Post by: chrisb on February 06, 2015, 12:58:47 PM
Assume:
- 1 - 3 fishermen
- no fly fishing
- limited experience
Post by: WSU on February 06, 2015, 01:09:53 PM
Post by: _TONY_ on February 06, 2015, 01:26:04 PM
three plug rods+ three rod holders.
box of good swimming plugs and bait divers
lots pre-tied leader rolls and pre cut pencil lead.
and lots of really GOOD bait.
Oh, and a long handled scrub brush to clean up all the blood off deck :tup:
that's pretty much it.
Post by: chrisb on February 06, 2015, 01:40:34 PM
Are you just fishing the sky and Snohomish?
For now, maybe some lakes for trout too but I already have powerbait ;)
For just coho?
Mainly with of course pinks in odd years
What boat did you buy?
An old Alumacraft sled, but it floats and the motor runs. First boat ever so didn't want to go new or expensive.
Post by: chrisb on February 06, 2015, 01:43:33 PM
three side drifing rods w spinning reels.
three plug rods+ three rod holders.
box of good swimming plugs and bait divers
lots pre-tied leader rolls and pre cut pencil lead.
and lots of really GOOD bait.
Oh, and a long handled scrub brush to clean up all the blood off deck :tup:
that's pretty much it.
And brands you recommend on the plugs and bait divers? Different sizes or colors?
Post by: allen on February 06, 2015, 01:51:45 PM
All the normal terminal gear & an assortment of mag-lips & wiggle warts
Post by: WSU on February 06, 2015, 02:01:56 PM
When this fall rolls around (starting in August), shoot me a PM and I'll share some info with you about some other fisheries you could do if you're interested.
Post by: 1bugman on February 06, 2015, 02:22:50 PM
Post by: RB on February 06, 2015, 02:28:46 PM
three side drifing rods w spinning reels.
three plug rods+ three rod holders.
box of good swimming plugs and bait divers
lots pre-tied leader rolls and pre cut pencil lead.
and lots of really GOOD bait.
Oh, and a long handled scrub brush to clean up all the blood off deck :tup:
that's pretty much it.
And brands you recommend on the plugs and bait divers? Different sizes or colors?
Size and color depend on the day and water color I have caught silvers on smaller Hotshots in orange/silver, silver, pink, cop car, blue/silver, blue, green/gold, the list goes on. Spinners usually chartreuse but pretty much anything will work if they are in the mood to bite :twocents:
The key seems to be have a good assortment of lures both size and color and find what is working for the day. With three guys in the boat you can run three different lures and see which one gets hit and go from there. I have run a few rivers with a buddy of mine and his wife and this is how we would start the day and switch it up as we went to target the lure that works. :twocents:
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 06, 2015, 02:40:07 PM
Post by: M_ray on February 06, 2015, 03:24:51 PM
Life vests and seat cushions, fire extinguisher, extra plug, First aide kit, a towel, pliers and a few tools to do quick repairs, electrical tape. a little wire, a dry box to put some of these items in, landing ropes (can be used as back up anchor rope) net (I prefer knotless for wild fish release) fish box or bag, kicker motor (if big enough for one), Scotty rod holders, good drift boat oars
And get one of these cause you'll be surprised when you get in and out a couple times or even a slight rain will add a foot of water to the bottom of your boat in a hurry! I added a length of old vacume hose to the end of mine to get it over the side better but I think they can be ordered in different lengths too.
http://versatilemarine.co.uk/product/whale-easy-bailer-35-with-1-hose/ (http://versatilemarine.co.uk/product/whale-easy-bailer-35-with-1-hose/)
I will add advise ... always run upstream after launching to make sure the motor is running good! if you are going to have a problem many times its right after you get underway the first 5-10min or so this way if you do have a problem you get on the oars and drift right back to the ramp, if you run down stream your hosed and you'll be drifting to the next take out and hitch hiking back to your truck! Dont get cheesy oars cause if your motor fails your life could depend on it, trust me I've drifted down in a sled with a couple guys and all that weight of the gear and motor before and you'll be glad you spent the extra for two strong oars! ;) besides anything over 14 you'll need 9-10 ft oars anyway. You'll find that unless your boat is over 20' you'll be happier with just one other guy!
Good luck
Post by: Ridinshotgun on February 06, 2015, 03:54:42 PM
Post by: chrisb on February 06, 2015, 06:34:17 PM
Now that most seem to have the gear sorted how bout other things like 1bugman mentioned ...
Life vests and seat cushions, fire extinguisher, extra plug, First aide kit, a towel, pliers and a few tools to do quick repairs, electrical tape. a little wire, a dry box to put some of these items in, landing ropes (can be used as back up anchor rope) net (I prefer knotless for wild fish release) fish box or bag, kicker motor (if big enough for one), Scotty rod holders, good drift boat oars
And get one of these cause you'll be surprised when you get in and out a couple times or even a slight rain will add a foot of water to the bottom of your boat in a hurry! I added a length of old vacume hose to the end of mine to get it over the side better but I think they can be ordered in different lengths too.
http://versatilemarine.co.uk/product/whale-easy-bailer-35-with-1-hose/ (http://versatilemarine.co.uk/product/whale-easy-bailer-35-with-1-hose/)
I will add advise ... always run upstream after launching to make sure the motor is running good! if you are going to have a problem many times its right after you get underway the first 5-10min or so this way if you do have a problem you get on the oars and drift right back to the ramp, if you run down stream your hosed and you'll be drifting to the next take out and hitch hiking back to your truck! Dont get cheesy oars cause if your motor fails your life could depend on it, trust me I've drifted down in a sled with a couple guys and all that weight of the gear and motor before and you'll be glad you spent the extra for two strong oars! ;) besides anything over 14 you'll need 9-10 ft oars anyway. You'll find that unless your boat is over 20' you'll be happier with just one other guy!
Good luck
We either have or have on our list everything here, except the bailer, it has a bilge pump. Great idea about heading up river first though.
It is 20ft too so 3-4 could fish comfortably I think.
Post by: 724wd on February 06, 2015, 09:25:29 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on February 06, 2015, 09:30:29 PM
Post by: M_ray on February 06, 2015, 09:45:19 PM
Now that most seem to have the gear sorted how bout other things like 1bugman mentioned ...
Life vests and seat cushions, fire extinguisher, extra plug, First aide kit, a towel, pliers and a few tools to do quick repairs, electrical tape. a little wire, a dry box to put some of these items in, landing ropes (can be used as back up anchor rope) net (I prefer knotless for wild fish release) fish box or bag, kicker motor (if big enough for one), Scotty rod holders, good drift boat oars
And get one of these cause you'll be surprised when you get in and out a couple times or even a slight rain will add a foot of water to the bottom of your boat in a hurry! I added a length of old vacume hose to the end of mine to get it over the side better but I think they can be ordered in different lengths too.
http://versatilemarine.co.uk/product/whale-easy-bailer-35-with-1-hose/ (http://versatilemarine.co.uk/product/whale-easy-bailer-35-with-1-hose/)
I will add advise ... always run upstream after launching to make sure the motor is running good! if you are going to have a problem many times its right after you get underway the first 5-10min or so this way if you do have a problem you get on the oars and drift right back to the ramp, if you run down stream your hosed and you'll be drifting to the next take out and hitch hiking back to your truck! Dont get cheesy oars cause if your motor fails your life could depend on it, trust me I've drifted down in a sled with a couple guys and all that weight of the gear and motor before and you'll be glad you spent the extra for two strong oars! ;) besides anything over 14 you'll need 9-10 ft oars anyway. You'll find that unless your boat is over 20' you'll be happier with just one other guy!
Good luck
We either have or have on our list everything here, except the bailer, it has a bilge pump. Great idea about heading up river first though.
It is 20ft too so 3-4 could fish comfortably I think.
:tup:
Post by: Brad Harshman on February 06, 2015, 10:06:55 PM
Post by: M_ray on February 07, 2015, 01:04:21 AM
I would say three max ... you will be surprised how much room 3 guys will take up! :hello:
Post by: PolarBear on February 07, 2015, 05:22:33 AM
Safety gear! Life vests, throwable, fire extinguisher. And a back up power supply, like a reliable trolling motor. Remember the rule of thirds. 1/3 of tank of your fuel for getting to your destinstion, 1/3 of tank of fuel to play around with, and 1/3 of tank of fuel to get you back. If this is a new boat, fish upstream of your boat launch. If the motor fails you can at least drift back to the launch and get home safely. And most important have fun!:yeah:
I would have to add a tool kit. In all of my boats I have a cheap socket set along with an old, large mayo jar filled with zip ties, rescue tape, electrical tape, adjustable wrench, needlenose pliers, standard adjustable pliers, a 10 in one driver, misc stainless screws, bolts, nuts and washers, corks, dental pics, utility knife & blades and a few more misc items. I also keep a couple of silica gel packets in the jar and socket set to keep them from rusting. everything is sealed in zip-lock bags. You would se surprise how much you can fix on the fly with just a few minor tools. It has saved me many a potentially ruined trip.
Post by: chrisb on February 07, 2015, 07:52:56 AM
Post by: mallard79 on February 08, 2015, 05:08:13 PM
Post by: chrisb on February 08, 2015, 06:12:16 PM
Don't forget the Dick nites!
Never go to the river without them. Learned a new trick this year to use a diver instead of lead before the leader. Caught a couple silvers that way.
Post by: KFhunter on February 08, 2015, 06:25:35 PM
Post by: lokidog on February 08, 2015, 11:42:10 PM
bilges get goobered up and quit after so many years, test or replace as necessary and I'd get a float switch for it so it comes on automatically, if you do a noobie mistake and forget to put the drain plug in you'll notice water pouring out the side of the boat :DOH:
A hand operated bilge pump works well if something happens to the electric one. Something like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Siphon-King-36-in-Utility-Hand-Pump-with-36-in-Hose-48036/205346978 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Siphon-King-36-in-Utility-Hand-Pump-with-36-in-Hose-48036/205346978)
Post by: steeleywhopper on February 09, 2015, 12:22:02 AM
Wiggle warts in fire tiger, metallic purple, red with black stripes
Wee dick-nite's in 50/50, green frog, pink, and all silver
3/8 oz and 1/2 oz jigs in pink, white, black n purple, blue n black, white.
Size 3 chartreuse and Orange blue fox spinners, red, orange. Sometimes the real small ones work better.
Some brads bait divers to get those dick-nites down when on anchor or on troll.
Definitely some Wicked willies in pink, green, orange. Sometimes the small ones and in dirty water the bigger ones.
This is what I always have in the boat when the humpies and or the silvers are in. Don't forget wing bobbers and sandshrimp as well.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 11, 2015, 06:20:07 AM
You mention first boat ever.
Just seeing what your level of experience is. Jet boats and rivers are a bit trickier to learn. Like planning ahead going downstream vs up. Up is easy,
and I always recommend learning a piece of water going up. Down is a different beast if your new to it.
Most newbies beach boats going downstream cause stuff happens much faster going with the current.
Deffinately get this boat on bigger water to learn how it handles before running skinny water.
Post by: lokidog on February 11, 2015, 08:42:05 AM
You could also invite someone with boat handling experience along to show you the ropes.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on February 11, 2015, 08:51:08 AM
Post by: chrisb on February 12, 2015, 10:33:51 PM