Welcome Back to Your Salmon River Pulaski NY Fishing Report
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Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River Pulaski NY has been REEEL GOOD all season for my guest's and others. Steelhead are top to bottom of the Salmon River NY. Bright fresh Steelhead transitioning up the Salmon River in Pulaski NY were noticed off the drift boat last week.
As usual, steelhead anglers are finding the fishing either slow, tuff, challenging, ok, not bad, good, pretty good to AMAZING, as usual! We have old'r and fresher steelhead from the top to the bottom of the Salmon River.
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Last guide trip Ed and Jeff enjoyed some great steelhead fishing action. We pretty much fished in solitude, (please see below Winter Solitude article) except for a bunchof steelhead that kept us company. We played with approx. 8-9 steelhead thru out the day.
This was there first time fishing here for steelhead on the Salmon River NY. I think they'll be back.
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On 1/13 - 1,800 cfs
We have some more above average temps and rain in the forecast so I wouldn't be surprised if we have this flow for awhile longer? Where's that crystal ball of mine?
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I wanted a spot that had a presence of steelhead,was easy to fish, safe and would normally have no other anglerspresent. This was their first time fishing the Salmon River.
I put Jeff in a spot where their weren't any trees or bush's on the fair bank that he might accidentally cast into. Wouldn't you know it, he found every tree and bush to cast into, that I didn't even know existed? (I have a few more gray hairs after that trip)
I eventually, humorously, had to give him a"Time Out".
Lot's of steelhead were played with and a few nice ones coming to net. Pictures taken, all fish released foryour future fishing pleasure. Another rewarding day of many.
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Complementary Guide Spinning Rod Tip for Today:
Use athletic tape to stop cold hands on spinning reel - rods. A lil guide trick I use during the Winter time is to wrap athletic tape around the cold metal reel seat on my spinning rods. Some anglers actually take a hand warmer and wrap it under this athletic tape for warmer hands during the Winter's Steelhead fishing.
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Todays Humorous FISH TAILS
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John told me a funny story about his wife and a 15 lb. Steelhead in April. It takes place in an area I hadguided them the day before that was loaded with fish and no anglers.Turns out that as John rushed for the net, he ripped a big hole inhis waders and cold water rushed in. When he dove for the fish withthe net, he fell in. When he tried to net the fish for the third time, he smashed his watch to pieces on a rock. Fish was netted, picture wastaken and fish was released. I'm sure Johns wife was very appreciative of his efforts.
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Monster Brown:
At one point during the day Bill said, Hey Randy, come here quick. I see a BIG Brown Trout. I walked over and peered into the crystal clear water and looked at what Bill was excitedly pointing at. Look at the size of that one, Bill commented. I said, Hmmmm, Bill I dont see it. Right there, right off the tip of my rod, dont you see it? It's a monster Brown, could be a new world record! As Bill was pointing at it with his rod I noticed his hands were trembling with the excitement at the possibility of bragging rights to his fishing buddies for years to come if he was able to catch it.

I said, O, now I see it, yes, that is one of the largest Browns I have ever seen! That could be a real nice wall hanger. Bragging rights for years. Boy, wont your fishing buddies be jealous!

Both Chris and I started to snicker becausewhat Bill was pointing at was a very dead and very severely decaying King Salmon just laying happily on the bottom of the pool. We both egged him on and suggested he make a cast for it, but shortly there after we explained to him what he was really seeing. His face turned a little red and we all laughed. Of course we were laughing with him and not at him. How long you been fishing this river Bill? Had your eye's checked lately Bill? - yukyuk
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Countless people havebeen guided by me and most have gone on to live normal lives.
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Be careful out there or YOU couldbe the next "Fish Tale". (The above fish tales were written and told with a smile and in fun)
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This weeks Mail Bag:
Randy, Good morning, just another steelhead enthusiast from New Jersey who enjoys reading your articles. My brothers and I fished the Salmon River last week and between the threeof us we landed 28 Steelhead and proud to say released 28 SteelheadTrout. We consider ourselves avid fishermen with Steelhead fishingbeing our favorite type of fishing. Given your expertise, can you pleasetake a look at the enclosed photos and let me know what you feel thefish may weigh? Thanking you in advance, Robert
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((Pictures were unfortunately not posted herefor all of you to enjoy. No time to photo-edit as the photographer displayed this popular location plainly in photo. Dont want to advertise YOUR favorite spot on here.)) Such a nice guy-guide!
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Hey Rob, Congrat's!! I'd guess both over 12 lb's. That female is a fatty! You know the ol'guide say'n,you lie and Ill swear to it!! Best Fish's, Randy
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Randy, Thanks for the quick reply. We were given something special last weekend. Saturday, I landed 3 and must have had a dozen other hook ups. The difference was Sunday whenI landed 10 and still had another 10 or so hook ups. I can?t putinto words the zone I was in and the euphoria that filled by body.
I?m still trying to put things into perspective. I?m thinking between the warm weather, changing of the barometric pressure and the fact that the Steelhead are still making there way into the river made for an unforgettable weekend. I?ve been fishing the Salmon River for 25 years now and between the Steelhead, Salmon, Pike and Smallmouth, this was by far the absolute best. I?m heading up again this weekend for another go. Take care, Robert
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