We have had "Great" coho reports coming out of the Skagit this past week. The lower Skagit has been putting out good coho fishing, though there were a couple of days that the river was out of shape due to Fall rains earlier in the week. Nick Petosa emailed the above photos of a couple of days of good fishing with clients this past week. He said that they should wee some "Great" fishing for the nest 4 or 5 weeks. Though there is no retention on chums this season on the Skagit he mentioned that there were a few being caught and released recently. Techniques have varied greatly with cast and retrieved plugs such as Wiggle Wats, Brad's Wigglers and Yakima Bait Fatfish in Fire Tiger, Flame, Flame Herring Bone and Metallic Red and Cerise Colors being some of the most commonly used. Twitching 3/8 or 1/2 jigs by "Sea Run" or " Coho Carnage" jigs by John's Jigs have also been producing well. Pitching Vibrex Spinners in size 3 or 4's in Silver/Green, Silver/Chartreuse, Silver/Flame or Brass/Flame have been good also. You might enhance your spinner by adding a small hoochie over your hook. Dick Nite spoons are also a very good choice when the water drops and clears. These small spoons work wonders on finicky coho.
Nick does have a few open dates in his coho season - if you would like a "Great" day on the river give him a shout!
Petosa's Guide Service
(360) 854-0259
