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Big Chinook ate bitting!

August 05, 2026 Astoria 2 photos
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Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chinook)

Trip Summary

The Buoy 10 fishery is off to good start. Both Coho and Chinook taking lures and bait throught the day. Patience paid off !
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Herman Fleishman
Astoria, Oregon, United States
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