Author Topic: Hanford reach sockeye fishery (Read 1654 times)

MeepDog · « **on:** July 06, 2023, 03:43:32 PM »

As of July 6th 2023 today they just doubled the limit to 4 sockeye, but made it barbless hooks only.

I'm not sure if I should be mad or glad. Sure won't be easy to land a sockeye on barbless with weights and dodgers. Better start pinching barbs folks!

Just edited to add the link.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/sockeye-salmon-limits-raised-hanford-reach-area-2023-07

Jake Dogfish · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2023, 04:55:54 PM »

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2023, 04:58:44 PM »

Might have to switch to some big river or wide gap hooks to keep them pinned on.

MeepDog · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2023, 05:29:22 PM »

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADFW/bulletins/363e92b
They sent a update with barbs on.

Thank sweet baby Jesus. Mods you could delete if you want so misinformation doesn't get spread. I was about to start crimping barbs

trophyhunt · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:39:29 PM »

Break away flasher should help.

huntnnw · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2023, 07:36:24 PM »

Most use dodgers for sockeyes

RockChuck · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2023, 08:34:22 PM »

4?? I have a hard enough time getting one in the boat!

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