Frenchman's bar salmon/ steelhead

So I live close to Frenchman's bar and I see guys plunking off the bank and anchored up in boats all along that stretch....since I'm new to this kayak fishing thing what kind of set up should I use ? I'd tell like to fish it since its so close and saw two fish caught today but just not sure how to start, I'm assuming I'll need to anchor up?.....any input would be greatly appreciated

I believe that salmon is currently closed.  Steelhead are still available.  Best approach is probaby anchoring up and sending down a small X4 or U20 flatfish.

-Spot-

I'd start trolling. Anchoring can be tricky and I know a few guys have lost anchors in that area. I'd steer clear of the bar too, snagging a few guys on the bank would not be fun. Check the main page for springer trolling 101 and just change the herring out for spinners or a kwickfish. K13 or k14 should work.

How would you rig that up?...I've never had a boat to fish rivers  ( I've got an ocean boat and have bank fished)  so I'm totally clueless of how this works in rivers ....I'm thinkin weight on bottom maybe 6oz pyramid 3' of leader to a triple swivel or one of those spreader things with a spin N glow off about 2'   what kind of spot do you look for to anchor ?

Thanks Noah, would you just troll up and down that area south of caterpillar island and back up to the down river side of frenchman's

Spot how would you rig that up ? Would you anchor or troll ?

Somehow my brain thought you were talking about Meldrum Bar. For trolling or being on anchor your rig should be just like this, except you will swap out a herring for a X4, U20, or kwickfish. 

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?page=33

Spot is probably right that your best bet will be sitting on anchor. Later in the fall you can also anchor up and run wobblers. Watch the currents in that area though, on a strong outgoing tide it can be really difficult to make your way back upstream and can make anchoring dangerous.

Spot how would you rig that up ? Would you anchor or troll ?

I'd anchor.  You can run a 3 foot dropper and a 5foot leader or just run the flatfish by itself about 30 to 40' behind the yak.  Another rig I've seen used effectively in that area is a small spin-n-glow in front of a sandshrimp or prawn.

-Spot-

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll try that

I'll be heading out close to there after work tonight.  Happy to show you the ropes ea48.  I have two clips on my anchor buoy.  You're welcome to one.  PM me if you get this before 5:00PM.

-Spot-

Sorry I just got it, I was out there anchored just off caterpillar island ....hooked two yesterday but none in the yak....and no luck today...I plan to go out again on Monday after work

Any luck

I tried to fish Bachelor but got blown off the water.  No fishies.

Sounds like you've figured out the formula.

-Spot-

If its anything like bank fishing steelhead it's 98% luck, 2% skill ha ha..it was an awesome feeling but kind of tricky being so close to the water, o well practice makes perfect