How Do You Fish For King Salmon?
King salmon are the largest salmon, requiring special equipment and techniques. Their sheer size makes them a challenge to catch, but it’s worth it: They’re considered the second best salmon to eat, after reds. Obtain a heavy fishing pole, rated for 25 lbs. or more test line, and a casting reel rated for the same weight. Use flashing lures such as Pixie spoons, Mepps spinners, or vibrating lures combined with cured salmon eggs when fishing for kings. Add weight to the line proportional to the speed of the river so the lure remains in the current just off the bottom. Use 1/4-inch pencil lead for fast-moving rivers. It’s available in short lengths or cut from a spool, and attached to the line with a 3-inch length of surgical tubing of the same diameter.
