They're good fighters and pound for pound may be the strongest salmon. Choose an overcast day.
Reds strike best on overcast or rainy days, in clear-running areas of the river.
Obtain a 15-lb. test line and a rod rated at the same weight. Use larger line weight and poles if you're fishing for meat, not for sport. Add weight to the line to keep the lure bouncing on the bottom. Add more weight in rivers with faster currents. They weigh up to 15 lbs.