Post by: NW-GSP on August 01, 2013, 08:48:02 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 01, 2013, 08:53:05 AM
Had one strike but nothing in the boat.
lots of people out there?
Post by: NW-GSP on August 01, 2013, 08:55:57 AM
Post by: MLBowhunting on August 01, 2013, 08:58:18 AM
Post by: CP on August 01, 2013, 09:01:07 AM
Post by: NW-GSP on August 01, 2013, 09:27:51 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 09:28:06 AM
Post by: time2hunt on August 01, 2013, 09:28:15 AM
Post by: NW-GSP on August 01, 2013, 09:46:16 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2013, 09:48:36 AM
Post by: CP on August 01, 2013, 09:52:07 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2013, 09:54:43 AM
Looks like it'd be a bit lumpy right now... :chuckle:
Post by: CP on August 01, 2013, 10:14:05 AM
http://i90.atmos.washington.edu/ferry/Ferryjs/mainframe1.htm (http://i90.atmos.washington.edu/ferry/Ferryjs/mainframe1.htm)
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2013, 11:58:07 AM
Any updates for pinks out there?
Post by: Fishstiq on August 01, 2013, 12:01:53 PM
Really thinking about jumping in the boat for a few hours after work tonight... hopefully we get better reports through the day.
If you have room, I'll pitch in for fuel!!!
BTW... what is the significance of "nets in the air"?
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 12:08:17 PM
Post by: CP on August 01, 2013, 12:11:48 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 01, 2013, 12:14:58 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 12:18:05 PM
It’s a sure fire boat attractor. If you’re lonely and want some company grab the net and wave it round wildly then dip it the water a few times.
Even better....when things get slow and it is time to check the gear......just get up real fast, run back, grap that rod, pop that sucker off the rigger and real like a madman......set it down, do the same to the other side then yell to your buddy in the boat that you missed them both!
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2013, 12:19:20 PM
It’s a sure fire boat attractor. If you’re lonely and want some company grab the net and wave it round wildly then dip it the water a few times.
The most fun is to pull up next to a couple of boats, then wave the net in the air like you're trying to catch a couple of butterflys. Then when you see the fleet heading your way like yellowjackets to the picnic - then you can quietly slip out and go to fish your own spot... :chuckle:
Sounds good - I'll PM you in about two hours with whether or not I'm heading down and if so, the place and time to meet.Really thinking about jumping in the boat for a few hours after work tonight... hopefully we get better reports through the day.
If you have room, I'll pitch in for fuel!!!
BTW... what is the significance of "nets in the air"?
Post by: Fishstiq on August 01, 2013, 12:34:52 PM
Post by: johnhart84 on August 01, 2013, 01:05:21 PM
This should do it:
http://i90.atmos.washington.edu/ferry/Ferryjs/mainframe1.htm (http://i90.atmos.washington.edu/ferry/Ferryjs/mainframe1.htm)
Awesome Link
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2013, 03:48:04 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 01, 2013, 04:06:12 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 01, 2013, 04:09:32 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on August 01, 2013, 04:23:02 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 01, 2013, 04:54:20 PM
Post by: time2hunt on August 01, 2013, 06:48:16 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 02, 2013, 07:46:36 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2013, 07:47:56 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 02, 2013, 07:57:40 AM
Well that does it....I think I'm going on a brewery tour tomorrow evening instead of fishing and going to suggest the bro in law and I hunt bear in the morning...Get after em tiger! Me and the lady are almost 95% sure gonna go take a trip out to our spot on the weekend of the 9th and 10th. Were gonna fill some bear tags also :tup:
Post by: Skillet on August 02, 2013, 08:06:18 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2013, 08:07:45 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 02, 2013, 08:45:57 AM
Well that does it....I think I'm going on a brewery tour tomorrow evening instead of fishing and going to suggest the bro in law and I hunt bear in the morning...Get after em tiger! Me and the lady are almost 95% sure gonna go take a trip out to our spot on the weekend of the 9th and 10th. Were gonna fill some bear tags also :tup:
Soooo... 94%? 93%?
:chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 02, 2013, 09:54:45 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 02, 2013, 10:04:03 AM
Post by: RAMSFAN on August 03, 2013, 01:11:57 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 04, 2013, 09:49:30 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 04, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
My bro n law had to release a 20# wild Chinook also
Post by: time2hunt on August 04, 2013, 02:10:55 PM
Anyone out? Crabbing of hat....got 8 so far......we did good off hat and west side of camano head
Post by: NW-GSP on August 04, 2013, 02:59:32 PM
Anyone out? Crabbing of hat....got 8 so far......
My buddy is at around 80 so far for the season
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 04, 2013, 09:00:09 PM
Post by: Ripper on August 05, 2013, 09:31:08 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 05, 2013, 09:32:52 AM
I can't believe they closed Chinook retention in area 9. :bash:
Yeah... I was a little bummed about this myself. Couldn't get out this weekend, either, so I went "0-fer" on PS kings this year.
Post by: CP on August 05, 2013, 09:42:21 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 05, 2013, 09:52:17 AM
I can't believe they closed Chinook retention in area 9. :bash:It was on like donkey Kong. Not suprised... :bash:
Post by: Skillet on August 05, 2013, 09:53:20 AM
Post by: CP on August 05, 2013, 09:56:07 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 07:25:48 AM
Post by: FC on August 07, 2013, 07:45:41 AM
Anyone make it out in the last day or so?
Once my woman gets done "getting ready" aka spending 1.5 hours or so fiddling around we will be getting out on the water.
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 07:52:06 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 07, 2013, 08:01:37 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 08:02:32 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 07, 2013, 08:07:07 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 08:14:39 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 07, 2013, 08:15:51 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 08:16:49 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 07, 2013, 08:43:21 AM
Post by: Ripper on August 07, 2013, 01:09:20 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 07, 2013, 01:18:56 PM
They sell them at John's Sporting Goods. You shouldn't have to break the bank to get one.
Free is better when you're new-poor like me.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 07, 2013, 01:53:19 PM
Rope and a cinder block? :dunno:They sell them at John's Sporting Goods. You shouldn't have to break the bank to get one.
Free is better when you're new-poor like me.
Post by: FC on August 07, 2013, 01:58:47 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 02:01:29 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 07, 2013, 09:02:26 PM
Nice.......that is good news for the coming weekend......Hit me up soon, we need to get together again for some fishing time. You, me, your boy, and your brother, with the top down. I can see it.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 08, 2013, 09:20:49 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 08, 2013, 10:44:30 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 08, 2013, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 08, 2013, 12:37:01 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 08, 2013, 12:54:57 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 08, 2013, 03:43:03 PM
Post by: CP on August 08, 2013, 03:48:52 PM
Post by: Colville on August 09, 2013, 08:21:58 AM
Post by: CP on August 09, 2013, 09:31:34 AM
Post by: CP on August 09, 2013, 09:32:19 AM
Hit some sort of flotsam that had steel cables and maybe some bolts on it. I probably would have been OK if I didn't hit reverse.
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 09:33:41 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 09:34:02 AM
But this kind of sucked:
There is nothing wrong with that prop.....that's what mine looks like
Post by: CP on August 09, 2013, 09:53:47 AM
But this kind of sucked:
There is nothing wrong with that prop.....that's what mine looks like
Maybe if I beat that curl out with a hammer the boat won't shake so much.
Post by: Skillet on August 09, 2013, 10:30:36 AM
how'd it go out there last night guys? Might try north of Everett near Kayak over the weekend. They likely aren't there yet but, it's where the boat is.
It was a little rough out there - didn't fish the regular areas, went exploring where the water was a little calmer. Caught no pinks...
Post by: Skillet on August 09, 2013, 10:39:48 AM
But this kind of sucked:
There is nothing wrong with that prop.....that's what mine looks like
Maybe if I beat that curl out with a hammer the boat won't shake so much.
Ouch. FWIW, Prop Shop in Mukilteo is good, but a little pricey.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 10, 2013, 08:28:08 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk596%2Fphishstiq%2FHunting%2520board%2FIMG_20130809_112858_369_zpsc10397d1.jpg&hash=0fab4542458e8ab745a36e9c4e014cccdbac1ebe) (http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/phishstiq/media/Hunting%20board/IMG_20130809_112858_369_zpsc10397d1.jpg.html)
Crappy cellphone pic, but there was a good 25-30 boats out there! Couldn't get very many in one pic though...
We missed on 2 hits, and that's all the action we had in 5 hrs of fishing. Saw 3 landed on other boats, and the fish counter gal at the launch said there were 40ish so far for the day. I hope the numbers are better today for the Salmon for Soldiers guys!!!
Post by: h20hunter on August 11, 2013, 09:04:49 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 11, 2013, 01:16:37 PM
Post by: cohoho on August 11, 2013, 01:20:10 PM
We took a gamble and ran south for big fish :tup:, but it just didn't pan out, so we booked back to Possession and hit a few, but just unbuckled near boat...
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 07:18:25 AM
I'll be out Sat and Sun....see you out there.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 12, 2013, 07:28:48 AM
Post by: RAMSFAN on August 12, 2013, 02:25:09 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 12, 2013, 02:27:54 PM
On Saturday we went 4 for 5 in the Salmon for Soldiers Event. Deeper water 300 - 350 feet and 55 feet on the downriggers was the magic numbers. White dodgers, the old standby was the ticket.
60 ft was the magic number for our boat
Post by: RAMSFAN on August 12, 2013, 02:31:33 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 02:32:10 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 12, 2013, 02:34:22 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 12, 2013, 02:48:08 PM
Here yah go.....this is what I was seeing and looking for when fishing.....as we worked this section we put the riggers at 130 and 110 and had two hook ups, one lost and one landed. If you see 'em, or think they are deeper...go for it.Were heading out Saturday with Kenzmed, Were gonna murder them salmon. Pretty stoked, never fished for salmon from a boat.
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 02:50:40 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 12, 2013, 02:52:34 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 02:52:57 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 12, 2013, 02:54:41 PM
Buck....I'll be out both days.....shoot me a call when you are on the water.Will do, also gonna soak my new lucky crab pot... :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 02:56:19 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 12, 2013, 02:57:36 PM
Where are you guys fishing?Really not sure bro.
Post by: jackelope on August 12, 2013, 03:02:37 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 05:07:03 PM
Our graph from Saturday at shipwreck Looked a lot like h20's. Even the king we released ate the white flasher/pink hoochie. For whatever reason, we could find the fish but could not get them to eat.
everyone is fishing white flasher/pink hoochie, sometimes changes from non traditional humpy gear will be the ticket. something to think about. the whole white/pink thing is way played out imo. those fish are feeding up on the same things kings/silvers are before they head up the river. none of those things happen to be hot pink, match the hatch, catch fish. :twocents:
Post by: johnr060 on August 12, 2013, 05:09:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 12, 2013, 05:12:53 PM
Our graph from Saturday at shipwreck Looked a lot like h20's. Even the king we released ate the white flasher/pink hoochie. For whatever reason, we could find the fish but could not get them to eat.
everyone is fishing white flasher/pink hoochie, sometimes changes from non traditional humpy gear will be the ticket. something to think about. the whole white/pink thing is way played out imo
We had 4 rods down, stacked off 2 riggers. 1 with that rig, we had different colored kingfishers, coho killers, other colored hoochies. The only reason I mentioned the pink hoochies is because I was surprised a king ate it.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 05:14:48 PM
gotcha :tup:Our graph from Saturday at shipwreck Looked a lot like h20's. Even the king we released ate the white flasher/pink hoochie. For whatever reason, we could find the fish but could not get them to eat.
everyone is fishing white flasher/pink hoochie, sometimes changes from non traditional humpy gear will be the ticket. something to think about. the whole white/pink thing is way played out imo
We had 4 rods down, stacked off 2 riggers. 1 with that rig, we had different colored kingfishers, coho killers, other colored hoochies. The only reason I mentioned the pink hoochies is because I was surprised a king ate it.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 12, 2013, 06:17:29 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on August 12, 2013, 06:26:21 PM
TRolled all morning until 100 in the afternoon. Ship wreck, Humpy hollow, deep water, shallow water, from 25 feet to 70 and only 2 hits. 11" flasher with a pink mini squid. Nothing to show for it. Only saw 1 net out...hopefully getting closer to the weekend will bring more success.......I hopesame for my buddy and I yesterday
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 12, 2013, 06:49:32 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 06:56:19 PM
Post by: Hilltop123 on August 12, 2013, 07:15:48 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 07:17:12 PM
Post by: Hilltop123 on August 12, 2013, 07:24:49 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 12, 2013, 07:49:15 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 07:57:04 PM
:tup: I know what a glass rod is..........why do you feel the hook up to loss ratio, is different with glass rods?glass rods tend to flex more, in trolling situations, pulling plugs, ect. The strikes tend to be more swipey or violent. If a fish dosent get a good hold of it it can pull the hook easier with a stiffer graphite rod, also if fighting a fish that isn't hooked well the extra flex of a glass rod can keep the hook from getting pulled out. Humpies tend to be very soft mouthed creatures and are notorious forthe hooks pulling out.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 07:58:16 PM
I gots me a fishy.:tup:
Post by: Smokepole on August 12, 2013, 08:59:37 PM
We got the Sh%$It@ kicked out of us on the way back to Everett. Wind and tide kicked up at the same time. Drunk me some sea water and said me a few cuss words. :yike:
Post by: hntrspud on August 12, 2013, 09:08:37 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 12, 2013, 09:23:50 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 12, 2013, 09:42:24 PM
Me & smokepole Jr. boated two pinks at the shipwreck today. Better get your fishing in during the week, boys. She's gonna be a zoo this coming weekend.
We got the Sh%$It@ kicked out of us on the way back to Everett. Wind and tide kicked up at the same time. Drunk me some sea water and said me a few cuss words. :yike:
What time did you head in? Running those beam-to seas this evening from the ferry to the marina was a little on the "sporty" side.
Post by: Smokepole on August 12, 2013, 10:08:47 PM
Post by: Smokepole on August 12, 2013, 10:15:51 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 13, 2013, 07:09:00 AM
Our fish came in 45 feet. We fished schools from 30 all the way down to 120. Just not biting what we were offering (standard humpy gear trolled at slow and slower) last night.
Post by: CP on August 13, 2013, 07:25:38 AM
Post by: Smokepole on August 13, 2013, 07:58:44 AM
Hear ya. We were heading out right as you were coming in! Those ol' 3 cyl 70 HP were great motors :tup:
Our fish came in 45 feet. We fished schools from 30 all the way down to 120. Just not biting what we were offering (standard humpy gear trolled at slow and slower) last night.
May have seen you, if you were leaving Everett. I was wondering who in the heck would be heading out in that crud. Maybe you have a bigger boat. If you do, that would have been good!
Fishing was slow. We trolled several hours to get two. Saw only two other fish netted, but I'm sure there was more. Nobody we saw was hittin em big.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 08:05:14 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 08:11:16 AM
Post by: Rob on August 13, 2013, 11:00:22 PM
Not many boats out tonight. did not see any nets in air.
Post by: Smokepole on August 14, 2013, 12:06:56 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 07:10:14 AM
Hear ya. We were heading out right as you were coming in! Those ol' 3 cyl 70 HP were great motors :tup:
Our fish came in 45 feet. We fished schools from 30 all the way down to 120. Just not biting what we were offering (standard humpy gear trolled at slow and slower) last night.
May have seen you, if you were leaving Everett. I was wondering who in the heck would be heading out in that crud. Maybe you have a bigger boat. If you do, that would have been good!
Fishing was slow. We trolled several hours to get two. Saw only two other fish netted, but I'm sure there was more. Nobody we saw was hittin em big.
Don't have a big boat - just 17'er with a good bilge pump :chuckle: It actually calmed down for a while while we were fishing, but the wind started to pickup a bit so we started to head in... now that was a bit of a rough ride home once we turned the corner at the ferry dock!
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 07:14:21 AM
Thanks for the boat ride skillet. I owe you a tank of gas for that boat and a half rack of adult beverages.
Good times, man. We only burned between 3-4 gallons - really don't think you want to fill up my 29 gallon tank for a pink and a couple of crab! :chuckle:
Regarding the beer. Sounds like we could work something out there. I'll have my people call your people.
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 07:16:24 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 14, 2013, 07:22:45 AM
Actually, i'm backpacking with the gf all weekend and will be out of town, but when silvers are in thick in Sept she'll be gone, just sayin...
and then will someone consider me their people?
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 07:31:56 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 07:56:43 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 07:59:29 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2013, 08:24:49 AM
I hope you see a great big bear this weekend so you can shoot it with the rifle you're not bringing :bash:Hey this is a fishing thread, take your rifle and bear talk elsewere... :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 08:25:34 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 08:26:25 AM
:chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 08:26:50 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 08:41:35 AM
:sry:I hope you see a great big bear this weekend so you can shoot it with the rifle you're not bringing :bash:Hey this is a fishing thread, take your rifle and bear talk elsewere... :chuckle:
Post by: Fishstiq on August 14, 2013, 10:34:28 AM
I don't have any people, so it's okay if you just tell me instead.
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 10:38:45 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 10:39:33 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 10:42:16 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2013, 10:43:47 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 10:47:15 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 10:48:33 AM
I want people, were are we meeting at 5? :dunno:
If Fishstiq can't make it, you're welcome to come out with and I'll send you a PM. Won't even ask you to wear the beesuit, but won't be mad if you did. I'm getting live reports from the water right now that the pinks are hitting in 60 feet off the shipwreck.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 14, 2013, 10:49:55 AM
Jig 'em up. Take your trout rod or something with braid and plenty of line.....drop it way the heck down and just work it back up. You can have a lot of fun with it. Just make sure to switch out your treble with a super sharp thin shanked hook...I like Owner....also...lighten that drag up...I'm losing more fish than I should pulling hooks.
i think longer rods are helping also. i know my noodle rods 13' did the trick saturday. we lost more fish on the shorter rods (9ft gloomis) than the longer ones with more give.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 14, 2013, 10:50:56 AM
Jigging up from 150 feet eh? Never tried it, sounds fun! Sonovagun, I never had people before. I guess that means I should bring a bigger cooler!
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 10:51:02 AM
Skillet is taking folks out from the Everett launch at 5.....come one come all. He will take you out, catch one, bring you back, repeat. He has a big ol nice boat and never asks for gas or beer money.
That's right. I'm in a white 19' Northriver. Tall blond guy, beard, "Team Jacob" wife beater. I don't ask for fuel or beer, but I love bananas. In fact, anytime you see me on the water, throw a few in my boat as you troll by. Love 'em.
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 10:51:32 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 14, 2013, 10:54:08 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2013, 10:57:24 AM
All right bananas are on like donkey kong sat morning, thanks for the invite skillet. In all seriousness i will be out there sat also, alumaweld stryker, blue graphics,blue top, fished hard (not all fancy and polished white northriver).Skillet is taking folks out from the Everett launch at 5.....come one come all. He will take you out, catch one, bring you back, repeat. He has a big ol nice boat and never asks for gas or beer money.
That's right. I'm in a white 19' Northriver. Tall blond guy, beard, "Team Jacob" wife beater. I don't ask for fuel or beer, but I love bananas. In fact, anytime you see me on the water, throw a few in my boat as you troll by. Love 'em.
Beer , Burbon etc is always good....
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 10:59:08 AM
I think I can do 5.
Jigging up from 150 feet eh? Never tried it, sounds fun! Sonovagun, I never had people before. I guess that means I should bring a bigger cooler!
Cool - see you there. I'll throw a couple of rods in for jigging if we see surface action or troll through a school a few times and they won't bite - show them something a little different.
Post by: Ripper on August 14, 2013, 11:29:30 AM
Post by: CP on August 14, 2013, 11:57:40 AM
3 salmon per boat on yesterday's check at the Muk boat launch).
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 14, 2013, 12:10:12 PM
My peeps have been telling me today that pinks are hitting good in the ship wreck area also. I may be out on the salt tomorrow. Anyone want to join me? I may have my son with me if he wants to go. I'm thinking about doing a river run tonight to see if anything is happening on the Snohomish.I would wait till the rest of the river opens tomorrow. That way your options are a little better and the further up the river you go, the thinner the bank crowds get. Was out Saturday, and between all the boats, and bank guys it was slim pickins. Not that there were any fish to catch anyways...
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 14, 2013, 03:03:50 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 03:24:01 PM
It looks like I'll be working late, so I won't be able to go fishing tonight. :bash: :bash: Sorry Skillet, I thought this job would go a lot faster.
No worries, man. You're still "people" to me! :chuckle:
Post by: mallard79 on August 14, 2013, 03:59:24 PM
My peeps have been telling me today that pinks are hitting good in the ship wreck area also. I may be out on the salt tomorrow. Anyone want to join me? I may have my son with me if he wants to go. I'm thinking about doing a river run tonight to see if anything is happening on the Snohomish.I would wait till the rest of the river opens tomorrow. That way your options are a little better and the further up the river you go, the thinner the bank crowds get. Was out Saturday, and between all the boats, and bank guys it was slim pickins. Not that there were any fish to catch anyways...
Sent from my space modulator.
The river above Hwy 9 opens Friday the 16th not thursday the 15th. :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 08:21:02 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 09:25:52 PM
Water was exactly the opposite from monday night. Just a little lumpy south of the ferry, but was glass between Mukilteo and Everett. Had the throttle pegged across the whole bay to give the boat a little workout.
Post by: kenzmad on August 14, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 15, 2013, 12:38:42 AM
So, whose all running out on Saturday? I will be there, taking Smossy and his girl for there first trip for salmon in the salt. White Northwest Jet with a pipe organ on top that doubles as a rocket launcher. Leaving Kent at 0600 so should be on the water by 0730 out of Everett. Hail on 16 Kenzmad, switch to 68:IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 15, 2013, 06:42:10 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2013, 06:55:55 AM
Going to have to look at pics of salmon on wikipedia... probably 20 boats out this evening. Didnt see any fish caught. Lots of jumpers south of shipwreck, so I pitched buzzbomb around. Had one hellacious hit, but couldnt stick the pin. Lots of bait that school was working - porpoises were even in on the action. Theres fish in there, but I havent unlocked the "easy limit" combo yet.you boat has yet to come up skunked with me in it. Ling, humpys, crab it doesn't matter I'm just that good!
Water was exactly the opposite from monday night. Just a little lumpy south of the ferry, but was glass between Mukilteo and Everett. Had the throttle pegged across the whole bay to give the boat a little workout.
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2013, 07:04:10 AM
Post by: Ripper on August 15, 2013, 07:15:34 AM
Post by: CP on August 15, 2013, 07:29:29 AM
So, whose all running out on Saturday?
Not me. I’ll watch from shore on the weekend and fish mid-week.
Post by: Smokepole on August 15, 2013, 08:40:22 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 15, 2013, 09:16:03 AM
you boat has yet to come up skunked with me in it. Ling, humpys, crab it doesn't matter I'm just that good!
True. Don't worry, tho - I'll get you on a good ol' fashioned skunking sooner or later. It's a specialty of mine :chuckle:
I was thinking to myself as I was blasting along last night that you of all people would appreciate how smooth that water was! Took me 5 minutes to cover what it took us half hour on Monday. Didn't get a single drop of salt water inside the boat on the ride home.
Post by: Buckmark on August 15, 2013, 09:24:21 AM
Well.....where are the fish pics?Caught this dink the other evening, had the guard dog along for protection.
*
Will be out sat, alumaweld stryker with 2 guys napping while the kicker pushes us towards all the other boats.
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(Note: the pic is from a few years ago, canada so dont get your panties in a bunch about it being a king)
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2013, 09:25:01 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 15, 2013, 09:39:28 AM
Well.....where are the fish pics?(Note: the pic is from a few years ago, canada so dont get your panties in a bunch about it being a king)
Did you hear all the panties in a bunch guys on the radio on Saturday when that guy mentioned catching a king?
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2013, 09:40:19 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 15, 2013, 09:43:02 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
The first fish we hooked right off the bat I'm fairly sure was a king.....pinks simply don't pull drag and bend the rod like it did. We never saw it........
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 15, 2013, 09:58:55 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 15, 2013, 10:05:05 AM
Lame.....
The first fish we hooked right off the bat I'm fairly sure was a king.....pinks simply don't pull drag and bend the rod like it did. We never saw it........
We released a 12-14 lb'er off Shipwreck. It was heartbraking. Beauty fish, and wild too.
Post by: Ripper on August 15, 2013, 10:24:11 AM
:chuckle: I wish, it's been a while since that has happened!
Post by: Skillet on August 15, 2013, 10:50:55 AM
Just a guy mentioned catching a king with a freedom fin and a couple guys jumped all over him on the radio about it being in a no retention area. He mentioned a few times that it had been released, yet they kept flipping him crap about mandatory release.
Freedom fin... :chuckle:
In honor of the other Johnny Cash reference...
"It was early one mornin' and I was balls deep,
while most the rest of you all was fast asleep.
I know what you're thinking, but you ain't right,
I was trolling for salmon just at first light.
I was slipping along running with the tide,
white dodger and pink squids over the side,
When the rod started bouncing like it was tryin' to break free,
down rigger clip popped and the reel began to scream.
Now, I've caught pinks a time or two,
but this kind of action was something new.
I grabbed the rod and my face went pale -
I couldn't tell if it was a fish or a whale.
The battle raged for an hour, it seemed to me,
felt like I was living out the Old Man and the Sea.
I'd lift and pump taking my line back,
but that big ol' fish would turn and take it all back.
'Bout that time he made for the sky,
I was looking right as him and he filled my eye,
with bright chrome slab sides, his back had a purplish look,
No doubt remained I was hooked into a chinook.
Remember, pinks was all I'd ever caught,
and my mind instantly filled up with the thought
of slaps on the back and filets on the grill,
all I had left to do was break it's will.
I found that may not be as easy done as said,
it damn near broke my arm just to turn his head.
I could get him coming just a little ways,
then he'd change his mind and head for the Straits.
Eventually, man bested beast,
and all I could think about was the coming feast.
I could see him rising by the flash of chrome,
I was just minutes from taking my prize fish home.
He came along side, all tuckered out,
I pumped my fist and let out a shout.
Started to lead him into the net,
But you salmon fisherman know what I saw next, I bet.
I work real hard and deserve a break,
but it just wasn't my day, and it was hard to take.
When it comes to salmon, seems I just can't win -
'cause my first ever chinook had him a Freedom Fin!"
Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2013, 10:54:07 AM
Post by: Ripper on August 15, 2013, 10:56:22 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on August 16, 2013, 06:08:41 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 16, 2013, 06:18:36 AM
Where are all the pinks they promised us? :chuckle: 6 million :dunno: it's already August 16 and it's been real spotty everywheregive it a week.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 06:22:54 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 07:15:35 AM
Post by: hrd2fnd on August 16, 2013, 07:18:19 AM
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 16, 2013, 07:18:27 AM
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 07:27:32 AM
Anyone heading out today?I'm going out.
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 07:27:51 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 07:30:30 AM
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 16, 2013, 07:39:40 AM
Oh fishing I'm not going fishing I was going bear hunting. :sry:Just an observation, but you may wanna stick to fishing.... Your having better luck with that right now... Small victories....
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 07:40:24 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 07:49:11 AM
man for a minute there I was thinking you were an all right guy but h20hunter has clearly messed up your rational thinking. Why would I want to go catch a few little fish when I could be out chasing bears.Oh fishing I'm not going fishing I was going bear hunting. :sry:Just an observation, but you may wanna stick to fishing.... Your having better luck with that right now... Small victories....
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 16, 2013, 07:55:13 AM
man for a minute there I was thinking you were an all right guy but h20hunter has clearly messed up your rational thinking. Why would I want to go catch a few little fish when I could be out chasing bears.Oh fishing I'm not going fishing I was going bear hunting. :sry:Just an observation, but you may wanna stick to fishing.... Your having better luck with that right now... Small victories....
Sent from my space modulator.
First id like to say if either of us are having anything to do with H20 and his pink fj, being rational is no longer in the equation...
And you should really hang out with him more. He talks about you all the time.
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 07:57:42 AM
(its not true.....I also talk about Skillet)
Post by: dchilson on August 16, 2013, 10:07:44 AM
Post by: CP on August 16, 2013, 10:12:28 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 11:15:21 AM
Any pinks being caught out there going out tomorrow?I feel like I know you :dunno:
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 11:20:03 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 11:22:47 AM
Thats the BIL....I know. Luvs2cuddle WTF
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 11:23:58 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 11:37:43 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 11:39:12 AM
Post by: CP on August 16, 2013, 11:47:39 AM
Here’s where the fish were this morning. They were fining the surfaces and jumping at the tide change. A few boats were doing well, others not so much. Three teenage boys in a little beatup old Fiberform were cleaning up on them. 55 feet down, pink hoochie, white flasher, trolled slow. Tomorrow should be awesome.
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 11:48:36 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 11:59:30 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 16, 2013, 12:03:22 PM
We used flashers last weekend and did not do well, changed to dodgers and improved
Post by: CP on August 16, 2013, 12:06:11 PM
So a white flasher or a white dodger????
We used flashers last weekend and did not do well, changed to dodgers and improved
Today they wanted the flasher.
Post by: Buckmark on August 16, 2013, 12:09:49 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 12:19:59 PM
Post by: CP on August 16, 2013, 12:21:37 PM
Because I don't fish much what's the difference between the two.
A flasher rotates, a dodger swings side to side.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 12:24:26 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 16, 2013, 12:27:20 PM
Like how h20 dances... :chuckle:Because I don't fish much what's the difference between the two.
A flasher rotates, a dodger swings side to side.
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 12:32:47 PM
Happy Now! I swear I'm gonna find Buckmark, Smossy....Kezmed....all you guys gonna get some BA moons.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 01:00:48 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 16, 2013, 01:02:17 PM
Skillet has asked me for a helping hand this evening on the boat with some humpys and since I'm that kinda guy I'll be taken the evening off from bear hunting to help a fellow forum member in need of a hand. :fishin:You have been bear hunting? This year?
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 01:08:31 PM
yes I have but I'm having a rough go at it. In case you don't remember my normal spot (c-post) now has a gate on it so the hunting has been tough.Skillet has asked me for a helping hand this evening on the boat with some humpys and since I'm that kinda guy I'll be taken the evening off from bear hunting to help a fellow forum member in need of a hand. :fishin:You have been bear hunting? This year?
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 01:11:29 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 16, 2013, 01:15:40 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 01:15:46 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 01:26:10 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 01:31:09 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2013, 01:50:45 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 16, 2013, 02:04:47 PM
So back to the fishing:
Here’s where the fish were this morning. They were fining the surfaces and jumping at the tide change. A few boats were doing well, others not so much. Three teenage boys in a little beatup old Fiberform were cleaning up on them. 55 feet down, pink hoochie, white flasher, trolled slow. Tomorrow should be awesome.
Just wondering, what time was this? About what time of day are you guys seeing them head deeper than 60ish?
Post by: dchilson on August 16, 2013, 03:19:47 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 03:21:09 PM
Post by: RB on August 16, 2013, 03:50:04 PM
Post by: kenzmad on August 16, 2013, 05:28:42 PM
I got hips on swivels....out of this world.......top it off with a booty like an onion....so sweet but will make you cry.
Happy Now! I swear I'm gonna find Buckmark, Smossy....Kezmed....all you guys gonna get some BA moons.
Keep in mind that i carry a slingshot on board to deter furbags. You bare your hairy butt at me, a marble may be headed your way :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 05:31:07 PM
Post by: kenzmad on August 16, 2013, 07:55:43 PM
Understood. What kind of range you get with that thing.
Im not real good with it but longest confirmed nugget thumping was almost 100 yards. Luck, not skill was with me that day. That seal was some kinda mad though. He barked and barked but wouldnt get any closer that 200 yards from me.
Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2013, 07:58:35 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 17, 2013, 06:36:06 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 17, 2013, 06:40:39 AM
Post by: kenzmad on August 17, 2013, 07:02:09 AM
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 17, 2013, 07:18:43 AM
Already lost twoso you think you're better than us :nono:
Post by: h20hunter on August 17, 2013, 07:33:27 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 17, 2013, 07:40:31 AM
Post by: kenzmad on August 17, 2013, 09:03:53 AM
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Post by: kenzmad on August 17, 2013, 09:47:28 AM
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 17, 2013, 09:50:06 AM
Just turned loose an 18-20lb wild king:tup:
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Post by: hrd2fnd on August 17, 2013, 09:52:59 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 17, 2013, 12:47:22 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 17, 2013, 12:51:21 PM
Just turned loose an 18-20lb wild kingSorry we couldnt make it out man.
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 17, 2013, 03:56:50 PM
Post by: kenzmad on August 17, 2013, 06:14:57 PM
Just turned loose an 18-20lb wild kingSorry we couldnt make it out man.
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Ya, me too. Missed a great day on the water. Fishing wasnt real good but the water was flat in the afternoon, the sun came out and we did put 2 in the boat we could keep.
Post by: Smossy on August 17, 2013, 06:17:41 PM
Right on man. Glad you went out still. We were stuck here.Just turned loose an 18-20lb wild kingSorry we couldnt make it out man.
after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.
Ya, me too. Missed a great day on the water. Fishing wasnt real good but the water was flat in the afternoon, the sun came out and we did put 2 in the boat we could keep.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 17, 2013, 06:49:15 PM
Post by: kenzmad on August 17, 2013, 07:03:54 PM
We went 3 for 5 today, all at 55' saw a few of the surface schools finning around. Will be back out in the morning.
You have "fish 4 fun" on the back of your boat? If so, we were behind you a couple of times today. White Northwest Jet with nets on each side of the boat in the rocket launcher.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 17, 2013, 07:48:12 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 17, 2013, 08:43:55 PM
Fun ride out at am, whoo hoo love getting air borne...
No crabs, someone i think not on accident :chuckle: moved my pot 600yds north from were i dropped it right along with all the others south of shipwreck, but i did gain 1 downrigger ball, 2 releases, 1 flasher, 2 down rigger triangle thingys....
So i am cleaning up on gear this year...
Who trolls in 65ft or less of water with a ton of gear in the crab pot line? And do they make downrigger braided line instead of cable because there was a bunch of it?
Post by: kenzmad on August 17, 2013, 08:50:28 PM
2 in the boat today and 2 lost.
Fun ride out at am, whoo hoo love getting air borne...
No crabs, someone i think not on accident :chuckle: moved my pot 600yds north from were i dropped it right along with all the others south of shipwreck, but i did gain 1 downrigger ball, 2 releases, 1 flasher, 2 down rigger triangle thingys....
So i am cleaning up on gear this year...
Who trolls in 65ft or less of water with a ton or gear?? And do they make downrigger braided line instead of cable because there was a bunch of it?
Nice haul today! Cheaper than going to harbor marine! Was a little sporty headed out this morning huh? Made it a little tough to drink my cup of coffee. Afternoon laid down to glass though.
Post by: Buckmark on August 17, 2013, 08:57:20 PM
Coffee, it painted the deck and my lap on the way out, but the afternoon it was calming right down...
Post by: Smossy on August 17, 2013, 11:32:18 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 18, 2013, 06:51:32 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 18, 2013, 11:15:03 AM
Oh nothing for me today :chuckle:
:tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: kenzmad on August 18, 2013, 08:32:08 PM
Oh nothing for me today :chuckle:
Glad to to see you were able to get out on the water yesterday. Nice smoker meat!
Post by: CP on August 19, 2013, 10:07:02 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 19, 2013, 10:07:55 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 19, 2013, 10:11:31 AM
This morning it was on fire. My daughter and I had 6 in the boat by 7:00am and limited by 7:30. We lost more fish than I'm willing to admit to. Several double hook ups, one broken rod, very dirty boat.
Yesterday the fish were there too, we lost a lot of fish too. I checked the dodger and there was teeth marks in the Smelly Jelly, that explains some of the hits. Sunday we went 7 for 15, all the bites came between 6:30 and 9:00 in the morning. Will be back Saturday morning again, no better way to spend a Birthday than on the water fishing. :tup:
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2013, 10:29:14 AM
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 19, 2013, 10:35:37 AM
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: Buckmark on August 19, 2013, 10:42:52 AM
Avail sunday after 2 or monday after work if anyone has room on deck :)
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2013, 10:46:45 AM
I'm wanna know where everyone is getting all their good luck. I fished both days this weekend for at least 5 hours each. And I didn't catch squat. I was in the river watching everyone and their brother hook up, but couldn't make it work for me. I threw jigs, buzz bombs, even some 50/50 Dick Nites. Talk about frustrating.rookie :chuckle:
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: mrmoskillz on August 19, 2013, 10:50:44 AM
Oh nothing for me today :chuckle:
Nice work Smossy! Nice death grip on that buck too, looks like you choked the ish out of him lol
Post by: CP on August 19, 2013, 11:00:52 AM
Post by: CP on August 19, 2013, 11:02:12 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2013, 11:11:07 AM
Post by: CP on August 19, 2013, 12:52:48 PM
"HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.......!!!
5 Seiner's just North of Mukilteo.
3 Seiner's just North of the Shipwreck.
And to top it all off, "someone" had a gillnet fishery last night just off of the Shipwreck.
The word is that the Tulalip Tribe made a deal with the Lummi Tribe to come down, with Lummi boats, and help the Tulalip Tribe get "their" fish.
Very sad to see......"
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2013, 12:54:34 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on August 19, 2013, 01:02:23 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on August 19, 2013, 01:08:50 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on August 19, 2013, 02:43:40 PM
An update on the netting from "Bigdaddy" on gamefishin:
"HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.......!!!
5 Seiner's just North of Mukilteo.
3 Seiner's just North of the Shipwreck.
And to top it all off, "someone" had a gillnet fishery last night just off of the Shipwreck.
The word is that the Tulalip Tribe made a deal with the Lummi Tribe to come down, with Lummi boats, and help the Tulalip Tribe get "their" fish.
Very sad to see......"
Humpy eggs! The new caviar!
And their excuse! Thin the pinks way down so just enough can spawn. Too many pinks in the river system supposedly pollute and take up space and spawning beds where the endangered runs of chinook and steelhead need to spawn :rolleyes:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 19, 2013, 03:04:03 PM
historically chums do poor in odd years due to competition from humpies.An update on the netting from "Bigdaddy" on gamefishin:
"HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.......!!!
5 Seiner's just North of Mukilteo.
3 Seiner's just North of the Shipwreck.
And to top it all off, "someone" had a gillnet fishery last night just off of the Shipwreck.
The word is that the Tulalip Tribe made a deal with the Lummi Tribe to come down, with Lummi boats, and help the Tulalip Tribe get "their" fish.
Very sad to see......"
Humpy eggs! The new caviar!
And their excuse! Thin the pinks way down so just enough can spawn. Too many pinks in the river system supposedly pollute and take up space and spawning beds where the endangered runs of chinook and steelhead need to spawn :rolleyes:
My saltwater fishing partner managed 5 silver's this morning.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 19, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
The boat in the picture was anchored up last night just South of the Clinton ferry docks
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 04:39:04 PM
Pics or it didn't happen right?
Nice :tup:
Post by: CP on August 19, 2013, 06:42:02 PM
An update on the netting from "Bigdaddy" on gamefishin:
"HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.......!!!
5 Seiner's just North of Mukilteo.
3 Seiner's just North of the Shipwreck.
And to top it all off, "someone" had a gillnet fishery last night just off of the Shipwreck.
The word is that the Tulalip Tribe made a deal with the Lummi Tribe to come down, with Lummi boats, and help the Tulalip Tribe get "their" fish.
Very sad to see......"
UPDATE:
As of 5:00pm today.......
13 Seiners North of Mukilteo.
3 Seiners between Humpy Hollow and the Shipwreck.
Post by: NW-GSP on August 19, 2013, 07:08:41 PM
Post by: Wingin it on August 19, 2013, 08:47:49 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:21:04 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on August 19, 2013, 09:26:27 PM
Post by: RB on August 19, 2013, 10:49:13 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on August 20, 2013, 06:53:15 PM
The chum run on the Skagit used to be so epic I would look forward to it every year. I hope the pinks don't end with a similar fate.:yeah: I wonder what their qouta is out of 6 million pinks?
Post by: Smokepole on August 20, 2013, 07:18:05 PM
The amazing thing was, nothing on the boat malfunctioned this time. NO duct tape needed! And we left by 11:30 to avoid the slop. Salmon for supper & some for the smoker! :food:
Post by: Rob on August 21, 2013, 08:11:21 AM
Had two riggers out for for 3-4 hours last night and only had one rod pop (no fish on it when I got to it).
I was at the shipwreck.
We must have been too deep. I was marking fish between 200 and 125 so we had the riggers in those ranges.
We tried pulling coyote spoons with smelly jelly, hoochie rigs behind dodgers. We even tried one of those little pink squid behind a white flasher.
Going to try again Friday night after work and we will stick to the top 60 feet or so.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 21, 2013, 08:18:44 AM
75ft of water
Post by: h20hunter on August 21, 2013, 09:17:56 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 21, 2013, 11:55:25 AM
Seiners didnt do too much damage, I guess. None working the area today.
Post by: Smokepole on August 21, 2013, 01:00:32 PM
clearly I am doing something wrong...
Had two riggers out for for 3-4 hours last night and only had one rod pop (no fish on it when I got to it).
I was at the shipwreck.
We must have been too deep. I was marking fish between 200 and 125 so we had the riggers in those ranges.
We tried pulling coyote spoons with smelly jelly, hoochie rigs behind dodgers. We even tried one of those little pink squid behind a white flasher.
Going to try again Friday night after work and we will stick to the top 60 feet or so.
Rob, You're too deep. In the early morning, we fish 40-45 feet deep. Around 10 am I caught one fish at 110 feet and then my son got one at 85 at 11 am. Start shallow & work your way down to 110-125 during he midday. Depends... last week we were getting them at 85' during the afternoon. Also, what speed were you trolling? We like 1 mph 0 2mph going against the tide worked best for us.
Post by: singleshot12 on August 21, 2013, 01:07:24 PM
Time to put the boats up for sale boys and girls! The last decent run of fish is about to be netted into its death throws! Just like the chums were a few years ago! What a bunch of crap!The indian netting is out of control this year. Saw one seiner plug their boat in one set :(.. They never used to really net them in the past :dunno: Catch em while you can boyz and girlz before it's over :twocents:
Post by: Rob on August 21, 2013, 02:38:13 PM
I'll start at 40 and stagger down till we hit fish.
As for speed, I'll break out the GPS and see what my speed is next time I am out there. I have been going about the same speed as the slower of the boats on the water. My guess was about 1.5 to 2.5 mph.
When you measure speed, are you measuring ground speed or water speed? i.e. how fast the water is moving past your boat, or how fast you are tracking across the face of the earth? For example, if I am moving 2.0 mph ground speed, and fighting a direct 1.5 mph current, then my water speed would be 3.5 mph - so would this be too fast?
Typically I have looked at the angle of the Downrigger balls and action of the dodgers as a rough indicator of water speed.
Post by: NWgamehunter on August 21, 2013, 02:54:56 PM
Post by: Smokepole on August 21, 2013, 03:05:49 PM
Post by: fishseeker on August 21, 2013, 03:15:00 PM
Seiners and gillnetters have always fished pinks when they are in. White men get to fish Monday or Tuesday alternate seiners or gill netters. Don't know what Indians do. Yea you can get quite a bunch in one set but it don't happen to often. There was that many because WDFW only opens small areas at a time. Used to work on a seiner in the 80s.Time to put the boats up for sale boys and girls! The last decent run of fish is about to be netted into its death throws! Just like the chums were a few years ago! What a bunch of crap!The indian netting is out of control this year. Saw one seiner plug their boat in one set :(.. They never used to really net them in the past :dunno: Catch em while you can boyz and girlz before it's over :twocents:
Post by: singleshot12 on August 21, 2013, 04:25:46 PM
Seiners and gillnetters have always fished pinks when they are in. White men get to fish Monday or Tuesday alternate seiners or gill netters. Don't know what the Indians do. Yea you can get quite a bunch in one set but it don't happen to often. There was that many because WDFW only opens small areas at a time. Used to work on a seiner in the 80s.Time to put the boats up for sale boys and girls! The last decent run of fish is about to be netted into its death throws! Just like the chums were a few years ago! What a bunch of crap!The indian netting is out of control this year. Saw one seiner plug their boat in one set :(.. They never used to really net them in the past :dunno: Catch em while you can boyz and girlz before it's over :twocents:
They do what they want :bash: Never seen so many netting the pinks in the forty years I've been out there
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 21, 2013, 05:06:07 PM
personally i try and forget the speed, tides and all that.. 45 degrees back on the downrigger lines when fishing 150 and above is what i start at. just an old rule of thumb... mix it up though, and once you start catching, take note of what the angle is. sometimes more or less speed is better, especially between fish species. :twocents:That is fast!
Post by: Smokepole on August 21, 2013, 08:05:07 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 21, 2013, 08:55:51 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 21, 2013, 09:31:51 PM
I'm mostly running a white glow/UV flasher with a 3" white or white/green spoon. This morning, south of shipwreck, with two rods we got two ocean coho, one resident coho, one nate king (released, of course), and three pinks. Also lost a few, should have had limits by 10. They're here! Including the coho! Days like today I shake my head and laugh, we live in a great place.
Post by: NW-GSP on August 22, 2013, 08:33:58 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 22, 2013, 08:36:23 AM
Post by: CP on August 22, 2013, 08:39:40 AM
Post by: johnr060 on August 22, 2013, 12:28:35 PM
Post by: Tman on August 22, 2013, 07:24:05 PM
finish filling the smoker.
Post by: h20hunter on August 23, 2013, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 23, 2013, 08:53:59 AM
Looking for a few reports today.........
father in law and son are out there right now. ill let you know. he went 7/10 on tuesday
Post by: Tman on August 23, 2013, 11:20:17 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 23, 2013, 11:25:44 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 23, 2013, 11:26:32 AM
NOAA makes it look a little breezy.....
lost two so far. father in law says its a little rough out by shipwreck right now.
Post by: CP on August 23, 2013, 11:29:32 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 23, 2013, 11:34:37 AM
Post by: Tman on August 23, 2013, 11:40:40 AM
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Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2013, 07:02:23 AM
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Post by: Smossy on August 24, 2013, 10:10:13 AM
Post by: Rob on August 24, 2013, 11:24:30 AM
That said, I did not have even one rod pop off a rigger. I think I am cursed.
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2013, 11:25:30 AM
Post by: CP on August 24, 2013, 11:53:09 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on August 24, 2013, 11:57:46 AM
:yeah:
Post by: skidynastar33 on August 24, 2013, 12:27:35 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2013, 12:34:54 PM
went out last night and the water was pretty good. just the occasional whitecap peeking up. very comfortable in my little 14 foot wahoo.They aren't gonna pop the rigger. If your rod isn't fully loaded up you won't see the bite. Its rare we even get a king to pop the clip. Most just bounce the rod.
That said, I did not have even one rod pop off a rigger. I think I am cursed.
Post by: Tealer on August 25, 2013, 11:50:07 AM
went out last night and the water was pretty good. just the occasional whitecap peeking up. very comfortable in my little 14 foot wahoo.They aren't gonna pop the rigger. If your rod isn't fully loaded up you won't see the bite. Its rare we even get a king to pop the clip. Most just bounce the rod.
That said, I did not have even one rod pop off a rigger. I think I am cursed.
If you set the clips right they will. 12" Kokanee pop the clips in our boat.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 12:06:20 PM
are you running 11" flashers for the kokes?went out last night and the water was pretty good. just the occasional whitecap peeking up. very comfortable in my little 14 foot wahoo.They aren't gonna pop the rigger. If your rod isn't fully loaded up you won't see the bite. Its rare we even get a king to pop the clip. Most just bounce the rod.
That said, I did not have even one rod pop off a rigger. I think I am cursed.
If you set the clips right they will. 12" Kokanee pop the clips in our boat.
Post by: hogslayer on August 25, 2013, 12:32:28 PM
Post by: Tealer on August 25, 2013, 07:08:18 PM
are you running 11" flashers for the kokes?went out last night and the water was pretty good. just the occasional whitecap peeking up. very comfortable in my little 14 foot wahoo.They aren't gonna pop the rigger. If your rod isn't fully loaded up you won't see the bite. Its rare we even get a king to pop the clip. Most just bounce the rod.
That said, I did not have even one rod pop off a rigger. I think I am cursed.
If you set the clips right they will. 12" Kokanee pop the clips in our boat.
Sometimes.
Post by: Buckmark on August 25, 2013, 08:37:03 PM
Out yesterday, 1 nice king first thing in the am (dang), then a coho using a new technique, then another, lost 5 boated 4, stopped trying for humpies..... a few crab and no new gear since my pot was still were i set it :chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 08:41:21 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 07:50:47 AM
I'm done for the year fishing the humpies....I'll get out for silvers next month after I'm done elk hunting.
Man that chapped my butt.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 27, 2013, 09:10:46 AM
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Post by: FC on August 27, 2013, 10:43:46 AM
I admit I had a few words with the smaller blue seiner boat and his shrew of a boat mate. Sunday they set their net and drug mine and another guys three crab pots about 500 yards. Didn't even get a sorry. When I asked them not so politely why they couldn't keep their s.....stuff.......outta my s.....stuff the bi........gal said they could have just kept it. The 2 min conversation went down hill from there
I'm done for the year fishing the humpies....I'll get out for silvers next month after I'm done elk hunting.
Man that chapped my butt.
I am very curiou, if you were to pull someone else's pots and get caught you would at the least be cited for it. Can you not press charges on them for doing the same? If your hearewasthere first you should be in tthe right here.
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 10:54:30 AM
That is the attitude that causes problems and gets people fired up. Next time I'll cut my own pot free.
Post by: Buckmark on August 27, 2013, 10:58:57 AM
The answer is I don't know. What I do know is I fished and crabbed that area 4 weekends in a row, both Sat and Sun.........I didn't have a single problem with a pot from any recreational fisherman of any race, age, heritage, or gender. Not one of my pots was moved or touched and 3 out of 4 weekends they were left overnight from Sat to Sun. Then, the seiners show up...not the big boats mind you.....the single man operation boats. That is when I have the problems. Not a sorry, not a consideration, not an iotta of care that my gear was dragged and almost lost.I saw that guy in the blue boat on saturday, he was right in the area with a bunch of crab pots around. He showed up about 10am i think, and the pots were allready there. I think he was also tribal so i wonder what difference that would make if he kept your pots because they were in his "right to fish" area?
That is the attitude that causes problems and gets people fired up. Next time I'll cut my own pot free.
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 12:11:00 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 30, 2013, 10:37:59 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 30, 2013, 10:51:57 AM
1 for 3 so far this morning...A friend of mine went 5 for 7 yesterday, 4 humps, 1 coho...
Said the action was good till like 10 then slowsville..stayed out all day and did not start heading in till 5:45...had a fun ride in if you know what the weather did yesterday... :chuckle:
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 30, 2013, 11:10:59 AM
Post by: Skillet on September 02, 2013, 09:40:44 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on September 02, 2013, 02:14:33 PM
First chance I've had to post - out here rippin lips with Ripper and co. We're 11 for 17-ish, one nice coho in the mix.
Wish I would have known you were going, I'd have gotten out there with ya! Get 'em!
Post by: huntnphool on September 02, 2013, 03:16:54 PM
Post by: Skillet on September 02, 2013, 06:01:49 PM
First chance I've had to post - out here rippin lips with Ripper and co. We're 11 for 17-ish, one nice coho in the mix.
Wish I would have known you were going, I'd have gotten out there with ya! Get 'em!
I actually boat bummed on Rippers ride today. Sweet setup. Ended up with three nice coho, a bunch of pinks. I'll probably never drag a pink squid around again after the way we slaughtered the humpies on coho gear today...
Thanks to the skipper and his fam for letting me tag along - learned a lot today. :tup:
Post by: Skillet on September 02, 2013, 06:03:40 PM
We were out just south of the shipwreck yesterday morning, picked up 4 coho and 6 pinks. :tup:
Thats a sweet ratio right there. Nice work-
Post by: Ripper on September 02, 2013, 06:55:16 PM
Post by: Heartsblood on September 02, 2013, 09:52:02 PM
I'll probably never drag a pink squid around again after the way we slaughtered the humpies on coho gear today...
Thanks to the skipper and his fam for letting me tag along - learned a lot today. :tup:
Word. Same story for us today - 2 limits - 7 pinks, 1 silver. All with Coho set ups....
Post by: CP on September 04, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
Post by: Skillet on September 04, 2013, 12:52:12 PM
Pinks are ridiculously easy out there still. There are still a few that are bright with loose scales but most have started to hump, color up and put on extra slime.
I noticed that too. Probably canned my last batch of pinks on Sunday, unless a fresh bunch of fish pushes in.
Post by: lostbackpacker on September 04, 2013, 12:57:08 PM
Pinks are ridiculously easy out there still. There are still a few that are bright with loose scales but most have started to hump, color up and put on extra slime.
I noticed that too. Probably canned my last batch of pinks on Sunday, unless a fresh bunch of fish pushes in.
Why do you can them? Is there an advantage over vac sealing?
Post by: Skillet on September 04, 2013, 01:54:28 PM
Pinks are ridiculously easy out there still. There are still a few that are bright with loose scales but most have started to hump, color up and put on extra slime.
I noticed that too. Probably canned my last batch of pinks on Sunday, unless a fresh bunch of fish pushes in.
Why do you can them? Is there an advantage over vac sealing?
A little bit of "prepper" in me, I guess. It'll keep in a pantry without electricity for a long time. I just like canned fish, too. Probably ate more canned kokanee than tuna growing up. I got plenty of walleye and ling cod vacuum sealed and frozen, too.
Post by: Tealer on September 05, 2013, 06:03:10 PM
Post by: Ripper on September 06, 2013, 05:10:00 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on September 11, 2013, 10:16:42 PM
Next fish was about 40 min later a nice 6# Coho buck at 115'.
Last fish hit hard about 7pm. A solid 10# coho hen. Was a good nite :IBCOOL:
Water was a bit choppy on the ride out from Everett to Mukilteo ferry then the water was glass 8)
Post by: Smokepole on September 12, 2013, 05:18:16 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on September 12, 2013, 05:55:57 PM
We lost allot right at the boat.
Post by: CP on September 12, 2013, 06:17:42 PM
Five coho in the boat today. Three were 9 pounders.
We lost allot right at the boat.
Nice. I’m loading the boat right now for trip out in the am; I’d be happy with few 9 pounders.
Post by: 3nails on September 12, 2013, 06:37:02 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on September 12, 2013, 06:41:44 PM
Post by: 3nails on September 12, 2013, 06:56:03 PM