late Bodega report w/pix

[jhenke]

Just got back from Bodega from a 6 day trip of salmon & abalone with the family. Ran for salmon on Sunday 6/11 and found WFO action in 240' of H20 west of 10-mile beach. Released 8 coho and kept 7 kings for 4 of us ranging from 10-28 lbs. Purple haze hoochie/anchovie & hot spot and straight bait on the troll did 'em in. Left'em biting. Abalone was great, again. Great time with the family & friends.

My godson's first King


Me with the piggie of the day


Another nice King


Box of Kings


My happy campers and future deckies !!!!!!!!!!


It doesn't get much better than this.

Slim Jim

[Jan from Humbol]

Outstanding report, the godson will remember that day for the rest of his life.

[FishWiz]

Awesome.. that is what I miss about Bodega Bay. (Don't miss the often blown out conditions and cold though - hehe)

[Mike Ward]

nice fish. its good to see some salmon on here everyonce in a while. I fish out of southeast ak and the king action is SLOW !!!!! this year.havent had a doy over 4 fish yet . Im shure the bite is better offshore, but work has kept me from gettin out there this summer. headin out tomorow am though. thanks for the report.

[rojodiablo]

Thank you for the salmon report. Any halibut showing yet??? What about the sandfish, or whatever we call the smelt-like bait that comes in around July? Are they showing in any force yet? Good luck on your next trips!!! I am looking to get my sons some salmon if I can next month.

[jhenke]

Originally Posted by rojodiablo

Thank you for the salmon report. Any halibut showing yet??? What about the sandfish, or whatever we call the smelt-like bait that comes in around July? Are they showing in any force yet? Good luck on your next trips!!! I am looking to get my sons some salmon if I can next month.

The halibut usually don't start biting until the water temps get above 55 degrees. I saw one 'but posted so far this year at Lawson's Landing. July - October are the best months for me - I've had some phenom days in October along 10-mile beach and Salmon Creek.

I think you referring to grunion? Haven't seen any show up yet.

Slim Jim

[wildcat]

A cooler full of fresh salmon...I can't think of anything better!!!

[Lamna]

Whoa!! Jim!! Small fucking world.

I used to hang out with you at Humboldt. Funny seeing you here. I was friends with Maki (or I guess I should say Warden Maki now?). Remember me? Matt, 6'3" tall- roomate's name was Geoff. I live in Fort Bragg now. Ive got a 21' Parker... fish all the time still. There are a few of us HUmboldt grads here in Ft Bragg and we are on the water whenever we can.

Check your PM's bro...

[christhefish]

thanks for the report, nice pics.