Salmon/Steelhead Fishing in Japan?
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Does anybody know if there are any Salmon or Steelhead rivers in Japan? I’m a Steelhead fisherman who is thinking about taking a job in Japan. Thanks!
There are salmon up north, in Hokkaido. I’m not sure about steelhead, though I think there might be some. . .
I was a freshwater angler from Colorado but I’ve been hooked on ocean fishing for the past 8 years here in Japan. The ocean fishing is great!
which is better for salmon fishing? fly rod or spinning rod?
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I am trying to figure out which method for fishing is the better for catching a salmon.
The answer will depend on your skill with either system. Fly fishing is an elite sport while spinning is a common one. You need to learn how local fisherman are catching fish. Each area is different.
What hook to use for trout fishing?
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should I use a treble or a No. 10 hook and what bait would be the best bait to use, i am fishing in a smallish pond 2 meters deep approximately no spinners aloud. would it be best to use a float or fish on the ground and how far do the split shots have to be from the hook and how far dose the float have to be from the hook.
I use a #8 baitholder with corn or an earthworm under a bobber.
How does fishing forecast change when a river is close to flood stage?
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I’m going fishing on Wednesday and want to try a river near my home. We’ve had ALOT of rain in the past two weeks and the river is up. How does fishing change with this?
caunltd provides some really interesting information about how rising waters can affect different fish. I never knew that stuff about shad v. striper. Very cool.
However, in general, for the novice angler, the forecast for the conditions you describe will be poor. I happened to see another question from you here in the Fishing section, which mentioned that you are relatively inexperienced at fishing. For most folks like you, the fish will be harder to find for one fairly simple rule: more water and the same amount of fish make the fish more difficult to find. Many fish, like trout, feed very selectively and/or minimally during very high flows and it gets really tough to find them, let alone induce them into taking a hook. Even experienced anglers can be skunked when a river gets really high.
There are also several other considerations. For one thing, higher flow usually brings more turbidity (cloudiness, muddiness). This makes it tough to spot fish as you might otherwise be able to do. Also, much of the flatwater and backwater habitat of a river system (which is usually somewhat easier to fish) will be blown out and as difficult to fish as swifter areas. I don’t know if you’re planning to wade, but wading a river that is close to flood stage is not advisable — pushy water, unpredictable flows, and shifting substrates all conspire to say: PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
As a beginner, I predict you’ll be challenged by these conditions and you won’t catch as many as you might under more nominal flow conditions. I suspect you’re not too familiar (yet) with the various "personalities" of the river you’re fishing, so you don’t know what to expect in the first place — add in high flows and you’re facing a tough day of fishing. Unlike caunltd, you probably don’t have an awareness (YET) of how the various species in this system react to changing flows. Again, with so many unknowns, you’ll be lucky to catch a lot of fish.
HOWEVER (and your grandpa would probably agree with me), a day of fishing with no catch is better than a day without fishing. I would go fishing anyway, despite the high water and a less-than-stellar forecast. Maybe the water has dropped suddenly. Maybe you’ll stumble on a honey-hole. Maybe you bump into someone who can give you pointers. At the very least, you’ll be able to see what the river’s doing — take some notes (both mental and the written kind). Note the highwater marks and other observations that might be helpful later.
One great thing about fishing — you just never know what’s gonna happen till you get to the water, so it’s important to go whenever you can.
Steelhead fishing at North Fork Alsea, Oregon
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Steelhead Fishing at North Fork Alsea, Oregon
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Steelhead fishing at North Fork Alsea, Oregon
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Steelhead Fishing at North Fork Alsea, Oregon
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Alaskan commercial Salmon fishing- huge catch
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This is from the 2007 season on a 48′ boat called New Song. We caught about 10,000 pounds of salmon on this set.
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Alaskan commercial Salmon fishing- huge catch
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This is from the 2007 season on a 48′ boat called New Song. We caught about 10,000 pounds of salmon on this set.
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Rainbow Trout Fishing Santa Ana River Southern California
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This was our first time fishing the Sanbernardino National Forest for stocked rainbow trout. We decided to try out the Santa Ana River and had pretty good luck!
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Rainbow Trout Fishing Santa Ana River Southern California
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This was our first time fishing the Sanbernardino National Forest for stocked rainbow trout. We decided to try out the Santa Ana River and had pretty good luck!
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