we'll make it reeeeel
Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
Hi Randy,
Thanks for a memorable Drift Boat Guide trip and a favorable write-up on your website! We would like to do a Monomoy striper trip with you, a fall 2001 salmon trip, and a spring 2002 steelhead trip. Just let us know when we can get out again with you...
Tight Lines,
Larry and Don
Very rare! Only a few run the river every 50 years or so.............
They migrate up through the N.Y. Thruway using an easy pass. ;)
State police are looking for the above individual's for leg pulling offenses.
My fishing guest Jeff P. from Mustad is holding the "would-have-been-a-record" Coho Salmon. From now on he will carry a copy of the IGFA Record Book in the back of his fishing vest. Jeff beat the record by 2 pounds, but didn't go thru the recording process as he didn't realize he had a world record Coho Salmon on 8 lb. test fishing line.
On this river, a world record can be as easy as a cast away.
Join me for some fishing fun on the Slam'n Salmon River!
Enjoying a Superb Steelhead filled day in Nov. Fishing off the Drift Boat while being Guided on the Salmon River Pulaski NY
This heated fish catching machine awaits you!
Enjoy drift boat fishing the Salmon River Pulaski NY w/drift boat fish guide for steelhead or salmon on the Salmon River NY. Superb drift boat guide fishing reports. (For Fishing Reports, please see my profile for links)
Thru these guides eyes.
Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
Nice Male Brown Trout. Notice the bump on the lower jaw and the white mouth? This tells you its a male and its a Trout. On my last guided trip I was looking into some dark fast fishy looking water and I was only looking for the white mouth. That's a lil guide trick that works sometimes.
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Enjoy amazing steelhead or salmon fishing on the Salmon River Pulaski NY w/steelhead salmon drift boat fishing guide Randy Jones, spin or fly fishing on the Salmon River NY
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Hello Guys!
I just wanted to share some exciting news with you. A couple of months ago I was fly-fishing the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY with Geir Sivertzen and Bob Funk (Mustad US Sales Manager). We had a tremendous day catching 50 of the 85 salmon and trout that we hooked. It was truly the fishing outing of a lifetime. The river was filled with fresh lake-run Chinook and Coho salmon, brown trout and steelhead.
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I was fishing with 8 pound tippet when I hooked into the Coho salmon of a lifetime. After a 25 minute battle, I managed to grab its tail as our guide Randy Jones, was busy chasing fish that Bob and Geir were fighting. My Coho salmon measured 35 inches (88.9 cm) and weighed 22 pounds (9.98 kg). After weighing and measuring it, I quickly released it back into the river. It was by far the largest Coho Salmon I had ever landed in nearly 20 years of fishing for them. The next day, I looked at the International Game Fish Association, IGFA, Record Book and saw that the 8 pound tippet class Fly Rod record was 19lb 9oz. My fish beat the World Record by well over 2 pounds. I felt sick, because I did not go through all the necessary steps to register the fish as a record. So, the old record stands, but we all know that I beat it.
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The fish was caught on one of my special flies I came up with, called Jeff's Coho Candy. It is tied on a Mustad 80500BL size 10. Recently I have started tying the same fly on a Partridge SINGLE SALMON SALAR BLACK in size 9 as well. Above on the left, you can see me holding the "would-have-been-a-record" Coho. From now on I'll carry a copy of the IGFA Record Book in the back of my fishing vest.
Best fishes, Jeff Pierce
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The Steelhead and Salmon fishing of your dreams...... ..... we'll make it reeeel.
The Salmon River, where Memories are Made.
Thru these Guides Eyes,
Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
Enjoy wade or drift boat fishing on the world renowned Salmon River in Pulaski NY for hard fighting salmon or steelhead during the splendor of the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Whether it's trophy sized steelhead or salmon that you're after, I am dedicated to introducing both new and experienced anglers to the exciting world of freshwater fishing. For novices, I place emphasis on Fly/Spin fishing skill and supplement the day with knots, fly/bait selection, fish habitats, and prey species. For the more experienced sportsman, I'll work with you to hone your fishing skills. I guarantee a rewarding experience.
I have a firm belief 100 % of my energy and time should be focused on you and helping you attain your goals, during our time together and not fishing along side you during this time.
I am a thoroughly proficient and professional year-round fly/spin fishing guide with 30 + years of fresh and salt water experience.
Ramblings from this Salmon River NY Steelhead Fishing Drift Boat Guide:
Holy Cow-a-bunga!!
1,000's of Salmon have entered the Salmon River NY over the last month and are spread out from the top all the way to the bottom of the Slam'n Salmon River Altmar - Pulaski NY.
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Biggest complaint from ALL anglers presently fishing on the Salmon River NY!
1 experienced angler hooked up 30 and landed 1. This is the 1 common denominator amongst all anglers presently. Everyone is telling me, Randy, we played w/ a few and lost them all. Randy, we hooked up a lot, but could only land a couple of them. Randy, I hooked up a lot today, and only landed 1 or none.
Getting one of these fish on, is sometimes the easy part. Fighting and trying to land a big'ol powerful freight train pulling bus well keep you on your toes and hopefully not on your back! These fish are big and powerful and well put even the most experienced angler and equipment to the test. Thats why we love these Slam'n Salmon River Kings and Cohos!
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Today's Fishing Tip:
Please re-read all of the below complementary fishing reports, Tips, Articles as they relate to Salmon. They all have relevant info. that is still pertinent now :)
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Crystal Ball Fishing Forecast:
We will continue to see many more 1,000's of Salmon enter, run, spread out and hold in the Salmon River NY. These #'s well increase the closer we get to Oct. and after.
(After 30 years of guiding, things never reeeeelly change that much :)
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From the Row'rs Seat:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Wed. Thurs., off the drift boat I counted over 200 in 1 area, next spot 50, then a couple, then 5-6, then 1 or 2, then another 100 and then approx. 75 or so in the last spot, etc... etc... over 3 miles of River.
Some of these were packed in like sardines. You could have walked across there back's (seriously) Most were sprinkled about in all the usual places over our 3 mile drift boat trip. Not many anglers out mid-week, (this well all change starting today) we fished all by ourselves all day. In 3 spots fished we could not see a single other angler fishing the River :)
I'd highly recommend to come up and fish.
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Up river presently, there are a few here and there, trickling up into the temporary transitional resting spots. More are in the prime transitional holding waters. And as usual for this time of year, most are in the "prime non-transitional holding area's.
Transitional resting - some here and there sprinkled about everyday running.
Prime transitional holding - Im seeing more fish in these, mid-day, everyday.
Prime non-transitional holding - Most of the Salmon are in these, along with most of the anglers. (Nice complementary guide article and guide tip's below on this type of habitat)
If you dont like crowds over the next few weeks, avoid these easily accessible Prime non-transitional holding spots. Instead, go for a lil walk up or down the river from these area's and you'll be pleasantly surprised at all the fish you will have all to yourself. Thats how I do it, sshhh :)
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Guide Humor and lil Tip:
When I see these, easily accessible Prime non-transitional holding spots loaded up with fish and anglers. I sometimes think that maybe some fishing folks think these fish are air lifted by a helicopter in a BIG net and then dropped into these places.
They actually have to run from the bottom of the river to the top. They use the depth of water and current to navigate there way up river. So by going for a lil walk above or below these popular and crowded area's during "prime time" and finding there route and resting locations.
You can have a reeeeeel nice fishing time all by yourself on even the busiest day up here. Thats how I do it :)
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I sincerely hope this helps you to understand the movement of fish a lil better and hopefully catch'a bunch!
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These fish are BIG!
On a funny net note - Up here, if you fish here long enouph, you will see anglers useing a small net. The netter usually takes 20 swipes at the fish before they get it into the net and thats ONLY if they dont fall in the water while trying. (sound familiar?)
Then, the nets are soooo small and our fish are sooooo big, that normally they can only fit the head of the fish in the net.
Then, sometimes the fish will break the mess netting and fall completely thru it back into the water, losing it and then you get to listen to the angler curse out his fishing buddy for -------- it all up (this site is rated pg ;)
Or, what I find even funnier is when they do finally scoop up that fish and are as proud as a peacock, due to the weight of the fish, the net handle breaks in two.
Never a dull moment on this river!
(I was new once too and the above was written in fun. I use Cumming Nets - www.cumingsnets.com )
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Nice weather links I like for up here and use every morning before heading out to Guide you:
forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Pulaski&st...
radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=tyx&product=N0R&o...
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On a funny note from last week:
My celebrity guest new ever pebble in the river. I anchored in a spot called the - hole. My friend didn't know about it so I figured I'd explain it to him and why it was such a nice lil hole. See that long stretch of rapids below us? Those fish get tired running those rapids and this is the first spot they come to, to rest. The hole is the first current break. See all those BIG boulders above this hole breaking the current? Thats your second current break. I then rowed over to the hole so we could take a peek into it, to see how many Salmon were in it. Would you believe we didn't see one!
I had to chuckle to myself after I just went thru how good this lil hole was. Guess its like a box of chocolates out there sometimes ;)
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Salmon Q. Mail Bag:
HI Randy: Carl and I are scheduled to fish with you on Sept 18th, and we wanted to get some tippet to fish the day after guiding with you ahead of time. What tippet would you suggest. Thanks! Steve
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HI Steve,
Great Question and one that I find many angler's don't fully understand and or understand the incredible importance of it all. It took me many years to understand and "implement with success" all of the below. One of the simplest part's of rigging can sometimes be the most overlooked (important) which can easily cause no fish or very few. :) The average angler never ever realizes this because they do not see what the fish are doing under the water. Or, they never experiment (like I have) when they are ON fish or have a presence of fish to determine the correct answer. I've written many times about this subject due to the importance of it all.
You can use mono or floro. I normally use mono for Salmon and Floro. for Steel.
Mono tippet- leader www.andemonofilament.com 8, 10, 12 and 15. Pound test used is determined by many factors. Since I like to be prepared for any and all variables or factors, I like to carry all of these pound test's. :) If I knew exactly where you were going to fish, the speed, depth, clarity of water, # of fish present, major run, lil run or just the odd fish here and there, weather, education level of fish during all hours of the day, # of anglers fishing around you, etc.. I would know better what pound test to recommend to you. Since I dont and you may not either than I'd get a lil of all.
Floro. www.seaguar.com/ - I like Seaguar Grand Max (expensive, but worth every penny concerning Steelhead) in the same pound test.
Most anglers dont realize all of the factors I use to determine the proper pd. test. We can go into this much further on our day out to simplify it all. :)
Being off by just a few pound's or MUCH less can make a BIG difference. Believe or not. :)
****Anytime you can disguise what your fly/bait or lure is tied too, any species of fish, anywhere in the world, the fish are normally easier to fool and catch. This can be done in many ways. But first, I ask myself about 10 questions to determine tippet (leader) strength. By this one single incorrect or correct determining factor it could mean no fish, 1 fish or a dozen fish. :)******
Thanks, Randy
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Testimonials and Client Fishing Report:
Randy Just wanted to thank you again for the trip last monday. My brother and I had a great time! Also today I decided to drive 4 hours to fish 6 and drive 4 hours back home (which I guess makes me half crazy) LOL .Anyway I went back to the the second spot you showed us where you said we should find at least 8-10 fish and we ended up hooking into more.I fished it from the other side though which was easier to land the fish because of the slow water but not as easy to get a good drift. First cast of the morning I caught about a 5lb Brown Trout. After that I ended up hooking into 13 salmon in just 1 1/2 hours ! 12 lb mono and size 8 red estaz did the trick. I knew going into the spot I would be successful in playing w/at least a few fish.With the limited time I had today It was great to have a spot to go to where "I could get a few fish fast" (as you suggested) first thing and then I had some time left to spend finding new spots to fish with rest of the day and ended up hooking 3 more salmon as well.
Thanks Again
Bob
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Dear Randy,
John and I would like to thank you for a wonderful day of fishing. As new salmon anglers, we were taught the basics. The number of fish hooked and landed was just incredible, and lots of fun. I didn't realize how hard these fish fight and how difficult it is to land them. We'll be back next year.
Thanks again, Joe
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Hello All,
It was my pleasure and I could not be happier that the fish gods smiled upon us and you all enjoyed the great fishing and learn'n some new spots, techniques, etc.... Congrats again on a fine day on the water, with many more consistently productive ones to come, Randy
Guest Steelhead Fishing Reports:
Cory and his Dad Karl had a "Day for Kings". Playing with around a dozen steelhead with spin rods off the drift boat! We fished 2 spots and hit'm in both! 100% on my spots! Ye-haaa!
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Nancy and husband Charlie enjoyed a fun day on the water with me. Charlie played with 5-6 Steelhead using a fly rod off the drift boat. Nancy kept the seats in the drift boat warm :)
Charles fishing goals were planned out ahead of time.
Randy, lets try to bang out a few fish to start the day and then teach me all the chrome holding spots the rest of the way down the river with the emphasis on knowledge of habitat and current breaks.
Charles goals became mine.
We talked about where to park, how to access these new and exciting places, where to cross the river safely and in what flow, where the fish lay exactly, where to stand.
What spots were Winter holding, transitional holding and also Fall holding.
We succeeded in all aspects of Charles fishing Steelhead goals!
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Joe and Tim enjoyed a Steelhead filled day with coming tight to approx. 12 fish! We hit them in 2 out of 3 spots. We fed the duck in the lower trestle as we drifted by. She swam out to greet us and beg for some food.
Great company, sunny skies prevailed and a lot of laugh's and jokes abounded.
OK, Ill be the bad guy that talk's about something no one likes to talk about.
If this tip-post saves one person's life, causes you to think twice before blindly wading out into the river, stops you from crossing, then it well be well worth my time and energy in writing it.
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Sometimes you can NOT cross the river and need to be EXTRA careful while wading. Keep an eye on the waterline water level forecast as they could change. Also keep in mind that what they are forecasting could be different then actual flows..
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Safety while crossing:
We all know how to basically wade, cross the river, what to wear to be safe in the water, gear, etc...But, one thing I have not read anywhere on any internet site is concerning safety while crossing a river is this.
Safety is my number one rule while by myself or with others. I cross the river almost daily with guest's in the dark (Providing I know the level, where to safely cross, which I do). I get paid to know my stuff and our lives depend on it. When I cross the river with other's there is one way that I have found to be critical or crucial to being as safe as possible. There is no other safer way that I am aware of.
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It begins with me standing upriver of my guest's. They line up below me, so I can break some of the current for them. We do NOT use wading staff's using this method. Spikes and a wader belt are critical. Once we are lined up I explain that you should NOT pick up your back foot until you are 100% sure your front foot is rock solid. If not, just say hold up and we all stop until your comfortable. Before we cross we all get a very good grip on the person's shoulder. NOT the back of his shirt, not locking arms.
I personally find this too restrictive and if the person goes down I'd rather have a hold of his shoulder. Also, by locking arms I tend to step on the persons foot next to me,(ouch) and not grabbing onto the back side of his shoulder. (This will throw that person off balance should you need to really use it for balance and support.)
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By holding onto the persons shoulder while crossing you have what I call 4 wheel or if 3 people, 6 wheel drive. It is 100% safer than crossing by yourself, even with the use of a wading staff. I am constantly amazed when I see a group of people crossing the river in a dangerous spot all by themselves? Personally, I would rather have 4-6 legs to help me cross and feel comfortable than just 2.
We also wade VERY slowly. This is critical to your safety and being able to re-adjust your position, balance. If you need a lil help you have the other persons shoulder you are holding to help balance. By going across in a line the top person breaks the current for everyone else. This crossing technique is one in which I rarely, if ever see other's use, so with the past 9/30/2005 drowning, I figured now would be a good time to suggest it. This technique does NOT mean that you can cross the river any ol place and or cross it when the water is too high for the specific spot you are crossing. I set limits on spots and water levels, to cross or not.
I will not risk my life for a fish and neither should you. So next time your crossing, grab onto your friends shoulder or cross with someone else. Put the wading staff away. I personally want ALL of my attention on my feet while being able to use the other persons shoulder if need be for balance or support and not shared with a wading staff. (Staff's can also be a tripping or stepping onto them hazard)
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I never have claimed to know it all so Im sure there are other good ways to cross also. If you feel safe and secure doing it your way then I'd stick with it.
If you are by yourself than a wading staff, spikes and wading belt are an invaluable crossing aid combined with knowledge of all aspect's of the river, water level, etc....
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If this tip saves one person's life, causes you to think twice before blindly wading out into the river, stops you from crossing, then it well be well worth my time and energy in writing it.
Thank you for your valuable time, Randy Jones
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Randy,
Just a quick, but truly appreciative and sincere thank you, for giving us (your faithful readers!) pointers on how to cross the river safely. My friends and I fished the Little Black Hole last November for Steelhead. One disturbing thing that caught my eye was a marker on an island where some poor, unfortunate fisherman drowned. Don't think that wasn't a reality slap on what could happen to any one of us! I couldn't get that tragic image out of my mind. Your advice may very well save even one life, and it will have been well worth sharing with us. Sincerely, Jim
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*** If you do fall in, Valuable Tip ***
Randy, Not sure if you'll have the time to speak to this but, one area I have not seen covered is what to do should you fall into a dangerous area. Most of what I have learned involved a couple simple things. 1 get your feet heading down stream, below you, and get on your back and float. That way you can see downstream and kick off any obstacles or possibly grab on as you go by. If you are heading downstream you could hit your head on a rock etc. You do not want to try and swim until you float into a safe area or can be grabbed by someone nearby. Just a thought and thank you for the web site. Keep safe and thanks again, Andy
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Thank you very much for helping out Andy! Myself and many more folks that visit here will certainly gain from your advise. I know I will. Best Fish's, Randy
Short Lull in the action:
Most feel this is a negative thing while fishing. It's actually the complete opposite. It's not to hard to know if you have a presence of fish or not. If you feel there are fish present and your having a lull, I look at this completely opposite of many anglers and feel it is very positive. The fish are simply trying to tell you something. They are not OFF the bite, they simply want and need YOU to adjust to this ever changing environment and the fish's ways of life. There could be 20 or so different variables to consider when experiencing a lull. If you can adjust, understand, acknowledge and implement this crucial 1, maybe 2, 3 step process of changing your format to meet the fish's request's you will soon be on your way to "Fish On." (This is providing the basic skills of fishing are being accomplished.)
Maybe the fish are suspended and you are fishing below them. Maybe the fish are on the bottom and you are not reaching them. Maybe you are not running 100% drift. Maybe the fish have been pushed. Maybe they have moved from the hole to the shallows to get out of the current. Maybe the opposite. Maybe its a fly or bait concern. Maybe..............
As you can see their are approx. 20 or so things that can cause the fish to ask you to change and or adjust. Simple! Again, I see this as VERY positive and welcome a short lull. If you have fish around you, then why are you enduring this lull. Learn from it, be flexible, change up, switch things around.
I do this on an almost daily basis. The trick is having a complete and thorough understanding of the fish, your skills, rigging, bait and fly selection, correct presentation for whatever tool you enjoy using, habitat, fish etc... and their many ways.
We experienced a short lull the other day. We made 1 change with one of my guest's and two changes with the other.
1. One was rigging
2. One was color
3. Was presentation
Within 1-2 cast's both of my guest's were hooked up immediately and we did not experience any more lulls for the entire day. Actually, and Im not bragging, they pounded the living daylight's out of these fish, while all other anglers stayed with that lull. We actually got to play with more fish after we listened to the fish then before the lull. So again, a lull is a very positive thing providing you can read it, learn from it and understand what the fish are plainly trying to tell you.
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Incredible Fishing for Trophy Salmon, Steelhead and Brown Trout with Salmon River NY Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones useing Spin or Fly Rods
Enjoy wade or drift boat fishing on the world renowned Salmon River in Pulaski NY for hard fighting salmon or steelhead during the splendor of the fall, winter and spring seasons.
"Fish On" Baby!!
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Salmon River NY Guide - Randy Jones
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Professional Affiliations: Distributed World Wide Books: Spey Casting, Simon Gawesworth, First and also Second Editions. - Rich Murphy, Fly Fishing for Striped Bass. (more not listed here) - Covers, feature articles and guide profiles in: Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine - Fly Fishing in Saltwater - Albany, Syracuse, Utica and N.Y. Times Newspapers - N.Y. Sportsmen - N.Y. Fishing and Hunting - Salmon River Success Magazine - Many major East Coast Internet Fishing Sites. (many more not listed here, some World Wide Distribution in different languages) - Paid guest speaker at many of the largest Sports Shows - Guest speaker at most Trout Unlimited Chapters, fly tying, tackle and Orvis shops around New England and beyond - I have had the pleasure of being interviewed with some of the top fly fisherman, fly fishing Author's of the World. (Lefty Kreh, more not listed here) - Represented the Orvis Corporation as a guide and chief instructor of their 2 1/2 day Cape Cod Saltwater Fly fishing Schools.
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Best fish's, Randy
Incredible Trophy steelhead trout caught from the drift boat with Salmon River Pulaski NY Steelhead drift boat fishing guide and Author Randy-The Yankee Angler-Jones.
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Salmon River NY Guide
About the Author, Outfitter and Salmon River Pulaski NY Steelhead Salmon Drift Boat Spin Fly Fishing Report Guide:
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Randy Jones is a full-time professional fly/spin fishing guide with over 30 years of experience. He has "in the past" represented the Orvis Corporation as a guide and chief instructor of their 2 1/2 day Cape Cod Saltwater Fly fishing Schools. Also guided VT. for Trout for 12 years.
During the Fall, Winter, and Spring Randy runs drift boat and wade trips on the world class Salmon River, Pulaski N.Y. for Steelhead, Coho, Browns, Atlantic's and King Salmon.
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Salmon River NY Guide Randy Jones
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Guest Testimonials w/ pictures can be viewed @ www.yankeeangler.com/about-yankee-angler/salmon-river-fis...
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I'd like to send a shout out to all of our service men and women over sea's who come here for a lil escape. Keep up the good work, be safe, we will leave a few fish in the river for you.
Fishing you all a safe return home!
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Thank you all for your words of encouragement, kind words and continued support. Ill continue to do my best in sharing what I've learned through experience, experimentation, borrowed ideas and taught techniques.
Stay tuned for more entertainingly informative and mildly educational reports and articles on this never-ending virtual fishing trip with your host Randy "The Yankee Angler" and friends.
www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-steelhead-salmon-fishing/
I sincerely hope that what little I've been able to share with you will help you along the path to more enjoyable, safe, knowledgeable fishing.
Thanks for stopping in and spending your valuable internet fishing time here :)
Hope your all enjoying this great fishing!
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May all your door knobs smell of fish
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The fishing of your dreams...... ............ we'll make it reeeeeeeeeeeeeel.
Best Steelhead and Salmon Fish's,
Salmon River NY Guide and Author Randy Jones
The Guide Drift Boat allows you to Spin or Fly Fish a great deal of water for Salmon or Steelhead on the Salmon River NY. Often when the Steelhead or Salmon are scattered this is a fabulous water chariot. - www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-drift-boat/
At 16 feet, this 285 pound guide drift boat is comfortable and a very stable platform . It is outfitted with a propane heater to keep you nice and toasty on even the coldest days. While you can Spin or Fly fish from the drift boat, I will often stop to let clients wade and fish a particularly productive run on the Salmon River NY.
When the Steelhead or Salmon are concentrated in particular locations wading is the preferred option. At other times a drift boat is the only way to get to the fish. While I will give booking anglers a recommendation, you may want to experience one method over another. All you have to do is ask.
Hi Randy,
That Steelhead Drift Boat trip was probably the best Steelhead Guide fishing experience I have ever had. And I fish alot! My wife and I thank you so much for your terrific sense of humor, the knowledge you pass on, and for the personal attention you gave each of us as we pursue our quest for these fish of a lifetime...
Thanks for the memories,
Rick Jensen
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The Salmon River, where Memories are Made.
Thru these Guides Eyes,
Best Fish's,
Randy Jones
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