1st Annual Salmon for Soldiers Fishing Event

[jackelope]

I would be more than honored to fly that on my boat in his honor! We honor his service and know that he is guarding the gates of Heaven! 

Hell yeah Randy. I think you knew him too, right? I think Drew's only got the 1 for his boat.

[Buckmark]

I may of missed it but what is the itinerary for saturday?

[Fish4Fun]

Buck,  there was an e-mail from Randy did you get that ?? I could send it to you if needed

[brianmtsinc]

I can't wait.  I am really excited about this!  One of my soldiers fishing with me will be flying in from Florida Friday afternoon, and we will be staying overnight on my boat at the dock.   Hope to meet some of you fine folks!

I am hoping to have some crab pots dropped and ready for him when he arrives.   Any suggestions on where to drop some pots?

Back to my first post - I'm not a great fisherman, and have never fished this area before.  I'm hoping you fellow huntwa member can offer up some solid advice so the 2 warriors going out with me will have a better chance at some action   

Thanks everyone!
Brian C

[h20hunter]

Brian....best I can say is troll slow....very little angle on the cable...look for jumpers and people netting fish. I work gear from 30 to 150 based on the fish finder....pink and white you can't go wrong. For crabbing I'd use good fresh bait and dump them along the shore near where you are fishing. Along the shore south of Mukilteo look for a few places that have freshwater trickling in...some great crabbing can be found in those areas.

[brianmtsinc]

Thank you H2O!  I appreciate it. 

When I go out fishing normally, I don't expect a whole lot except a good relaxing time on the water.  That way, at the end of the day, I'm not disappointed.   

Now when it comes to hunting elk... thats a whole other story 

But for this trip, I want to yell ' FISH ON!!"   

Thanks again!

[lostbackpacker]

I can't wait.  I am really excited about this!  One of my soldiers fishing with me will be flying in from Florida Friday afternoon, and we will be staying overnight on my boat at the dock.   Hope to meet some of you fine folks!

I am hoping to have some crab pots dropped and ready for him when he arrives.   Any suggestions on where to drop some pots?

Back to my first post - I'm not a great fisherman, and have never fished this area before.  I'm hoping you fellow huntwa member can offer up some solid advice so the 2 warriors going out with me will have a better chance at some action   

Thanks everyone!
Brian C

The tide is gonna be running going out when we fish on saturday.  i would start at humpy hollow and troll towards the shipwreck.  I would double stack lines on each downrigger (if you have enough licenses).  Put one at 60ft, then clip in the second and run it to 30ft.  So you'll have one at 90ft and one 30ft. 

Troll slow for humpies

Plenty of places south of Mukilteo to drop the pots. Like H2O said. 

[Ripper]

I plan on prefishing this afternoon. I'll let you all know what I find out.

[Salmon Dreams]

AND HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

 

Event Schedule
August 10, 2013


0600  Check-in / Registration opens
     Check out the sponsor tables
     Meet and greet with Guides and Crew
     Soldiers assigned to boats
     Hand out hats / t-shirts
0645  Presentation of Colors / 173rd ABN Association
     Moment of silence
     Pledge of Allegiance
     Loading the boats begins
0700  Check-in closes
     Finish loading boats
     Fish on!
1300  Weigh station opens up in grassy area by Guest Dock A
     Don’t forget your Kettle Korn on the way to Bayside
1500  All boats to be in
     Everyone report to Bayside Marine for BBQ
1600  Introduce Tom Nelson -  present plaque
     Offshore Northwest -  heaviest combined fish weight prize
     Raffle prizes
     Group photo
     Remarks and comments
1700  Thanks for coming and have a safe journey home!


Can't wait to see you all there. This should be an absolute blast!!!!!!!

[Fish4Fun]

Thanks Randy,

I think all of the boat skippers and mates are just as excited as the Soldiers to be there on Saturday.

For the boats that are traveling in on Friday be safe and plan on a fun Friday afternoon and evening, looking forward to a meet and greet on the dock   

[lostbackpacker]

Thanks Randy,

I think all of the boat skippers and mates are just as excited as the Soldiers to be there on Saturday.

For the boats that are traveling in on Friday be safe and plan on a fun Friday afternoon and evening, looking forward to a meet and greet on the dock   

I would agree that most of us captains are also excited to give back a little bit to the soldiers. 

I gotta finish getting boat stocked tonight.

[Ripper]

Fished for about 3 hours this afternoon in the Ship wreck area. Had 2 good hit's but no fish to the boat. Fish checker said they saw 40 or so pinks today. Slow but they are around.

[h20hunter]

Just a quick post from the NOAA website...

Fri Night: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less in the afternoon.

[lostbackpacker]

Just a quick post from the NOAA website...

Fri Night: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less in the afternoon.

should be just fine.. maybe little bumpy in the afternoon coming back, but not too bad at all

[h20hunter]

Thats what I'm thinking.....woke up this morning thinking about what I needed to throw in the boat....charge up the VHF.....get a fresh cooler......extra zip ties.....sharpen the filet knife..........ask wife to make cookies...........