Salmon Fishing Foggy Waters off Tomales Point Bodega Bay CA

[@saltythefisherman9545]

Killed it! Good job chris. Dan on the "salty" out

[@gwfried1]

You do a great job educating us. Thank You!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Gary, Happy your enjoying my videos! I appreciate the kind comment! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

So awesome you can go fishing so often. Would love to have a boat like that.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Yes I am very lucky to go out often. once or twice a week I try for. I still pinch myself when I am on the water enjoying the beautiful scenery of Northern California. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

I need to buy a boat like yours!!!!

[@fishwhore]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@ChrisPfish2]

your welcome, thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed it!

[@hustonwitt9425]

Nice day of catching, good job nice video. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@ChrisPfish2]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!

[@Realitygetreal]

Way to keep after them, salmon fishing 98% frustration 2% pure joy

[@nicktr823]

Thank you for taking us out Chris! Like your videos so far. I got to tomales bay all the time to dig clams and catch rockfish/lingcod in the ocean.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Tuan, thanks for taking the time to leave me a message. I a happy you like my channel so far, hopefully I can keep making content you find entertaining and informative! Good luck out at Tomales!

[@dfishergil3722]

Nice job...takes work to get good footage especially by yourself...enjoy watching the actual strike!! Thanks

[@marchatescheese]

Nice fish and killer weather too

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Marc, just amazing out there. thanks for watching!

[@marchatescheese]

If u ever got room for one more on the weekend hit me up, I got my own rod, experienced, don't do dope and willing to pitch in for gas and whatever. I got a 14 ft aluminum but alittle sketched to hit the ocean and don't got 200 for a party boat,usually wait for the river run

[@m.dawodsharifi1531]

First time watching any of your videos... Nice very informative and nicer catches.

[@edkennard72]

Also that's a good video and good information thank you very much I live here in the state of New York along the great lakes and we're just waiting for him to come into shore then life stops until the salmon quit running

[@916Freestyle]

Nice fish man!! Keep the videos coming. Awesome

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Jeremy, I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment, thank you!

[@paulspeidell7386]

Very nice job all around, Chris!

[@RB-pr4er]

You have come a long way since your first videos suckafish! I’ve been There myself alone in the fog a few times, so easy to get disoriented so close to home. Look for me out there I have a red Boulton, boat name Defiance!

[@Chinnzo12]

Man, home by 9am? The dream! Sweet catches! Glad to see all the action around Bodega/Tomales

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks for watching, yeah amazing day on the water!

[@ryanleclair2729]

I just moved not far from bodega, I’m learning a lot from you. My boat has never seen the salt yet, it’s just like yours which makes me more comfortable about hitting the salt. I’m trying to learn everything I can before hitting the big blue

[@troyottosen8722]

I troll in a kayak here in Alaska all the time, catching king’s coho no problem and you got a video 😂 I even caught a 255 pound halibut from my kayak, went to shore and landed it!

[@mwparker1969]

Excellent Sir!

[@troywadsworth3639]

Awesome Chris!! My kids and I love watching your videos. We live in Carson City, NV and we are planing our first salmon trip. We look to your videos for inspiration and where to go. Keep up with the good work, hopefully we will see you on the water soon..

[@ChrisPfish2]

Very cool Troy. I always appreciate these comments. I love teaching kids how to fish and knowing they are watching my videos makes it special. Thats why I try and keep my videos PG and informative, and always try and show how to handle fish properly. Thanks for watching my channel. Salmon is best august/ early September along the sf coast. Its hot now but fish are moving a lot. Those months they are all along the coast in 30-100' of water.

[@troywadsworth3639]

Great! We will plan for an August trip! Thanks for the advice..

[@kd3piano]

Nice informative video!

[@thesmokinsalmon]

Nice job on the net. Iv grabbed salmon by the tail on the river but solo ocean netting seems a lot harder with the swells

[@Tomikingi]

Ive been fishing Bodega for nearly 20 yrs. Besides whales, its not uncommon for sharks to grab it OR sea lions. You'll know shark when ur line just takes off then BAMMM...bit off. Great video!

[@matttomlinson6696]

I just subscribed after watching. Great job, I look forward to checking out your other videos

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Matt, thank you very much. I appreciate you checking out the channel and giving it a sub!

[@michaelrausch6950]

Done before 8... Nice job

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Michael, thanks for watching the video, it was an awesome day!

[@tatyanabelyayeva6409]

Are you launching your boat in the Mueller park?

[@matthewgraham9475]

great video my dude! your awesome

[@fishingconpadilla]

Nice video bro buen trabajo

[@Luckybasster]

Wow, looks fun.

[@ChrisPfish2]

it was an amazing time out there! Thanks for watching!

[@henryhanson505]

Your the man..lol.. hope to run into you on the water... I recently bought a sailboat near San Francisco Bay and am in the middle of a refit.. planning a cruise to Hawaii then Alaska...maybe you could follow me.. that way we could fish off your boat..cook em on mine.. lol.. good job .. keep it up !!..

[@rrmerlin3402]

Welcome to the SOS club......... Solo Ocean Salmon

[@ChrisPfish2]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@scottbergenstock1645]

Very nice I have 14 foot valco that I fish in tomales bay for halibut, now that ocean would of been great for me, always wanted to see how it was done. Someday, still a little intimidating by the whole process. When I am solo out there, I have a water proof marine radio on me, in case I go overboard I can attempt to call the coast guard from the water.

[@KayakFishingwithMatt]

Boom Gottum! Nice limit!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks Matt!

[@lazeronu]

u the man! keep it up!

[@ofataufa7058]

Awesome catch bro

[@ChrisPfish2]

thanks for watching!

[@OldManAndTheSea]

Tons of action nice release of the coho

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah that was crazy out there this day. I would of just stayed and done catch and release for a few more hours but that wouldnt be cool to the fishes. Thanks for watching. Email me [e-mail] lets do a video together this year.

[@fishbustin7926]

I’ve been in the ocean in my 16.5 foot boat when I had to get on my knees to fight a fish. That’s a little dicey.

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

NICE...THUMBS-UP...

[@thedeltahookset]

Nice footage and great job on the trip keep up the good work 🍺🌅🛸🎣

[@ChrisPfish2]

I appreciate the good vibes, thanks for watching!

[@blaynefrancis8569]

Nice Ishmael bro I wed to get out with u to cathsome real fish awesome catch look in ng forward to the next video

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks for watching!

[@timeless_realm]

Congrats!

[@AhmedMahmoud-bp2km]

Made it look easy out there 👌🏼👌🏼

[@ChrisPfish2]

we can thank the fish for that.

[@calebausten4531]

Nice I liked the weighing of the fish

[@ChrisPfish2]

yes sir, will get those salmon on the scale for yeah! Thanks for watching!

[@toddnicholas8945]

Nice job 🎣🇺🇸

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thank you for watching!

[@alldaytony2751]

When I get a boat I'm gonna practically live on the water.

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Good job bro

[@ChrisPfish2]

Thanks Triple F!

[@Fishingdownlo]

Great catch. Hopefully one these days I could learn to catch my first salmon from you.

[@ChrisPfish2]

Good luck out there. This is the year. Lots of salmon around. Best time will be august & early september.

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Great vid and I learned a lot, so sorry about the camera, I love the underwater footage. Thank you for showing the fish finder. I'm looking and saving now for one. Question: Are barbless hooks required in Calif?? Who wouldn't like this vid???

[@ChrisPfish2]

yes barbless is required in california. I have lots to improve on so thumbs down just comes with the territory. I would rather people politely tell me what they didnt like so I can improve. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@cholodeyolofishing2036]

Killing it knock them out early that's good job Bueno trabajo amigo

[@ChrisPfish2]

I appreciate bro! Gracias por ver!

[@hardog22]

That’s what’s up. Nice day. Can’t complain at all. How much for a trip with you ?

[@masterwon]

well done man, good stuff. sucks about the camera tho. btw what kind of knot do you use?

[@hmglor]

What site do you use to find your weather for fishing?

[@davidyork751]

Nice day out, and thanks for not putting some nasty loud music on, I hate it when these guys put music on thinking it's helping, It's not.

[@jamielew6479]

Nice work! Sucks about the camera, but the other footage was bad a$$..Keep up the good work, see ya out there!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Jamie, yeah it sucks I lost the camera. I know that was my favorite underwater salmon footage yet. Seeing multiple of them at same time. Thanks for watching

[@MSGFishingHuntingPros]

Where do u launch out of? That’s some awesome underwater footage. What type of underwater camera do u use?

[@standish92k]

Good reminder on the Coho. I've actually seen them in the kelp when freediving. Pretty cool. How bad is parking at the launch? How about when you came back in ? My fear is not getting a parking spot.

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah you forget about the coho, until you catch one. Thats so cool seeing them in the kelp, I bet you see steelhead too? Parking is brutal. I got there 545 and main lot already filled. Got one of the last spots on the dirt hill. When I came back at 830 no a single boat there, everyone was on the water. Its my fear too, next time I will go even earlier. Thanks for watching!

[@standish92k]

@@ChrisPfish2 I haven't seen the Steelies in the kelp yet. The cohos were in Santa Barbara in about 40 feet of water. Looks like I am going to have to take days off to hit it out there. I'm sure it's impossible on Saturday/Sunday right now.

[@RB-pr4er]

Have u joined coast side fishing yet?

[@danflatt5094]

Hey Cris, what do you look for in the wind and swell conditions to determine if it is safe to go out?

[@UrbanTropicalZen]

Do you think the one that broke off was a shark that bit you off? Nice job on the quick limit.

[@mattstephens4359]

Love your videos I'd love to fish with you some time... I grew up fishing Bodega Bay and the sac river American river feather river Yuba river grew up in California so Ive fished all the rivers.. Let me know you wanna fish some time..

[@ChrisPfish2]

happy you enjoy the videos, thanks for watching them! I want to take out some subscribers out this summer.

[@JUNationFishing]

Sweet! Done by 8 AM?!?!?!? That's awesome! 👍🙏🎣JU Hammah⚒

[@ChrisPfish2]

Whats up JU. Thanks for the Hammah! You making some new lures for these salmon? Might be some early fish on the river with so many already coming in close to Golden Gate! Thanks for watching!

[@JUNationFishing]

ChrisPfish You know it. Got some ideas for new salmon lures. Can’t wait. Your ocean fishing trips are da bomb!!! 👍

[@tommyvang1100]

Can a inboat jet be out there?

[@SOPhenix-np6cl]

What cannon ball weight do you use? 10lb or 8? Just curious . I have the same magnums and run 10 and noticing that my line Frey’s more often. Might switch to 8

[@alloutblitzfishing3317]

Great video!! What rod reel combo you using?

[@jonathanpassaro228]

What radio channel?

[@pk7056]

headed out next week

[@ChrisPfish2]

awesome, yeah I am hoping we get a good report over the next few days. Thanks for watching!

[@donfoleyGuam]

🎣🐟🤙🏽🏆 20lb’r this year!

[@ChrisPfish2]

exactly hoping i start season with a monster

[@ThienNguyen-wh1fz]

Wonder if they turn back last moment because of the camera.

[@shawnschotter9208]

Snag= possible sea lion. To foggy to see him surface and thrash the fish. Why didn’t the drag pull?

[@Laujboi207]

Hey chris, whats the spec on your boat? Thinking about a lund too.

[@ChrisPfish2]

its a 2014 lund impact 1675. Thanks for watching

[@JamesKyujin]

Dope @$$ vid brotha 🤙 you got a sub😎

[@rommelalba4904]

Nice one bro! I wish i can grow a pair and take my boat out in the open ocean! I was only taking mine near the mouth of Tomales bay lawsons landing. 😭😫

[@ChrisPfish2]

go on a calm weekend day when lots of boats are out. Make sure you have the proper safety tools, radio, flare gun, horn, life jackets, fresh water in bottles. You should be okay if you play safe. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@rommelalba4904]

ChrisPfish can i roll with u if possible and see what its like! I’ll pitch in for gas and stuff. My boat is kind of old so thats why i dont want to risk it. 86 tracker 16v

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

Another great video Chris! Love the content. Got my first solo limit last year....bucket list CHECK

[@Kinghunter182]

How do you like going out solo vs taking people out?

[@ChrisPfish2]

Oh boy, i love them both, thats why I rotate. Solo is the most rewarding after a good day on the water. Solo there isnt pressure, you cant be late, only you to second guess all your moves. With someone, you have company, you get to laugh, you build friendships.

[@coreyjbeats1357]

Love this! Subscribing!

[@shanehoward9756]

What kind of boat do you have?

[@jus4funtim]

I would suggest getting the bait to swim less erratic, you can see the fish were trying to bite it, or troll a little slower.

[@Ricky1317]

Nice catch early limits🤙🏽... how long is your boat? Thanks in advance.

[@ChrisPfish2]

My boat is 17 feet. Thanks for watching!

[@rinkydinky6349]

Great video man!! Mind me asking how big is your boat?

[@ChrisPfish2]

Happy you enjoyed the video! It is 17 feet. Thanks for watching!

[@frankarmitage776]

Lol I wish the people that thumbs down a video like this would explain there thoughts... cool video

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Frank, yeah I think 2-3% of the population unfortunately likes to bring others down to make them feel better. I for sure have things to improve on but I hope I am doing that, improving. I know I need to work on steady camera and audio all the same volume through out video. I also wish people would give constructive criticism instead of just leaving me a thumbs down. I do want to get better, Thanks for watching my video!

[@pk7056]

local utube haters lol

[@frankp3757]

@@ChrisPfish2 A gimbal would help you to stabilize your video. Good job none the less.

[@SuperKimtuan]

What size flasher ? 4inches?

[@ChrisPfish2]

its either 5.5 or 6". thanks for watching

[@uluacom]

🔥

[@edkennard72]

What type of hooks are you using when I used to fish the West coast we'd take all them hooks that came with the lures off and put them gamagusu on they're a whole lot sharper and they'll penetrate the salmon's mouth a whole lot better using those factory hooks that come on the lures ain't worth the s*** learned that the hard way there

[@gabrielvilgalys7974]

hey man, love watching the content but what happens to the rubber band after you hook up? I know we all run the risk of losing tackle when we fish, but this seems like it's needlessly adding plastics to our oceans? Gutted to lose a camera man! What a shame!

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah for sure I hear you about the rubber band. Let me find something else that works. If that hook with the rubber band goes into the fish you get the rubber band back, but still i get the point. I dont understand how sinker release weights are still legal. I feel like the environmentalists must not know or something. Seems like common sense that shouldnt be allowed. Thats why I paid for downriggers. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@terryyang6877]

Sorry for the camera loss. But you sure did bonk em, bleed em and probably ate them by now. Great outting!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Terry, Yeah sucks losing the camera, I guess it was bound to happen. Will take more precautions like I do on the rocks with it. Trolling you just dont expect that. thank you for watching!

[@mexitrucho]

What size apex do you use?

[@ChrisPfish2]

I use the 5.5" the 4.5" is the most common. I bought the 5.5" the first time and it always works, never done a different size. thanks for watching!

[@patrickmcelearney1613]

Nice job, I 'm ready to head out you've given me the itch.

[@danielgoodman5245]

Don't go alone brudda!! I'll go with you and pay for everything!

[@Lowery63]

What day was this ?

[@rggatoman74]

Awesome Video!!! Too bad you lost your camera 🎥

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah that was a bummer! Thanks for watching!

[@israelmartinez136]

Any chance I could make it out there with ya

[@ChrisPfish2]

I am getting asked a lot, its not out of the relm of possibilities. Send me a short video why I should take you at [e-mail]. I had a little contest at the end of a video a few back and am taking someone who sent in a video coming up in the next month or so. Thanks for watching my videos!

[@TimLPINE]

Once again, nice job Chris! Keep on sharing your adventures- it's really helping those of us who can't get out there on the ocean. Cheers!

[@breckdavis4345]

Chris,I belong to Coastside Fishing club,SF bay area,you should post your awesome videos there,there is a decent size group of us fishermen/boaters Tomales /Bodega bay and more,your videos with underwater cameras are awesome,out tomorrow using the same gear,WMA & Kripple chovy,thanks again for your intel

[@sasagun]

Was this today ?

[@fijian0811]

Awesome bro. We are planning to try for this Saturday. Do you think the weather forcast is decent? Thanks

[@jonathanshingle82]

5 to 6 foot swells and 3 to 5 mph winds, should be a great weekend to fish!

[@fijian0811]

@@jonathanshingle82 I use wind alert it is showing a bit higher idk if it is a good app to use. I have a 18.5 foot tracker 150 hp and been out there before but its been a while.

[@jonathanshingle82]

@@fijian0811 I use the windy app and it has been pretty accurate. You should be ok till around noon then the winds hit 10mph and 17 by 2.

[@ctgilcrest]

don't bonk your fish just bleed it. dead fish don't bleed you need a heart beat to pump out the blood. i don't know who started the bonk thing. put water in your bucket half full to keep the fish alive tell it bleeds out. or just cut the gill and drag the fish on a rope beside the boat for five minutes watch for seals.

[@rj-vj8gr]

Caught 15lbs, from charter

[@danielramos7394]

Congrats!!! It’s hard fishing solo let alone netting them!!! You did a great job, too bad you lost your camera!!! I thinking of going to bodega bay when I’m able to. I will reach out to you to see where would be the best place to launch. I will spend a night so I don’t have to travel and be too tired. Tight lines🎣🎣

[@ChrisPfish2]

Hi Daniel, right on. Yeah august/ early september is when its normally most consistent. Send me an email before you go [e-mail]

[@danielramos7394]

ChrisPfish I will definitely reach out to you. Thanks tight lines be safe out there!!!🎣🎣🎣

[@laynehawk]

Beware the Outlaw.

[@BestTop-ih2ut]

From the under water camera footage it looks like the salmon are attracted to the bait but turned off by the smell, probably from your hands when you were handling it. I heard its better to spray your hands with WD40 or rub it with dead bait first, to kill your human scent from your hands.

[@cashotpb]

Thresher

[@reeceadams384]

I think your videos have convinced me to try in the ocean , next time I find a good day I think I might try Tomales point like you. nice fish and what rod are you using

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah you got to give it a try. Look at the reports. Its hit or miss until august close in off tomales point.

[@reeceadams384]

Ya I’ll give it a try next time I find some good weather