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Winter Kokanee | Day Two Trout & MORE!
My buddy Bobby Brown and I fished Merwin Reservoir for Kokanee and boated 20 decent sized fish in no time. Downrigging Pink Half Fast dodgers and Pink Micro Hoochies tipped with Gulp Maggots at 30-40ft depth at 1.3mph - 1.7mph did the trick.
I also purchased and installed a Minnkota Bow Mounted trolling motor so I can just set it, and forget it. Worked like a charm, expect for Spinning in circles on American Lake the following day trying to calibrate the sensor head while searching for Perch and Trout.
I lost a couple of Trout and came home with one I will use for Halibut bait. The weather both days was spectacular. Sunny. Warm. Who could ask for more?
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Locating Wary Fish & Making Them Bite
Переглядів 5 тис.День тому
A fog filled morning turns bright and beautiful. The day went from zero visibility to crystal clear in just a few short hours. That is when the bite turned on and the fish went from peckish to ravenous. The surface was teaming with swirls of Rainbow Trout searching for breakfast as the Sun warmed the water's surface. I trolled using the downrigger with a pink and chrome dodger leading a 10" 10l...
Twitching Coho in Late December
Переглядів 2,8 тис.14 днів тому
When the Salmon are being picky switch up to something more aggressive. Something that will trigger a bite or attack response. Twitching jigs do just that. Videos you may enjoy. Nearly lost my tractor video- ua-cam.com/video/jdIQ7-ixtO4/v-deo.htmlsi=dltOPYPXDN-IFVsu Bobber Doggin' rod set up video- ua-cam.com/video/kyZSKuhsLfA/v-deo.htmlsi=EEGIAVJ24xTt8YPv My signature salmon egg curing videos-...
Green River Catching Bonanza | A Blast From The Past
Переглядів 2,5 тис.21 день тому
Two good friends of mine floated down the Green River and put the Smack Down on the fish this day. We floated jigs tipped with cured shrimp in several colors. Steve, Trent and I must have caught at least 40 fish this cold Winter day. I hope you enjoy this video even though it was from 2011, it is still exciting to watch. If you want to see more of Trent's videos visit his channel by following t...
Fast & Furious Coho Salmon Fishing Action
Переглядів 4,5 тис.21 день тому
When the fat lady sings, the Cowlitz River Coho Salmon run is over. Fortunately for me, I had my ear plugs in when she was bellowing out the last round of total run numbers. For the week prior to December 2, 2024 the returning Coho numbers were 1021 Adults and 52 Coho Jacks. For the week of December 9, 2024 the returning Coho numbers were 466 Coho Adults and only 20 Coho Jacks. Then, for the we...
Fishing For Coho Salmon
Переглядів 3,7 тис.Місяць тому
On this outing I managed to sustain a bad injury to my left hand while doing something totally dumb. The egg bite was slow but one Coho Salmon did get his revenge by tearing a deep gash in my left palm. Not to be out-done by that ravenous Salmon, I bonked him hard and placed him in the que for the smoker. If you want to see how I cure my eggs please go to the following links below. ua-cam.com/v...
Salmon Fishing The Cowlitz River Island
Переглядів 7 тис.Місяць тому
With the 2024 Coho run on the Cowlitz River virtually done, I tried to sneak in one more salmon trip of the year. This location on the river is the final destination for many of the Coho Salmon. If you want to see how I cure my eggs please go to the following links below. ua-cam.com/video/dUR-BZuu3-k/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/DEHAwgB8Nl4/v-deo.html If you want to watch an awesome Dungeness Cr...
Fishing One Of The Most Peaceful Places On Earth
Переглядів 3 тис.Місяць тому
One of, if not THE most tranquil, serene little lakes in all of Lewis County. On this little lake known as Swofford Pond, internal combustion motors are prohibited, making this lake quiet and easy to enjoy. Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill and Trout are hold up in this little piece of paradise. Eagles, Geese, and flocks of Ducks will keep you entertained as you enjoy the scenery and the fishing...
Bobber Doggin' Coho Salmon On The Cowlitz River
Переглядів 8 тис.Місяць тому
The Cowlitz River did not disappoint on this outing. As I reflected on last weeks fishing trip I had to make some tough choices. Do I move on to a Lake with Stocked Coho, a small stream that gets fish, coho salmon and chinook transferred or give the Cowlitz River one more try. Well I wasn't giving up so easily and since I lost two fish last week, I retied my leaders to improve their effectivene...
Bobber Doggin' The Cowlitz River For Monster Fish
Переглядів 67 тис.2 місяці тому
When it rains it pours! I fished the Cowlitz River at the Barrier Dam once again in a crazy downpour drifting my signature cured eggs using the Bobber Doggin' method. Bobber Doggin' is a great way to cover lots of water by keeping your bait in the strike zone regardless of depth or river flow. It works great for eggs, hard bead, soft beads and just a plain corky by keeping your bait at or near ...
Fishing The Cowlitz River In A Rain Storm
Переглядів 3,8 тис.2 місяці тому
This is part II of Fishing The Cowlitz River. In this segment I start off in a rain storm and end up with blue skies. I caught four different species of fish. What a fun day 2 on the Cowlitz River. I fished with my signature cured egg recipe. Threw a Brads Wiggle Wart for unsuspecting Salmon. Drifted my cured eggs under a bobber, twitched jigs and tossed a spinner around. Egg Curing Video- ua-c...
Fishing The Cowlitz River
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Fishing the Cowlitz River from the Barrier Dam down stream looking for Coho Salmon. I drifted my signature cured eggs, bobber dogged eggs, tossed spinners twitched jigs and pulled Wiggle Warts. Signature Egg Curing Video- ua-cam.com/video/DEHAwgB8Nl4/v-deo.htmlsi=SSXev6E1KKTnpIXv Sturgeon Video- ua-cam.com/video/xIkDuEDdmOo/v-deo.htmlsi=CvthvCqiG6Qa4Vm3 If you like these videos please "Subscrib...
Dungeness Crabs-A-Plenty
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Crabs crabs and MORE Crabs. The mighty North River Vessel with Capt' Mike and crew took to the seas to search the ocean for creepy crawlers. The highly sought after Dungeness Crab... If you like these videos please "Subscribe" to the channel, hit the "Thumbs Up" button and comment at your convenience. Thank you for watching. PEACE LOVE & TIGHT LINES.
Cowlitz River Salmon Fishing
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Fishing the Cowlitz River for Salmon. Bobber Doggin' cured eggs, tossing spinners and floating cured eggs under a float and basically looking for a Coho Salmon to go home. If you like these videos please "Subscribe" to the channel hit the "Thumbs Up" button and comment at your convenience. PEACE LOVE & TIGHT LINES
Fishing The Cowlitz River For Anything That Bites
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Fishing The Cowlitz River For Anything That Bites
Fishing The Cowlitz River With Cured Eggs
Переглядів 23 тис.3 місяці тому
Fishing The Cowlitz River With Cured Eggs
Cowlitz River Buck
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Cowlitz River Buck
Fishing The Cowlitz River
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Fishing The Cowlitz River
City Fishing Puget Sound
Переглядів 4,9 тис.4 місяці тому
City Fishing Puget Sound
Westport Salmon Fishing
Переглядів 2,4 тис.4 місяці тому
Westport Salmon Fishing
Jigging For Chinook
Переглядів 8 тис.4 місяці тому
Jigging For Chinook
Fast & Furious Coho Action
Переглядів 2,6 тис.4 місяці тому
Fast & Furious Coho Action
Catch Your Limit FAST
Переглядів 3,4 тис.4 місяці тому
Catch Your Limit FAST
Silver and King Salmon | Too Many Fish!!
Переглядів 3,7 тис.5 місяців тому
Silver and King Salmon | Too Many Fish!!
50 Albacore Tuna | Bloodbath 60 miles Offshore
Переглядів 6 тис.5 місяців тому
50 Albacore Tuna | Bloodbath 60 miles Offshore
Albacore Tuna Gear & Tactics
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Albacore Tuna Gear & Tactics
King & Coho Salmon Fishing Westport Washington | Pacific Ocean
Переглядів 7 тис.5 місяців тому
King & Coho Salmon Fishing Westport Washington | Pacific Ocean
Cowlitz River Steelhead Fishing
Переглядів 4,1 тис.5 місяців тому
Cowlitz River Steelhead Fishing
Fish Gods Sent A White Rainbow Full of Ivory King Salmon
Переглядів 3,5 тис.6 місяців тому
Fish Gods Sent A White Rainbow Full of Ivory King Salmon
Deep Sea Monsters - Five Different Species - 200lbs Of Fish
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Deep Sea Monsters - Five Different Species - 200lbs Of Fish

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  • @gregmaggard1623
    @gregmaggard1623 10 годин тому

    I like the tackle station in the back. Is that custom made? Also, which bait tank is it?

  • @akacajunbassin
    @akacajunbassin 14 годин тому

    Nice en

  • @janetgilmore8006
    @janetgilmore8006 2 дні тому

    Just looking at your gear it's a salmon ..

  • @davidott2238
    @davidott2238 2 дні тому

    That’s a nice sized fish. American lake?

  • @PNWFishingAdventures
    @PNWFishingAdventures 2 дні тому

    Do you do any crappie fishing?

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 2 дні тому

      @@PNWFishingAdventures Sometimes. I think I only have one Crappie video uploaded, but hope to do more this year.

  • @no_regerts5176
    @no_regerts5176 5 днів тому

    Oddly enough, I caught some huge trout and a couple kokes on American while fishing for bass. Great bass lake.

  • @shawnxhu
    @shawnxhu 5 днів тому

    We must have just missed you on American. The perch fishing has been consistent 👍 Hope to see you out there!

    • @shawnxhu
      @shawnxhu 5 днів тому

      Actually, looking back at our photos, saw you out there on the 8th. Tight lines!

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 4 дні тому

      yes it was the 8th. thanks for watching.

  • @debramontez7156
    @debramontez7156 5 днів тому

    You even kept the little ones you suck

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 4 дні тому

      You must know nothing about Merwin Reservoir or Kokanee. UA-cam videos are a great learning tool. Thanks for watching.

  • @travishauss8483
    @travishauss8483 5 днів тому

    I used to live in Yacolt wa

  • @kingchaser-c4t
    @kingchaser-c4t 5 днів тому

    Love the videos, hopefully you can do a pt defiance, slag pile seminar this summer 🚤

  • @garyjohnson6156
    @garyjohnson6156 5 днів тому

    Congrats on the bow mount! You might want to put the gps puck up on the top of the console instead. That way you have the best capability to receive the gps signals

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 5 днів тому

      I thought about that location but didn’t want to drill holes in it. It somewhat protected and has a clear line of sight tonthe motor so it should be ok. we'll see. 😆

  • @dakotagoose
    @dakotagoose 5 днів тому

    Did you get the 12, 24 or 36 volt on the electric, I have heard several pro’s and cons’s about each???

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 5 днів тому

      @@dakotagoose 12v

    • @no_regerts5176
      @no_regerts5176 5 днів тому

      I have a similar size boat and use the 24v, 80# thrust. I can fish for bass several days without recharging. If trolling in rough water, it still will last all day.

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 4 дні тому

      @@no_regerts5176 that's awesome.

  • @angeloconti2476
    @angeloconti2476 5 днів тому

    Nice addition with the bow mount! We find that our sled tracks better when trolling with the bow mount when the gas kicker in the down position (not running). It acts as a rudder for the rear and really keeps the back end from swinging especially in the wind. The extra drag is not even noticeable. Bummer about the perch, we are headed out there tomorrow to give it a try. Your wife was right about the worms.. just sayin

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 5 днів тому

      Makes sense. thanks and good luck.

    • @shawnxhu
      @shawnxhu 5 днів тому

      With autopilot, the rudder will only slow down the boat and waste more battery power. It’s not needed with autopilot.

  • @fishingthenw1642
    @fishingthenw1642 5 днів тому

    The spotlock should key in. Mine takes a minute to dial in after a few minutes it narrows to to about a 12" area it will hover over. Itll lock onto the current and wind and hold place.

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 5 днів тому

      I was turning the spotlock function on, but not setting it. I was missing that one step. Thanks.

  • @Valco458
    @Valco458 5 днів тому

    Great video & congratulations on your new Minn Kota. If you haven’t already you’re going to need to install the “Trolling motor Stabilizer Mount” it’ll support the head while you’re traveling down the road & prevent the trolling motor head from bouncing & getting shaken to death. Thank you for sharing your video. Bob

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 5 днів тому

      Thanks, I'll definitely look into that.

    • @shawnxhu
      @shawnxhu 5 днів тому

      Looks like a short shaft, shouldn’t need the support for his shaft length.

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 4 дні тому

      54". So far I have been traveling with it in the back of the truck. No bouncing there. :-)

  • @Austeeeno
    @Austeeeno 6 днів тому

    Fish are trickling in have the drift boat out next week

  • @cornbreaded8304
    @cornbreaded8304 6 днів тому

    I swear every time I go to this lake you have to talk to some character about how good they are at fishing. It's uncanny, it never happens to me at other lakes.

  • @markgish6002
    @markgish6002 7 днів тому

    By the hospital will always produce fish. American Lake Thats where you were trolling.

  • @william6526
    @william6526 7 днів тому

    Too many people and not enough fish anymore. My problem i remember thr 50s,60,70 ,80s and even the 90s and how there were lots of fish and very few people. We had it made and now its combat fishing with lots of rude people and sadly ruder guides. I havent bought a fishing license since 2018 and most likely never will again. I went fishing to relax enjoy the peace an quiet but thats gone now and i hate getting mad or yelling at rude inconsiderate people so i just stay home.

  • @bossman5289
    @bossman5289 7 днів тому

    True legend!💯😎

  • @kingchaser-c4t
    @kingchaser-c4t 7 днів тому

    What should I use for staging kings in Puget sound, when they get picky about August September? I'm currently running flasher squid, flasher spoon, plugs, and nothing 🤷 only jigging has been good for me. Lost one last year his tail to dorsal was about 22" thx professor

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 7 днів тому

      @@kingchaser-c4t Staging? Where? Like Commencement Bay, or FishTrap? May vary depending on where...

    • @kingchaser-c4t
      @kingchaser-c4t 7 днів тому

      Pt defiance, slag pile, Puyallup mouth, thx. I've been watching the kings at 30-60 ft down on the sonar but they aren't biting anything but jigging on bottom

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 7 днів тому

      @@kingchaser-c4t Those are probably Winter Blackmouth, technically Kings/Chinook but are resident to Puget Sound waters. When I used to fish with meat poles, we'd drop the weight and hit the bottom, the bring it up just enough to have the flasher tapping the bottom once in a while. Now I just set the downrigger just above the bottom based on sonar depth. Herring, plugs, spoons will work, but you gotta get them as close to the bottom as possible. Hope this helps.

    • @kingchaser-c4t
      @kingchaser-c4t 7 днів тому

      Copy that thanks 💪

  • @kingchaser-c4t
    @kingchaser-c4t 8 днів тому

    I'm going to have to watch more of these great videos 💪

  • @ronbaxter5598
    @ronbaxter5598 8 днів тому

    This is Ron Baxter I met you today. I like your channel. Going for perch on Friday. Anchoring between the Island and the hospital at 80ft. Using worms. I’ll let you know how I do.

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 8 днів тому

      @@ronbaxter5598 nice to meet you too. Good luck. I bought some of those rigs tonight. 😆 can't wait to put them to use. Thanks.

  • @louiseschricker9963
    @louiseschricker9963 8 днів тому

    Do you use the 12lb or 15lb downrigger cannon balls more ?

  • @Gio-fishing12
    @Gio-fishing12 9 днів тому

    where do you recommend I bank fish on the cowlitz River

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 9 днів тому

      @@Gio-fishing12 the areas around the WDFW Launches. Google that and you'll see Ll of them. There's plenty of them and most have decent access.

    • @Gio-fishing12
      @Gio-fishing12 8 днів тому

      @ thank you

  • @BennettBuilt-yu2gw
    @BennettBuilt-yu2gw 9 днів тому

    Took the kids out there Sunday. Surface temps around 52 degrees and we tried everything as well. We ended up hooking up fast just top lining 80ft back with dodger/fly and worm/berkley maggots. Some big schools of kokanee and perch in the water column but they just wouldnt bite anything! Tight lines.

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 9 днів тому

      Nice. I always struggle to catch Kokanee this time of year in that lake. Thanks for watching.

  • @yyoohh
    @yyoohh 9 днів тому

    After installing , Is it soft to touch ?

  • @myoconnery8189
    @myoconnery8189 9 днів тому

    On my way to blue creek this morning. Don’t have a boat so I’ll be banking it. Enjoyed the video!!!

  • @william6526
    @william6526 10 днів тому

    Good luck getting rid of that nasty bamboo. We had a patch that was spreading every where ,I dug up the roots ,but 4 years later after countless applications of vegetation killer that damn stuff is still sending up new shoots. I don't know what it takes to kill that stuff.

  • @william6526
    @william6526 10 днів тому

    Ive fished for over 65 years for salmon ,steelhead and sturgeon, I'm surprised you kept it on as long as you did. Even with sturgeon gear that would of been a fight. When it jumped an you saw what it was I thought you've got three chances to land this fish Fat, Slim and none. But you had the fun and it got the Ole ticker racing and that's what it's all about.

  • @bratkabro5775
    @bratkabro5775 11 днів тому

    no friends and no buddies…

  • @dean3471
    @dean3471 11 днів тому

    Nice! Another great video in the books.

  • @riyukrevenge3793
    @riyukrevenge3793 11 днів тому

    Would you kayak on lake merwin? For fishing

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 11 днів тому

      @@riyukrevenge3793 sure. Just pick days with little to no wind.

    • @riyukrevenge3793
      @riyukrevenge3793 11 днів тому

      @Northwestfishingfanatics fair enough I was planning on maybe goin sometime this month, but all I have are kayaks, so I'll have to scope out

  • @gariott8681
    @gariott8681 12 днів тому

    Trying keeping your pole down when they start jumping like that. Less likely to loose the fish. I had to learn the hard way with a 5LB. Trout. Would’ve been a nice PB moment! Keep on fish’n 🫡✊🏼

  • @kingchaser-c4t
    @kingchaser-c4t 12 днів тому

    Dear fishing fanatics, is there a small boat you would recommend for rivers and puget sound? Something with a jet on it but will still handle some decent water in the bay?

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 12 днів тому

      @@kingchaser-c4t anything with a semi V hull will work. Avoid flat bottom for the bay. Be aware though unless it's a deep V you're gonna take a beating in modest swells and chop. Inused to have a Alumaweld with inboard sport jet that worked great except in rough water. You almost have to have more than one boat.

    • @kingchaser-c4t
      @kingchaser-c4t 12 днів тому

      Thanks for the advice, I am currently running a 15' salty fiberglass boat. Lots of people say it would do well in the rivers but I would either have to have a prop guard or jet. I've never fished rivers in boats, do you drift down the cowlitz then power up river when you are done?

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 12 днів тому

      @kingchaser-c4t do not use a prop boat on the river unless you know a river very well. Some areas is doable but not anywhere it has shallows or gravel bars. I see many people get stuck with prop motors.

    • @kingchaser-c4t
      @kingchaser-c4t 12 днів тому

      🙏💪

  • @raysoucy3160
    @raysoucy3160 12 днів тому

    Where is the lake , you are fishing in washington state? Thank you!

  • @kingchaser-c4t
    @kingchaser-c4t 12 днів тому

    Awesome, I thought the way it was fighting gonna be a 50# kang😂

  • @johnoliver4418
    @johnoliver4418 12 днів тому

    If you ever set up a subscriber fishing trip that would be awesome even if it’s just from the bank would be super cool.

  • @keithwicks6828
    @keithwicks6828 12 днів тому

    Thanks for the great content Gene. I look at you place every time I'm dont there drifting by.

  • @JNOutdoors23
    @JNOutdoors23 12 днів тому

    Haven’t fished that lake in years. Nice to see you catch them 👍.

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 12 днів тому

      @@JNOutdoors23 I just started fishing it again last year. Thanks for watching.

  • @rogermezenen959
    @rogermezenen959 12 днів тому

    Happy New Year Gene…… Thanks for another great fishing adventure as I’m sitting here in Utah watching the snow.

  • @fishingwithfoxxxy1371
    @fishingwithfoxxxy1371 12 днів тому

    Do they drain the lake or dose it come down naturally?

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 12 днів тому

      @@fishingwithfoxxxy1371 I really don't know. I believe they were working on the ramp some time back so maybe they can drain it. ??

  • @daviddarrell1557
    @daviddarrell1557 12 днів тому

    Good as it gets must have already limited

  • @tacticalturtlevods1588
    @tacticalturtlevods1588 12 днів тому

    how do you know about down rigger balls lol and clipping them on 😂

  • @moretime2fish
    @moretime2fish 12 днів тому

    Love watching your videos! Obviously you LOVE to fish the same I do. And I agree your statement: all those flashers catch more "fishermen" than fish. Haha!!

    • @Northwestfishingfanatics
      @Northwestfishingfanatics 12 днів тому

      It's a blast! Thanks for watching.

    • @moretime2fish
      @moretime2fish 12 днів тому

      @@Northwestfishingfanatics I'm afraid to say how many flashers have caught me.🤣

  • @shyznic
    @shyznic 12 днів тому

    A-L planters, not much for table fair but fun .. the layovers are decent… back in the day could catch limits 4X s the size you caught

  • @ThatPNWGuy2024
    @ThatPNWGuy2024 12 днів тому

    Come fish Ward lake in Lacey. It’s a small 66 acre lake in town but it goes to 65ft deep and has nice Kokanee and rainbow. 19” hogs.

  • @stevendougherty8382
    @stevendougherty8382 14 днів тому

    I like using fishinator and tomic plugs for cutthroat. Our lake doesnt have a kokanee that we can target cause our cuttys eat the kokanee. I troll fast topwater for bigger hits. And also have a downrigger to try to target hook ups when i see a ball on my garmin. Great content and thanks for sharing spots.

  • @royholm485
    @royholm485 17 днів тому

    Wow, that is called persistence…. Way to stay to the very end with limited resources, congrats 🎉on the fish