Well, a few lakers is better than the skunkeroo... i am finding this year they are finicky as all get out. I was running solo today off Jordan. A bit of a late start as sun was already up by the time I arrived at the launch. Set up in 80, lots of marks, no takers. Kept switching up and working the area, finally set out my orange dodger with an orange / yellow monkey puke pattern in 150 fow, 78 back. Took 2 nice eaters, and one that was a bit too big. Had one take a swipe and then follow the whole way to the boat almost. I could see him following. I tried to trigger a strike but he eventually lost interest. Had one do the acrobatic strike, jumping about 4 foot in the air
Hit so hard the 14 lb flouro leader gave out on me and I haven't had that happen at this time of year before. Once that spoon was gone, it was all over. 3 other boats decided if I was onto them it must be a good spot. They worked the spot kinda crowding me with no luck and decided to head on out. The other line wouldnt fire no matter what i ran. Once the wind died it was game over but it did make for a nice run back on a flat lake. 2nd outing in a row where all the strikes came on only one set up. Last time is was a spinny and fly off the rigger.
Marinated coho steak for supper and another for the smoked salmon
