"Arklier" wrote in message
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On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 16:13:06 -0800, "AKpredator"
wrote:

I'm not sure what size for sure. The rules for reds where I fish require
you
to use only a fly. They do have a size limit which I believe is a #3 with
no
more than an 1/2" spread from the point and main length of the hook. I
just
buy Russian River Flies and don't have to worry about it since thats
where I
fish for them anyway. They don't actually strike the fly either, it's
called
precision snagging. Just get the line to drift through their mouth and
give
it a rip. As long as their hooked in the mouth you can keep them. Many
times
you can save a trip to the store by pulling all the flies out of their
tails, backs and bellies.

Where I come from, this technique is usually referred to as 'flossing'
and is just as illegal as any other type of snagging. It will get you
a hefty ticket if the game warden notices you doing it.

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They would sure give out alot of tickets up here then. Have you ever seen
pictures of combat fishing in Alaska? That's what they all are doing. By the
time salmon get to where we're fishing they aren't feeding anymore, just
wanting to spawn so that's pretty much the only way to catch them. Kings and
Silvers will still hit on roe for awhile but even they quit feeding fairly
quickly after getting to freshwater.