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Yes I 100% agree. The rod reamers are tapered and will do a better job and are easier to use. You can also get gel epoxy for the handles and reel seat.
Great to see Frank hook into one. He is a legend for sure. Probably caught thousands over the years, but it never gets old fighting a feisty salmon. That first one was a beauty and second one made for a great Fathers Day BBQ. Hope you catch many more Frank!
Thanks for the cool video! I was the one fighting that fish out of the crimson and gray Hewescraft on the outside end of the hog line! I had no clue you were flying your drone. pretty awesome!
Sitting on anchor like that I don't often release the anchor anymore.If you just reel slow they will swim themselves right up under the boat then you pull them up and scoop.Seen a dozen fish in a row grabbed by sea lions.Time to do something different.Then we landed 3 in a row no sea lions.When you drag them up to the top against the current they are flopping and flashing easy for the sea lions to see and grab.If you keep a bow in the line downstream they stay on bottom and fight against it and the current and they dont draw attention of the sea lions.
I tow fish around by getting them stuck in the kicker bubbles too.Some type of vortex or vacuum they get stuck in and you can tow them anywhere.I don't do it for very long because of the engine exhaust but sometimes it's necessary in a crowd or other obstacles.
Awesome video guys as always.would of been nice to have multiple cameras on each boat to see what the other guys were catching.Thanks for sharing tho.i grew up in portland and fished sturgeon alot out in those areas.🤘
that 13' Loomis float rod is awesome...I have 3 and all I use - caught a 32# buck on it on the Queets back in 2012 - I absolutely love these rods - I also use the Islander centerpin reel to
Well....I suppose that it was wonderful to meet all the folks on board, and wonderful to see your lure selection, and wonderful to ???.....uuhhh...hmmm...weren't y'all gonna be getting(catching) dinner ?...hehehe Why bother to even make this video ? Geeesh...thanks for wasting my time AND yours.
What ever happened to, 'keep your rod tip high?' I keep the rod butt under my forearm and the rod stays high. Makes fighting and netting so much easier
I think I have about $30 ish bucks into the wood, thread, some 2-part clear epoxy and the hardware. The major portion of the cost will be the components but like you said the gratification and the extra time and quality that a person puts into their own rod makes it all worth while.
what a video! I love the Quinault both lower and upper, it's a magical place. I fished the lower with Inky Charlie back in the 90's - fished the upper with Dan Little for 25 years. So many big salmon and huge wild steelhead - do these things while you can so you have the memories when you get old!!
I am just starting a salmon lure buisness and id live if you could test mine out im still waiting on my 1st prototype to be made and shipped from a factory in china and id love to send you some to put it to the test. I can exspect the around mid june. Please let me know if that is ok.
The AMERICAN RIVER WAS 🔥🔥🔥 awesome steelhead retur. And actually some BIGGER FISH COMING BACK!! Another NO SALMON FISHING YEAR HERE IN CA🤯🤬 I don’t see how when there were some chinook still spawning last week on the american. And 1 jack was caught on the feather just last week.😤 I’m done with cal. Time to come back home sweethome or Lyons maybe hebo . But I grew up on the santiam so. Hmm. Maybe nestucca would be funner
Incredible work!!! Do not miss a chance to fish James Moore at Moore Fishing LLC. Willamette is picking up fast and DRAINO, and B10 is gonna be 🔥🤙 hit him up!! Love seeing these videos!! Good work boyz!!
I think the solution to Franks lack of nutrients in the rivers and creeks problem is the American Shad. An ocean running fish. Full of nutrients. And easy to catch. Is there any reason that Shad couldn’t be used to help with replacing those nutrients?
From my experience Shad don't go a long distance up most of the smaller river systems/tributaries. I believe Nick saw some in the Lower Clackamas once years ago. In the main stem of the Columbia and the Willamette they 100% feed sturgeon and many other species of wildlife as they decay. I would wonder though how many fry they eat in the ocean as adults. Maybe someone has information on that? Millions of them return which means millions are feeding year round in the Pacific.
@@salmontroutsteelheadermaga5925 I was thinking more along the lines of having fishermen catch them. Then work together with fish and wildlife agencies to distribute their carcasses to provide nutrients to the smaller streams and rivers.
Does NW steelheaders have a presence in Eastern Washington or Oregon? Has any work been done over here to help repopulate our runs? Our steelhead always seems forgotten as we sit between the more popular coastal rivers and Idaho rivers.
Your days are numbered, Bill. :) How do I fish for steelhead swinging a spoon? ChatGPT Swinging spoons for steelhead can be a highly effective technique, especially in rivers like the Sol Duc. Here's how you can do it: Selecting the Spoon: Choose a spoon that mimics the size and color of the baitfish present in the river. Spoons with a silver or gold finish are popular choices. Sizes can vary, but typically, spoons between 2 to 4 inches long work well for steelhead. Tackle Setup: Use a medium to heavy action rod with a length of around 9 to 11 feet. Pair it with a quality spinning or baitcasting reel loaded with 10 to 15-pound test monofilament or braided line. You can attach a fluorocarbon leader of about 8 to 12 pounds to your mainline. Casting Technique: Start by positioning yourself slightly upstream from where you believe the steelhead might be holding. Cast the spoon across the river and slightly upstream, allowing it to swing downstream with the current. Swinging the Spoon: As the spoon swings downstream, use your rod tip to impart action to the spoon. This can be achieved by lifting your rod tip slightly and then lowering it, causing the spoon to dart and wobble in the water. The goal is to simulate the movement of a wounded or disoriented baitfish, which can trigger a strike from a steelhead. Vary Retrieve Speed: Experiment with different retrieve speeds to find what works best on any given day. Sometimes a slow, steady retrieve is effective, while other times a faster, more erratic retrieve might be the ticket. Pay Attention to Depth: Adjust the depth of your spoon by varying the length of your cast or by adding split shot weights to your line to get your spoon down to where the steelhead are holding. Be Patient and Persistent: Steelhead can be elusive, so don't get discouraged if you don't get a bite right away. Keep trying different spots, depths, and retrieve speeds until you find what works. Stay Alert: Be ready for a strike at any moment. Steelhead can hit a swinging spoon aggressively, so stay focused and be prepared to set the hook quickly when you feel a bite. By mastering the technique of swinging spoons for steelhead and adapting to the conditions of the river, you'll increase your chances of hooking into one of these prized fish on the Sol Duc River.
All I can say is that he cast the stick weight everywhere in the river and never lost it. All day. In places I would never normally cast to. The stick just doesn't get stuck.
