Steplift
Well-Known Member
I’ve always been one to put the backbone of the rod into fighting a fish when hooked. Saltwater salmon fishing seems more important to fight the fish and boat it as soon as possible. We list one spring and one coho right behind the boat last year to a sea lion. It makes sense to me that the fish will be in better shape when landed and healthier to be released. Is this common thinking or is it using light gear and drag more the norm? I noticed some west coast are drastically different one almost has no bend in the rod and the fish peels off line like a fright train. Big long runs until the fish is belly up. Another show hooks up and keeps a big bend in the rod all the way to landing the fish. What’s common practice for most?