Hook Types

Weather is significantly better, but it is still iffy. No one has tried salmon because they weren't able to get past the bar. However, the ospreys have done very well on surfperch. For humans; a bit less impressive. I tried at 6:00 Wednesday for them. Met some fellows who caught two in an hour. Shortly thereafter, I got some nibbles and lost my gear on a rock. But, you'll never know if you don't try.

There are several distinctive types of hooks and it is very important to know them. Some are more effective than others, but more importantly, you don't want your friendly local warden to write you up for "poaching" with the wrong hooks.

Barbless circle hooks with the tip  pointing to the shank are required for salmon drifting. However, for trolling you don't have to doom yourself by pointing the tip to the shank. Pulling the tip to the left slightly and attaching it about a foot behind your leader can hook those frustrating fish who keep their distance and eyeball it. 

Your basic jay hook. Barbed ones aren't permitted for salmon and aren't allowed at all if you're drifting.

Ah, admire the beauty of being able to hook a fish from literally any angle. These babies aren't allowed for use on salmon, but they haunt the nightmares of most other fish. Also make terrific trailing hooks.