Salmon River Newbie

Learning How To Fish The Salmon River

BEST TACKLE FOR BEGINNERS

Orvis Daily Report

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Posted 2/23/2015

Water flow: LOW
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 32 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid day

Fishing Conditions

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Best stretch: Upper section of river between Altmar and Pineville, Lower Fly Zone.

Best access point: DEC Public fishing access lots off NYS RT13, RT2A, RT52.

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Small black stoneflies, caddis

Fish species: Steelhead

Fishing season: WINTER

Nearest airport: Syracuse International Airport (SYR)

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 10′ 7 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line

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About Salmon River Newbie

I'm Salmon River Newbie, a city boy who grew up in NYC and I'm a beginning fisherman who has become obsessed with learning how to fish on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY.

I'm a total beginner who is learning the techniques - if you are an expert and you see something I'm doing wrong please give me a shout so I can correct it.

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