Salmon River braid question?

[Gollum11]

Are there any negatives to using braid to snag up there? Is it against the law?

[njflyfisher]

Not illegal. But I like to use it on my centerpin for steel. I wouldn't use it for spinning becasue its pointless and it sucks when you step into it. Also will cut through waders very easily when the fish is running.

[Treble Hook Jim]

Snagging is illegal and I will cut your braid if it comes near me.

[njflyfisher]

Originally Posted by Treble Hook Jim

Snagging is illegal and I will cut your braid if it comes near me.

I meant that braid isn't illegal. I should have worded it better.

[kmaty]

Braids and snaging is for Columbus day weekend!

[Dave B.]

There is no good reason for braid on the SR, especially during the salmon run. Considering that any fish found in the river can be landed on as little as 12-10 lb line by any half decent angler the only reason to use braid would be to rip fish. If a braid line comes by my boots on the river my knife comes out immedaitely. FAR too dangerous a line for the conditions that exist during the salmon run!

[liveitup1.75liter]

Make sure u know whos useing braid.. snippin off someones line could result in a trow dwn..

[bigboy5522]

There is no need for it. In the fall it's dangerous because of all the people and in the winter it freezes up... Just stick with mono/fluoro

[gwl2oneida]

Is someone actually asking about snagging? Am I reading this correctly?

[jrock]

Hey liveitup thats what im saying if anyone cuts my line cause it doesnt match their personal preference tackle wise its gonna be a problem. Now I hate braid for any application let alone salmon river I guess im just old school but if its legal and you just dont like it too bad. All im sayin is if you mess with someone els's tackle when its perfectly legal and your floating downstream 2 minutes later I cant say I feel bad for you. That being said the lighter you go the more action your gonna get in my experience. I have landed plenty of fish on 8 lb. mono. Keep in mind the salmon that come up during the run are not spawning!!! There is very little natural reproduction going on, the fishery is sustained through hatchery reared eggs of which there is plenty of fish for supply. If those fish aren't caught and eatin they just wind up on the bottom of the river. It shouldnt be compared to catching a wild brown or brookie in one of our small northern nj streams. Just follow the regs. and report any violations but I dont rercommend going up there with thin skin. For example refer to video of the woman who owns the shop by the town pool who took offense to someones fishing tactics. Yes she almost wound up floating downstream lol.....