Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
(4-12lbs)
Pink salmon are the smallest but most abundant of Pacific Salmon species. They return to spawn on a two year cycle. During their spawning migration, males develop a pronounced humped back, hence their nickname humpies. Most rivers will only see a return of Pink Salmon every other year.
Method: Dead drift sink tip line with weighted flies. Swinging the end of the drift.
Gear: 6-8 Wt. Spey Rod or 6-8 Weight single hand
Flies:
- Almost any streamer variation in Pink
- Sparkle Shrimp
- Weighted egg patterns (pink, peach)
- Showgirl
Fish for Pink salmon in these locations:
