vanillagorilla Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 We finally launched the "Vanilla Gorilla" after missing out on the Spring bite this year. Paul and I were really excited to finally hook into some kings. The weather was great with light South West winds at 5-10Km/h. The temperature was very cool and so was the water temperature. We had surface temperatures of 52C with temperatures at the ball of 42C only down 35 feet. We caught the first fish on a Wire Dipsey out 122 feet on a # 3 setting on a DW spoon. It was a beautiful 20+ pound fish. The next fish was this 18 pound screamer that took out 300 feet of wireline, who also succumbed to the exact same setup. We proceeded to catch three other fish with the largest being this 28 pound behemoth. This fish spooled off 200 feet of wireline on a meat and flasher setup. I was shocked to see it catapult itself completely out of the water after taking that huge initial run. It is pretty rare to see a king that large jump (at least in my experience). It took me a true 20 minutes to land this beast. I was shocked to see it break the 25 pound mark. I fished all year last year and never landed a fish over 25 pounds. There was a guy in my boat who did though AARON SHIRLEY!!!!!!!!! I even had to wake him up to take the rod. It was a great day on the water and a great way to start off the 2008 Summer Salmon Season. With fish this big so early on in the season I hope to see a lucky angler finally break the 40-50 pound mark. Good luck Vanilla Gorilla "On the side" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Nauti Pirate Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 That is a wonderful report!! I fish the Bluffers myself and plan to be there a lot this summer way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thats a biggun! Is it me or is that brute pretty dark for so early in the season, shadow maybe? Either way thats a heck of way to spend the afternnon! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Ouch.. them are huge.. nice catch... Ive only been out for them a couple of times, but I tell ya, its a rush ti have them big ones on! Nice report, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Nice Salmon, must have been a great fight, fighting that fish in open water!!!Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattones Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Nice looking catches! keep any? That last one is crazy! head on that is creepy haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillagorilla Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I very rarely keep any fish. I always try to practice catch and release. VG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Nice salmon! Not my cup of tea fishing for them but I certainly can respect why others are so into them. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhare Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Now those are some kings!!! great report, love those salmon cant wait to get at some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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