Only had 2 hours to fish today, from 11:30 to 1:30, but it still turned out to be worth my while. First tried casting upstream just along side and below an old log where coho like to rest. After a dozen casts and no hits, thought I try a few out in front, before I moved up to another spot. I wouldn't normally do this due to branches hanging over and into the river downstream. After 3 or 4 casts hooked one about 8 lbs., but lost after a good fight. Was moving to release it when it took off straight for the branches. Tried to stop the fish, but the hook came out and nearly took my head off.
I had to stand back at least a rod length or more from the edge, as the visibility was at least 3ft. Also it was low tide, so with the low clear water they spook easily. I can't remember doing well in the past at low tide, but you go when you can. All the coho I have released or lost have hit between 10 to 20 ft. from the bank.
During the next hour I released 2 bucks about 7 & 10 lbs., a jack, and small cutthroat. Also lost 2 more coho. Going to try and make a longer day of it tomorrow.