Post by: lokidog on September 09, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
All I remember was using spinning corkies behind a three way swivel with a weight. I seem to recall using a can lid above the weight to help lift it on the retrieve. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Post by: Widgeondeke on September 09, 2017, 02:32:21 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 09, 2017, 03:27:04 PM
The Dick Nite rig Floyd is talking about works wonders for the pinks.
Post by: Widgeondeke on September 09, 2017, 03:40:40 PM
I love using Panther Martin in the upper rivers, just make sure you are legal for the type of hooks. I have switched most of mine to single barbless hook 8)
Post by: fish vacuum on September 09, 2017, 04:10:38 PM
Post by: lokidog on September 09, 2017, 10:46:09 PM
What are you wanting to fish for?
The Dick Nite rig Floyd is talking about works wonders for the pinks.
Didn't know there was much more than pinks up there, but would be happier with other than pinks.... ;) Really just want my son to hopefully get more excited about fishing.
Post by: Thenewguy on September 10, 2017, 06:04:53 AM
Post by: acnewman55 on September 10, 2017, 06:36:23 AM
Hooked five kings, landed three.
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Post by: lokidog on September 10, 2017, 10:35:54 AM
Post by: 762Armo on September 10, 2017, 01:16:42 PM
Bummer on not being able to keep Kings, got to catch something though. I wonder why the pinks aren't biting.The bite seems to come in waves. I've been out a couple times, and it was never consistent.
Post by: JakeLand on September 10, 2017, 09:04:33 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 10, 2017, 10:15:41 PM
I was out last night on the skykomish and in 2.5 hours I hooked probably 25 and landed atleast 20 some were pretty bright and some looked like dinosaurs! I'm a drift fisher and I run a light pink corky with purple yarn with about a 18" leader . Get a distance from the launch or parking area away from the jiggers and you'll get them . I prefer faster water over the holesSome of this. Faster water is where it's at. The corky and yarn, but so do the jigs. Small 1/8 oz shrimp pink, purple, or chartreuse jigs can work wonders. Work them over the top of a school like stripping a fly, the biters will engage.
You could always go way up river come towards the forks, and even above and fish small spinners and spoons for dollies. This time of year can be a good opportunity to catch some big dollies up river.
Post by: JakeLand on September 11, 2017, 05:35:49 AM
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Post by: lokidog on September 11, 2017, 07:20:09 PM
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Post by: Whitenuckles on September 12, 2017, 10:00:39 AM
Post by: lokidog on September 13, 2017, 06:30:32 AM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 13, 2017, 07:50:42 AM
Post by: wafisherman on September 13, 2017, 12:15:33 PM
We need some rain and temps to drop for the bite to really pick up. Then the slivers will move in. Then the chums and eventually steelhead. River used to be really good for all of those. But not hardly worth the effort now days. One of the reasons I switched to hunting. At least humpy fishing with the kids is fun though :tup:
Post by: lokidog on September 13, 2017, 01:28:11 PM
Very nice right there where the Sultan dumps into the Sky is a popular area.Yeah, though they pulled a body out of there yesterday that came from upriver. Happened just before we got there. I guess he was bobbing along and the got sucked under there. They got a heartbeat but I don't know if he made it.
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Post by: Widgeondeke on September 13, 2017, 01:29:59 PM
http://www.skyvalleychronicle.com/FEATURE-NEWS/Man-pulled-from-Skykomish-River-in-Sultan-WA-br-i-After-being-under-water-for-a-long-time-i-2964984
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office says an unidentified man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after being submerged for a long time under the frigid and always dangerous waters of the Skykomish River.
Calls to 911 started coming in just before 3:00 pm reporting there was a man yelling for help in the river, according to sheriff's office spokesperson Shari Ireton.
Witnesses said the man had been acting strangely before jumping into the river. A short time later, after first appearing to be swimming, the man became distressed and started calling for help.
Rescue crews pulled the man out from under about 12 feet of water. He'd been submerged for roughly a half an hour by then, according to the sheriff's office.
About 4:00 pm the man was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Post by: JakeLand on September 13, 2017, 08:06:06 PM
Tonight I got 9 pinks and one king
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He's been in the river awhile but on 6lb test it was a great fight and then safely released