Salmon are a delicious table fare and prize game fish for anglers. There are several techniques anglers use to catch them and even more baits and lure rigs devised to get them to bite. Some of the most popular salmon fishing techniques include drift fishing, trolling, plunking and casting.
In addition to fishing technique, anglers also employ bait rigs designed to create a presentation that will entice hungry salmon to take an anglers bait or lure. The right combination of technique, bait and salmon fishing rig is a recipe for hooking a trophy salmon.
Below are several of the best fishing tackle and bait rigs used to catch Atlantic, Sockeye, Chum, Chinook, Coho and Pink salmon.
This is a traditional saltwater drift fishing rig designed to fish on the bottom
Used for casting and dragging across a target area where fish may be located
A bass fishing rig that can be fished deep, shallow, and anywhere in between
Ideal for fishing tough conditions. Small profile and mimics natural food source
A finesse fishing rig that mimics a bobbing and wiggling bait worm
One of the most traditional and effective rigs for catching a large variety of fish
Can be fished at various depth with an easy adjustment to a bobber stop
Popular panfish rig used for spider rigging, drift fishing and casting from a boat
