Post-Springer Clinic On The Water Meet-Up

So, how was it?

Yes, I am also hoping that the lack of report means someone is busy filleting and cleaning blood off their yak !

I hate springers, I'm never going fishing again! 
....wonder what the weather looks like tomorrow ?

I didn't see any caught, but I left around 11:00.  Marked some fish, but it may still be a bit early.

I hate springers, I'm never going fishing again! 
....wonder what the weather looks like tomorrow ?

That's the spirit!

Thanks Spot for sharing the launch spot, great location for easy access into the Big C. Also nice to meet and talk with a bunch of NWKA Bros., and get more information on Springer techniques. Talking with one of the PBs on the water, they reported 3 Springers caught around 9:00 a.m. I didn't see any caught either.

Ken

Yesterday may have been slow, but don't get discouraged.  Just because you did not see any fish caught one day, does not mean you are in for the same punishment the next. 

That's a NICE ONE, Nate....now, don't get burned out 

Yesterday may have been slow, but don't get discouraged.  Just because you did not see any fish caught one day, does not mean you are in for the same punishment the next. 

Thanks.  Catching fish works really well for avoiding burning out.  Now let's see I can get number 2 before the end of June

Beautiful fish, Nate!  You got that one today?  Good for you!

Nice one,Nate!......would love to hear a little more story.....

Nate,
Glad that you found the one I  left n=in the river for you!!  Nice fish!  I am going to have to try your remedy for burnout.
Ben

Nice one,Nate!......would love to hear a little more story.....

This was lazy Sunday morning fishing at its finest.  Craig and I met at George Rodgers a bit after 8 AM.   Due to our incredible planning skills we had 3 herring between the two of us and a batch of  bloody mary's for hydration, expectations were high.  Once on the water we started trolling.  I ferry across the river to catch up to Craig,and start talking about how snaggy the bottom is, next thing I know my rod starts loading up.  First I think it is a snag, then maybe bass, I don't realize it is a salmon until it decides to run as I am messing with my net.    After a spirited fight along with Craig's flawless sea lion distraction technique, she is in the net.  I am not going to lie, netting a salmon with a salmon net is much easier than with the bass net I have been using for the past few years.   From there we continue to troll for the next 3 hours, with only a peamouth to show for it.  As we are trolling back to the launch I start talking to some power boaters and I get take down number 2.  This was unexpected as my herring was in very rough shape.  Needless to say the fish did not stick around for long.  After that we stop at our favorite sturgeon hole, me with a destroyed  herring and Craig with 3 herring heads.  Craig gets a nice 10 inch sturgeon and we call it a day. 

I was fishing almost like everyone else was, but I mixed things up a bit and I think that is what made the difference.  If you want to learn more,  you have to come to the round table discussion at Next Adventure on April 2nd.  http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=15185.0

Nate, thanks for the story and the link for the round table discussion. Nice catch.

Ken

... hydration

That's the secret!