My first time out at Sammamish. We started right off in the cove with the pads on the left of the launch. Worked it for about 30mins to 1 hr there with nothing to show for it. But I did see 1 fish jump. The weather was suppose to be dry, but we witness otherwise. A major downpour went overhead. Lasted for about 15 mins. All soaked.

So we motored off into a different spot. We pull up and immediately see surface activity. Doesn't appear to be large, but very active. I cast my spinnerbait near by and get a solid tug. Reel it in and it's a little chunky LMB. ~14" or so. We keep working this area and feel the nips. Can't tell what they are. So I busted out my trout rod. Finally catch one and they are perch. Lots and lots of perch. In the mix, I also caught my first crappie. A little guy.

While I was catching the panfish, my partner was still throwing her big bait. She wants a big one! Anyways, she got one! A HUGE squawfish. Biggest one I've seen with my own eyes.

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