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All about coho fishing
Coho salmon, “silver salmon”, is considered a large, anadromous Pacific salmon. Sizes can reach 14 kg, but it is worth noting that the larger one lives off the coast of North America. Asian coho, as a rule, reaches sizes up to 9 kg. At sea, it is bright silver, in the wedding dress it darkens and acquires crimson stripes. A feature is considered to be a high and wide caudal peduncle. Sometimes it has residential forms that live in lakes, where it forms its own populations.
Ways to catch coho salmon
Coho salmon, in the rivers, is caught on various amateur gear: spinning, fly fishing, float. In the sea, salmon are caught by trolling and spinning gear.
Catching coho salmon on spinning
Like all salmon – coho salmon, the fish is very lively, so the main requirement for tackle is reliability. It is better to choose the size and test of the rod based on the conditions of fishing. Fishing on the lake and the river may be different, but you should choose medium-sized lures. Spinners can be both oscillating and rotating. Given the peculiarities of fishing on fast rivers and possible fishing on a jet, it is necessary to have spinners that hold well in the lower layers of the water. Reliability of the tackle should correspond to the conditions of catching large fish, as well as when catching other Pacific salmon of the corresponding size. Before fishing, it is worth clarifying the conditions of fishing. The choice of rod, its length and test may depend on this. Long rods are more comfortable when playing big fish, but they can be uncomfortable when fishing from overgrown banks or from small inflatable boats. The spinning test depends on the choice of weight of spinners. The best solution would be to take spinners of different weights and sizes with you. Fishing conditions on the river can vary greatly, including due to the weather. The choice of an inertial reel must be associated with the need to have a large supply of fishing line. The cord or fishing line should not be too thin, the reason is not only the possibility of catching a large trophy, but also because the fishing conditions may require forced fighting.
Catching salmon on a float rod
Coho salmon in rivers reacts to natural baits. Feeding activity is associated with residual food reflexes of migratory forms, as well as the presence of residential subspecies. For fishing, float gear is used, both with a “blank snap” and with a “running” one. In this case, it is worth considering the conditions of fishing. Fish are caught both in calm sections of the river and in places with a fast current.
fly fishing
The fish responds to baits typical of Pacific salmon, the size of the baits should be appropriate for the possible trophy. The choice of tackle corresponds to the experience and desires of the fisherman. As with other salmon of medium and large size, the use of high-class tackle, including two-handed ones, is desirable. If you are interested in lighter gear, two-handers of light classes and switches may be optimal for fishing. Responds well to surface flies. This applies to both young individuals and those who have come to spawn. Large coho salmon can be caught on “furrowing” baits.
Baits
Lures for spinning fishing have been discussed earlier. When fishing with float gear for coho salmon, various methods of fishing for caviar are used. For this, “tampons” are made, boiled or mixed with flour, and so on. As for fly fishing lures for coho fishing, the selection is quite consistent with the choice for other types of Pacific salmon. Do not forget that due to different life forms, it is possible to catch fish of different sizes. Before the trip, it is worth checking the conditions of fishing. Various streamers connected in style are suitable for fishing: zonker, “leech”, “wooly bugger”, it is possible to use baits connected on tubes or other media, in the style of “intruder”.
Places of fishing and habitat
Along the Asian coast it is found from the coast of North Korea to Anadyr. Mass species for North America. Common salmon to many North Pacific islands. In Kamchatka and in North America, it forms lake dwelling forms. In the river, anadromous coho salmon can get up to rest near obstacles and in low relief
Spawning
The fish becomes sexually mature by 3-4 years. It begins to enter the rivers from the beginning of summer to the end of autumn. Spawning is divided into three peaks: summer, autumn and winter. Individuals of different ages and sizes can enter the river for spawning. Residential forms of males may have earlier maturation. At the end of spawning, all salmon die.