Salmon (Pacific & Atlantic) — Gear Spec Sheet
Show this to a tackle-shop owner to get set up. Informational guidance from FishFig — no specific product models are endorsed.
| Item | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium-Heavy to Heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate-Fast |
| Reel | 4000–6000 spinning or conventional troller |
| Line | 15–30 lb |
| Lure types | Trolling spoons, Flashers, Plugs, Egg patterns |
| Rigs | Trolling rig, Drift rig, Spey / streamer swing |
Great Lakes trolling uses downriggers and planer boards; river fishing favors drift and fly.
Why this setup
From Pacific salmon in the Northwest to Chinook and coho in the Great Lakes and Atlantic salmon in the Northeast, salmon are among the most prized (and hardest-fighting) sport fish in America.
Local conditions and regulations vary — confirm gear and tactics with your shop and the state agency.