Use deck screws through the heels of the corkers into the heels of your wading shoes, and replace the laces with Ropes, at least on the old style sandals, they stay on a LOT better.

studs or not, a wading staff is a must.

Pretty neat that you folks have some history together on fishing grounds and otherwise..  Pafisher is the master of salmon fishing that I know of on this board, everyone could learn from that man and couldn't ask for a finer person . All folks that I have fished with so far have been good people , think you would fit right in.
As to your question about DSR.
Absolutely to me is one of the best wadeable and diverse sections to fish . Aprox, - 2 miles of opportunity to explore..
All above responses have been accurate. This is just mine to add..
To me I would chose that section above all on the river for salmon ( not so much trout )  if things were equal ,heck who wouldn't  & it once was,  and chaos ..
I'm not a big fan of pay to play for stream side angling but no matter what, entertainment cost $$ so I dug into the pocket for season access until it was no longer attainable ..  It was great but by no means are other areas not at given times..  I could , & have posted pictures and video of some spectacular days on free water for all species, as have other folks, we live and learn..
What I can add is to not get discouraged about trying the dsr and timing.. It's pretty easy to stay in an area that holds fish and anglers , yes those not so anglers too, but if the fishing or people get frustrating then go EXPLORE..
It's a lot of transition water with small holding eddies,.. From there you will hopefully see and learn the migrating habits of the fishery and apply that in other areas in the future.. That will also help you get away from upriver  crowing ..  Comets and Bunnies are go to flies in that fresh outta the lake..
Good luck and hope to see you on the river
Rich
 
 

pafisher
Corkers do the job but they are heavy and can slip off if you get in mud,been there done that,but you won't see much mud on the SR.

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Hello...?  Somebody holler for me?          Sorry..... 
 
 
Enjoying the read fella's, sure is bringing back some fond memories of fishing my local trout streams in days gone by.  Except back then, we couldn't afford waders and things like corkers but I sure do remember them slippery rocks and the awakening cold baths that followed.
 
Heck I even remember conversations taking place when a local would find a stranger fishin' in the wrong place.  Even back then there was threats to open a can of 'whoop-asz', with one or both, forgetting they was standing on mossy rocks. 
 
 
Keep the good reads coming; Tight lines and good times.

When first fishing the 'dsr'-there was no 'dsr' we just parked on the road and stumbled in at o dark 30 and tried to miss the ravines.
There were good runs back then and I couldn't believe the numbers of Kings-
Catching was another story- we used our salt water gear with huge rods and reels and big test lines- big fish right???
Using the 2o lb  leader number one hooks and little rubber green  beads and big weights - all suggested by the local tackle shop -we pretty much caught nothing.
We didn't know it then but we had been sold the 'snaggers delight' gear and told 'they don't bite'.
Later the DSR came into being and at about $5 a day it was well worth it with stairs on the high spots and parking and a real porta pottie.
I also geared down and dumped the spinning gear for fly equipment. Learned to be a very 'artfull lifter'. After a while if I could see it I could generally get it-- 'right in ( or near) the mouth'.
After time- and with the help of the boards -this one in particular- with so many being helpful on tips and gear- I became a fisherman and happy with one or two here and there that BIT instead of regular lifts or snags -in good times from dawn till dark.
Not that on a slow fish filled day upriver the occasional lift doesn't occur.
By intent or accident with so many in some pools they DO get it on a tail of fin now and again. The inside of the mouth however is GREAT- especially in those conditions when ya can see it happen.
Just a tip -those big #1 hooks when actually 'FISHING' can be very counter productive.
Many of my feathers have #8 or #6 with great results- especially upriver.
Low river  early more aggressive fishes can be had with big colorful feathers or bunnys with #4 but up river they seem a waste to wary skittish fishes..
Just my way----
 

Pensfan,
All good responses to the question asked were given from folks that have fished there and their experiences . It's not every thread that skids off the road but sometimes it's just that other car comes along and sends you in the ditch .

Silver : Scott ,
As said there are very good folks on this board and every single one I chose to associate with has taught me invaluable information , and that's coming from someone ( myself ) who has been on the river every season for over 35 years .
Take the time to learn from the likes of Fichy ( Charlie ) , pafisher ( Jack ), rg ( Trevor ) , Clint ( yes Clint , lol ) and Dimebright ( Andy ) when he can ever find the time to waste at a computer , 3fan ( John ) .
L-13 ( Charlie ) is an enclyopedia about the Great Lakes but it seems he and twobob have chosen a new path to travel along in cyber space .

It's the folks above that are needed to help this forum and hopefully yourself .
The bs comes with the territory in which I see we have a drake trolling :(
Thankfully it seems the site owners have taken measures to control that , yes censorship at its best , and will not allow any new members to post until approval has been given !!

Note to FishUSA ,
Fichyfilthyhippy is most likely a troll who has been previously banned !!
This is your site and not our personal playground

Peace & Tuna :
Rich

In 1-1/2 to 2 miles of water, the DSR offers the best diversity of water.  You want fast runs, deep holes above fast runs, it has it all.  It's worth every penny.  I won't fish Erie anymore partly because of the behavior.  It's combat fishing like nothing you'll see anywhere.  Erie has a problem, the rivers don't have dams at their heads and so they run dry trapping the steelhead in small pools which become a snagger's paradise.  The steelhead numbers are way down, yet some guys take 3 out on a stringer daily. Some litter take a dump in view of houses, it's bad.  Sure, I voiced my disdain then decided it wasn't worth it as the SR is just 300 more miles to the north.   

Hey Silver--- Just a tip--
Before you come up to Sr country you will likely be reading fishing reports and going nuts waiting for the trip- we all do it.
BEWARE of the doubletalk--lol.
Many with a vested interest in the fiscal factors surrounding the Sr and some with limited experience or who just snag everything in front of them can give a real bright picture of modest ( at best) conditions.
Small pockets of fish are often referred to as big runs and a few in the rivers estuary or staged in front of the rivers mouth are often referred to a 'big' pods about to enter the river that very night. Just as often they wait days or a week or more before running.
Some wonder if its all just to get folks to drop everything and run to the river- buy a room,equipment and food or even a river guide etc---
As one who fished about weekly over the past number of years and who starts in August and fishes till ice and snow time- and a bit after that too-- have been there many times in poor to modest fishing only to come home and read of GREAT things happening.
That stuff brings folks up fast - only to be discouraged- unless they actually do hit some.
You have plans--don't change them over reports.
If its a good trip you will likely do a second one- lol. ( and quickly)
HUGGGE runs down low just mean better fishing up river for a longtime after.
 

hot tuna
Pensfan,
All good responses to the question asked were given from folks that have fished there and their experiences . It's not every thread that skids off the road but sometimes it's just that other car comes along and sends you in the ditch .

Silver : Scott ,
As said there are very good folks on this board and every single one I chose to associate with has taught me invaluable information , and that's coming from someone ( myself ) who has been on the river every season for over 35 years .
Take the time to learn from the likes of Fichy ( Charlie ) , pafisher ( Jack ), rg ( Trevor ) , Clint ( yes Clint , lol ) and Dimebright ( Andy ) when he can ever find the time to waste at a computer , 3fan ( John ) .
L-13 ( Charlie ) is an enclyopedia about the Great Lakes but it seems he and twobob have chosen a new path to travel along in cyber space .

It's the folks above that are needed to help this forum and hopefully yourself .
The bs comes with the territory in which I see we have a drake trolling :(
Thankfully it seems the site owners have taken measures to control that , yes censorship at its best , and will not allow any new members to post until approval has been given !!

Note to FishUSA ,
Fichyfilthyhippy is most likely a troll who has been previously banned !!
This is your site and not our personal playground

Peace & Tuna :
Rich

Don't know if that is a compliment or a dig ;0).   Either way I will take it because the folks I was mentioned with are top notch and have forgotten more than I will know. 
Jack I have a wedding that weekend , but will see what I can do about taking a another day off that week
Rich it's a go for that day
Andy has been busy with the most important thing there is to live for and is doing fine.

Does that mean Andys out Deer hunting already ???