Bodega Jack sent in this report from yesterday:"Jim Hudelson of Rohnert Park with his limit of salmon caught today at the 17/6 line in 260' of water 125' deep. Watermelon apex."

     Kelley Roy sent in this detailed report:"Willy

A few firsts yesterday. Our first trip of the year, Shane’s first salmon, and I caught my first “silver”, as you said a lot of silvers caught yesterday. We started a little late but joined the fleet staying northwest of the mob out in the deeper water and landed a 25 inch king 220 otw straight bait anchovy, caught a silver along with a couple of take downs at the same depth. We moved in around 220-240 feet and heard reports of fish coming 150 otw so raised up to 150 and brought a 10 lbr to the boat but botched it….I left the rigger down –oops.  Hour later caught the 14-15 lbr 150 otw anchovy then watched a couple other boats hook up in the same area. A great day!" Much better than my day there. I couldn't get a bite for a long time, then lost a (probably short but who knows?) king at the boat. Then the downrigger cable twisted and frayed and without a crimper I was down to one downrigger. I wasn't catching with four lines in the water and I didn't see how half would be better, so we bailed from the deep and tried McClure's, where we lost another salmon in 40 feet of water. Finally fished Tomales Bay for a pair of 8 pound halibut between 3 and 4 pm. The water is getting a bit warmer and it looks like a few of the anchovies are starting to leave Tomales Bay, so there may be more shallow-water salmon to try for in a few days if the strong winds keep away as requested. FYI, the Tomales Bay bar had some breakers on it this morning when the fog was thick and a few people got to revisit childhood memories when their life flashed in front of their eyes, so anybody thinking of running out tomorrow should probably approach it with the proper respect (don't try if you can't see). 

     Here's a photo of what lurks beneath the murky water of Tomales Bay, sent in by Heiko Gmirr:"Caught this angel shark south of the weather buoy on dead anchovy from a kayak" That's too close for a kayak, imho.