Last time out was Monday night and was into a large fish , another long line release and not sure if sealed or not. Saw seals, porpoise and whales. I did manage about a 6lb hatch coho which we ate but not as good as red spring.Blackmax. Reports?
My guess is once the rain hits it will be tough fishing. I spoke to one local that said he caught coho last year right up to Dec.Out early this morning. Lots of little guys stealing my anchovies. Lost one fish at the boat. If it was a spring, then it was too small anyway. Finally around 8:30-9 got a spring that was just over 12 lbs. Nice looking fish. Flesh colour varied and was quite a bit lighter than I'm used to. Never caught a white one. When cleaning it, I did notice a few parasites. Very thin (thread like), almost opaque worms, probably a little less than an inch long. Never seen them before, but assume I've just never noticed them. They would be easy to miss. Not that anyone likely wants to think about them... but are they common? Guess that why they freeze fish before its used for sushi.
Fished from 2 to 6 today and a whole bunch of shakers and a decent one that didn't stick. As usual gorgeous afternoon.Did an afternoon fish off the bluffs today from 2:30-6:30 One smaller spring about 3 lbs. that we let go and a 6-7 lb. wild coho that also got to swim.Very slow out there with us not seeing a net out the whole time we were there.We'll see if this rain we got coming will move a few more fish through before it's over.
Congrats on the spring! I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow morning . Have heard of a few coho as well as spring.Tried the bluffs yesterday was surprised by the lack of boats. At best, maybe half a dozen. Beautiful day, tons of bait and a Grey whale visit. Very little action but finally got a hit and brought in an 18lb white Spring. No sign of Coho?
Got out for a few hours and got a hit at 9 that didn't stick.Half hour later got a nice 12lb red spring.
I was at 120 feet with a chovie, it's slim pickings for sure.Mind me asking how deep and what you were using? Thinking I'll try and give it a go Saturday if the weather cooperates.
Spoke with some of the other locals. Sounds like it's been slow out there. ... Other than one fellow said (last week sometime) that he has never seen so many orcas in one spot.