09-10-2018, 10:11 PM
Hit the water for the last time this season today. Water temp was 62 and air temp at 7 was 46. Fished power line and higher up. Perch and trout were hitting consistently. Most perch were about 6-7 inches so I only kept a couple that were 10". Still no Kok's hitting, but a lot of marks at about 30'.
I was surprised that there were 7 other boats on the water since it was Monday, but you couldn't beat the weather.
No one was catching any Kok's so I thought ok, they must be still spawning. Just a guess. But, it was confirmed when I got back to Juniper launch. As I pulled into the slot to load the boat, a couple of decent sized fish jumped right next to the dock. Didn't think anything about it, but, when I tied the boat up and got onto the dock, I looked down and OMG, there was a pod, cell, group or whatever you call them, about 75-100 reds where cruising through the dock area. I was totally surprised, but, what a sight to see. I've seen a couple reds before along the shore, but, this was unreal. I just stood there and watched as they went one way then another. Good size to them all too. I would guess most were about 16-20". And, all had a huge hook jaw.
Went and got the truck and while loading the boat, here they came again. It was such a cool sight to see. Looked like someone had caught or snagged a kok and cleaned it on the ramp. Eggs were all over the ramp at the water level. They also had burned a fire there and just left the ashes and trash they burned right there. That ruined the whole experience of watching the Reds.
Anyhow, I don't know how long they spawn, but, none of them were looking like they were on their last leg as when they saw me move, they were quite quick in moving one way or another. If anyone wants to see a huge group of Reds, it's worth the trip to just go up and stand, sit, and watch them cruise through boat ramps.
Have fun and enjoy the show.
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I was surprised that there were 7 other boats on the water since it was Monday, but you couldn't beat the weather.
No one was catching any Kok's so I thought ok, they must be still spawning. Just a guess. But, it was confirmed when I got back to Juniper launch. As I pulled into the slot to load the boat, a couple of decent sized fish jumped right next to the dock. Didn't think anything about it, but, when I tied the boat up and got onto the dock, I looked down and OMG, there was a pod, cell, group or whatever you call them, about 75-100 reds where cruising through the dock area. I was totally surprised, but, what a sight to see. I've seen a couple reds before along the shore, but, this was unreal. I just stood there and watched as they went one way then another. Good size to them all too. I would guess most were about 16-20". And, all had a huge hook jaw.
Went and got the truck and while loading the boat, here they came again. It was such a cool sight to see. Looked like someone had caught or snagged a kok and cleaned it on the ramp. Eggs were all over the ramp at the water level. They also had burned a fire there and just left the ashes and trash they burned right there. That ruined the whole experience of watching the Reds.
Anyhow, I don't know how long they spawn, but, none of them were looking like they were on their last leg as when they saw me move, they were quite quick in moving one way or another. If anyone wants to see a huge group of Reds, it's worth the trip to just go up and stand, sit, and watch them cruise through boat ramps.
Have fun and enjoy the show.
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