(Updated w/ Video!) Marin County PB King Salmon Report

Nice job Matt, congrats.

Congrats on the big fish!

Nice one!

Solid report. Congrats on a big fish!

Way to go Matt! Trophy fish love you!

Great report and fish.

I  was imagining bringing one in as i read the report.   

Awesome report braddah looking good

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I appreciate all the positive feedback! I struggle sometimes writing my reports and prefer to tell my story via video. I added my video to the initial report!

Love the video total blue collar.  Plus I learned something I can keep my flasher much closer to my diver

6/9/20-
I woke up before my alarm from a mixture of stoke and anxiety for my first salmon attempt of the season. I made it to the parking lot at 6:30 along with a dozen surfers and a few kayak fishermen. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. I got on the water with a fairly easy surf launch and I made my way straight out to 50 ft where I began the troll. The bait was scarce out at 50-60 ft but I stuck to my game plan and worked the area at 42 pulls on a DD6 with a KA. Soon a fellow NCKAer called me in on a hot bite off of Dux and I pedaled hard but I just missed the school of salmon. Bummer, but at least I know they are around and are BIG. Then I got stung in the temple by a damn yellow jacket which gave me a headache for the rest of the day along with a nice welt! I got three solid takedowns that never stuck and finally decided to call it quits. Landing was a bit sporty but manageable, I did see one yardsale but nothing was lost. I'll let a certain someone tell his story but I saw a 20lb salmon limit at the beach and decided I needed to give it another go the next day

6/10/20-
4:30AM- My alarm woke me up and I did NOT want to get up. I managed to pull myself out of bed and hit the road. I was still sleepy and almost blew a red light which woke me up real quick. As I pulled into the parking lot I didnt see any kayakers or boats, no one responded on the radio, my stomach was killing me but I knew there was a chance of chrome out there so I went for it. I lost my knife hopping in my boat but the surf launch was easy. I made my way to Dux reef when suddenly Marc and Sakana Seeker appear from the fog along with an entire fleet (30+) of power boaters in 45 ft of water. They call me in and as soon as I reached them I got a solid takedown. I got another 4 strikes but none stuck long enough to even feel the weight. Suddenly I get slammed and line starts peeling....yes, this is my chance! I fight the fish for a few minutes and finally get to see the beautiful chrome flash of a pissed off king salmon. The salmon goes upside down and busts out some heavy headshakes and boom.....its gone! I felt like that was my shot for the day, and I blew it but Marc reminded me that all it takes is one fish to change a day around. Boy was he right. Half an hour later we pass over a bait ball and Marc remarks this is the spot, sure enough....zipzipzzzzzzz, fish on! I usually get caught up in the choas of fighting a salmon but I was able to take a moment to really enjoy being hooked onto a big ass fish miles from shore in my kayak! After about 15 minutes I get him boatside and finally into the net! Success and my new personal best from kayak! I forgot how beautiful King Salmon are and I bled this fish with gratitude. As soon as I put the fish in my bag I realized theres blood everywhere and suddenly I get slammed on the bottom of my boat. Marc saw my face change from salmon bliss to shark terror in .0001 seconds haha. Fortunately it was just a pissed off sealion who was upset I got the chrome! I fished for another hour before heading in. Landing was uneventful and the locals were all friendly and stoked for my catch. Im super tired but grateful to be able to bring home this healthy hen full of roe.

I know people are wanting more current written reports so here ya go! Go gettum if you can!

What a hog bro!! beautiful chrome pink hen!! great story and report brother, hope to see you on the water one of these days!!! bolinas always comes through once in a while with quality fish!!! great job buddy!!

Nice fish and report looking forward to watching the video later.

I guess pushing though the first day and then still  being willing to go out the second really is key, I'm so tired after one day of trolling around so never get out for the second day.

Congratulations Matt

GREAT fish! Nice paddling with you on Tuesday - looks like I picked the wrong days this week. Looking forward to watching the video!

That's a beast! And 2 days in a row (with a bee sting) is impressive.