Shelter Cove - 4/14/10

Domenic and I hit it full force today.  The forecast of "slight chance of showers" turned into a nice little rain storm this morning - the wipers were on all the way from home to the Cove.  We arrived down there right around 10AM and a squall had just finished blowing through - good timing!  About 10 powerboats were out, and we quickly got word that a good number of fish were caught yesterday out by the Whistle.  10 fish were caught from one boat according to the ramp report.  We were stoked.  Got on the water and paddled out around Pilot Rock and toward the Whistle in a large arc around Al's Area - it was crashing today.  We got out to 40 FOW and baited up to start trolling.  After 15 minutes or so Dom had landed a rockfish and I got out in front of him.  I was feeling a little woozy because it was pretty messy and unorganized out there - post-squall and a mixed north and south swell - so I kept paddling for the area north of the Whistle where we could see the fleet.  After a while we were in hearing range again (I had my radio too low to hear him hailing me - duh!) and Dom reports he'd landed and released a shaker salmon!  Good news!  Radio talk was slow and hopes were high that the bite would turn on as the afternoon progressed.  At one point Dom was on top of a pile of little kings and they were following his bait as he mooched, but no hookups.  We called it around 5PM.  Caught several rockfish, 3 lingcod, and a good case of pooped-out!      It was a great time - not many fish were caught by anyone, but they're there.  We must've trolled 10 miles or so as we were at it constantly for almost 7 hours.  I'm toast.  Can't wait for the next run.  

We also met up with Dan the Boogieman out there - nice to see you!  

way to apply pressure on um eric !

excellent try bud! I've been waiting all day for this. Wish I had your exhaustion buzz from the day. Looks like another great day on Big Blue (Not Tahoe) soon  very soooon!
 Randall

I kept reading each line very slowly as to not skip for the Money shot....

 I was sure it was going to happen per I could tell pics were included.....

 AAAaaaAaRRrrrGGgggggg.....  That's probably a little dramatic being you had good action and were in the mix....

 But all so Close....

 Thanks for the Report and Hope it's still open a Month from now....

That's some awesome shots eric.  Bet you will have a good night sleep

Way to give it a try guys.  Wish I was there with you in Shelter Cove.  Thank you for you report and pictures Eric.  Hope you get them next time out.

AAAaaaAaRRrrrGGgggggg.....

I'm really trying to stay focused on the half-full part.  Good job, great family, lucky to be able to get out and enjoy my surroundings with excellent friends...  but I'm definitely feeling the AAAaaaAaRRrrrGGgggggg.  The Fish Gods must have a big plan for me, because it's been a while!  

Glad to be able to provide some entertainment here, and thank you Guys, cuz I know you're pulling for me!  

What I do feel good about is the confidence that I'm in the right place at the right time presenting the right bait with the proper hardware.  It's just a matter of time.  

I'm just impressed that you guys could paddle in that washing machine crap for 7 hours. I hate that stuff.

Otherwise, thanks for letting us in on the fun!

Ben

Looked pretty slick out there. Nicer looking in the pics than you described. Keep at it I'm sure you find em.

Sweet report to bad on the lack of keeper salmon maybe next time.
 I'm headin out Monday before the next system hits us seems once a week we get hit pretty good with a swell then flat for a day or two.

WTG Humboldt Crew,
Not a question of if, but when it will happen
Keep the faith,
Hope they are still around and we can fish them at GS 4 
Thanks for the report/pics
Tad
 

Wow! Is it really already short sleeve weather on the Big Blue?

Eric,

Really glad you and your buddy got to spend the whole day out OTW fishing together...

No controlling whether the fish choose to bite or not...

You are doing everything right, while spending the day in a beautiful place with good company and I am sure that is keeping your "soul creel" full.   

Thanks for the report and pics, and hope you and Domenic get the chance to get out there again soon!

Looking forward to meeting both of you up there at GS4.
 
Sincerely,

Jim

good try guys!!  i am hoping next time you guys limit.  what were you trolling ?  anchovie on rsk with a pink lady?

Way to give it a try Eric and Dom. If salmon would still be available for the GS4, I'm hoping one of
those fish has my name on it.

Jedmo