Species index / Salmon
T.15Salmon
Salmon
A multi-species group, excluding steelhead
Target illustration
HABITAT & CONTEXT
- Water
- Freshwater / Saltwater / estuary
- Habitat
- Coastal waters and migration rivers, with landlocked populations; habitat varies by species.
- Lure guidance
- Identify species, season and water first, then adapt spoons, spinners or flies.
02Lure Options
Lure options
12Metal lures
Inline Spinners
A blade rotates around a central shaft; useful in streams and open water with widely varying model weights.
13Metal lures
Spoon-shaped lure
Curved metal flashes and wobbles on retrieve and fall; casting, trolling and vertical models work differently.
22Flies
Artificial Flies
Imitations tied from feathers, hair or synthetics; dry flies, nymphs and streamers require distinct presentations.