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It’s a Scotty lake troller. It gets the job done and isn’t very complicated to install, but it can only take 4 lb ball.

Never really thought about it. Basically, I use small reels and want to pack them with line so the fish can run. I’ve never had it break and it can be kinda dangerous to use really heavy line in a kayak because you won’t be able to break it in the event of a snag. I’d definitely respect the decision to use heavier. It would be less likely to bind. I’ll think about it more. Thanks for commenting!

@@kayakfishingpnw im at point bbob 98281 and yak a lot; but i've lost way less with 60lb and it also slices thru weed too...love the vids..thx

Thank you! I’m a huge fan of your channel and long-time subscriber. That means a lot coming from you.

@@kayakfishingpnw awesome to hear! Looking forward to following your channel. 👍

I think those are actually just low-flying sea birds. I can't identify them from the footage, but there are a lot of auklets and similar that fly inches above the water in flocks like that.

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My main tips would be around safety. Stay in calm water. You didn't mention where you wanted to fish, but it's not a bad idea to do something like targeting carp, bass, etc. in warmer, calmer lakes to start. Stay within sight of other boats/kayakers and make sure to follow all laws. If you are on the Sound I would also definitely advise NOT anchoring. I've heard of people capsizing or sinking because a wave hits them when the anchor line is tight.

@@kayakfishingpnw im just fishing around east passage, trying to catch some cohos hopefully. But thank you for the safety tips, i will keep that to a tee

The kind designed to get to 70’. It’s the medium size. Maybe 4”?

Great question! This is me personally, but I really don’t look at it much. I mostly use it to know how deep the water is, upcoming depth/structure, and how fast I’m going. I do check for bait balls but I rely on seeing birds or jumping fish quite a bit more. I do check my bathymetry map on my phone a fair amount when I’m bottom fishing.

@@kayakfishingpnw Ok - Thanks for clarifying. I was out fishing area 10 today and drove myself a little crazy with the fish finder - will scale that back per your recommendation. Love the channel - Rooting for your 1000 subscribers!

I been a commercial fishermen in neah bay for 20 years I never pay much attention to that either just the depth more than anything but cool video

Not yet. Looks promising though.

@@kayakfishingpnw I guess they fish just outside of the bay near observatory point. I have not tried it was talking to a local.

Oh, sorry to hear that! I had Covid this summer and it took me 2 weeks to get back into kayak fishing because it was so exhausting. Feel better.

There a bunch. Depends on where you are. I often launch from shilshole, but Edmonds, alki point, Point Williams, West Point, and bainbridge all have beaches or marinas you can launch from and fish with 1/4 to 1/2mile most of the time. I really just look for a public beach by a point.

That’s an Okuma cw153. I break the line counters on those reels a little too easily, so I recently switched to a diawa saltist 200 series. I’ve only had it a couple months, so I can’t comment on its durability yet. Thanks for watching!

If you find a bunch of bait you should be all set!

Basically prioritize safety. Stay close to shore on calm days for your first several trips. I’d even suggest renting a kayak for your first trip or two. I’ve taken people out that absolutely hated it. You don’t want to spend a bunch of money on a kayak if you don’t end up using it. Joining groups like Northwest Kayak Anglers can help you get oriented.

@@kayakfishingpnw Thanks for the advice.

That rig, sadly, resides at the bottom of the pacific now so I can’t say for sure what the flasher was. We were using 70’ divers and only paying out 50’ of line to get the presentation to about 35’. I don’t think the exact flasher matters much, but something with some green and red should work. We were using the second largest size. I’d now recommend the largest. I was mostly afraid of there being too much drag in the water. It’s actually ok in my opinion.

@@kayakfishingpnw thanks and great videos

A lot for a short reply. But I’ll take a stab at this. Probably a 40’ diver connection directly to a spinning triangle flasher with a plug 3 feet behind it. Greenish colors with some red usually work. Slather it all up with herring or anchovy scent. 2.5-3.5 mph by points would be a good start. I’ve quickly learned by posting videos that everyone has a little different favorite coho tactic though. So my 2 cents.

@kayakfishingpnw is there any place in area 11 you would recommend to hit up this weekend for the best chance at some salmon?

I’ve had good luck at Edmonds, just south of the ferry. On the weekends there are usually a bunch of boats at the spot I’m thinking of. Decent for kayaking too.

4 lb. I’d love to upgrade to 6 but would need a different downrigger.

About 40-50 feet has been good so far. Last year I had more success deeper as the season progressed, though.

Good points. I’ve been scolded about setting the hook whenever I’m on a chartered boat. They’ve claimed that it makes the whole in the fish’s mouth larger-increasing the odds of it shaking itself free. I also keep peddling, rather than facing the fish, to keep tension on. I’ve had a ton of fish make a super athletic run towards the boat and it’s tough to reel fast enough. Keeping the boat in motion is also common practice for boats, though probably less common for kayaks. I do face large chinook in areas where wild retention isn’t legal but that’s to avoid wearing the fish out too much. Tight lines! Thanks for commenting.

@@kayakfishingpnw Never heard of that before with kings or silvers. Humpies have really soft mouths and gums, so yes it’s kind of hit or miss with them. Though oftentimes with them, they don’t even pop off of the downrigger clip, so they can be challenging either way. Also, I’m not saying to reef on the thing when setting the hook. All you need is a moderate tug and you’re good to go. I’ve seen more people lose fish when they don’t set the hook as opposed to when they do. So, I continue doing it that way. I also fish differently in that I turn the boat to the side of the downrigger that has the fish on, put it in neutral and then net the fish off the side of the boat. I’d rather be fighting and netting it off the side as opposed to the stern. And I’d rather fight the fish and let it do its thing as opposed to fighting the current and having to look out for other boats because I’m still in gear. I’ve seen way too many times where people get a bite, get greedy and leave it in gear, then their lines get tangled up or they get their net tangled off the stern on the prop, kicker motor, etc.

I retained it.

A charter captain mentioned it as a possibility. So, I think that’s what’s going on. I can say I’ve caught about 5-8 shakers that were hooked deeply through the roof of the mouth and were definitely dead. The combination of a large hook and small fish can be hazardous in my experience. It’s great that you haven’t had that happen. Do you use spoons? It happens to most for me with spoons because the hook is so far back and small fish go for it.

@kayakfishingpnw Thank you for the reply! The 4 years that I lived in Michigan, I did troll spoons. I saw mortality from dragging a shaker around for a while and essentially drowning them, but that's it. For the last 11 years, I have fished Oregon/Washington. On the 360s, we catch 8-14 inch fish, and they don't die as long as you don't drag them around. That being said, those are 3.5 spinners with either a treble or 2 single hooks, not a spoon with a large siwash type hook.

@kayakfishingpnw A charter capitan has definitely seen waaaay more fish caught than I, along with more ocean fishing time. That makes sense! I see why it's possible now. Thanks

The most common rule of thumb is to wear one any time the air temp and water temp sum to less than 120. The exception is that you should wear one any time the water temp is under 60. Since our water is typically 55-58, it’s technically always dry suit weather. That said lots of kayakers go without in the summer because it is miserably, maybe even dangerously hot to wear one on hot days. There are a couple kayak rental companies in the area and they send dozens of people out on the sound everyday with no dry suit, so it a definitely not uncommon. If you’re thinking about getting into it, I’d recommend starting by renting a kayak and seeing how comfortable you are. They give a helpful safety talk too. I also take a ton of precautions and know how I react in the cold water. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@kayakfishingpnw I already have an old town big water pdl and I love it! Got it for cheap on FB market place. Next summer I will definetly give it a shot, maybe try and go out with a group or something.

Thanks! This was the only time I’ve ever tried it. So these were the only fish I’ve ever caught on it. I’ve heard they are effective with most large bottom fish, though. The season opens up again next week. I can say it will be part of my rig.

The rule of thumb is to fish by any point with a name. Meadow, alki, west, Williams, and many others should have fish. The main thing would be going on a really calm, low wind day, and staying close to shore.

Sorry you got skunked! I actually did too today. But I was fishing in marine area 13. So, that wasn’t me. Tight lines!

Congrats! And thanks! That probably was me.

Wow, good eye. I grabbed it from a bucket in a bait shop over a year ago and did my best to figure it out based on pictures online. I’ll update the description.

Thanks for the detail about the breakaway strategy.

I’ve had success mooching for them but only in high density areas. Divers make sense, but I did tangle with another boat’s line with one. So I’d just make sure to have some space if you’re going to use one.

@kayakfishingpnw yeah it seems like mooching is hit or miss. I did go tonight a got a hit on my mooching setup that I was trolling at the end of the night. Tomorrow I'll try a diver

Do you mean the duwamish season starting August 20th? I’m going to try to catch my first river king this year a little up river. Is that where you’ll be?

@@kayakfishingpnw I'll be from the launch under the bridge, to as high as my kayak will take me.

@@fishingthenw1642could you please elaborate on this fishery? I've never tried it in my kayak but I'm curious to hear more. Setup, tactics etc

@@null2396 it's a 3.5 day fishery a year. Usually productive for chinook salmon by trolling varying lures/baits. Fish it like any other part of the puget sound. Not sure if they are reopening this year. So you can try the 2025 fishery.

So 3.5 days starting on the 20th?

200 but now that I’m really thinking about it, that’s an absurd overkill.

I don’t have much experience with it. Instinctively, I’d go with 30+. Another commenter above suggested a snubber.

@luisvargas9825 it's just like a big lake that you have to check the wind forecast. I wont go out if its over 6 knots. Certain areas have high currents when there is a big tide swing. Point defiance, deception pass, tacoma narrows, to name a few. Not many kayak anglers go there. Hot Summer days I won't use a dry suit in the sound. Occassionaly I'll wear dry pants. Any other time, I'll suit up.

Thank you so much! I think I’d need a charter license and insurance and stuff to do personal lessons. So don’t offer them at this time. It is pretty approachable for the most part. Rayz671 definitely had some good advice.

@@luisvargas9825 I tell people, it's like trolling for trout. Just bigger gear and faster 🤪