Beach Fishing with Ultra Lite

I am asked often why I use lite tackle for beach fishing for salmon. Its results like this photo that brings the answer. The long ultra lite rods with eight-pound test mono line can toss our lures 100-200 feet. This allows quick responses and the ability to cover a full range of casting zone.It's the challenge that you are facing. First you put in the time to hunt. There are hundreds of beaches that can hold salmon. Often these beaches are not consistent every year. When you do find them its then its the stalk. Approaching them so not to spook them. Often I like to through my lures over them and then retrieve the lure through the school if they are stationary. If they are on the move it’s the same but leading ahead of their direction so the lure passes by them as they move forward.The next is to have guessed what they will bite on. I carry a huge amount of lures from spinners, to spoons, to lead lures. All have a different application and can handle our British Columbia weather. Salmon can be fussy and often you will be going through your whole assortment.When everything works this photo shows the reward. My Pal Ian Forbes added To back up what Gil d'Oliveira says I've done some comparison studies in tackle for the same area. 1. The depth of the water being fished is relatively shallow. That means you have to use lighter lures that don't sink too quickly and snag on the cobble stone beaches preferred by the salmon. 2. The cobble stone beaches are wide and extend well out in the ocean. That requires LONG casts, and well beyond most spinning or casting tackle.