Rig setup for ocean salmon trolling

 
I've never fished for Salmon but finally got barbless hooks at Fishery Supply yesterday but was wondering the kind of setup to use.

My initial thought was to use a bouncing ball setup as I use for hali but barbless hooks and frozen herring. 

Any pointers would be appreciated

This is a great tutorial.

https://thelostanchovy.com/kayak-fishing-tutorials/king-salmon-fishing-tutorial/

This is a great tutorial.

https://thelostanchovy.com/kayak-fishing-tutorials/king-salmon-fishing-tutorial/

I should have check it before Thanks

Sorry, I didn't mean that to come across like RTFM or anything, but when I first started going after salmon I found it very informative.

Sorry, I didn't mean that to come across like RTFM or anything, but when I first started going after salmon I found it very informative.

Nothing to be sorry about. Definitely good information and I only mentioned that I should have checked before because LostAnchovy site always has a lot of good info. Thanks again

Watch out for the Hobie rails when trolling on a new Outback.
https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=21762.0

Watch out for the Hobie rails when trolling on a new Outback.
https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=21762.0

Thanks for the tip as I was thinking of using mu scotty rod holder.

I stopped by HMB Sportfishing a few days ago and asked for pointers. The lady working there (didn't get her name) was super helpful - recommended a deep six diver with a watermelon apex, and to replace the line that comes with it as well as the hook. Read that some other folks here have had luck with the apex also.

That being said, haven't actually caught any salmon yet...

I stopped by HMB Sportfishing a few days ago and asked for pointers. The lady working there (didn't get her name) was super helpful - recommended a deep six diver with a watermelon apex, and to replace the line that comes with it as well as the hook. Read that some other folks here have had luck with the apex also.

That being said, haven't actually caught any salmon yet...

You got some good advice. Here’s how I like to rig up my Apex. I find the second hook helps prevent short hits. Two 6/0 stainless steel Mustad hooks, 30-lb PLine CXX, and a few little plastic beads (to help extendthe hook point behind the tail of the lure so it doesn’t foul up).




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Thanks for the photo, AlexB. That’s a cool little trick with the plastic beads.

Have you noticed a significant difference since adding the second hook?

I like a down rigger personally, others prefer divers. 

Lake troller worked really well this year for me, 4lb weight.  I can see it on my FF.  Easy to install, no mods necessary.

For bait I use FBR in both Anchovy and Herring sizes.  The 5/0 and 6/0 stainless steel hooks are good.

For next season I want to come out with a greater arsenal of bait presentation.  Boats go out with lots of different colors and rigs and usually on a given day 1 will produce better than others.

Thanks for the pictures.

Does the 3 beads chain works well? I have been using 4 ball bead chains this season and it gave me line twist occasionally.

I stopped by HMB Sportfishing a few days ago and asked for pointers. The lady working there (didn't get her name) was super helpful - recommended a deep six diver with a watermelon apex, and to replace the line that comes with it as well as the hook. Read that some other folks here have had luck with the apex also.

That being said, haven't actually caught any salmon yet...

You got some good advice. Here’s how I like to rig up my Apex. I find the second hook helps prevent short hits. Two 6/0 stainless steel Mustad hooks, 30-lb PLine CXX, and a few little plastic beads (to help extendthe hook point behind the tail of the lure so it doesn’t foul up).




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Thanks for the photo, AlexB. ThatÂ’s a cool little trick with the plastic beads.

Have you noticed a significant difference since adding the second hook?

I started rigging mine like that several years ago, so it’s hard to compare. But I will say this: I use two hooks on ALL on my salmon trolling presentations, and often the fish I catch are only stuck on the trailing hook.

So yes... My opinion is that the second hook definitely helps me bring home more salmon.


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