Good news is, things are settling back up to normal and fishing picked up today. Most of the captains went out there and landed their limits this morning. That's a good thing because yesterday was tough. It's a little matter of choice as far as baits to use currently. You may hear all kinds of stuff and won't know what to do. I can't tell you what is working right now because there is a major variance in meat, spoons, flies and plugs happening. Get ready for some hot derby action this coming weekend and beyond. The Fall LOC is kicking off Friday and that is the one everyone is waiting for. An added bonus is that Sonny's 3 day salmon derby. That has over 100 entries so far for big salmon each day. Last month they had 222 boats entered and the payouts were insane. You can enter that here at the Boat Doctors by tomorrow if you want in all 3 days. Enter the LOC by 7 am the day you are going to fish. Reeling for a Cure is this Friday in Olcott also, so it should be a busy one at the marina and the park. LOC derby and Sonnys' fish are weighed here at the Boat Doctors.

Contrary to belief, yes a couple of guys got salmon and trout off the pier this week. That does not mean it is time to fish the piers. Very cold water rolled in with a few kings and browns, but they surely went back out in the lake. August is not pier season. Salmon and trout should be on again in September unless we get another fluke storm and lake roll. Sometimes the internet posts are just nightmares. Hold your panties on, folks. There is no salmon run yet. Enjoy your day!