Friday, July 13, 2012

Upper Columbia King & Sockeye Salmon Reports

 Anton Jones and Jeff Witkowski sent me this report today as to what is going on in the upper Columbia River as far as what'sw happening on the King and Sockeye fisheries.  Thanks Guys!

  Due to numerous calls asking about the Upper Columbia Salmon Season I am filing this addendum. The Chinook and Sockeye are arriving in fishable numbers now!
 
    The Sockeye can be caught on Double D Dodgers trailed by Mack's Lures Mini-Cha Cha Squidders. Pink is a good color. You can bait the hooks on the Mini Cha Cha's with Pautzke Fire Cured shrimp, for better success.
 
    The Chinook are being caught on Super Baits in Hot Tamale, Hot Lava and Lemon Lime. Stuff those with oil based tuna. You can also troll a plug cut herring behind a Double D Dodger.
It is finally happening! We're expecting a run of over 400,000 Sockeye!
 
Anton Jones of Darrell & Dad's Family Guide Service
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Pictured: 7/12/12 - Guide Jeff Witkowski with a nice Upper Columbia River King
Also Pictured: 7/12/12 - Jaime Abarca of East Wenatchee with his very first Chinook Salmon!
Finally Pictured: 7/12/12 _ Jaime again with their catch of Chinook and Sockeye.