Keep 'em comin' @ Richmond Beach

Went out yesterday after work for a few hours from my local beach for some salmon trolling. Of course I headed for the spot I caught my first salmon.. maybe a little too fast  I trolled the Coyote spoon and worked the spot. Back and forth about 5 times for 2 rock sole.. definitely trolling too deep. Although I'm pretty surprised, I was at least 10 feet off the bottom and these guys come all the way up. I switched out that spoon and worked a few others when the wind started to come up and make things difficult. I trudged through the sloppy conditions and headed to the waters right infront of where I launch. I threw on a mackerel pattern Kroc spoon, smelly Jelly and trolled there. I was just about done and heading in when I realized something just hit. It was small but definitely not a sole. It put up a good fight  and ended up being a 1 pound Pink. The hook really got in it's gills and was bleeding very badly so held onto him. Inspired by this last second catch I thought, if there's one there's many! I spun the yak around and went through where I thought the school was. Back and forth a few more times and BAM!! Fish ooooooon!!   This was an excellent fight which beat my last salmon. He was jumping all over the place, dodging and weaving and made some runs that was just about smoking my reel!  I got it in close and it was a beauty just a bit larger than my best so far. That's when it proceeded to start jumping right next to me and almost went straight into the kayak. Another 5 minutes later and I netted it.. a 5 lb. Pink. A great way to finish the day! 

Z

When you say Richmond Beach, do you mean Richmond Beach Park?  I take my son and dog there every now and then to play on the beach.  Do you park in the lot and then take your boat over the bridge to launch on the beach?

It looks like nice water. 

When you say Richmond Beach, do you mean Richmond Beach Park?

Yep. There's actually a street down the way that I take. It's at the end of Richmond Beach Rd. The lot is ok but it's pretty busy and closes so I don't really want to have to stop fishing to keep out of parking trouble. Also it opens at 8AM which is way too late.

It looks like nice water.

It's actually a great spot so far. It has a bit of protection from the wind and seems like some fish hang out. Lets hope the Chinooks hang out there a little later too!

If you're nearby Davew we should hook up and go fish sometime. Gimme a holler when you're thinking of heading out.

Z

Zee,

Wow, that one time could have been a fluke.  But now you've pulled in 3 in just the last few weeks.  You're the MAN!      I'd love to tag along and see how you're doing it!  Doing anything the weekend of Aug 11-12?  I have to work a lot of hours to keep my bosses happy, but my schedule is mighty flexible.  Maybe a special weekday early morning assault could work some time.  I've got stuff I've got to do until Aug. 10, but let me know when you might like to take on a new student.

Fishin-T

Zee,
Wow, that one time could have been a fluke.  But now you've pulled in 3 in just the last few weeks.  You're the MAN!     I'd love to tag along and see how you're doing it!  Doing anything the weekend of Aug 11-12?  I have to work a lot of hours to keep my bosses happy, but my schedule is mighty flexible.  Maybe a special weekday early morning assault could work some time.  I've got stuff I've got to do until Aug. 10, but let me know when you might like to take on a new student.
Fishin-T

Anytime FT, just let me know when you're available. And I'm lookin' to better this.. watch out CHINOOK!!

Z

I plan on getting out Saturday and Sunday morning for kings.  I was thinking about Golden Gardens because it's close to my house, but I could be persuaded to try somewhere else.  Anyone interested in hooking up?

I plan on getting out Saturday and Sunday morning for kings.  I was thinking about Golden Gardens because it's close to my house, but I could be persuaded to try somewhere else.  Anyone interested in hooking up?

Sounds good to me! I'll probably have Sunday AM free.. say O'dark thirty?

Z

I'll be there.  Look for a black Nissan Pathfinder and a CLC Chesapeake with a green hull and varnished deck. 

Zeelander,

I'm sorry, but I wimped out this morning.  When I woke up, I heard the rain on the roof and saw the trees swaying in the wind and thought it wouldn't be much fun out there.  I went back to bed. 

I hope you got a big one and make me feel bad. 

Zeelander,

I'm sorry, but I wimped out this morning.  When I woke up, I heard the rain on the roof and saw the trees swaying in the wind and thought it wouldn't be much fun out there.  I went back to bed. 

I hope you got a big one and make me feel bad. 

No worries J... I did the same . I wanted to brave it also but I woke up to a serious downpour.. walked down to the front door.. and when I opened the door there was something about the curtain of water infront of me that made me think fishing would be tough . No worries braddah, we'll get 'em soon.

Z