I really don't know how to go at it. What rod reel line hooks lures bait?

We catch land locked salmon at Lakeville,ct. using live minnows were we fish for trout. There is an underground spring there were the fish line up in the flowing water. Inbetween the trout we do catch salmon.

I've done my share of salmon fishing on the Quabbin. I am now more of a smallmouth fisherman there, but still catch a salmon here & there. If I were you, I'd go out of Gate 43 and head over to the "Baffle Dam". Set up a drift pattern using a flat line and a Carolina weighted (1/4 to 1/2 oz. depending on the drift speed) line for each person. Light to medium action spinning rigs, filled with 4 - 8 lb. fluorocarbon line, will give you the best sport. Medium size shiners nose hooked with a size #2 or #1 inline circle hook. Make sure you have a quality ball bearing swivel about 2' - 3' above the hook.

 

Set up your drift pattern to go towards or away from the dam, depending on which way the wind if blowing. If it's dead calm, forget about it! A nice chop with a 10 mph breeze is perfect. Two guys, 4 lines out and you will score eventually. Just don't forget your net! Good Luck!