Help And Advice For Amateur Fishers On How To Catch Salmon Whilst Fishing, From The Team Behind Ocean Tackle Store.

In the UK there are numerous locations for fishing, some of the more highly regarded salmon fishing locations could be on your very own doorstep.


Of course Scotland is notable as one of the most prominent salmon fishing locations, but regions like Devon,Derbyshire and the Yorkshire Dales are extremely popular as well.


Once you get to your idyllic location, how do you start? Fishing for salmon is a lot different than regular fishing. The team from Ocean Tackle Store have provided a few tips to have a positive effect on your salmon fishing experience.


First of all, the location for salmon fishing is vital. Of course we already know that some areas in Great Britain are a lot better than others, Scotland having the highest Salmon populated rivers and oceans. Its best to use a fishery that is interested 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 have an impact on how successful you are fishing, with spring and autumn being popular times of the year. Furthermore the best times of the day are during phases of low light on cloudy days. Bright and sunny days will encourage the salmon to flock and assemble deep in the holes of the river. Of course if you can find one of these holes with plenty of salmon inside you can stay and fish there all day long!


Fishing with a friend is always advised as you can work as a team. Whilst one of you fishes the other can help find salmon, or climb onto a riverbank and observe the reaction of the fish, locating correctly where they are. Of course when you have located the salmon remain calm and very still, salmon can get frightened very easily and will escape, so always be patient. When you feel a tug reel it in slowly and carefully.


Undoubtedly having the right equipment always helps and it differs from region to region, angler to angler. Always make sure your rod is strong and sturdy, there is nothing as bad as letting a huge salmon get away just because your equipment wasn't up to the job. Salmon fishing of course is always made substantially straight forward by using the right equipment, so always ask for advice from the staff at the individual fisheries before you arrive.


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


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