How do I get Salmon that are interested in something besides food to take a fly this fall in the Michigan tribs?

It's about that time of year locally. Last year I didn't have much success even though there were thousands of giants swimming in the water. Most of the people that landed these fish were snagging them and they might have been hooked on the head area but they weren't eating. Tying up some Brooks stoneflies this week and some egg patterns, but am open to ideas on how to approach this better this season. I take no pride in snagging a fish.

Is it just aggravating the hell out of them over and over until they snap at it in a defensive or territorial way? Last years couple of trips to the tribs was pretty sad on my end. Nothing to brag about. Hooked a couple of big fish in the fins, and they were all released of course. Looking for an edge before the season gets going strong in a few weeks.