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Kayak Fishing PNW
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Приєднався 8 сер 2020
This channel is all about human-powered exploration of fish and other sea life--especially via kayak, but don't be surprised if you see some bicycle-powered shore fishing, stand-up paddle board fly fishing, or ultra-long distance kayak trips to spot marine mammals.
First Attempt KAYAK Fishing for COHO Salmon in NEAH BAY -- With Grey Whales!
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Kayak fishing is always a bit dangerous. The Strait of Juan de Fuca is substantially more dangerous that Puget Sound. The currents are about twice as fast in some areas, the winds are roughly twice the magnitude, the shoreline is rocky and hard to land on, and weather rolls in quickly and violently. Most of the shoreline is property of the Makah Tribe, so you would only want to land for an absolute emergency anyway. Forecasts are also frequently wrong. Use extreme caution fishing this area (even in a boat!). I did.
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I managed to find a super calm day to hit the Neah Bay waters. It was a little bit of a sleepy day--not a ton of bait or fish but obviously possible to get a salmon or two still. This was my first experience in these waters, so I can likely improve. But first impression was that it wasn't substantially better fishing that the Seattle area for coho. That said, I got to see GREY WHALES! This is the last major marine animal for me to spot on my kayak. I'm down to lesser seen animals like elephant seals and dolphins but have now seen Minkes, Humpbacks, Greys (finally!), Orcas, Dahl's Porpoises, Harbor Porpoises, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, and River Otters.
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-Rod: I don't recommend using the rod I had. I used it because I thought it would work ok for both salmon and lingcod. It was a semi-sturdy rod designed for shore casting for salmon. It does ok for shore lings as well. It did very poorly for both species from a boat though. Use a slow action rod that's at least 7 or 8' and can hold up to 20 lb line. I like the Ugly Stik 8' 3" downrigger rod, but there are a bunch of other options. (Conversely, I prefer a short, super fast action, sturdy rod for lings and was too stubborn to just use the halibut rod I had with me).
-Reel: most 200 series reels with a line counter should do. I like the Diawa Saltist but have had good luck with Okuma stuff too.
-Diver: 70' deep six diver. I only paid out 50' of line though
-Flasher: 10" Yakima Big Al. I think it's just the "Lime Bomb" version. Most look like they'd catch fish. I wouldn't over think the pattern. I basically look for a bunch of green, maybe some red, and a ton of flash.
-Plug: Brad's Cut Plug "Double Take" color. Not sure of the exact length, but the medium size. The big one should work too. And, again, if the bait shop is sold out of this pattern don't worry about it. Almost all of them look good.
I had no luck at speeds over 3.5 mph. That might cause the plug to spin too fast or look unnatural in some other way.
#fishing #kayakfishing #kayak #gopro #trolling #pnw #washington #salmon #cohosalmon #whales
Kayak fishing is always a bit dangerous. The Strait of Juan de Fuca is substantially more dangerous that Puget Sound. The currents are about twice as fast in some areas, the winds are roughly twice the magnitude, the shoreline is rocky and hard to land on, and weather rolls in quickly and violently. Most of the shoreline is property of the Makah Tribe, so you would only want to land for an absolute emergency anyway. Forecasts are also frequently wrong. Use extreme caution fishing this area (even in a boat!). I did.
--------------------------------------------The video--------------------------------------------------------
I managed to find a super calm day to hit the Neah Bay waters. It was a little bit of a sleepy day--not a ton of bait or fish but obviously possible to get a salmon or two still. This was my first experience in these waters, so I can likely improve. But first impression was that it wasn't substantially better fishing that the Seattle area for coho. That said, I got to see GREY WHALES! This is the last major marine animal for me to spot on my kayak. I'm down to lesser seen animals like elephant seals and dolphins but have now seen Minkes, Humpbacks, Greys (finally!), Orcas, Dahl's Porpoises, Harbor Porpoises, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, and River Otters.
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-Rod: I don't recommend using the rod I had. I used it because I thought it would work ok for both salmon and lingcod. It was a semi-sturdy rod designed for shore casting for salmon. It does ok for shore lings as well. It did very poorly for both species from a boat though. Use a slow action rod that's at least 7 or 8' and can hold up to 20 lb line. I like the Ugly Stik 8' 3" downrigger rod, but there are a bunch of other options. (Conversely, I prefer a short, super fast action, sturdy rod for lings and was too stubborn to just use the halibut rod I had with me).
-Reel: most 200 series reels with a line counter should do. I like the Diawa Saltist but have had good luck with Okuma stuff too.
-Diver: 70' deep six diver. I only paid out 50' of line though
-Flasher: 10" Yakima Big Al. I think it's just the "Lime Bomb" version. Most look like they'd catch fish. I wouldn't over think the pattern. I basically look for a bunch of green, maybe some red, and a ton of flash.
-Plug: Brad's Cut Plug "Double Take" color. Not sure of the exact length, but the medium size. The big one should work too. And, again, if the bait shop is sold out of this pattern don't worry about it. Almost all of them look good.
I had no luck at speeds over 3.5 mph. That might cause the plug to spin too fast or look unnatural in some other way.
#fishing #kayakfishing #kayak #gopro #trolling #pnw #washington #salmon #cohosalmon #whales
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This Gear Quirk Could be COSTING YOU COHO!!!
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High Winds, STARRY FLOUNDER
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Rainy Day Wreck Fishing for LINGCOD
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Awesome day on the water! I took on 13kt winds and constant light rain to catch an early season lingcod. #gopro #hobiekayak #lingcod #rockfish #uglystik #kayakfishing #kayak #seattle #sealions #underwater
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My First Ever SALMON CATCH on a FLY ROD from a Kayak on the Duwamish River in Seattle
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EPIC Chinook (King) Salmon Kayak Fishing Trip near DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. Catch, "clean," eat RAW!!!
Crossed Seattle's Puget Sound on a Kayak Fishing for Salmon: Coho Limit + HUMPBACK WHALES!!!
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Crossed Seattle's Puget Sound on a Kayak Fishing for Salmon: Coho Limit HUMPBACK WHALES!!!
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Catching Salmon Limit in 20 Minutes ON THE FOURTH OF JULY Trolling from a Kayak Underwater Bites!
Trolling for Resident Coho in my New HOBIE REVO 13 with Surprise Chinook Catch!!!
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Trolling for Resident Coho in my New HOBIE REVO 13 with Surprise Chinook Catch!!!
Kayak Fishing for Resident Coho Salmon in Puget Sound
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Kayak Fishing for Resident Coho Salmon in Puget Sound
We are called trollers I fish lots where you are fishing more off shore but that looks fun
there are about a billion sea lions eating all the salmon,
Inslee the democrat hitler himself closes fishing and gun rights everywhere, that’s why it’s closed a lot.
What type of down rigger do you have on your kayak?
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.
Ask the natives at the launch shop for current advice. ha
My ol boss built his own boat and just brought it back from Neah Bay!
Down rigger on a kayak??? Dang!
why such a light braid? why not 60?
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
The rigger retrieval & reeling at the same time is impressive. Good little setup you got there! Also, cool GFC footage of those diving birds.
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. 👍
Good job. Fun to watch those takedowns.
What swam behind you in the distance at 3:37 - 3:39 behind your head, it was going to the right very fast..... take a close look and see in the water....
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.
Got some serious courage or foolishness to paddle in that water.
What kayak is that?
Hobie Revolution 13
For someone who using just mission 100 pelican kayak, i wanted to try fishing on it just for fun. Do you have any tips? Right now all i can think of is to get an anchor. Also i am trying to fish around dash point!
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
Hi, what size deep six are you using? A 2 or a 1? Thanks.
The kind designed to get to 70’. It’s the medium size. Maybe 4”?
I noticed that you don't look at your fish finder very much while you're fishing - Do you check it more in off camera moments or do you not use it all that much? Would love to hear you speak on this as someone who is new to fishing puget and not sure how much to incorporate electronics into my regimen.
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
Awesome! Have you tried freshwater bay near Port Angeles I hear its pretty good for kayak fishing.
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.
Love the videos
Fishing vicariously with you. I was to be right where you are fishing this week.. But stuck at home with Covid. Love being out there with the whales.
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.
really like your videos, so genuine and fun to watch, thanks for the content!
I am loving your videos and all the tips! I am new to the area and am wondering if you have any suggestions for easy places to launch a kayak into the sound that are close to salmon waters.
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.
Nice catches! I use a Revo as well. What reel are you using there? Cheers!
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!
I really like the idea of mooching from the kayak. Have not been successful with it yet but you definitely gave me some ideas.
If you find a bunch of bait you should be all set!
I’ve been thinking to start kayak fishing, any tips or advice that will help me.
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.
I did not know they got that big!
I would like to try this rig out but I am missing some of the details. size diver> size and description of flasher? leader length? bumber? thanks, its great to see people catch salmon out of a kayak.
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
Gonna try a fishing for coho for the first time. Any recommendations for flasher/spoon colors, scents and types of divers i should get. I will be trying to troll from an inflatable dinghy. So cant use downriggers😢
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.
Interesting. The salmon population started to decline the same time that judge bolt allowed gill nets to be stretched across the rivers by the native tribes. They never used nets before. They sell the fish also, thats commercial fishing. Not substance fishing.
Seals whales and the government is why the salmon are depleting
How much weight did you use on the downrigger? Is it a Scotty lake troller? Thanks
4 lb. I’d love to upgrade to 6 but would need a different downrigger.
How deep are you fishing for coho? Thanks.
About 40-50 feet has been good so far. Last year I had more success deeper as the season progressed, though.
Yep. Alaska has none now.
Damn dude... why don't you set the hook? You've got to do that every time you get a bite and I'm guessing that's likely why you lost the first two. Also, turn the kayak to the side, or turn it all the way around and fight the fish off the side or the front of the kayak since you don't have any leverage when sitting down. It also helps out tremendously when netting a fish in that you're not trying to net it behind you.
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.
Release it ?
I retained it.
Puncture the fishes brain with a hook? I've caught hundreds if not 1000 salmon/steelhead and have never seen that. Not even close... Have you?
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
I notice you are not wearing a dry suit or anything. I’ve been too afraid to go out as everywhere I read people say it is dumb to go out without one. What do you have to say about this?
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.
The or an are endangered because of the thousand percent increase of shipping and ferry traffic in puget sound. Along with the massive population increase and the toxic runoff from their homes and cars. They poisoned puget sound and the seaweed and kelp are almost non existent. Even fishing puget sound and Washington’s ocean since 78.
Very impressive and so cool u caught it on your copper pipe hook! What else have u caught with that copper pipe hook?
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.
Hi, I am just getting into kayak fishing. Where are you fishing at? It look like you are over by Aliki Beach area?? Any help on a good place to salmon fishing would be much appreciated.
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.
Bro wtffffffff dude I literally saw u unloading ur kayak at Edmonds pier today and using that exact kayak and gear and now when I got home I get ur vid on my feed after I was skunked
Sorry you got skunked! I actually did too today. But I was fishing in marine area 13. So, that wasn’t me. Tight lines!
Nice, I think I saw you out there on the 2nd or 3rd this year we were out there both days in a boat but we down in that corner alot. Great job, we managed to get a few both days
Congrats! And thanks! That probably was me.
Nice one!
Nice kingfisher 3.5 “cookies n cream.” Always a go to lure.
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.
Great video as always! I like to run at least 200lb braided line on mine, I just a snubber to breakaway the ball if snagged up on something.
Thanks for the detail about the breakaway strategy.
Would you recommend a diver as the most effective way of trolling without a downrigger? As a paddle kayak angler, I've mostly stuck to mooching, but haven't had any success yet this year.
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
EB was nuts this year. So many crazy boaters willing to trade paint just to catch a fish. Lol Didnt look to bad when you where out. If your going to be on that river it flows into for opener, ill be out in my autopilot 120. Orange and black. Come say whats up. Id love to meet ya.
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?
What lb test braid do you use on your downrigger?
200 but now that I’m really thinking about it, that’s an absurd overkill.
Breakaway section to the downrigger... What lb test are they thinking? I think I have 50 lb braid on mine.
I don’t have much experience with it. Instinctively, I’d go with 30+. Another commenter above suggested a snubber.
Awsome! Im a kayak angler from eastern wa, the idea of fishing the sound is pretty intimidating. If your ever up to teaching someone I’d definitely make the trip over the mountain!
@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 🤪
very nice!