Guidance And Tips For Amateur Anglers On How To Catch Salmon Whilst Fishing

Of course Scotland is acclaimed as one of the most prominent salmon fishing areas, but places like Devon, Derbyshire and the Yorkshire Dales are very popular too.


Once you get to your idyllic location, how do you start? Fishing for salmon is a lot different than normal fishing. The team from Ocean Tackle Store have provided some words of wisdom to be beneficial towards your salmon fishing experience.


Initially, the location for salmon fishing is very important. Of course we already know that some areas in the UK are a lot better than others, Scotland having the highest Salmon populated rivers and lakes and oceans. Its best to use a fishery that is active in the conservation of the Salmon population in their lake or river. These fisheries will normally have RSPCA consent and all the fish will be healthy on a sustainable diet, affirming they are happy fish.


The time of year can also effect how successful you are fishing, with spring and autumn being more approved times of the year. Also the best times of the day is when there is conditions of low light on cloudy days. Bright and sunny weather will encourage the fish to hide and assemble deep in the holes of the river. Of course if you can uncover one of these holes with plenty of salmon inside you can stay and fish there all day long!


Fishing with a partner is always beneficial as you can work as a team. Whilst one of you fishes the other can help spot salmon, or climb onto a riverbank and observe the behaviour of the fish, locating correctly where they are. Obviously when you have located the salmon stay still and calm, salmon can get frightened very easily and will flee, so always be patient. When you feel a tug reel it in slowly.


Naturally having the right equipment always helps and it changes from region to region, angler to angler. Always make sure your rod is strong and sturdy, there is nothing worse than letting a huge salmon escape just because your equipment wasn't up to the job. Salmon fishing of course is always made substantially simpler by using correct equipment, so always ask for advice from the staff at the individual fisheries.


Fly-fishing equipment and lines is always essential, with an amplitude of flies and a range of bait. You will also require a pair of waders for the deep water in most rivers if you want to get to the prime spots. Additionally a landing net is important as this will greatly reduce your chances of losing the salmon whilst reeling it into shore. Finally make sure that you have a permit to fish in the river or sea or you could face legal allegations.


Salmon are the more difficult of fish species to catch so its always best to practice before you go to a salmon fishery. Of course using the right rods and lines always helps and can assist with that all important catch of the day.