Month: April 2021

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get together with your buddies and reunite for a memorable guy’s weekend, there’s no better experience than a guided salmon mooching trip on the Puget Sound.

No matter how experienced and seasoned you are as a fisherman, mooching or saltwater fly fishing can be fun and challenging alternatives to passive trolling methods. Depending on the season and your location in the Sound, you and your buddies can catch coho, humpback, chum, and chinook salmon and have plenty of new fishing stories to share the rest of the year.

Don’t have your gear or fishing equipment? No problem – A Spot Tail Salmon Guide and Captain Keith Robbins can provide all fishing gear, rain gear, bait and tackle for individuals and private boats alike. With acute knowledge of Puget Sound’s sweet spots and the best spots for salmon fishing taking into account the tide and season, you’ll never have a fishing trip better than this.

There’s still time to book a weekend getaway with your buddies and have a memorable experience in one of the most exciting places in the country? Any excuse to come out for a weekend in Seattle this time of year is a good one, so in-between a trip to the Space Needle, seafood tours, and sampling the amazing beer and cider in the region, carve out a chunk of time to get out on the water and catch some fish.

Schedule your group or solo outing with Captain Keith Robbins and A Spot Tail Salmon Guide today! Call or text 206-295-7031 or use the contact form to request a date and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

We recently went out with a videographer and shot a couple of great videos on the Seattle waterfront. In this video, Captain Keith Robbins explains why mooching is his preferred method for salmon fishing in the Puget Sound and shows how mooch fishing actually works.

What is Mooch Fishing?

Unlike trolling, which is fishing out of a moving boat, mooching was historically the most popular form of salmon fishing in the Seattle area. Mooching doesn’t need as much equipment or gear as trolling or fly-fishing by comparison, but the dedication and attention needed to mooch properly requires a lot of practice and dedication to the sport.

How to Mooch

Using a banana weight, a cut-plug herring as bait, and a tandem hook, you’ll want to make sure your bait is spinning adequately. The trick is to keep it constantly moving the bait – dropping and reeling the entire time. Keep it slow and use your thumb to regulate the line as the bait drops. As soon as you feel the bait drop, reel in really fast!

Of course, there’s more to it than that. An experienced moocher has tips and tricks for first-timers, but once you catch your first salmon you’ll be a moocher for life. For more information on a Seattle salmon fishing trip that you’ll never forget, give Spot Tail Salmon Guide a call or contact us today!

CAPT. KEITH ROBBINS: YOUR SPOT TAIL SALMON GUIDE
Captain Keith Robbins is an expert fisherman. He’ll help you make the most of your experience on the Puget Sound.

The Puget Sound is a spectacular place for fishing and promises truly a one-of-a-kind experience every time you’re out on the boat. There’s an abundance of fish within quick distance of downtown Seattle, making a guided tour of Puget Sounds best fishing spots a great way to spend a vacation weekend in the Pacific Northwest.

However, if you’re planning a fishing trip in Seattle, there are a few things you need to bring along in order to be prepared for the elements. When you book your trip with A Spot Tail Salmon Guide, we’ll take care of your fishing gear, bait, tackle, and bottled water (and rain gear upon request), but there are a few things you need to bring along just in case:

– Heavy-duty rain gear (poncho, hat, raincoat, rubber boots, etc.)

– Sunglasses

– Sunscreen

– Thick socks (an extra pair is a good idea)

– Warm pants or jeans

– T-shirt

– Long-sleeve shirt

– Medium-to-heavy jacket (it gets cold on the boat!)

– Windbreaker

– Waterproof shoes or boots if possible, but not necessary

– Chapstick

Again, we make every attempt to streamline your fishing experience so you have a memorable time, but it never hurts to be over-prepared. Many people (especially during the summer months) neglect to bring an adequate jacket or coat on the boat and end up being very cold the entire ttip. Plan ahead and dress in layers and you’ll have a great time.

Whether you’re a long-time Seattleite or just planning a trip to town, make a day out on the water part of your trip’s itinerary. A Spot Tail Salmon Guide makes it easy to bring a group along with flat rate fees and eco-tourism for non-fishermen, so the whole family can enjoy the experience. Give us a call or use the contact form to book your own salmon fishing excursion today!