Bouy 10 Sunday

[Fishnclifff]

We are going to fish Bouy 10 on sunday the 1rst of Aug.
I made reservations for 6 and had 1 person back out.
I will leave the res open until thur nite, if anyone wants to join us.
we are going out with Pacific salmon Charters, out of Ilwaco.
Cost is 90+tax = about 110.00
5am show time. we gonna be havin breakfast at the Dockside cafe at 4am or so.
PM me or I will just check this thread.

[trippledigitss]

Hmmmm.... tempting    Is this invite open to anyone? Do you have room for 2 more? Not sure if I could make it (if I was welcome) but if I could I'd like to bring my boy too.

[Fishnclifff]

Yeh I can add more.
 Just don't want to cancel. Been freinds with the skipper a long time and like to fish on his boat.

[h2ofowlr]

They have been limiting on fish.  If you want to catch a limit and have a good time it would be well worth it.  I was down there two weeks ago.

[Fishnclifff]

I got a new job. This will be my first day off. can't wait

[Wacenturion]

Are you actually fishing bouy 10...or going out in the ocean.  If bouy 10, I'm assuming some fish are there?
Thanks

[Fishnclifff]

Thats why they call it fishing. Ya don't really schedule a meeting with the fish.  

It is the opener for Bouy 10, and yes there are plenty of fish.

[trippledigitss]

There is a chance I can make this but still trying to sort out basically money and travel costs before I can commit. Never been down to Ilwaco, I stayed in Astoria when I fished Bouy 10 last year - do you know of a good (cheap) motel close by your meeting spot and if so about how much? Also, what do you normally tip your guy? I'd be coming down from Woodinville & I'd prefer to come down early Sat so I dont have to make a midnight drive down there and then drive home after fishin all day. Thanks

[Fishnclifff]

Chataugua lodge or hotel  68 buks  mention Pacific salmon charters

[trippledigitss]

Cool thanks - let me think it over (talk to the Mrs) and I'll let you know for sure either way by tomorrow.

[Fishnclifff]

okay  hope ya make it.

[trippledigitss]

Yeah - we are good to go! I reserved a room for Sat night at the Chataugua in Long Beach (I hope thats the right place) I'll be coming down with my 11yo son. PM Sent your way.

[Fishnclifff]

Sent ya a PM
We got 8 now and I think the boat is full.
We should have a great time
See ya there.

[trippledigitss]

The report in the Times today looks promising! Its picking up down there in time for the opener. I'm getting pumped, I hope we do well!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2012474957_fish29.html

"The ocean from Westport to Ilwaco has come alive with chinook and coho, but La Push and Neah Bay have been downright slow.

"Westport was the hot spot (1.4 fish per rod) for about three chinook landed for every coho," said Wendy Beeghly, a state Fish and Wildlife biologist. "The Columbia River area (Ilwaco) saw about 1.2 fish per person, and it was mostly coho although a good number of chinook showed up, which is encouraging for the Buoy 10 (Aug. 1) opener."

[Fishnclifff]

I'm pumped. I'm hearin good chatter from down there.
I sent ya my number if ya have questions.
When you get there on Sat., drive down to the docks and check out the area.
I'm told there may be go-cart racing afterwards in Longbeach, my son is talkin trash already. We'll see.