9-year-old Rylan Bernhardt, and proud dad, Jeremy, with Rylan’s first-ever deer taken during the youth hunt last weekend.

Q: Dear Cy, I am interested in trying to fish for salmon during the fall run, but I am not sure when I should go, can you give some tips on when is the best time?

A: A good indication that the salmon are on a hot bite is to watch the number of boats fishing in the narrows at the end of the lake where the river enters. When you see a dozen or more boats in that area in the morning or evening that is a pretty good indication that the run is going strong. But the most important skill to learn is the ability to recognize my boat. If you happen to see that green Lund out there you should find something else to do because the fish will not be biting. As soon as you hear that I am out of town, get on the water immediately, you don’t want to miss the best fishing of the year.