there's been plenty fishable days. I fished Tuesday, killed two winters and let a summer go. most boats that came from 7400 had none. that's a long float if you don't know where to cast it can make for an unproductive day. it's been a good winter so far. in 4 trips starting dec 2nd I've killed 6 winters lost 3 and released 1 spawner and 2 summers. 1 of these trips was on the nooch and was reminded why I don't fish there much due to the amount of other fisherman.

This was the first winter of the year. This guy was a high teen fish and was covered in sea lice. It was an epic show to say the least. We were pulling plugs in a tiny tail out when the right rod buried. I move the boat to the side, drop anchor reel in the other rod as my buddy picks it up to play the fish. I get left rod in and he says this ones you I got the last (a summer fish). I take the rod and begin to attempt to get him near us. the anchor begins to slip in the swift water. I release some more line in hopes itll bite. it doesn't so I pass the rod forward, bring in anchor, row to the edge and reset. after several minutes we get the fish up by the boat. net attempt one was a dangerous stab as we saw the size of this brute. I educated him quickly that I'll tell him when its ready to go and the next attempt was successful. it was high 5's and smiles all the way to the short row to the takeout!