Steve_Guelph

Tyler this is my take on BC vs Spinning for pier casting. I find if I am casting for hours I prefer a bait caster but never for pier fishing. Accuracy is not an issue on the pier so cross that off the list. Bait caster rules for minimal line twist but if you use a good inline swivel to attach a good fluorocarbon leader 12” in length minimizes the twist. Windy days bait casters just plain out suck on a unsheltered pier. Line capacity on a bait caster designed to cast all day doesn’t work for me in a pier situation. Cast it out far, get a salmon on and you better hope he doesn’t want to go home or you run the risk of getting spooled. You can’t chase from shore. If I use a high capacity reel my arms and wrists just pay the price. As for line weight if use anything less than 20 braid or 12 mono and hook a big salmon with a heavy drag the line will dig into the spool. I love bait casters and use them regularly but for salmon pier fishing I prefer a spinning reel. As for wind knots I don’t have any issues unless it is below freezing and the braid type absorbs water. There are braids or super lines that don’t absorb water if your intention is to fish below the freezing mark. Another tip on braid or super lines. When your line is finally ready to change just reverse it so the fresh line on the bottom of your spool is now on top. The majority of line on your reel never gets used. Again this is my opinion for pier fishing not any other type. 

If you aren't chucking heavy baits or using heavy line then stick to spinning gear.  I don't go higher than 8 mono or 20 braid on spinning gear.  Anything heavier than that and I use baitcasters.  Casting light baits requires light line.  How versatile do you want your pier chucking rod to be?  Spinning gear wins here in my opinion

I would suggest not drilling holes to start and run it with the cords outside then decide if u still want to drill holes.  You also will want to be certain of the exact spot for your finder if drilling.  So better to fish a bunch of times with it installed to see where u like to have it.  If you put it in the wrong spot it will be in your way. 

Didn’t happen for me. I was only out for a short period and tried a new spot. I think it has lots of potential. I put about 25 pounds of chum in the area. I will give it a shot in the next few days. 

Now let us see if I can christen the net. 

Started the morning at 9:30 using 2 rods with corn. One scented and one plain. 

Update:
10:00am scented 12.2 pounds
10:55am unscented lost fish
12:30pm done. 
 
hope to update soon 😎

If your kayak is a sit on top the law requires only a PDF with a whistle as long as you are wearing it at all times. You don’t require an orange safety kit or anything else.

Was able to get out for a short session this morning. I was able to land a 7.4 lbs and 8.2 lbs. Both fish came on bolt rigs.
 

Very windy today. The water ranges from 8 - 25 feet in that area. Those are average size for that water. I have caught much bigger in there but the average is 7-10 pounds. 

Was able to get out for a short session this morning. I was able to land a 7.4 lbs and 8.2 lbs. Both fish came on bolt rigs.
 

Was able to get out for a short session this morning. I was able to land a 7.4 lbs and 8.2 lbs. Both fish came on bolt rigs.
 

Was able to get out for a short session this morning. I was able to land a 7.4 lbs and 8.2 lbs. Both fish came on bolt rigs.
 

Was able to get out for a short session this morning. I was able to land a 7.4 lbs and 8.2 lbs. Both fish came on bolt rigs.
 

Results are in 4 biggest fish. 
Tyler 93lbs ✔️
John 66.5lbs
 
i don’t know how I can top that session but gotta start doing some homework. Round 2 probably starting around July 01. 

Well done. I was out today and got a few crappies. Let us know when the salmon start and I will take a drive and meet up with you and Tyler. 

It is considered zone 20 part of Lake Ontario. 2 rods are allowed. If it was zone 16 all the people there fishing for trout are poaching. I checked this out before and it is zone 20 two rods if you are in your boat or kayak 

You are so correct. A rudder is an absolute necessity unless you are running rivers in White water. Pretty soon the crappies will be running and we should get out catch a few and maybe enjoy a shore lunch.
 
Tyler hurry up and get a kayak so you can join us. I am on the water at least three days a week from now until the ice stops me.

You are so correct. A rudder is an absolute necessity unless you are running rivers in White water. Pretty soon the crappies will be running and we should get out catch a few and maybe enjoy a shore lunch.
 
Tyler hurry up and get a kayak so you can join us. I am on the water at least three days a week from now until the ice stops me.