I plan to salmon fish (first time) in a kayak on the Pere Marquette River near Ludington, MI in a few weeks (early September). Anyone have experience salmon fishing in the Great Lakes area that wish to share tips, ideas, things to consider, etc.?

I am from central Indiana and have fished for Northern Pike in Minnesota, as well as the traditional bass in Indiana. Never dealt with a Salmon though. Assume you reel these bad boys in with a net?

Lots of rules and regulations on fishing in Michigan, want to make sure I am following local laws as well.

Thanks in advance.