Best Meat Rigs for Catching Trophy Salmon While Trolling

Best Meat Rigs for Catching Salmon

Introduce meat rigs and their effectiveness for salmon fishing. Explain why salmon are attracted to them.

Meat Rig Materials

Discuss the best materials for meat rigs to attract salmon - types of meat, colors, scents etc.

Rigging the Meat

Explain the different ways to rig the meat to ensure it stays on the hook effectively while fishing.

Best Areas to Use Meat Rigs

Describe prime salmon fishing locations and water conditions where meat rigs work best.

Landing Salmon on Meat Rigs

Provide tips for setting the hook and landing salmon once they strike meat rigs.

Key Considerations When Salmon Fishing

Cover additional factors like ideal seasons, lures vs live bait, trolling vs casting, rod and reel setups, etc.

FAQs

What types of meat make good salmon rigs?

Some top salmon meat rig baits include: herring strips, anchovies, sardines, tuna, squid, shrimp, and cured salmon eggs. Look for oily fish for extra scent dispersion.

Should I use bait wraps when rigging meat?

Yes, bait wraps help keep smelly baits like meat strips, anchovies, and herring together on the hook during trolling. They also allow you to layer in additional attractant gels.

How far behind the boat should I troll meat rigs?

Start around 100-150 feet behind the boat and vary depths between 5 to 20 feet until you determine where salmon are feeding that day.

Can I catch salmon casting meat rigs from shore?

Absolutely! Cast out cured salmon egg loops, shrimp flies, or bait wraps loaded with herring or anchovy from salmon banks for great success.