Big Creek Reservoir report

Well, I had one more video from the night before the ORC (ORC Eve??), so the report is a little dated. Nate (Ndogg) and I went to Big Creek Reservoir above Newport to warm up the Barbie poles.  I forgot my net again .  We limited out plus threw a few back.  Unfortunately, my AOTY upgrade spit the hook when I got it by the yak. Nate was much more efficient, but was nice enough to wait for me to finish out my limit.  I guess Adora has more mojo than Batman.  Click on the picture to watch the video.

Nice! You fishing barbless or the barbie pole come with mattel hooks?

Nice! The smoked trout look sooo good! Wish my smoker looked that clean. Gonna have to start keeping a few and try it.Gotta good brine recipe?  How long/how many pans?Nice video,craig

Nice! The smoked trout look sooo good! Wish my smoker looked that clean. Gonna have to start keeping a few and try it.Gotta good brine recipe?  How long/how many pans?Nice video,craig

Here is the recipe I used.  http://groundswellkayakfishing.com/recipes/dead-nutz-smoked-salmon.htm   I modified it by only curing trout for about 3-4 hours.  4 hours cure for larger trout (15-20 inches) with a 4 hour smoke- 2 hours alder, 2 hours apple. I cured the smaller trout for 3 hours with a 3 hour smoke- 2 hour alder, 1 hour apple. So far, everyone that has tried it has loved it (thanks Pelagic Paddler).

Nice! You fishing barbless or the barbie pole come with mattel hooks?

I am just a crappy fisherman.  

Thanks,Craig...I had already copied pelagics recipe to use on my next salmon....now I'll probably jinx the trout!   Thanx for the smoking tips.

What lb braid did you all end up putting on those Barbie polls?  I was thinking about getting one to practice up for next year

I used the stock line.  It worked for trout, but was to light for the ocean, next year I am going with 30 lb braid.

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I used the stock line.  It worked for trout, but was to light for the ocean, next year I am going with 30 lb braid.

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+1.   I may get some 10 pound braid for it, though.  That way I can get more line capacity.