Whiskey Gulch Report - Friday 7/25

Fished the mild incoming tide. Less than 10 knot wind from the southwest. Rainy, foggy on the bluff, but comparatively clear on the water. Wind made it difficult to hold 50 ft depth as would blow us back towards beach (next yak is a Hobie!).

LOTS of people kayak fishing - 6 to 8 at least.

Fished with my son - his first time. We landed four, kept three - largest 20 lbs or so. Had another six to eight solid hits. Quick trip - about 3-1/2 hours on the water.

Is there an area to put a trailer down on the beach above the tide line? I have not been there in 20 years or so but I am itching to go. I may be down for Sunday and Monday but camping at a hotel.

Nice!!!!! Great job. We got a few so far! I'll take a pic Akrod

Saw u guys way, way out there, started anchoring with our group and getting fish. Chummed some with the current ripping, that might have helped some. Nice job tho!

DMD - were you anchored up with three boats? If so, definitely saw you on way out and in. I've been a bit nervous about anchoring - how do you do it? What depth were you fishing and how'd you do? Weather permitting, we are headed out t'row (Sun 8/3).

DMD - read your earlier posts with pics - that's some good stuff! Let us know about anchoring though - very curious how it's done - thx!

Very similar to this picture for my anchoring set up. I have 150+ of anchor line, that is 1/4 nylon, I need more chain to keep the anchor anchored. I was using only 3 ft of chain, talked to my dad who used to commercial fish, they would use 20ft+ of chain to help keep the anchor anchored. So I am going to use about 20 ft of chain, the next time we go out. Twice the current was so strong it dragged us for over a mile. Once the anchor finally sets you will "know". I am using a 2.5 pound Bruce claw anchor and a 18 inch buoy that we tie off to, the buoy takes the brunt of the force on the anchor line. Make sure since kayaks are basically double ended, you have a quick release system if something happens, either a knife to cut the line to free yourself from the anchor and tie a slip knot to release yourself quickly too. Don't fall off your kayak if you are anchored the current is ripping!!!! So fast! Before dropping the anchor and waiting for it to set make sure you have your partner to double check if your line is in the clear. I tied off the line to my seat straps and had the line going off my stern straight back so there was no side pull. The scariest part about anchoring is pulling the anchor, the safest way is to untie yourself completely, the anchor isn't going anywhere, then paddling back to buoy to get the anchor and start pulling the anchor. Once it comes free you are good to coil the rope and head home.

That is GREAT info DMD - thanks! And I like your kayak "daisy chain." I'll have to think about this though, as I definitely want to try it, but can for sure appreciate your concerns and cautions.