Today we found ourselves down by the Skeena River. At this time of year you must go to where the few Chinook can be found. These early run fish will gather in certain holding spots before hitting the river. They are hungry and will slam your bait like a freight train. The water is starting to turn the colour of silt. I know that the fresh water sits on top of the salt water. Ten to 20 feet under the boat is clear salt water and I like to find the exact spot so that your bait is in clear water but just under the silty stuff.
If the chinook are there they will hammer your plugs. A slow troll works well but I like to mix up the speed every few minutes. This can cause a strike at the most severe speed change.
The word is out, Springers are here and they are big. Reports of 30 to 40 pounders are filtering in. The odd fisherman is coming in with their limits. It looks like a good year for Chinook Salmon in Prince Rupert
