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westport surf perch
« on: July 12, 2010, 03:42:21 PM »
I'm going to be at westport 7-14- 7-16 camping at twin harbors with the family. Was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how and where to catch surf perch? And does anyone know can you use crab pots off the dock this time of year? I know there is a time you can only use rings just don't remember when it is. Thanks for the help.

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 06:32:19 PM »
We'll be down there from the 6th to the 16th in camp site 97. Come on over and say howdy if you get a heart beat..

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2010, 08:28:54 AM »
the perch are pretty easy to catch, the trouble is finding them.  i usually just use a heavy steelhead rod and rig up a drift fishing setup with a #4 hook and enough lead to get out there(usually 1-2oz).  go out at low tide and find bars and troughs in the sand and come back at high tide to fish them.  sand shrimp and clam necks work really well for them.

the jetty's been kicking out some really nice lingcod lately too.
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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 11:48:08 AM »
biggoon tuna, thank you very much for the info. Which jetty the big one and what does a person use for bait on the jetty? thanks alot

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2010, 11:49:32 AM »
tony, we will be in camppsite 6 I will stop over.

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2010, 11:49:36 AM »
were going this weekend  :IBCOOL:

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2010, 01:34:26 PM »
Loks like we're going to have us a "Hunt-Wa" South get to gether  :bdid:  :yike:  :IBCOOL:  :chuckle:

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2010, 08:39:00 PM »
biggoon tuna, thank you very much for the info. Which jetty the big one and what does a person use for bait on the jetty? thanks alot
the guys getting the BIG lings(15-20lb range) have been using live greenling and sea bass for bait.  talked to a guy who said the greenlings were biting on sand shrimp.  white curly tail jigs in the 1-2oz size will get them too, just remember to bring a lot of gear because it's snaggy down there!  this is all on the south jetty(the big one at westhaven state park).

i'd bring something cheap and heavy duty, spooled up with at least 20lb test.  i saw a guy hook into something big(my guess would be either a monster ling or a halibut) and had the thing on for close to an hour.  i got bored and moved spots before he landed it(or busted it off).
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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2010, 07:16:18 AM »
biggoontuna,
thanks again for the info if I have time I will try that too.

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2010, 10:07:05 PM »
 my family will be there this weekend as well

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Re: westport surf perch
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2010, 11:08:22 PM »
They are going to put out the poison carberol or severene on the 13-14-15-19 and 25th. I called the numbers on the warning signs on the boat ramp and they are also doing the willipa. If the fishing is;nt to good you will know why.

 


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