Welcome to Fishing Guide
Berkeley Salmon Fishing Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Fishing For Salmon In Tournaments
from:Fishing for salmon is a great hobby and source of relaxation for many anglers of all ages in numerous countries, but it can also be a source of competition, pride and even cash prizes through various salmon fishing tournaments. While bass fishing tournaments are by far the most widely known there are local, national and even international tournaments that feature fishing for salmon as the main event are gaining popularity.
Tournament Structure
Typically fishing tournaments will either be amateur or professional in nature, with professionals being designated as having won a specific amount of money within tournament. Many of the tournaments that have fishing for salmon for both amateurs and professionals will also have children’s divisions, first time anglers and special events for female anglers.
Fishing for salmon is both an art and a science, so planning to enter a tournament will often include reading, looking about the fishing area, or reading a bit about the types of lures, rods and reels and tackle that is required to enter the tournament. Most will only allow certain types of hooks, lures or will prevent the use of certain types of scents or baits, depending on the rules of the tournament. It is important to completely read the rules of the tournament and ensure that all the equipment that is being used will not be cause for disqualification.
Tournaments may include fishing for salmon over a period of days or on as a one day event. Some of the salmon fishing tournaments may also be team event, with points being granted on both the number of fish caught as well as the overall weight of the total catch. These team format tourneys are a great way for less experienced anglers to gain experience and tips in competing with more advanced anglers.
There are also special salmon fishing tournaments or sections of a tournament for children of different ages. Typically equipment is supplied in the kids section, and all the anglers provide tips and help to get kids started in the sport.
Fishing For Salmon in Competitions
In order to compete in an salmon fishing tournament the angler must first declare which category or event he or she is competing in. Typically fishing for salmon in tournament will be done from a boat or off the shore, with at least these two different categories. Fishermen and women must agree to follow the rules of the local fishing regulations, and must adhere to any tourney rules or regulations. In tournaments any violation of the rules will result in immediate disqualification. In team events the team must meet the requirements of the rules and regulations as outlined by the tournament judge or committee.
Berkeley Salmon Fishing News
Northern California fishing report - San Jose Mercury News
 Fredericksburg.com | Northern California fishing report San Jose Mercury News There's decent bass fishing for smallmouth and largemouth from Cloverdale to Guerneville. BERKELEY: Tuesday two boats had 22 anglers catch 29 salmon to 24 pounds. Boats are going north on a shorter run, trolling between Point Reyes and N Buoy. Great fishing at Almanor: state's second-largest manmade lake The Fishing Report — May 25, 2012 |
Northern California fishing report - San Jose Mercury News
 Irish Times | Northern California fishing report San Jose Mercury News King's Sporting Goods (707) 869-2156 (Steve) BERKELEY: The El Dorado on Wednesday took eight anglers to limits of salmon to 17 pounds while fishing near Deep Reef. On Sunday, three boats with 38 came back with 70 salmon with more than 20 larger than 20 ... The Fishing Report — May 18, 2012 Extended fishing report for May 14th |
Northern California fishing report - San Jose Mercury News
 kjrh.com | Northern California fishing report San Jose Mercury News 408-463-0711. BERKELEY: New Easy Rider on Tuesday had limits of salmon to 16 pounds for eight anglers while fishing at Deep Reef. Weekend trips brought back a bit better than a fish per rod. Potluck fishing has been slow because of big tides. The Fishing Report — May 11, 2012 Fishing Line: 05/10/12 |
Fishing Line, week of 5/17/12 - Sacramento Bee
Fishing Line, week of 5/17/12 Sacramento Bee Boats from Berkeley Marina Sportfishing enjoyed limit- style salmon fishing early in the week, then tapering to a respectable 1 to 1.5 fish per rod later in the week. BODEGA BAY-Feisty krill-fed salmon went on a rampage and catch counts ranged from one ... |
Steelhead trout lose out when water is low in wine country - UC Berkeley
 UC Berkeley | Steelhead trout lose out when water is low in wine country UC Berkeley By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | May 7, 2012 The competition between farmers and fish for precious water in California is intensifying in wine country, suggests a new study by biologists at the University of California, Berkeley. |