First Blood

I picked up a new Hobie Outback last night and listened to Rawkfish give his salmon fishing presentation at Next Adventure.  Thanks Rawkfish for doing that.  The information was very useful.

This morning I decided to try the Hobie out in Tillamook Bay.  After getting organized, I hit the water at the crack of ten.  I decided to keep the gear pretty simple for the maiden voyage.  I ran a diver, flasher and a Brads plug cut herring lure packed with tuna.

I launched at Garabaldi and trolled towards the ghost hole.  Within ten minutes of putting my line in the water I had my first kayak salmon.

It was a great day to be on the water and I really like my new kayak.

Whaaaat? Buy an Outback and go get 'nooked in ten minutes the next morning? Are you pulling my leg?

That is friggin sweet!  Nice work! You're making it look too easy!   

That's awesome! Congratulations on your decision to buy a Hobie Outback and a great morning.

Nice fish ,nice yak , love the smile..... That looks like some really nice photography work there glad you didn't have a hat on would have been hard to see the ear to ear grin. 

Isn't this how everyone does it?

Ha ha ha. That is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing. I guess I just need to buy a new boat - Right?

Incredible! Nice job

Talk about beginners luck!  (Shaking head in disbelief). It took me almost 7 months to land my 1st nook.  Some people have all the luck in the world.  Congrats, wash, rinse and repeat!

Well played sir!

Nice fish! Cant wait to get out there tomorrow!

Great job!!

Awesome. There's a lot to be said for keeping it simple. Maybe you could take Mojo Jojo out to get him a Till bay salmon 

No bad days, indeed! I need to go fishing with you. 

Ok I give up. I've been trying to catch those salmon for three years. Guide no guide. I can't buy me a fish. I have better luck going snipe hunting with my grandkids. This is not even funny. For sale 2 outbacks.

Ok I give up. I've been trying to catch those salmon for three years. Guide no guide. I can't buy me a fish. I have better luck going snipe hunting with my grandkids. This is not even funny. For sale 2 outbacks.

Just buy a new boat the day before your going out!