Yakima River 2024 Huge Chinook| The Hunt for Salmon Eggs

[@Fishing_with_Gilbert509]

Man miss fishing there as kid last time I went there was back on 2005 but my dad and my cousin jr and jay jay still go there hecka fun catching them and the fight they give u o man not like the ones in Seattle prosser more fighters

[@HookedonKings509]

You got that right! These fish fight super hard. Thanks for the comment

[@IsacbetancourtRangel]

Donde es ?

[@HookedonKings509]

Prosser

[@Elcampirano509]

Estas cabron para la pesca viejo,invitas para la otra

[@HookedonKings509]

Como no pones listo para la nuevo año

[@davidbenner7093]

Do you smoke them? Curious what the meat looks like. I catch them on the Oregon coast tribs

[@HookedonKings509]

Usually I give it away to people who smoke em. Or to friends who just eat them anyways. When I first started fishing I used to eat them. I now have the ability to be selective.

[@tonivalen6187]

Am amazed it's steel open there king

[@HookedonKings509]

It’s closed now! Just closed on the 15th of November

[@RobertHughes-jc3lg]

To me waste of resource to keep them just for eggs when very dark chinook are not very tasty even when smoked. Try that many years ago and decided to let the fish spawn and make more fish. Not good enough to eat I don't keep.

[@HookedonKings509]

“Don’t eat don’t keep” that’s a pretty good motto. Unfortunately I have to stock eggs for Springers and Fall salmon. But I don’t waste anything so there is no waste of resource. Thanks for the comment though.

[@sleyeder11]

I make salmon corn chowder with the dark hen egg wagons. It's perfect

[@HookedonKings509]

@@sleyeder11 Right on!

[@charliealvarez8505]

Dang how do u cure your eggs? Tearing it up out there for sure sheesh.

[@HookedonKings509]

Using fresh blood free eggs is the trick. Big factor is also being at the right place at the right time. But I was using pro cure red hott double stuff.

[@charliealvarez8505]

@ thx bro for the info

[@jonlittle3738]

And what freeway bridge is this, Hatchery Fish

[@HookedonKings509]

Grant Ave bridge Prosser. Closed on the 15th though

[@jonlittle3738]

And what part of the yakima river is this

[@HookedonKings509]

Prosser ,Wa

[@lentlburto_ftw6398]

Amazing job as always, Nikko! These late workdays are brutal. I'll vicariously for now, tight lines, man!

[@HookedonKings509]

Thank you!

[@nicholaspina7396]

Rippin Lip!

[@HookedonKings509]

💯

[@felixortegapasionporlapesc4859]

Muy buenas capturas amigo animo muy buen contenido 👍

[@Joseph-t5m3b]

Good stuff man I see them eggs be pouting in work.! TightLines

[@HookedonKings509]

🤣 Thanks boss!! 🤙🏼

[@CHuYJuan-u9e]

What day where you there?

[@HookedonKings509]

This was a few weeks ago now.

[@DumstruckFishing]

Great job! I was only able to try twice there this year, your eggs definitely look better than mine!

[@HookedonKings509]

Thanks! I have a egg cure recipe on my channel that will make some great looking eggs. Check it out! Thanks for the comment and tight lines.

[@geoffreyhammond7852]

What size float are you running in that hole? I typically run spinners down in front of the water plant. Want to try running some soft beads next year.

[@HookedonKings509]

I use a 1oz slip bobber setup. Fish mostly soft water. I use a bobber at water plant and do well also.

[@geoffreyhammond7852]

@ appreciate the info! Maybe I’ll see you out there this year.

[@HookedonKings509]

@ No problem! See you out there.

[@WalkerBoysHunting]

Just saw the vid I got eggs too!

[@HookedonKings509]

Heck yeah!!! Time to stock up for next year.

[@NOFISHINGNOLIFE269]

What reel you use?

[@HookedonKings509]

It’s a Quantum Monster 300 series. I’ve probably caught close to 100 salmon on that reel and it’s now starting to get tired. Was a great investment. First time using one and I will buy another when I replace it.

[@charlescook94]

The egg goo on that rock 💀

[@HookedonKings509]

For real! 😂

[@josephwhite373]

Are you using sand shrimp or prawns

[@HookedonKings509]

I was using sand shrimp

[@adriangarciafishing7498]

Right on ive never salmon fished i live in spokane id love to go there an try great video

[@AirWreckD]

Ahhhh...the pro cure (pink double hott stuff) drip...gotta love the staining! Lol

[@HookedonKings509]

Red hott but yeah procure double stuff. The good good!! 🔥

[@raulmendoza3600]

nice bro love your video bro keep it up

[@HookedonKings509]

Thanks bro. I’ll try!

[@darineversaul6735]

This is despicable behavior. The salmon are well past edible table fare. Catching salmon for bait showcases why Washington fisheries are on the decline.

[@HookedonKings509]

Please don’t be to hard on despicable me. 😂 Table fair quality depends on the individual and the fish I keep always gets eaten. Also at least we use the eggs. I’ve been down to many river banks to find salmon eggs thrown and wasted. The decline is due to lack of water and commercial fishing. It’s not a result of bank fishermen. Thanks for the concern. Appreciate your comment

[@JeffOliver-fw2hq]

Way to dark for me, it's better to let them go and spawn,

[@HookedonKings509]

After this trip I didn’t keep anymore hens. So yeah I just let them go and spawn.

[@Mexwild]

Los guardas ya curados los huevos para l otro año

[@HookedonKings509]

Yup curing for next year!

[@chrisclearman5244]

Atrocious releases

[@HookedonKings509]

Yeah I was thinking that. I’ll see if I can do a better job next time . Thanks for the comment