Chris is a one-of-a-kind fisherman. Watch as he masterfully casts his silver spider into the icy waters of Resurrection Bay in hopes of slamming a nice red salmon!
I dont snag, but i dont see wtf the problem is. When it comes down to it the fish gets a hook, whether its in the mouth or in the tail doesnt matter he still has a hook in him. Most snaggers i see keep what they catch, Getting your own food sounds pretty normal too me. 2 guys 2 fish caught 2 diff ways both are on a stringer to go home, do you think it matters to the salmon how he got there?
@hawjsta well im a fly fishing only type of guy so i use flies but i think spin fishing can be just as effective if you know what to use. sounds like you do lol
@fisherman545 I've been a steelhead, trout, and salmon angler for 23 years, (fly gear only). I've hooked dozens of salmon legally in the mouth. your right about one thing, they don't feed during the run. But they do strike. They will instinctively strike to destroy competitive DNA, and kill, wound, or scare other opportunistic fish, that are trying to feed on their spawn.
If it's legal then it's ok. morals aside, theres not too much a difference hooking a fish in the mouth or on the back in big, stained water like this. I wouldn't do it but hey, if you need the meat
i don't think it's legal at all...cause yeah where i am...it's saltwater...and yeah we can't even have a triple hook in the water at all...or even carry with us....if they catches you..then your messed up big time..and also..for salmon...we have to use a barbless hook and can't snag at all...so how the heck is snagging legal..probably for all those poachers only...
@stillrob420 You won't be saying that when the salmon numbers in these areas dwindle down due to a fall in regulation. People don't just stop at one for one.. they take as many as they can, it's called greed and the world is rife with it. That is the major problem, not the snagging itself but the greed that causes it. Snagging should be illegal, full stop. There are no benefits from doing it..
Hahaha, "that's what their bitin' on", "You mean that's what's bitin' on them"
this is a blast got done with my run 1 month ago and man was it fun. will be going again soon i moved to alaska 5 months ago and i love it here.
When are you allowed to snag for the Red Salmon in Seward? Also, is this spot accessable from a car from the town of Seward? Thanks.
june is best, you are allowed to snag in salt water only. you have to pay to park but it is accesible by car.
I love the silver spider best way to get them Seward best place to get them besides ship crk
I dont snag, but i dont see wtf the problem is. When it comes down to it the fish gets a hook, whether its in the mouth or in the tail doesnt matter he still has a hook in him. Most snaggers i see keep what they catch, Getting your own food sounds pretty normal too me. 2 guys 2 fish caught 2 diff ways both are on a stringer to go home, do you think it matters to the salmon how he got there?
@hawjsta well im a fly fishing only type of guy so i use flies but i think spin fishing can be just as effective if you know what to use. sounds like you do lol
@fisherman545 I've been a steelhead, trout, and salmon angler for 23 years, (fly gear only). I've hooked dozens of salmon legally in the mouth. your right about one thing, they don't feed during the run. But they do strike. They will instinctively strike to destroy competitive DNA, and kill, wound, or scare other opportunistic fish, that are trying to feed on their spawn.
Most do
@aundie12 Ok lol what do you use because what i use it always works.
@hawjsta i find that really really hard to believe.
That hook and snagging purposely is illegal.
c'mon oger!
If it's legal then it's ok. morals aside, theres not too much a difference hooking a fish in the mouth or on the back in big, stained water like this. I wouldn't do it but hey, if you need the meat
i don't think it's legal at all...cause yeah where i am...it's saltwater...and yeah we can't even have a triple hook in the water at all...or even carry with us....if they catches you..then your messed up big time..and also..for salmon...we have to use a barbless hook and can't snag at all...so how the heck is snagging legal..probably for all those poachers only...
This is so wrong in so many ways!
Man what a joke.
@aundie12 catch more fish then you thats all that matters
I know mango tree salmon numbers are healthy go hug a tree and eat dirt
@stillrob420 You won't be saying that when the salmon numbers in these areas dwindle down due to a fall in regulation. People don't just stop at one for one.. they take as many as they can, it's called greed and the world is rife with it. That is the major problem, not the snagging itself but the greed that causes it. Snagging should be illegal, full stop. There are no benefits from doing it..
lmfao hahahahahahahahaha