06-10-2014, 06:32 PM
I don't usually do a lot of posts, but sure enjoy reading about all of your experiences. Yesterday was a special day at the Berry for me as I was able to spend the day chasing Kokes with my grandson who is visiting from Boise and will soon be leaving for the military. We got to make good memories and caught a lot of Kokes as well.
Thought I would share some of the info with you as to what and where. Arrived at the Soldier Creek Marina about 9:00a and were in the water by 9:30. Headed down to the mouth of the Narrows which is usually very good early in the year. Dropped two down riggers to 35' and 40' and started to put in two 30' divers, but never got it done as the kokes wanted to play. First was a very large male that made his getaway beside the boat. Estimated him at 21" and very heavy. Big loss, but not for long as the other rod bent over while we were getting the first back down. Lost that one too, as well as the next! Had the reel drags set for stripers and forgot to loosen them up. That done, we started to boat a few. Most were from 16" to 18" and about 2 pounds.
Did some lure changing ... green didn't work ... orange was OK and pink was best. Ultimately settled on 8" e-chip flashers with pink and white squids about 10" back. Also, did well with large silver dodgers and spinners. Tried blue and silver, but could only catch cuts, which we immediately returned to the water.
Caught some kokes as deep as 45', but most were at the 35' level. Only a few other boats in the area so we could basically troll on any line we wanted. Calm in the morning ... about a 10mph wind after 2:00 which put a nice chop on the water that got the fish biting again. Hot bite until 10:00; slow until 2:00, then active again.
Wound up keeping 10 for three of us. A great day. Made me wonder why I don't fish the Berry more often. Good luck to you all.
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Thought I would share some of the info with you as to what and where. Arrived at the Soldier Creek Marina about 9:00a and were in the water by 9:30. Headed down to the mouth of the Narrows which is usually very good early in the year. Dropped two down riggers to 35' and 40' and started to put in two 30' divers, but never got it done as the kokes wanted to play. First was a very large male that made his getaway beside the boat. Estimated him at 21" and very heavy. Big loss, but not for long as the other rod bent over while we were getting the first back down. Lost that one too, as well as the next! Had the reel drags set for stripers and forgot to loosen them up. That done, we started to boat a few. Most were from 16" to 18" and about 2 pounds.
Did some lure changing ... green didn't work ... orange was OK and pink was best. Ultimately settled on 8" e-chip flashers with pink and white squids about 10" back. Also, did well with large silver dodgers and spinners. Tried blue and silver, but could only catch cuts, which we immediately returned to the water.
Caught some kokes as deep as 45', but most were at the 35' level. Only a few other boats in the area so we could basically troll on any line we wanted. Calm in the morning ... about a 10mph wind after 2:00 which put a nice chop on the water that got the fish biting again. Hot bite until 10:00; slow until 2:00, then active again.
Wound up keeping 10 for three of us. A great day. Made me wonder why I don't fish the Berry more often. Good luck to you all.
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