Post by: ML_Hunter on October 03, 2011, 05:29:45 PM
My timing was perfect! :tup: Legal fishing time was not till 6:47am this morning and high tide was at 7:09am, although I'm not sure how affected by tide this spot was, figured it was good info to know, and I was in the parking lot by 6:22. I've only fished this location once in the past, so not knowing what type of water I was going to be fishing, I simply grabbed my gear, and walked down to the river. I found a well used trail and figured I must be going in the correct direction, there was only one car there ahead of me and I was getting excited for it looked like perfect salmon weather, I was heading to a whole known to hold lots of fish, and I was going to be the second person at this location.
Finally I arrive on the river! It was merely a short 400 yard walk to the river and the sun was just starting to crest the trees in front of me through the overcast sky. Reading the water, and seeing other people fish on the opposite side of the bank, I decided to drift fish egg clusters vs. a float and eggs, by the time I was finally all rigged up it was about 6:50, just legal fishing time. I started with a sliding sinker set up and decided to start with a 1/2 oz cannon ball, one drift later and I bumped up to a 3/4 oz cannon ball (good thing I made that stop at Monte Square!). My first cast with the 3/4 oz cannon ball I was hesitant, was debating on bumping up to a full ounce for I drifted through the start of the drift fast, and then started to bounce bottom about a third of the way into it, but decided to give it another toss. Third cast of the day and FISH ON! :IBCOOL: There were two others on my side of the bank prior to me arriving and one of the gentlemen had the required knot-less net and he offered to net this salmon for me, I brought him up one, then a second time, a third time and then he was gone. :P RATS! But it was a good feeling knowing that I took just three cast and had more action on the river than the other two on the bank with me. I re-baited and then took another cast...BOOM! FISH ON!! :IBCOOL: This fish took me for a ride, but after a good 10 minuet fight, I landed a BIG native Chinook male. It was dark, a buck, and a native...three keys for me to let him go.
I then decided to change out my leader, after all, I just fought two big kings using the same leader (size 1/0 Owners hook with 15 Lbs. Maxima).
Fresh leader, fresh bait, I was back in the game! I kept hitting fish and feeding these salmon fresh eggs and they would hit, I would then set the hook, and then reel in a bait-less hook. After about 15 minuets of this going on, BAM! FISH ON!! I knew from the moment I set the hook, and this Salmon starting taking drag that it was a BIG Nook! He stayed deep and never surfaced to let me get a good look at him, but after about 10 minuets I had him near the bank and was able to see how big he was, it was a dandy of Nook but dark as can be. I fought this king for another 15 minuets before finally getting him into the knot-less net with they gentlemen beside me was kind enough to help me with. Again, it was dark, a buck, and native. BUT, my hook was deep inside his mouth and wrapped in his gills, and native fish are legal to keep, not wanting to release a good wild Chinook just to allow it to die from injuries I inflicted on the fish, I decided to keep it. I bonked it, started the bleeding process, and then put this whopper on the scale...came in at 20.5 Pounds!!! :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :tup: Not huge by any means, but a big-ole King to be excited about!
Fish recorded on my punch card, new leader tied and fresh bait. Good to go. Took one cast and WHHBAM! Another FISH ON. By now everyone fishing around me was seriously wondering what I was doing :dunno:. I instantly knew this was another King for how it was fighting, heavy and taking drag. I looked over at the guy with the net as he again approached me inquiring if I wanted him to net this one as well, and I simply asked if he wanted to land the fish, and I net it. He was excited and agreed. After about a 15 minuet battle he landed this fish and then informed me that this was his first ever landed king. I was happy for him and he was just ecstatic!
Well, I went on to hook up with two more fish that I landed and several more that I lost ending the day with a 4-8 record. But it was a blast, and I never did hook into a silver so it's just the one King for today. I'll be back out soon, and targeting them Coho's!
Until next time, Tight Lines! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Coastal_native on October 03, 2011, 09:40:43 PM
Post by: Wingin it on October 04, 2011, 09:38:48 AM
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Post by: PolarBear on October 04, 2011, 09:59:22 AM
Post by: fishcrazy on October 04, 2011, 12:15:42 PM
Kris
Post by: ML_Hunter on October 04, 2011, 02:06:43 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on October 04, 2011, 02:51:56 PM
Post by: fishcrazy on October 04, 2011, 05:25:12 PM
Did you snag it while it was floating down river lol. I'm just jealous cause i live in spokane now and can't fish salmon or steel :)
Oh come on now. He didn't snag it. It washed up against his boot. :chuckle:
Even a boot salmon is better than a skunk. ;)
Kris
Post by: ML_Hunter on October 04, 2011, 05:59:07 PM
Did you snag it while it was floating down river lol. I'm just jealous cause i live in spokane now and can't fish salmon or steel :)
Oh come on now. He didn't snag it. It washed up against his boot. :chuckle:
Even a boot salmon is better than a skunk. ;)
Kris
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No, I was floating eggs, perfectly fair hooked. And it still gave up a quite the fight.
Post by: Button Nubbs on October 04, 2011, 08:03:34 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 05, 2011, 04:00:12 PM
Post by: ML_Hunter on October 10, 2011, 11:10:05 PM
The smoked salmon came out great even tho it was so dark. Love Salmon! :drool:
Post by: Mossy on October 11, 2011, 01:29:37 AM
Post by: trippledigitss on October 12, 2011, 10:26:10 AM
Nubbs, that was what i was looking for...never conected. lol.
The smoked salmon came out great even tho it was so dark. Love Salmon! :drool:
No way - did I miss something here? Are you talking about that "fish" in the picture?? You ate that thing?? :stfu: Are you serious or are you guys just messing around? Now I am pretty gullable so you guys may be laughing your @$$e$ off at me right now but I need to know the truth! :police:
Post by: FC on October 12, 2011, 10:39:39 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on October 13, 2011, 09:09:32 AM
Post by: WSU on October 13, 2011, 09:31:29 AM
Also, this is coming from a self-proclaimed fish snob. I personally don't think chrome winter steelhead are worth eating. I don't particularly want to fill my freezer with chrome fall kings. That said, if someone is happy with their fish there is no reason to piss in his wheaties.
Post by: trippledigitss on October 13, 2011, 09:34:04 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on October 13, 2011, 09:40:40 AM
Post by: WSU on October 13, 2011, 09:46:27 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on October 13, 2011, 09:48:33 AM
I wasn't trying to single anyone out. It just seems that the thread went from someone proud of their catch to folks saying that the guy's fish is nasty. Perhaps just let the guy be proud of his catch?
I did, thus I have no idea why you posted this after me. "Congrats" in English means "nice job".
Post by: WSU on October 13, 2011, 10:04:03 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on October 13, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
Fair enough, and I do have at least a 5th grade understanding of English.:chuckle:
Post by: ML_Hunter on October 16, 2011, 10:33:26 PM
The meat was still nice and pink when I cleaned it out so I decided to give it a spin in the smoker. Came out just fine and I was happy as a clam.
Yes, we would all prefer bright fish, but this day I brought home a darkie. The post was a story of a fun day of fishing on the Hump were the action was fast and non stop! I fished for about 3 hours and hook well over 8 fish, all giving up a very good fight. If I would have brought home a fish or not, the story would have been posted, just without fish pic.
Tight Lines! :)
Post by: grade-creek-rd on October 21, 2011, 09:18:04 AM
http://nwsportsmanmag.com/2011/10/20/deer-schmeer-hit-the-hump/ (http://nwsportsmanmag.com/2011/10/20/deer-schmeer-hit-the-hump/)
G-C-R
Post by: trippledigitss on October 21, 2011, 10:10:46 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on October 21, 2011, 10:55:48 AM
Post by: oldcamper on October 21, 2011, 03:33:55 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on October 28, 2011, 03:31:04 PM
I currently have it sitting in the smoker :drool:. The meat was still bright pink and i have one fillet sitting in the fridge now, going to see how it turns out on the bbq.Are you serious? that thing is a tire and looks like its on its last leg.. :chuckle: :chuckle: Just kiddin man, Nice King Dude!.. Make sure you have a beer close to wash it down :chuckle: :tup: