Salmon River Pulaski NY Fishing Report

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The Winter lyes are all with fish. I noticed today that some of the MANY Steelhead that had been holding in this Winter lye had moved to a lil slower water. Spreading out. Preparing for the long Winter, wanting to conserve energy.

Altmar recieved approx. 14-16 inch's of heavy wet snow Sunday night. It's all shoveled and compressed down.

Monday - Sunny skies, no wind (chill), no lake effect snow, temp's around 36 degrees, no ice in the guides, roads in great shape, fresh snow on all the trees, very very few anglers around, could fish anywhere I wanted. It's hammer Time!

Monday Guide Fishing Report:

We were a respectable 3 for 13 today off the drift boat with 2 experienced anglers. A couple broke off at the net. First spot was a combined Transitional holding and Winter holding location. Played with 9 Steelhead! Pulled anchor and visited another normally productive combined Transitional holding and Winter holding lye. Within a short 1/2 hour we had played with 4 Steelhead. Ye-Haa! Largest fish landed was a nice Winter resident 12 lb. Steelhead. We had a larger (approx. 14 lb. Male) on, that gave us one hell of a show before being lost. It jumped 4-5 times, 3-4 feet out of the water, sounding like a cinder block upon splash down and some reeeeel smok'n torpedo runs.

The Salmon River, where memories are made!

Tues. Guide Friends Fishing Report:

His first spot they played with 5-6 Steelhead. Next spot they hit another 4-5 Steelhead. First and second spots were a combined Transitional holding and Winter holding location. Last spot was a Transitional holding location. No fish were surprisingly played with here.

All of the above fish were released for your, your friends and your children's future fishing fun!

One of the most common questions I'm asked:

Where should I fish?

I always recommend that you fish the water that you know the best. Otherwise, here is a lil tip - trick to finding new and exciting Steelhead spots in the Winter time.

After it snow's is one of the best times to explore and try new and exciting water. Just follow the compressed snow trails to the waters edge.

These trails are not made by new angler's. They are made by anglers who know the spots. Who is going to walk in a foot of fresh snow for any distance unless there is a solid shot of a pot of Silver waiting at the end of the trail? I wouldn't.

One time I wanted to scout out a new location. I waited a couple of days after a good snow fall. All I had to do was follow the compressed snow on the trails and it led me to exactly the correct spots to fish. Sa-Zaam!

This could be you! :) Ye-Haaaa!

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A couple of 20lb. Steelhead Bucks from Pucker Brush Creek, N.Y. - Ye-haa!

(Released for yours and your kids future fishing pleasure)

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Hope your all enjoying this great fishing!

Best Fish's,

Randy Jones

Salmon River Pulaski NY Fishing Report:

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Steelhead top to bottom of river. Middle to lower has very few anglers and lot's of uneducated Steelhead. Water level is a nice comfortable 335cfs. I'd recommend fishing the Transitional Holding and also the Winter Holding spot's. Noticing more Steelhead moving deeper into their Winter homes.

Prime Time for Steelhead?

Most anglers would say Nov. Yes, it's a nice time. The fish fight the hardest.

I personally prefer to target Dec., Jan. and Feb. The reason why is great'r opportunity. More places to fish, less fishing pressure from guides and shore anglers.

Presently and Normally, what we are seeing:

1. Less angler fishing pressure do the normal colder temp's. You normally only find the serious Steelheader out in these temp's. Opening up a lot of prime Steelhead real-estate for you to enjoy. Sometimes all by yourself.

2. With Brown Tout fishing being productive out West around the Rochester area, this takes some of the guides and anglers from around here out of the picture.

3. Hunting season is upon us. This also takes anglers out and off the river. Opening it up to other's.

4. Some of the retired - elderly locals dont like the cold and snow, so some of the "Old Fart's" will be hibernating this Winter.

5. Last but not least. With the holidays just around the corner, many people are doing the family, work related holiday stuff.

All in all, less fishing pressure for the above reasons means more fishing opportunity for you. Can you say, Fish ON!! Ye-Haa!

Monday Fishing Report my 1 experienced guest was 3 for 9 off the drift boat. Hit'm in 2 out of 3 spots. I was able to get the spot's :)

Tuesday Fishing Report I had 1 guest, was not able to get the best spots and only fished for 2 hours before we called it a day due to him being cold, holiday - wife - kids responsibilities, wanted to get on the road for a long drive home. Only played in 2 places, passed up 5-6 hot spots on the way to the ramp. I guess I zigged when I should have zagged. Skunk!

Most guides hate reporting a slow day, skunk. I find that it only add's credibility to my Reports and Biz. Thankfully, I only get these a few times every 12 month's after guiding 100's of anglers. Glad to get that one out of the way, only 2 more to go. (harhar)

Approx. 50 or more Steelhead holding in the first spot. Mostly same boats and anglers as the previous day. The previous day was amazing with almost everyone playing w/ steelhead and some multiple times. Today, I only saw 3 steelhead played with. Colder water temp's., fishing pressure, maybe more fresh fish holding the day before that had moved, maybe these residents are getting a lil fussy, etc... would be my guess. Most anglers I spoke with were having a slooow day on Tuesday.

The 3 Steelhead we landed on Monday out of 9 played with were all bright as a dime. 2 were those many 10-12 lb'rs.

Friday Fishing Report - 2 anglers - Drift Boat - Got the Spot!

What a day! Landing 3 out of 13!

3 came reeeel close to the net, but as we lifted it's head to reach underneath it with the net, they broke off. This is normal as fish dont breath air and when you force them too, they dont like it. Ending in there teeth slicing the leader - tippet. Or violent head shakes combined with extremely fast and forceful runs. This is exactly what I wrote about in a previous post - article about "Steelhead Fish Fighting Techniques." (See below or on my websites fishing reports page)

All Steelhead were dark that I saw. Smart educated residents. We even landed a nice 3lb. Brown Trout. Incredible warm air temp's were a bonus for today. My guest's were extremely happy with todays outing. Noticed a few other Steelhead being played with in our area.

Two guide friend's fished the middle river off their drift boat and reported only 1 angler seen, over an approx. 3-4 mile stretch. They played with no less than 30 Steelhead! They were useing Eggs off floats and bottom bouncing eggs. (hint-hint:)

All of the above fish were released for your, your friends and your children's future fishing fun!

Thanks to all of you who have used my Drift Boat, Steelhead, Guide services. Also to the many of you who refer anglers to me and to any who may want to use my services in the future. Hello to all the armed forces that read my reports around the world. We will try to save a few fish for you all upon your safe return. Thanks for your service!