I remember before he called it "Fishing Diary" when he called it "Nice Fish". I never missed an episode of either. He often went up to Naden Lodge which was owned by a lifelong friend of mine.
Very cool Gary. Fishing with you and Danny at Escott was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. Wish I was there again. I’ll have to try some plugs out in my boat next time I’m out.
Banana weights only when using cut plug herring. Downriggers on wood and plastic plugs. Speed depends on current. 2.5 to 3.5 good trolling speed. You want the plug to swim and have horizontal movement. Keep plug at least 39 feet from downrigger pin.
Hello sir I just found your channel and i subscribe to it I loved the fishing I also use plugs here in Washington state and I have some success here Can you please send me information about the area I would love to go there on a venture for fishing on trip thanks
Great video Gary! Had the chance to come up from Seattle with my boat and fish more of the Metro/VAN area this early spring. Great resident chinook fishery, but nothing like the big ones you get near Rivers, Haida, etc...One day I'll make it up there! Any thoughts on adding a 4 or 6 bead chain in front of the hook to help get it back near the tail or slightly past for more hook ups on fish that are just nipping at the plug tail or bumping it? I've heard a few guys that extend the hook with success, but also see guys who keep it pretty much "stock". Tight Lines!!!
Chinooks will hit from the side front and rear of the plug. the plug should be swimming back and forth in a horizontal irregular motion the plugs are designed to be fished as is. however many fishermen like to make changes and tune their plugs.
Those reels look uncomfortable to use. That is the handle looks too small to easily grip. Do people use level wind reels (like a Daiwa Saltist) out there too? Thanks
have you used banana weights in lieu of down riggers? how about trolling speed, continuous or can you you use the technique of in gear and then neutral?
yes. Your weight should be 25 feet above the plug using a swivel. hang a weight from the swivel. when you play the fish remove the weight when it is reachable.
The best feel comes from a quality fly action set up,I just came back from Cuba slaying fresh water monster Tarpon with 12 w rods.What leader configuration is this to the plug?
i like how you guys are NOT pin pullers. i'm tired of everyone saying you have to pull the pin, it's far superior. i don't believe it. my only preference, and i wish it would take hold either with the industry in general, or even in the regs eventually, is a max hook size of 5. the Pacific Salmon Lab research during their catch and release studies show that above size 5 results in more serious and frequent eye injuries in chinook, so i've gone to size 5 max on all my plugs. beginning at 27:30 on this video you can see the discussion ua-cam.com/video/8nThmHxQkaE/v-deo.html
Great comment. Hook size on those plugs were designed for commercial trollers. In today's world of catch and release the game changes. Thank you for the input
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So happy to finally see you again...
Im 42... I grew up watching you on TV.
Thank you for your contributions
Can't believe he is still going . Gary Cooper Fishing Diary is crazy good. I have been watch Gary since the 90's .
I remember before he called it "Fishing Diary" when he called it "Nice Fish". I never missed an episode of either. He often went up to Naden Lodge which was owned by a lifelong friend of mine.
Yes I am getting old. !988 was my first broadcast year. I had been making videos since 1984
Omg... I can't believe this is the same Gary!!! I grew up watching this guy
Love the grizzled look. Suits you perfectly
Called old age. Lol
Very cool Gary. Fishing with you and Danny at Escott was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. Wish I was there again. I’ll have to try some plugs out in my boat next time I’m out.
Banana weights only when using cut plug herring. Downriggers on wood and plastic plugs. Speed depends on current. 2.5 to 3.5 good trolling speed. You want the plug to swim and have horizontal movement. Keep plug at least 39 feet from downrigger pin.
Great video. I liked the plug fishing. No comment on the secret colours, though...haha. Top secret!
Colors don't matter it's all the same down deep
Thanks Theo. Time flys
Fantastic Video Gary, plugs are my favorite way to salmon fish! Subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
I love the show and happy to find you here.
Good info. Thank you
i like when they set the hook
I made a bunch of j plug style lures, eager to try they out
nice wet release guys. well done.
Thanks 👍
Maybe you could put some links for different effective salmon plugs? I think you could make money that way?
Hello sir I just found your channel and i subscribe to it I loved the fishing I also use plugs here in Washington state and I have some success here
Can you please send me information about the area I would love to go there on a venture for fishing on trip thanks
Great video Gary! Had the chance to come up from Seattle with my boat and fish more of the Metro/VAN area this early spring. Great resident chinook fishery, but nothing like the big ones you get near Rivers, Haida, etc...One day I'll make it up there! Any thoughts on adding a 4 or 6 bead chain in front of the hook to help get it back near the tail or slightly past for more hook ups on fish that are just nipping at the plug tail or bumping it? I've heard a few guys that extend the hook with success, but also see guys who keep it pretty much "stock". Tight Lines!!!
Chinooks will hit from the side front and rear of the plug. the plug should be swimming back and forth in a horizontal irregular motion the plugs are designed to be fished as is. however many fishermen like to make changes and tune their plugs.
subscribed!
Holy moly! Doubles! Do any Rapalas work for trolling salmon?
Wont know til you try
Rapalas can work.
Canada 🇨🇦 those reels are goofy 🤪
Yes. Its the Canadian way. Guides usually carry level winds for those who don't like the finesse of a single action reel
Vancouver island.... tomic 602
Going to French creek now . Going to use a 6” 602 , with double triples 🇨🇦
@overrevkev3851 no need for triples... but pinch your barb...
I only run one big commercial hook... way better that little trebles
Those reels look uncomfortable to use. That is the handle looks too small to easily grip. Do people use level wind reels (like a Daiwa Saltist) out there too? Thanks
Knuckle busters are the norm on the West Coast of Canada.
have you used banana weights in lieu of down riggers? how about trolling speed, continuous or can you you use the technique of in gear and then neutral?
Trolling speed app 3 miles per hour. Banana weights are better for cut plug herring
No. The trolling speed averages around 2 miles per hour. Banana weights do not work. you should extend the plug at least 30 feet from your downrigger
Where can u buy the plug ?
Google Tomic Pluggs
Can these plugs be trolled without a Downrigger ?
yes. Your weight should be 25 feet above the plug using a swivel. hang a weight from the swivel. when you play the fish remove the weight when it is reachable.
Id much rather fish with a good bait casting setup than those wanabee fly rods with one ratio shitty reels.
Many Canadians disagree, Whatever equipment that you find best works
The best feel comes from a quality fly action set up,I just came back from Cuba slaying fresh water monster Tarpon with 12 w rods.What leader configuration is this to the plug?
i like how you guys are NOT pin pullers. i'm tired of everyone saying you have to pull the pin, it's far superior. i don't believe it. my only preference, and i wish it would take hold either with the industry in general, or even in the regs eventually, is a max hook size of 5. the Pacific Salmon Lab research during their catch and release studies show that above size 5 results in more serious and frequent eye injuries in chinook, so i've gone to size 5 max on all my plugs. beginning at 27:30 on this video you can see the discussion ua-cam.com/video/8nThmHxQkaE/v-deo.html
Interesting comment about hook size…I always run one size up to the plug size. Ex. 5 inch plug gets #6 hook, 6 inch plug gets #7 hook.
Great comment. Hook size on those plugs were designed for commercial trollers. In today's world of catch and release the game changes. Thank you for the input
What make of plug are those?
@@roeeatingsavage6329 Tomic plugs