Shelter Cove - 8/31/19

Doug and I hooked over a dozen species at the Cove yesterday. The bite really lit up for lingcod - the mainstay of the Cove has been a bit scarce this summer, but we caught and released 25 to 30 through the middle of the day - all barbless. No salmon were announced amongst the fleet - we lost one king and landed a no-net coho.

Doug, a Cali-hali pro who's harvested a couple dozen flatties from Humboldt Bay this summer, brought all the right gear, a great attitude and top notch skills for a day where all the potential of the Cove was on display. After such a great session on the rockfish, lings and sole out front, we came back in close where my good friends Ryan and Ryan were on a hot thresher bite! We got a five minute thrill ride of our own before the 60 to 80 pounder took the gear with a slash of its tail.

All of the catching of the day made for achy smile muscles, and by the time we got back to Loleta at sunset Doug and I were settled in to a properly toasted contentedness! What I really appreciated about our trip was how Doug was mainly looking for a relaxing time on a beautiful ocean. He's caught plenty of fish in the bay and offshore at Trinidad this year, so we only retained a few catches that were bleeding. I feel really fortunate to have opportunities to share places that I know so well and to show the ways that have brought me success over the years. As important as it is to me to impart my knowledge and enable my guests to maximize their success and build their skillset and confidence, I always hope to override the business deal part of the equation by doing my best to get to know a new friend. Mission accomplished.   

 

Always good to see you and your crew in the cove. So glad the stars alligned for you as it was a perfect day to be on the water. Keep on doing what you do best ...
Spreading the Magic
See you soon my friend 
;0)

Always good to see you and your crew in the cove. So glad the stars alligned for you as it was a perfect day to be on the water. Keep on doing what you do best ...
Spreading the Magic
See you soon my friend 
;0)

Thanks, E!  Looking forward to OS3 and spending some time with a bunch of great anglers and friends.   

Eric I had a blast fishing the cove with you.  That place far exceeds all my expectations I had. May even try to squeeze in another outing there if I can. Never been one to Target salmon but after losing one I really want another. Thanks again

Nice report and great pics!

Congrats on the great trip.  I sure miss the cove.

Eric I had a blast fishing the cove with you.  That place far exceeds all my expectations I had. May even try to squeeze in another outing there if I can. Never been one to Target salmon but after losing one I really want another. Thanks again

Thank you, Doug - hope to see you out there.

You almost got that thresher in the pic before it blew my shit up!  Good Times!   

I miss the cove.  Thanks for the report Eric! 

Thanks for the awesome reports and pictures guys.  Looking forward to seeing you in the cove.

Eric I had a blast fishing the cove with you.  That place far exceeds all my expectations I had. May even try to squeeze in another outing there if I can. Never been one to Target salmon but after losing one I really want another. Thanks again

Thanks for the report. Too bad the cove is so far from San Jose... I like you rod holder setup in the back of the outback. Did you just use regular 1.5" PVC?

Eric I had a blast fishing the cove with you.  That place far exceeds all my expectations I had. May even try to squeeze in another outing there if I can. Never been one to Target salmon but after losing one I really want another. Thanks again

Thanks for the report. Too bad the cove is so far from San Jose... I like you rod holder setup in the back of the outback. Did you just use regular 1.5" PVC?

  1 1/4 pvc.

Looked like an amazing day to be on the water.  Hope to get out there with you sooner than later!

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Eric I had a blast fishing the cove with you.  That place far exceeds all my expectations I had. May even try to squeeze in another outing there if I can. Never been one to Target salmon but after losing one I really want another. Thanks again

Thanks for the report. Too bad the cove is so far from San Jose... I like you rod holder setup in the back of the outback. Did you just use regular 1.5" PVC?

  1 1/4 pvc.

Thanks. I might steal your design idea

You almost got that thresher in the pic before it blew my shit up! Good Times!   

 

Hope to tear it up their in a couple weeks !!!