What a fun time! Nice of you to release them, FFD. I used to catch pinks off Point No Point with spinning gear and buzz bombs, but learned they aren't any good to eat except in fish cakes or other dishes where a nice fillet or steak was expected. Still a blast to catch. I miss salmon (and harvest trout) fishing. My brother and I made it to the B.C. Coast a couple years ago to chase Coho on the fly, but the weather turned all of the rivers into chocolate milk. The northwest corner of Vancouver Island has some excellent opportunity to chase salmon (and more), although the catch-limits aren't generous. ☮ from Idaho.
Looks like a lot of fun I don't know if thats the most fun though ... I've caught 12lb snook and a few 5-10lb redfish and several other mean fish on 5wt And decades ago some nice big PEI Atlantic salmon.
Woooooow,hey Dan, beautiful, beautiful video,And the submarine woooooow,👀👀👀😱😱😱 where you are, that's the sea somewhere, isn't it?🤗🤗🤗 Sweet.😍😍😍 Fish on.🤠🤠🤠
I'm new to fly fishing, so I'm might be a noob. Afaik, shooting head lines are overlined by default, so the 6wt Outbound should cast similarly to a normal 7wt weight forward line? I understand that overlining helps with wind, but for distance casting, wouldn't a lighter line with a similar profile perform better? Like casting a 3wt Rio Grand line on your 5wt rod?
Yes, you’re correct that shooting head lines are often overlined by default, meaning a 6wt Outbound line might feel like a traditional 7wt line. This can help with casting in windy conditions since the heavier line cuts through the wind better. However, for distance casting, a lighter line that matches the rod’s weight can often perform better because it allows the rod to load properly and transfer energy efficiently.
@@DansBackcountry nice okay thanks for the input. Looks like I’ll be wanting two more rods now. A small 2 weight for pan fish and a 8 weight for Steelies.
What a fun time! Nice of you to release them, FFD. I used to catch pinks off Point No Point with spinning gear and buzz bombs, but learned they aren't any good to eat except in fish cakes or other dishes where a nice fillet or steak was expected. Still a blast to catch. I miss salmon (and harvest trout) fishing. My brother and I made it to the B.C. Coast a couple years ago to chase Coho on the fly, but the weather turned all of the rivers into chocolate milk. The northwest corner of Vancouver Island has some excellent opportunity to chase salmon (and more), although the catch-limits aren't generous. ☮ from Idaho.
It really is a blast to catch salmon the fly rod - hopefully I'll get another chance to chase these hard fighting pinks!
Yesssir!! We love to see it. Pink salmon fishing has been so much fun. Pink Clouser minnow always does it for me!
So much fun!
Gig Harbor Fly Shop put out a video of them fishing the sound last week. Man that looks like fun. Nice fish!
Very cool
Looks like a lot of fun
I don't know if thats the most fun though ... I've caught 12lb snook and a few 5-10lb redfish and several other mean fish on 5wt
And decades ago some nice big PEI Atlantic salmon.
Woooooow,hey Dan, beautiful, beautiful video,And the submarine woooooow,👀👀👀😱😱😱 where you are, that's the sea somewhere, isn't it?🤗🤗🤗 Sweet.😍😍😍 Fish on.🤠🤠🤠
Thanks so much
what a blast man! Love it
So much fun :))
Wonder if Puget Sound Fly Shop might have that set up?
That setup is actually my own fly rod - opened a business last month. Feel free to take a closer look! fishonrods.com/shop
I'm new to fly fishing, so I'm might be a noob. Afaik, shooting head lines are overlined by default, so the 6wt Outbound should cast similarly to a normal 7wt weight forward line? I understand that overlining helps with wind, but for distance casting, wouldn't a lighter line with a similar profile perform better? Like casting a 3wt Rio Grand line on your 5wt rod?
Yes, you’re correct that shooting head lines are often overlined by default, meaning a 6wt Outbound line might feel like a traditional 7wt line. This can help with casting in windy conditions since the heavier line cuts through the wind better. However, for distance casting, a lighter line that matches the rod’s weight can often perform better because it allows the rod to load properly and transfer energy efficiently.
NICE!!
I’ve got a Orvis Clearwater 9 5 weight and I was wondering if I could catch steelhead or salmon with it.
Totally - smaller salmon like Pinks...Steelhead may torch that rod though :\
@@FlyFishDan whats a good rod for steel head?
A stiff 8 wt would suffice. Spey rods are best IMHO @@mojaverootz6049
@@mojaverootz6049 TFO 8 weight is what I use for Salmon and Steelhead.
@@DansBackcountry nice okay thanks for the input. Looks like I’ll be wanting two more rods now. A small 2 weight for pan fish and a 8 weight for Steelies.
What do you do to keep you gear from caroding in the salt?
Just rinse it with freshwater when you get home
Lots of rinsing for sure - I usually take the fly rod and reel in the shower that night or the next day.
Hi Dan, do you ever catch and cook right on shore? That would be something different for you to do or try…. Dave
Definitely going to do that when camping some time :))
What is your iPhone chest mount?
It is a modified GoPro chest mount
9' 5wt won't cut for 25 pound salmon right?
Likely not...but I would still do it! :))
5:41 beautiful curve 👌👌👌
say what's on your fingers.?
That is a stripping guard.
Did you get Koby a replacement fly while you were there?
Oooooo….good question 😂
Lol...ummmmmmmmm..................they were out?!
😂😂😂