Been trying for Tyee these past few weeks and despite it being a decent year with better numbers of them around, I can't get one in the boat.
Monday past I had a buddy out for only his third try and we hooked a fish that put up a good scrap but when finally beside my rowboat proved to be a small one, probably mid 20's. Away it went. We were looking for something over 30.
Guy thinks I'm a fishing genius 'cause I've had him out three times and hooked him up all three times. Sadly, none were big enough.
Tuesday past I rowed a couple of old pals and hooked them both up, with Bill breaking his off, (second time he's done that) and Karl getting his to the boat after an incredible scrap, so good it had us all believing this had to be a Tyee for sure, but alas, when I netted it I saw right away it wasn't big enough. Still, at 24 lbs. and after a 20 minute battle it was a fun way to end the evening.
Here it is.
As mentioned, it's been a decent year compared to the past few so here are a few pics of Tyee caught so far.
This one was 42 1/2 lbs. and caught by a woman. Her husband was on the oars and the fish took a spoon.
Here's one of my favorite rod-holders who I'm trying to get into the Tyee Club.
Hooked her up a couple of years ago into what looked really good, but it came off on a jump some 50' away from the boat.
Barbless hooks.
So far the only category I'm leading in is this one.
Best Foul-Hooked Kelp Greenling.
We might win it this year.
Take care.