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spuppy
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I'd like to hit the Fraser for the first time, fishing for pink salmon. I have never fished for anything other than trout in lakes and rivers, and occasional jigging for cod when I was a kid.
Now I just started getting back into it, so my gear is limited. I have:
-A light rod with spinning reel. I think it will take up to 10 lbs test.
-Some trout lures and spoons. Lots of split shots and swivels.
-Fish whacker, to clobber the ones I keep.
-Small cooler to put the fish in to take home.
-90% empty tackle box.
So what are the MUST-HAVEs for fishing the fraser? Should I get a net to aid in retrieval? I was planning on following LV's advice on the croc spoons for lures, but what else should be tried? Should I not bother with 10 lb test and get a thicker rod and heavier line?
What am I missing here? Please help a newbie!
Thanks!
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el-nino2010
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your fishing rod and line are at the bare minimum for fishing the fraser for salmon. there are bigger fish in there that will destroy that setup because they will also hit spoons and spinners. if you can afford it move up to meduim action rod and reel around 9 ft or more. your leader should be around 10-15 lb test mono at least. mainline should be around 20 - 30lb strenght. fishing for pinks you should be okay as it will definately be sporty trying to hang on to them. but a bigger salmon will do whatever it wants with your setup.
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spuppy
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Woo, sounds like fun to me! 
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