Shelter Cove - 6/8/22

James came up from Fort Bragg to fish the Cove with me on June 8th.  Several other kayaks and a handful of powerboats were also on the hunt for the number one target this time of year:  salmon.  I got James up to speed on a few techniques and different kinds of gear, but the fish didn't cooperate.  No kings were announced around the Cove, and the powerboats got only a few, south of us.  We had plenty of action with the rockfish and settled for a modest stringer holding a few quality blacks.

The Chinook will show up again soon, and I look forward to seeing a report from James later this summer where he cashes in on his investment in learning the salmon game.  Hooking, fighting and landing one of these amazing animals is a thrill that takes offshore angling to another level, and a big part of the challenge is just being equipped and ready to give your best to the pursuit.

Who will be the next to earn their Offshore Kayak Salmon Angling Expert patch from the Loleta Eric's Guide Service School of Trolling?  Maybe you.  (I don't really have patches, but it would be cool!   )

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