Apparently they were well warned. I think my time ratio spent paddling to fishing was something like ten to one; and I was at the tail end of the flood tide, as well. Early afternoon the wind died, the sun came out, the water cleared a little and I had a little beach all to myself that I could never have accessed without my boat. Did some practice casting. Anyway, I then wandered upon a flock of duck hunters who were quite friendly, but I elected to keep them that way and called it a day. Bucked the wind all the way back to the ramp; but it was a good day anyway. The sonar said there was life in the water; I think next time I'm going to rig my 6wt Echo with a popper and my 8wt Korean hand me down with a clear intermediate line and see what happens. Report summary: no fish seen, except for the bait fisherman in the other kayak I saw who is having flounder for dinner. Hmmm.......
I would not count on the movement of Cutts as described by season. In September and October, I have caught large SRCs(20-21") fresh from the salt in small creeks as the Salmon runs begin. I find the beach fishing to be very good in February and March and good at other times.
Leland: That is what I was looking for as far as advice. I'm sure that you got me right on the hook set. No set, just keep stripping, got it. Now I just have to remember..... Many thanks for the comment / suggestion. MB
Stripping with two hands with the rod under your armpit also works. A steady strip mimics perfectly the reel wind in; slow and fast, herky jerky is good; and you absolutely cannot "trout set." FYI: I am speaking on popper fishing this coming Tuesday evening at the Alpine Fly Fishers. http://alpineflyfishers.org/index.html Leland.
I'm sure. I don't think there are any fly clubs that exclude guests (potential members)! Check the website and reply to someone. Hope to see you, Leland.
Serious, I would love to attend, do I need to be a member or can I show up? Would be cool to meet you and you and you and hear the info! It looks like it's in Puyallup so right down the road from me.