Salmon gear rundown

Chance1216
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6/5/2026 4:44am

I figured I’d bump this thread since salmon season is fast approaching. I’ve noticed over the last few years more and, more people are fishing. 

Maybe if there are any newcomers to salmon fishing, this thread will help. 

For those that are already chasing them, let see how you tie up. 

Happy Friday fellas. 

 

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6/5/2026 4:53am
Chance1216 wrote:
I figured I’d bump this thread since salmon season is fast approaching. I’ve noticed over the last few years more and, more people are fishing. Maybe if...

I figured I’d bump this thread since salmon season is fast approaching. I’ve noticed over the last few years more and, more people are fishing. 

Maybe if there are any newcomers to salmon fishing, this thread will help. 

For those that are already chasing them, let see how you tie up. 

Happy Friday fellas. 

 

Looking forward to your slaying adventures. The only salmon around here is at the fish counter.

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9/5/2026 10:13pm

Salmon are finally in…,, 

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9/6/2026 5:28am
Chance1216 wrote:
Salmon are finally in…,, 

Salmon are finally in…,, 

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Chance is in his element!

TM

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9/6/2026 8:33pm

So awesome. 

Some good eats there and a number of healthy meals. And the health benefits of just being outside.

I've been getting some walleyes and smallmouth this year, nothing to brag about. 

The wife and I might hit a lake tomorrow for some pan fish.  See how we do.

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Chance1216
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9/6/2026 8:42pm Edited Date/Time 9/6/2026 8:46pm
So awesome. Some good eats there and a number of healthy meals. And the health benefits of just being outside.I've been getting some walleyes and smallmouth this...

So awesome. 

Some good eats there and a number of healthy meals. And the health benefits of just being outside.

I've been getting some walleyes and smallmouth this year, nothing to brag about. 

The wife and I might hit a lake tomorrow for some pan fish.  See how we do.

Fishing is fishing. Bass. Salmon. It doesn’t matter. Enjoy every serving of it and do it as much as you can. Be sure to post pics man. 

I haven’t gotten out as much as I’d like. I’m hoping to get out more in October when the coho show up. That’s my favorite species to chase. Especially around the Grey’s Harbor tributaries. Hint hint. 

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9/7/2026 7:06am

To many people fishing around the Minter fishing hatchery,  clogs the 2 lane road by it. Seen some big fish caught.

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9/7/2026 9:21am
e-wa wrote:

To many people fishing around the Minter fishing hatchery,  clogs the 2 lane road by it. Seen some big fish caught.

Yeah I hate that place. I’ve been there a few times when other places were slow. 

You used to be able to fish at night there. Meaning after midnight, you better always have your first limit by then. Going home with eight fish in a nights work was worth it. 

They restricted it, changed the boundaries and, added cameras to catch snaggers. I will stand firm on not ever going there anymore. 

Grey’s harbor tributaries get somewhat crowded at times but, the fishing is also more relaxing than a lot of other places. 

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9/8/2026 6:30am

My daughter lives just around the corner from Minter, surprising there isn't more accidents there.  I heard they had closed it down some, still gets very crowded.  Rough looking crowd.

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9/8/2026 7:14am

I’m gonna need some Salmon Steaks. Styrofoam cooler and some dry ice……….

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9/8/2026 4:22pm
Chance1216 wrote:
Salmon are finally in…,, 

Salmon are finally in…,, 

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Yum!

Nice fish! 
Just had some for dinner an hour ago camping. 
Wish I could say I caught it. 
Hope

You enjoy it brother. IMG 8102 1

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9/10/2026 1:36pm Edited Date/Time 9/10/2026 1:37pm

Had the day off so, I hit the river today. Caught four and, kept two. The meat turned out to be surprisingly high quality considering the larger fish I kept wasn’t as chrome as the smaller one. It got even darker in the bag in ice. Same fish cut as the one with the rod in the pic. 

For reference, that knife is 12” long 


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9/10/2026 3:54pm
Chance1216 wrote:
Had the day off so, I hit the river today. Caught four and, kept two. The meat turned out to be surprisingly high quality considering the...

Had the day off so, I hit the river today. Caught four and, kept two. The meat turned out to be surprisingly high quality considering the larger fish I kept wasn’t as chrome as the smaller one. It got even darker in the bag in ice. Same fish cut as the one with the rod in the pic. 

For reference, that knife is 12” long 


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Fresh Sashimi! 

9/11/2026 3:55pm

Looks awesome. 
Some good eats there.

 

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