We Proved the Biggest Lie in Fishing Wrong! (Everett Coho Derby Recap)

Is the early morning bite actually a requirement, or is it the biggest myth in salmon fishing? In this video, we put that theory to the test during the Everett Coho Derby in Puget Sound (Marine Area 9). Instead of battling the early-morning launch line, we launched late, fished the midday high sun, and boxed coho salmon by adjusting trolling depth, boat speed, and gear presentations. Whether you're trolling off Shipwreck, Possession Bar, or Edmonds, midday coho require specific tactical adjustments. We break down when to switch off low-light offerings like Spin-Fish and transition to high-visibility UV hoochies, how to target salmon pushed down by daylight, and how to avoid the combat fishing crowd while still filling the bleed bucket. #EverettCohoDerby #CohoFishing #PugetSoundFishing #SalmonFishing