coho

the_chemist · Nov 20, 2023

It ain't over yet!

DanielOcean · Nov 21, 2023

Anyone ever have luck swinging green butt skunks deep for coho?

the_chemist · Nov 22, 2023

DanielOcean said:
Anyone ever have luck swinging green butt skunks deep for coho?

Giving up on catching a steelhead and trying to figure out other uses for your flybox?

I'm sure they'd work eventually but the strip is way more productive for coho than a dead swing.

DanielOcean · Nov 22, 2023

the_chemist said:
Giving up on catching a steelhead and trying to figure out other uses for your flybox?

I'm sure they'd work eventually but the strip is way more productive for coho than a dead swing.

I never give up my friend. I was just curious and thought it would be a fun topic.

Evan B · Nov 22, 2023

DanielOcean said:
Anyone ever have luck swinging green butt skunks deep for coho?

No

Salmo_g · Nov 22, 2023

DanielOcean said:
Anyone ever have luck swinging green butt skunks deep for coho?

Blasphemy!

DanielOcean · Nov 22, 2023

I smoke a joint and ask a question.

the_chemist · Nov 22, 2023

DanielOcean said:
I smoke a joint and ask a question.

I'll smoke coho and answer. I honestly think like a size 10, 2x shank green butt skunk would get a few players. Stripped of course.

the_chemist · Nov 25, 2023

No bright fish to be found but a 4 species day is always fun. Also got my pr bull trout for this system.

* no green butt skunks were harmed in the acquisition of these pics.

Otter · Nov 25, 2023

the_chemist said:
Im not ready for the chum thread. Slow start but turned into a good day. Lost my net so limited firetruck pictures. @Buzzy i wont be needing that replacement bag thanks though! View attachment 90421 View attachment 90422 View attachment 90423
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In your second pic, nice classic Fenwick rod. What's that orange strap thing holding your quarry?

Smalma · Nov 25, 2023

Use to like what I called the fall anadromous slam, coho, sea-run, bull trout, chum and steelhead. Several times managed to pull of that slam with wild fish. With the current situation with chums and steelhead much more difficult today.

Curt

the_chemist · Nov 25, 2023

Otter said:
In your second pic, nice classic Fenwick rod. What's that orange strap thing holding your quarry?

They are voile straps that come with a fishpond backpack. https://www.backcountry.com/fishpond-thunderhead-submersible-28l-backpack

Otter · Nov 25, 2023

Kashf said:
If I wanted to have the least amount of flies and gear possible to hit the river for coho, what would you take to the river, and how/where would one fish it? I appreciate all the advice but freshwater salmon on the fly seems to get more daunting rather than less the more I read about it! I almost think I should stick to steelhead

Three flies: Glo bug trimmed very small (max. 3/8"), dead drifted. Gold bodied Rolled Muddler #6 or #8, with the deer hair trimmed way down (small head, and less than 6 hairs left on the wing. Mallard wing absent or miniscule), vary the retrieve. Pearl Mickey #6 or #8, vary the retrieve. If chum are present, use circle hooks to prevent snagging them.