Got in Thurs PM--Mostly house and yard Friday but looked at the estuary and Hatchery -nothing. Did see 2 run up the needle very late. Not  fishing just looking around.
 Sat and Sun  fished  lower river-usually do that in mid to late August before the crowds then retire to the upper river but with late fishes went low -WRONG.
Saw about 8 fish running fast in  2 days and saw guys go absolutely nuts chasing ,slashing and being generally rude whenever a fish came by- Then remembered I only went that low before the nuts arrived.
Some very nice fishable waters down there but not when the conga lines start and the madness prevails.
Did meet some nice folks and the weather and waters were great.
They have started but still way more fishermen than fish.

On Facebook, the run is going OK, according to some, with pics of roped salmon.  This is generating some traffic on the river, as goon wannabees have to try their hand .  Spears and loincloths would be more appropriate than shorts and rods.   Oh yeah, it's a native fishery that people depend on for their survival.  Thanks for the report.  Hope you find sanity, fish and space on your next trip up. In that order.

Man the slash , run and chase is upon us trev :( been for a while also. Fichy spears and loin hooks would be way cooler!!! Lol... Trev shoulda hit the middle/upper stretches for sanity bud

Thanks for the report Trev, It's about what I seen and expected when we were in town fri & sat.. Many out of state plates too.. I have no desire to fish like a "snagger" and that is usually the method when there are more people then fish this time of the year.. As you all know I was a dsr pass holder and my Labor Day weekends would be spent in that area where it was a bit less hectic, not always , but mostly..
 
Good luck on your next trip up and maybe I will bring a river rod along next weekend if anyone wishes to do some walking..
Ps, the inside water on the lake is really no less hectic .. We did and will again try to bust through that craziness and fish outside of all that.. 

Saw a few on stringers- most had 'the fin'.
 Also saw how most with stringers 'fished'.
Guys I spoke to who had been on the Lake had similar reports as those from Rich.
Had one come up and hold in a pocket I was kinda watching so I put a fly over it a couple of times-was the only time my line got wet in 2 days.
 Another 'fisherman' saw me and ran right over and pushed the fish outa the pocket then  ran up after it slashing away from behind.
That's when I left.
Was a time that a few strong words and eager anticipation of whatever followed mighta happened-but ya cant change the tide - they aint worth the effort and am getting too old for it-especially when its the norm rather than the exception.
Never like to be on the River for  weekends and Holidays but this was my only window--might no be able to get back till late Sept.

That is why I have less and less desire to fish for them. Had it happen several times last year. Fishing a pocket and some a hole comes in a starts ripping away. Its pathetic and I don't think they realize how foolish they look

Clint,
thing is , they don't care and think it's GREAT to post about how many fish they "hooked" on a fly rod with mono and string of cannonballs in 335 flow or whatever it is..
It's sad but true and makes good folks whom enjoy the fishery and fishing look like the fools..
Just do what you enjoy doing and don't be tricked into "when in Rome doing as the Romans do" , sorry TB, it was tongue in cheek

No offense taken HT, different context altogether.  Getting in the conga line trolling the depths is different than joining the rippers and snaggers using two, three or more .50 caliber shot.  Plus you did hook a screamer after I suggested you get in with the flotilla.  LOL 

YES Sir indeed, indeed  Now I want to know what time is dinner
Enjoy the day Everyone
1 project down 99 more to go..

Reports from up there are lousy-river and lake  both