Know the water. Build your setup.

Salmon fishing tackle

Separate river and shore casting tackle from boat trolling gear. Each method needs its own connections and depth control.

Chinook salmon swimming over gravel in a river
Chinook salmon · Ryan Hagerty/USFWS

Choose your rig

Understand the setup before you shop.

Main line Leader if needed Casting spoon
Component schematic · not to scale

The setup

Casting spoon

Cast and control a spoon with sink time and retrieve.

  1. 01Main line
  2. 02Rated swivel
  3. 03Abrasion leader
  4. 04Casting spoon
Choose your components ↓

Check local hook and leader restrictions before choosing tackle.

Start your tackle list

Select the parts you need.

Rod and reel are separate. Match the listed tackle to your fishery’s hook and leader rules.

Individual products at their current prices; no bundle discount. Check sizes and pack counts on each product page.

Salmon fishing, the basics

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Choose the fishery

River, estuary, and marine fishing need different gear.

Check the connections

Match leader and hardware strength to current and fish size.

Control the depth

Casting and trolling reach fish in different ways.

Fishing reference: Washington DFW. Check the rules for the water you fish.

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