Mooching 101: The Ultimate Salmon Fishing Technique Explained By Cast Alaska Fishing Lodge

Learn everything you need to know about mooching for salmon—one of the most effective and time-tested methods for targeting kings and cohos in saltwater. In this video, the guides from Cast Alaska Fishing Lodge break down the exact gear, bait presentation, depth control, and rod technique they use to consistently hook up on trophy salmon in Alaska’s pristine coastal waters.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step guide covers:

- What mooching is and why it works

- The best rods, reels, and leader setups for mooching

- How to rig and cut plug herring properly

- Depth control, boat positioning, and reading the bite

- Real-world tips straight from Alaska charter guides

Mooching is the go-to technique for consistent salmon hookups from the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Alaska. Let Cast Alaska Fishing Lodge show you how the pros do it.

???? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you’ve tried mooching or want to plan a trip to Alaska! Thanks for watching ADX!

▶ Keep Up To Date With Us In REAL TIME! Follow On IG: http://bit.ly/addictedfishingIG
▶ Help Us GROW! ???????????????????????????????????? ????????????????: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBE-ADDICTED

▶ Discounts for Addicted FANS!
10% OFF Addicted Merch, CODE: 10ADX - https://addicted.fishing/
Fish USA Sales & Deals! - https://bit.ly/Fish-USA
20% OFF Procure, CODE: ADDICTED - https://bit.ly/shop-pro-cure
20% OFF Mustad, CODE: ADDICTED20 - https://bit.ly/shop-mustad
20% Off TUFline, CODE: ADDICTED20 - https://bit.ly/shop-tuf-line
10% Off Fish Fighter Products: adxyoutube https://bit.ly/fish-fighter-products
10% Off Fillet Away Mats, CODE: ADDICTED10 https://bit.ly/buy-fillet-away
15% Off Shortbus Flashers, CODE: ADX15 - https://bit.ly/buy-shortbus-flashers
20% Off Smokehouse, CODE: ADDICTED20 - https://bit.ly/smokehouseproducts
10% Off ZeroFit, CODE: ADXYT10 - https://bit.ly/ZeroFit
10% Off Mack's Lure CODE: ADX10 - https://bit.ly/mackslure

▶ We LOVE mail from our fans. If you want to send us something, drop it to the address below. We might feature it in a video. Thank You! ????
Addicted Fishing
7509 South 5th St. STE 102
Ridgefield, WA 98642

▶ Check Out Some Of Our Favorite Videos!
Epic Salmon Fishing - https://youtu.be/Gt41DdjzNfc
CRAZY Steelhead Fishing - https://youtu.be/pzwp114jB88
How To Trout Fish - https://youtu.be/leOMBDDjG_4
Steelhead Fishing Movie - https://youtu.be/_TqL3u3nCV8
How To Fish Trout Magnets - https://youtu.be/F3hNRc5YzX4
Mav Collab - https://youtu.be/bAaFIR1L8Aw
Ace Videos Collab - https://youtu.be/8ETHwMgrU4g
SB Fishing Collab - https://youtu.be/1AecYrqM9Do
NW Fishing Secrets Collab - https://youtu.be/AKlRpkcsltg
Rooster Vs Panther - https://youtu.be/1AecYrqM9Do
Salmon Fishing Movie - https://youtu.be/at8__-f3GGA
Lonny Hook Removal - https://youtu.be/zK1_ZVnk9Gs
How To Fillet Trout - https://youtu.be/Y4fmA4Y9plY

▶ Check Out Our Podcast!
Apple Users: https://bit.ly/addicted-fishing-podcast
Android Users: https://fishingaddictsnw.podbean.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ITtPA2PNdBaSmOR0N7LyZ

▶ Product Partners We Support & USE!
Okuma Fishing: https://okumafishingusa.com/
Mustad Fishing: https://bit.ly/shop-mustad
Fish USA: https://bit.ly/fish-usa
Yakima Racks: http://bit.ly/yakima-fish
Stevens Marine: https://bit.ly/stevens-marine
Fish Fighter Products: https://bit.ly/fish-fighter-products
Brad’s Fishing: https://bit.ly/brads-fishing
Shortbus Flashers: https://bit.ly/buy-shortbus-flashers
Tufline: https://mustad-fishing.com/tuf-line/us/products/all
Fillet Away: https://bit.ly/fillet-away-mats
Pro Cure : https://bit.ly/pro-cure-fishing
Humminbird: https://bit.ly/humminbird-fish-finders
Cannon Downriggers: https://bit.ly/cannon-fishing
Minn Kota: https://bit.ly/minn-kota-fishing
Yakima Bait: https://bit.ly/yakima-bait
The Sport Shows: https://bit.ly/the-sport-shows
Acme Tackle: https://www.acmetackle.com/
Clackacraft Drift Boats: https://www.clacka.com/
Smokehouse Products - https://bit.ly/smokehouseproducts
Zero Fit - https://bit.ly/ZeroFit

▶ EMAIL FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: marlin@addicted.fishing
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Thank you so much for watching our content. We appreciate every single one of you that take the time out of your day to click on our video & ???????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????! Please tell a friend or family member about Addicted Fishing! SEE YOU ON THE RIVER!!

* Some above links are partner affiliate links.
* Some above links are paid or sponsored links.
* Some products promoted in this video may be from paid product partners.

#addictedfishing #fishing