Post by: flinger on August 04, 2013, 10:01:40 PM
good heavy 24 incher
Post by: ICEMAN on August 04, 2013, 10:20:31 PM
Post by: Mudman on August 04, 2013, 10:24:43 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on August 04, 2013, 11:19:34 PM
Post by: #Bird_Dog on August 05, 2013, 12:57:36 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 05, 2013, 01:29:27 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 05, 2013, 06:23:27 AM
Ill be out there in the morning, what color corkys?Won't matter.
Post by: flinger on August 05, 2013, 12:21:56 PM
That one was on smallish pink corky
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on August 05, 2013, 12:25:40 PM
Post by: WSU on August 05, 2013, 04:05:24 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 05, 2013, 05:14:27 PM
Ill be out there in the morning, what color corkys?Won't matter.
I still can't figure out what guys are thinking when they say color matters on the Puy.
-6" of vis. Color dont matter. Lol6 inches would be extremely generous; <1 inch imo = basically opaque water
Any corky (or no corky), good sized hook, long leader, and cannon ball. Floss away and make sure to yell "it's in the mouth!" everytime you get a fish anywhere near the bank!When leader length is the only factor, you know something is funny. It is a great opportunity for the masses to harvest salmon, though.
Post by: C-Money on August 05, 2013, 05:17:35 PM
Post by: Alchase on August 06, 2013, 01:02:37 PM
Ill be out there in the morning, what color corkys?Won't matter.
I still can't figure out what guys are thinking when they say color matters on the Puy.-6" of vis. Color dont matter. Lol6 inches would be extremely generous; <1 inch imo = basically opaque waterAny corky (or no corky), good sized hook, long leader, and cannon ball. Floss away and make sure to yell "it's in the mouth!" everytime you get a fish anywhere near the bank!When leader length is the only factor, you know something is funny. It is a great opportunity for the masses to harvest salmon, though.
I hear this every other year when the pinks come through.
Two years ago I caught two silvers in about 15 minutes, both swallowed the corky and yarn. No side of the mouth hook.
Yes there are allot of "flossing" catches, but there are also allot of legitimate takes.
Post by: Smossy on August 06, 2013, 03:01:07 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 07, 2013, 07:36:26 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 07, 2013, 12:52:37 PM
Goodluck out there. They're for sure on their way.
Post by: Mr56Jeep on August 07, 2013, 01:06:19 PM
Post by: Alchase on August 07, 2013, 01:40:36 PM
Just the one for the end of the day. went 1/7 all day. Had one banked but it jumped my hook and slithered back into the water. Oh well. Plenty of more opportunities.
Goodluck out there. They're for sure on their way.
Nice Smossy where (generally speaking) were you fishing?
My son and I took the dog down to the river by Alderton last night around 8:00 to watch the action!
No one was fishing, LOL. :dunno:
Not one fisherman (or fisherpersons for the PC'er people) with in sight!.
Only three high school kids getting stoned,My son thinks they thought I was a cop, because one "cosnearked" real bad, and they left awful fast. :chuckle:
There was also one Homeless man who pitched his tent right in the middle of the busiest trail to the river. I almost informed him that in a couple days he will be inundated with hundreds of fish........people, but I did not have the heart to wake him.
May go back down this afternoon and wet a line, A friend saw a nice King brought in Yesterday.
Post by: Smossy on August 07, 2013, 01:45:48 PM
Generally around the upper puyallup river area :chuckle:Just the one for the end of the day. went 1/7 all day. Had one banked but it jumped my hook and slithered back into the water. Oh well. Plenty of more opportunities.
Goodluck out there. They're for sure on their way.
Nice Smossy where (generally speaking) were you fishing?
My son and I took the dog down to the river by Alderton last night around 8:00 to watch the action!
No one was fishing, LOL. :dunno:
Not one fisherman (or fisherpersons for the PC'er people) with in sight!.
Only three high school kids getting stoned,My son thinks they thought I was a cop, because one "cosnearked" real bad, and they left awful fast. :chuckle:
There was also one Homeless man who pitched his tent right in the middle of the busiest trail to the river. I almost informed him that in a couple days he will be inundated with hundreds of fish........people, but I did not have the heart to wake him.
May go back down this afternoon and wet a line, A friend saw a nice King brought in Yesterday.
Post by: Bullkllr on August 07, 2013, 08:13:52 PM
Most of the action this early in the run is lower than Alderton.Just the one for the end of the day. went 1/7 all day. Had one banked but it jumped my hook and slithered back into the water. Oh well. Plenty of more opportunities.
Goodluck out there. They're for sure on their way.
My son and I took the dog down to the river by Alderton last night around 8:00 to watch the action!
No one was fishing, LOL. :dunno:
Not one fisherman (or fisherpersons for the PC'er people) with in sight!.
Only three high school kids getting stoned,My son thinks they thought I was a cop, because one "cosnearked" real bad, and they left awful fast. :chuckle:
Regarding the homeless guy- first 3 places I went to on the Puyallup this year had some kind of homeless camp- weird :dunno:
Post by: Alchase on August 08, 2013, 02:18:14 PM
:rolleyes:
Post by: Smossy on August 08, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
I think they are just camping out to be the first to get the good "Pink" holes :hello:
:rolleyes:
:chuckle: You said pink hole :chuckle:
Post by: Alchase on August 08, 2013, 02:22:30 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 08, 2013, 02:25:49 PM
LOL, and worth waiting in line forDepends how big the hole is.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 08, 2013, 02:29:03 PM
I think they are just camping out to be the first to get the good "Pink" holes :hello:
:rolleyes:
:chuckle: You said pink hole :chuckle:
Ha!!!
Post by: GCRocketman on August 08, 2013, 03:10:39 PM
I finally got my first on the Puyallup on Sunday
Post by: TheHunt on August 09, 2013, 08:35:57 AM
I gave away the fish to a couple of fells who were not doing well and walked out with them so when they jumped into their truck it was all good by any fish cops who might be around.
Post by: GCRocketman on August 09, 2013, 08:39:08 AM
I got three last night... ALL THREE were hen's. :IBCOOL:
I gave away the fish to a couple of fells who were not doing well and walked out with them so when they jumped into their truck it was all good by any fish cops who might be around.
You didn't happen to see some redheaded kid fall in the river did ya? Twice?
Post by: TheHunt on August 09, 2013, 08:41:38 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2013, 08:48:56 AM
No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.What irritates me is when people catch pinks then throw them back. I asked the guy "snagged him?" He goes nope its just a pink..... like wtf? Not sure what that aggrivates me so much but it really does. Some people are super fish snobs. I enjoy fishing yea but i fish to eat when its salmon time. Cant afford not to. I eat them all, pinks, silvers, kings, chum. W.e if your gonna throw back your fish people give them to me.
Post by: GCRocketman on August 09, 2013, 08:49:24 AM
No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.
That's too bad ... It was quite comical watching my son fall in. Twice
Post by: GCRocketman on August 09, 2013, 08:50:54 AM
No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.What irritates me is when people catch pinks then throw them back. I asked the guy "snagged him?" He goes nope its just a pink..... like wtf? Not sure what that aggrivates me so much but it really does. Some people are super fish snobs. I enjoy fishing yea but i fish to eat when its salmon time. Cant afford not to. I eat them all, pinks, silvers, kings, chum. W.e if your gonna throw back your fish people give them to me.
I'll agree with that
Post by: TheHunt on August 09, 2013, 04:16:22 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2013, 04:22:19 PM
Please PM me and I will fish next to you. All I want is the eggs.We can arrange that. I might not be on the river for a few days now though with these stupid kidney stones.
Post by: Stick em on August 09, 2013, 04:48:13 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 09, 2013, 04:54:14 PM
I'm a snob. I won't keep a buck.No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.What irritates me is when people catch pinks then throw them back. I asked the guy "snagged him?" He goes nope its just a pink..... like wtf? Not sure what that aggrivates me so much but it really does. Some people are super fish snobs. I enjoy fishing yea but i fish to eat when its salmon time. Cant afford not to. I eat them all, pinks, silvers, kings, chum. W.e if your gonna throw back your fish people give them to me.
Post by: WSU on August 09, 2013, 05:02:46 PM
I'm a snob. I won't keep a buck.No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.What irritates me is when people catch pinks then throw them back. I asked the guy "snagged him?" He goes nope its just a pink..... like wtf? Not sure what that aggrivates me so much but it really does. Some people are super fish snobs. I enjoy fishing yea but i fish to eat when its salmon time. Cant afford not to. I eat them all, pinks, silvers, kings, chum. W.e if your gonna throw back your fish people give them to me.
You can add me to the list of irritating super fish snobs!
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2013, 05:17:19 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2013, 05:18:17 PM
Nice fish. Color looks real good still for coming up the river. I'll be down there next week when the real combat fishing begins. You can have any pinks I get, except the eggs. All I'm going for is the Silvers and you have to go through a lot of pinks to get one usually. We should get hats made with the new logo so we can identify each other :hello:I have a SMOSSY @ Hw t-shirt. I should start wearing it down there.
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 09, 2013, 10:52:03 PM
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2013, 11:04:54 PM
Smossy,I don't think anyone is really 100% sure but from my understandings and talking to a few folks on the river. You can keep up to 4 pinks, and 2 chinook or 2 coho, or one chinook one coho and 4 pinks.
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Also, I believe if you reach your 2 adult fish limit "combo of coho or chinook, or two of either species..." You have to stop fishing and leave. All pinks are considered adults.
Post by: cem3434 on August 09, 2013, 11:37:27 PM
I'm a snob. I won't keep a buck.No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.What irritates me is when people catch pinks then throw them back. I asked the guy "snagged him?" He goes nope its just a pink..... like wtf? Not sure what that aggrivates me so much but it really does. Some people are super fish snobs. I enjoy fishing yea but i fish to eat when its salmon time. Cant afford not to. I eat them all, pinks, silvers, kings, chum. W.e if your gonna throw back your fish people give them to me.
You can add me to the list of irritating super fish snobs!
Add me to the list too. Pinks remind me of store bought Alantics, so I would rather throw them back. Maybe someone else will catch them up the river that will actually eat them. :dunno: If you are ever fishing by me, I'll trade you my 4 pinks for your 2 silvers or kings! :chuckle:
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2013, 11:40:15 PM
Id never trade silvers or kings for pinks. But Id never throw a pink back either. I eat them all, smoker or panfry untill skin is crispy.I'm a snob. I won't keep a buck.No, I did see 5 drunk buddies who were having fun. They were loud and poking fun at a few older people who were catching and keeping fish.What irritates me is when people catch pinks then throw them back. I asked the guy "snagged him?" He goes nope its just a pink..... like wtf? Not sure what that aggrivates me so much but it really does. Some people are super fish snobs. I enjoy fishing yea but i fish to eat when its salmon time. Cant afford not to. I eat them all, pinks, silvers, kings, chum. W.e if your gonna throw back your fish people give them to me.
You can add me to the list of irritating super fish snobs!
Add me to the list too. Pinks remind me of store bought Alantics, so I would rather throw them back. Maybe someone else will catch them up the river that will actually eat them. :dunno: If you are ever fishing by me, I'll trade you my 4 pinks for your 2 silvers or kings! :chuckle:
Post by: TheHunt on August 10, 2013, 08:35:51 AM
Well if you guys are at the rivers the same day as me, Ill gladly take those fish off your hands and they will go right on my card.
I will put the pinks on my tag and walk you and the fish to your truck.
Post by: TheHunt on August 10, 2013, 08:11:12 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 10, 2013, 08:58:57 PM
Looks like Sunday the Puyallup is closed.Its been closed, 8th, 9th, and 10th.
**Recreational salmon fishing on the Puyallup River from the City of Puyallup outfall structure across the river from the junction of Freeman Road and North Levee Road upstream to the mouth of the White River is open on the following dates:
Aug. 1 through 10, and Aug. 12 through Aug. 31
Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28
Post by: The100Road on August 10, 2013, 09:14:56 PM
Looks like Sunday the Puyallup is closed.Its been closed, 8th, 9th, and 10th.
**Recreational salmon fishing on the Puyallup River from the City of Puyallup outfall structure across the river from the junction of Freeman Road and North Levee Road upstream to the mouth of the White River is open on the following dates:
Aug. 1 through 10, and Aug. 12 through Aug. 31
Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28
you have me confused. sounds to me like tomorrow is the only closed day in Augest :dunno: it was open the 8th, 9th, & 10th. correct? sure looked like it was with all the people.
Post by: duck1187 on August 10, 2013, 09:17:10 PM
Post by: The100Road on August 10, 2013, 09:25:00 PM
You posted the regs it say aug 1-10 then 12 -31 nothin bout 8 9 10
he must be looking at september. 8 9 10 closed.
Post by: Smossy on August 10, 2013, 09:31:12 PM
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 11, 2013, 12:56:12 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 11, 2013, 07:29:40 PM
Smossy,I don't think anyone is really 100% sure but from my understandings and talking to a few folks on the river. You can keep up to 4 pinks, and 2 chinook or 2 coho, or one chinook one coho and 4 pinks.
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Also, I believe if you reach your 2 adult fish limit "combo of coho or chinook, or two of either species..." You have to stop fishing and leave. All pinks are considered adults.
I beg to differ on your interpretation of the limit.
This is what the regs say: "Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained plus 2 additional PINK."
Daily limit of six is normal on most rivers. What that means is you can keep 6 fish including jacks, but usually only 2 adults of any species as part of that 6. During bonus humpy years, you get 2 extra humpies as part of that 6. You still need to stay at 4 total adult salmon of any species, up to 2 of which can be kings/silvers. In talking to game wardens on the river, this is the most common ticketed offense on the Puyallup (keeping 4 pinks and 2 adult kings/silvers)
Here's what you can keep for a legal limit- I highlighted the only important limit combinations (I don't see any jacks on the Puy, many silvers just over 20" though):
4 pinks- 2 jacks
3 pinks- 1 king/silver adult- 2 jacks
2 pinks- 2 king/silver adults- 2 jacks
1 pink- 2 king/silver adults- 3 jacks
1 pink- 1 king/silver adult- 4 jacks
1 pink- -5 jacks
- 2 king/silver adults- up to 4 jacks
-1 king/silver adult- up to 5 jacks
- up to 6 jacks
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 11, 2013, 07:34:51 PM
:yeah:Smossy,I don't think anyone is really 100% sure but from my understandings and talking to a few folks on the river. You can keep up to 4 pinks, and 2 chinook or 2 coho, or one chinook one coho and 4 pinks.
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Also, I believe if you reach your 2 adult fish limit "combo of coho or chinook, or two of either species..." You have to stop fishing and leave. All pinks are considered adults.
I beg to differ on your interpretation of the limit.
This is what the regs say: "Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained plus 2 additional PINK."
Daily limit of six is normal on most rivers. What that means is you can keep 6 fish including jacks, but usually only 2 adults of any species as part of that 6. During bonus humpy years, you get 2 extra humpies as part of that 6. You still need to stay at 4 total adult salmon of any species, up to 2 of which can be kings/silvers. In talking to game wardens on the river, this is the most common ticketed offense on the Puyallup (keeping 4 pinks and 2 adult kings/silvers)
Here's what you can keep for a legal limit- I highlighted the only important limit combinations (I don't see any jacks on the Puy, many silvers just over 20" though):
4 pinks- 2 jacks
3 pinks- 1 king/silver adult- 2 jacks
2 pinks- 2 king/silver adults- 2 jacks
1 pink- 2 king/silver adults- 3 jacks
1 pink- 1 king/silver adult- 4 jacks
1 pink- -5 jacks
- 2 king/silver adults- up to 4 jacks
-1 king/silver adult- up to 5 jacks
- up to 6 jacks
Post by: Smossy on August 11, 2013, 07:35:21 PM
Your probably right, The regulations are pretty hard to interpret. Thanks for hopefully clearing that up :tup:Smossy,I don't think anyone is really 100% sure but from my understandings and talking to a few folks on the river. You can keep up to 4 pinks, and 2 chinook or 2 coho, or one chinook one coho and 4 pinks.
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Also, I believe if you reach your 2 adult fish limit "combo of coho or chinook, or two of either species..." You have to stop fishing and leave. All pinks are considered adults.
I beg to differ on your interpretation of the limit.
This is what the regs say: "Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained plus 2 additional PINK."
Daily limit of six is normal on most rivers. What that means is you can keep 6 fish including jacks, but usually only 2 adults of any species as part of that 6. During bonus humpy years, you get 2 extra humpies as part of that 6. You still need to stay at 4 total adult salmon of any species, up to 2 of which can be kings/silvers. In talking to game wardens on the river, this is the most common ticketed offense on the Puyallup (keeping 4 pinks and 2 adult kings/silvers)
Here's what you can keep for a legal limit- I highlighted the only important limit combinations (I don't see any jacks on the Puy, many silvers just over 20" though):
4 pinks- 2 jacks
3 pinks- 1 king/silver adult- 2 jacks
2 pinks- 2 king/silver adults- 2 jacks
1 pink- 2 king/silver adults- 3 jacks
1 pink- 1 king/silver adult- 4 jacks
1 pink- -5 jacks
- 2 king/silver adults- up to 4 jacks
-1 king/silver adult- up to 5 jacks
- up to 6 jacks
Post by: TheHunt on August 11, 2013, 07:39:07 PM
I need to take my truck in for the 5K service.
Post by: The100Road on August 11, 2013, 08:07:13 PM
:yeah:Smossy,I don't think anyone is really 100% sure but from my understandings and talking to a few folks on the river. You can keep up to 4 pinks, and 2 chinook or 2 coho, or one chinook one coho and 4 pinks.
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Also, I believe if you reach your 2 adult fish limit "combo of coho or chinook, or two of either species..." You have to stop fishing and leave. All pinks are considered adults.
I beg to differ on your interpretation of the limit.
This is what the regs say: "Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained plus 2 additional PINK."
Daily limit of six is normal on most rivers. What that means is you can keep 6 fish including jacks, but usually only 2 adults of any species as part of that 6. During bonus humpy years, you get 2 extra humpies as part of that 6. You still need to stay at 4 total adult salmon of any species, up to 2 of which can be kings/silvers. In talking to game wardens on the river, this is the most common ticketed offense on the Puyallup (keeping 4 pinks and 2 adult kings/silvers)
Here's what you can keep for a legal limit- I highlighted the only important limit combinations (I don't see any jacks on the Puy, many silvers just over 20" though):
4 pinks- 2 jacks
3 pinks- 1 king/silver adult- 2 jacks
2 pinks- 2 king/silver adults- 2 jacks
1 pink- 2 king/silver adults- 3 jacks
1 pink- 1 king/silver adult- 4 jacks
1 pink- -5 jacks
- 2 king/silver adults- up to 4 jacks
-1 king/silver adult- up to 5 jacks
- up to 6 jacks
:yeah: I do have one question though. What exactly is a jack? a juvenile certain species of salmon?
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 11, 2013, 08:18:44 PM
Post by: The100Road on August 11, 2013, 08:20:18 PM
Yes, undersized returning coho or chinook typically. They return as 1 year olds.
ahh, what qualifys as undersized?
Post by: Smossy on August 11, 2013, 08:21:13 PM
Post by: The100Road on August 11, 2013, 08:22:25 PM
For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Post by: Smossy on August 11, 2013, 08:24:57 PM
Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Post by: The100Road on August 11, 2013, 08:26:27 PM
Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Are "jacks" common? or would it be rare for me to catch one anyway?
Post by: Smossy on August 11, 2013, 08:27:33 PM
Naw not too rare, You'll see more adults then you will see jacks but they're out there. I've personally never caught one. Some people toss them back :dunno:Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Are "jacks" common? or would it be rare for me to catch one anyway?
Post by: The100Road on August 11, 2013, 08:30:40 PM
Naw not too rare, You'll see more adults then you will see jacks but they're out there. I've personally never caught one. Some people toss them back :dunno:Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Are "jacks" common? or would it be rare for me to catch one anyway?
wow. that always surprises me. i have a hard enough time catching one of anything. :chuckle:
Post by: Smossy on August 11, 2013, 08:59:04 PM
Well few days ago I probably put in over 25 hours in the river itself and only went home with 1 fish. Sometimes it just takes time. Its still early though, in two weeks I imagine, you wont be able to get into the rivers without walking on them.Naw not too rare, You'll see more adults then you will see jacks but they're out there. I've personally never caught one. Some people toss them back :dunno:Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Are "jacks" common? or would it be rare for me to catch one anyway?
wow. that always surprises me. i have a hard enough time catching one of anything. :chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 03:27:31 AM
Depends on the year and river system. I throw em back.Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Are "jacks" common? or would it be rare for me to catch one anyway?
Post by: Bullkllr on August 12, 2013, 08:59:03 AM
It is known.
:yeah:Depends on the year and river system. I throw em back.Sorry 24" or less for kings. I just checked.For silver its 20" or less. I think for a king its 22" or less. Not sure on that one.
Cool, Thanks guys.
Are "jacks" common? or would it be rare for me to catch one anyway?
Some rivers/runs have tons of jacks. Some very few/almost none.
We used to fish for jacks specifically on the Cowlitz, for example. You could get your 6 fish limit.
On the other hand some rivers see very few; I had a gamie on the Skok years ago tell me (before it was a stated rule) that I couldn't fish after taking my adult limit because there were essentially no "jacks" in the Skokomish. I would agree they were very rare, at least.
Out of probably hundreds of kings/silvers I've seen on the Puyallup, I can't remember a legal jack. Most of the smaller silvers are just over 20", so they count as an adult but look like a jack.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 12, 2013, 09:37:41 AM
Post by: WSU on August 12, 2013, 10:50:31 AM
Post by: stevemiller on August 12, 2013, 07:03:31 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 12, 2013, 07:05:34 PM
was tribal netting yesterday or was it closed for another reason?Netting.
Post by: TheHunt on August 13, 2013, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 13, 2013, 10:46:06 AM
Thanks for the clarification, I'm going to have to write all that down my arm with a permanent marker so I don't get ticketed!Smossy,I don't think anyone is really 100% sure but from my understandings and talking to a few folks on the river. You can keep up to 4 pinks, and 2 chinook or 2 coho, or one chinook one coho and 4 pinks.
I know you hit the Puy often, I have read a couple of different things about limits, can you tell me the limits? The regs are a little confusing, and I have looked on a few fishing forums and descriptions of the rules are kind of all over the map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Also, I believe if you reach your 2 adult fish limit "combo of coho or chinook, or two of either species..." You have to stop fishing and leave. All pinks are considered adults.
I beg to differ on your interpretation of the limit.
This is what the regs say: "Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained plus 2 additional PINK."
Daily limit of six is normal on most rivers. What that means is you can keep 6 fish including jacks, but usually only 2 adults of any species as part of that 6. During bonus humpy years, you get 2 extra humpies as part of that 6. You still need to stay at 4 total adult salmon of any species, up to 2 of which can be kings/silvers. In talking to game wardens on the river, this is the most common ticketed offense on the Puyallup (keeping 4 pinks and 2 adult kings/silvers)
Here's what you can keep for a legal limit- I highlighted the only important limit combinations (I don't see any jacks on the Puy, many silvers just over 20" though):
4 pinks- 2 jacks
3 pinks- 1 king/silver adult- 2 jacks
2 pinks- 2 king/silver adults- 2 jacks
1 pink- 2 king/silver adults- 3 jacks
1 pink- 1 king/silver adult- 4 jacks
1 pink- -5 jacks
- 2 king/silver adults- up to 4 jacks
-1 king/silver adult- up to 5 jacks
- up to 6 jacks
Post by: C-Money on August 13, 2013, 10:46:42 AM
I fished this morning with my son and we both limited out in an hour.
:tup: Nice! Were you on the Puyallup?
Post by: Smossy on August 13, 2013, 05:06:41 PM
Post by: Disturbed1 on August 13, 2013, 05:27:17 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 13, 2013, 05:31:43 PM
meet me below the cannery tomorrow smoss and I'll show you what a limit looks like :IBCOOL:I know what a limit looks like. Just havent seen one yet this year.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 13, 2013, 06:49:25 PM
saw 2 limits on Fb before 10 am and another guy had a pic of 16 skeins curing... If you keep bucks limits have been pretty regular from what I've been hearing.meet me below the cannery tomorrow smoss and I'll show you what a limit looks like :IBCOOL:I know what a limit looks like. Just havent seen one yet this year.
Post by: Smossy on August 13, 2013, 06:52:30 PM
I havent been down there in about 5 days atleast so it must have picked up finally. I keep everything. Gonna have to head out there tomorrow if I can make it.saw 2 limits on Fb before 10 am and another guy had a pic of 16 skeins curing... If you keep bucks limits have been pretty regular from what I've been hearing.meet me below the cannery tomorrow smoss and I'll show you what a limit looks like :IBCOOL:I know what a limit looks like. Just havent seen one yet this year.
Post by: GCRocketman on August 14, 2013, 06:23:46 AM
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Post by: Old Man Yager on August 14, 2013, 06:52:53 AM
Smossy,Monday afternoon I was down there, saw quite a few guys leaving with 4 fish limit, no Jacks.I havent been down there in about 5 days atleast so it must have picked up finally. I keep everything. Gonna have to head out there tomorrow if I can make it.saw 2 limits on Fb before 10 am and another guy had a pic of 16 skeins curing... If you keep bucks limits have been pretty regular from what I've been hearing.meet me below the cannery tomorrow smoss and I'll show you what a limit looks like :IBCOOL:I know what a limit looks like. Just havent seen one yet this year.
Post by: TheHunt on August 14, 2013, 09:21:17 AM
I had my four this morning at 8 AM. Then I had ot get home to start work.
One person below us picked up a nice king. It was about 12 lbs.
Post by: C-Money on August 14, 2013, 11:57:06 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 14, 2013, 12:29:44 PM
Good news, they really started to roll in then. No one even left with 2 when I was there last. Gonna have to get down there asap. Stupid Kidney Stones.Smossy,Monday afternoon I was down there, saw quite a few guys leaving with 4 fish limit, no Jacks.I havent been down there in about 5 days atleast so it must have picked up finally. I keep everything. Gonna have to head out there tomorrow if I can make it.saw 2 limits on Fb before 10 am and another guy had a pic of 16 skeins curing... If you keep bucks limits have been pretty regular from what I've been hearing.meet me below the cannery tomorrow smoss and I'll show you what a limit looks like :IBCOOL:I know what a limit looks like. Just havent seen one yet this year.
Post by: flinger on August 14, 2013, 12:37:55 PM
Anyone selling the set up you need for catching pinks? We used yarn and 2 pink corkeys about 2' up the line a piece a pencil lead and a swivel. Anyone have these pre tied for purchase?PM sent
Post by: Disturbed1 on August 14, 2013, 04:46:10 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 14, 2013, 04:58:40 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 14, 2013, 05:55:26 PM
It is fun to fish with my son.
He just grabbed a rod from the shelf and we left for the river. He fished with 20 lb main line and 20 lb test leader.
He still scratch out two. And he cranked those little buggers.
I hooked into a king that I could not keep and he spooled me and I had to break him off. That is the issue with running light gear. :dunno:
Post by: christopheri on August 14, 2013, 06:04:47 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 14, 2013, 06:42:57 PM
My son and I went down today and we picked up 4 between the two of us.20lb is light gear? Lol Im fishing 12. Its I can land kings on 15 no problem.
It is fun to fish with my son.
He just grabbed a rod from the shelf and we left for the river. He fished with 20 lb main line and 20 lb test leader.
He still scratch out two. And he cranked those little buggers.
I hooked into a king that I could not keep and he spooled me and I had to break him off. That is the issue with running light gear. :dunno:
Post by: Smossy on August 14, 2013, 06:43:43 PM
On my way home I saw two guys crossing the street with 4 fish at Mama Sortinies.Where is that even at? I hear people talkin about it but dont have the foggiest clue where it is.
Post by: christopheri on August 14, 2013, 06:58:26 PM
On my way home I saw two guys crossing the street with 4 fish at Mama Sortinies.Where is that even at? I hear people talkin about it but dont have the foggiest clue where it is.
It is on East Main in Puyallup. Combat fishing in its most raw form :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: AdnaHunter on August 14, 2013, 07:06:23 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 14, 2013, 07:06:50 PM
My son and I went down today and we picked up 4 between the two of us.20lb is light gear? Lol Im fishing 12. Its I can land kings on 15 no problem.
It is fun to fish with my son.
He just grabbed a rod from the shelf and we left for the river. He fished with 20 lb main line and 20 lb test leader.
He still scratch out two. And he cranked those little buggers.
I hooked into a king that I could not keep and he spooled me and I had to break him off. That is the issue with running light gear. :dunno:
I don't think TheHunt mentioned what #line he was using. Said his son had 20/20.
Much of landing big fish on light line depends on having room to fight them. Light line and big fish without room to follow them or lots of wood or boulders in the river usually means a lot more lost fish.
On my way home I saw two guys crossing the street with 4 fish at Mama Sortinies.Where is that even at? I hear people talkin about it but dont have the foggiest clue where it is.
It is on East Main in Puyallup. Combat fishing in its most raw form :chuckle: :chuckle:
Can't be worse combat fishing than some of the other spots on the Puyallup these days... can it...?
East main turns into Trafffic Avenue in Sumner; Stortini's is right across the river from Sumner. Anyone remember when it was "Anton's" and one of the better steelhead drifts on the river?
Post by: Hunterman on August 14, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
East main turns into Trafffic Avenue in Sumner; Stortini's is right across the river from Sumner. Anyone remember when it was "Anton's" and one of the better steelhead drifts on the river?
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I have caught a many fish from that drift from both sides of the river. If a person can't catch a humpy from there they need to say home. :chuckle:
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: TheHunt on August 14, 2013, 07:24:26 PM
My son picked up the heavy duty rod. 20 / 20... It was dark in the garage and he randomly grabbed a rod.
I will be honest it was funny as heck watching him fight his fish. (AKA Winch them in).
Oh some one cast over him while he had a fish on. He winched it to shore laughing the whole time. THe dude's face was priceless. Then he asked what line he was using he said 20 lb... Pinks are mighty fighters. It was pretty funny.
Post by: Bullkllr on August 15, 2013, 10:42:54 AM
Post by: TheHunt on August 15, 2013, 01:56:13 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 15, 2013, 03:16:42 PM
Tried the Puy this morning. Spot I went to was slow at best. This is a place that has been very productive until this year. Guys downstream and across were doing OK. I think my tendency is to think the spot you choose does not matter as much when it comes to a million pinks, but clearly it does. Weird how hotspots can change from year to year with little apparent change in the river.Yeah kinda what I was thinking.
Post by: mp.hunter on August 15, 2013, 03:21:16 PM
Post by: christopheri on August 15, 2013, 05:31:19 PM
Got this guy today!
Nice one :tup:
Post by: Smossy on August 16, 2013, 08:56:35 AM
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 16, 2013, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 16, 2013, 10:17:23 AM
Anyone selling the set up you need for catching pinks? We used yarn and 2 pink corkeys about 2' up the line a piece a pencil lead and a swivel. Anyone have these pre tied for purchase?PM sent
I've seen some on Craigslist, it was 25 bucks for 10 leaders wrapped on a piece of foam. Shoot, you can make 50 leaders for 25 bucks yourself. Seeme like alot of scratch for 10 leaders.
Post by: C-Money on August 16, 2013, 10:52:11 AM
Post by: Holg3107 on August 16, 2013, 11:06:42 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 16, 2013, 11:22:50 AM
I did see a couple guys with fish on when I crossed the Clark's Creek Bridge about 9:00 am- maybe lower was better. There are minus tides in the morning this week- low today was -0.5 ft @7:30am . Could have something to do with lack of fish moving up :dunno:
Post by: Smossy on August 16, 2013, 12:12:12 PM
Post by: PolarBear on August 16, 2013, 12:16:37 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 16, 2013, 12:21:17 PM
Is there anything going on in the Sound up there? I have some business to do in my boat in Gig Harbor and in Tacoma tomorrow.
Haven't heard any great reports, but the guys who know what's what are getting a few fish. Probably about typical for this time of year for kings. Puget Sound Anglers' derby over the weekend was won with a 19# king.
Pinks in any numbers seem late- but it should heat up any time.
Post by: TheHunt on August 16, 2013, 01:14:17 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 16, 2013, 02:07:45 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 16, 2013, 02:16:41 PM
According to a WDFW warden he says that the "horde" isnt even in the rivers yet. The ones that are here are just early runners.
That's about what I've been figuring. In a week or two everyone will have had their fill of pinks.
But I am getting a bit frustrated listening to all the reports about how hot the Puy is. Must be hit/miss because it sure hasn't been hot when I've been there.
Post by: Smossy on August 16, 2013, 02:23:12 PM
They're just fish in a hurry to get they're freak on :chuckle:According to a WDFW warden he says that the "horde" isnt even in the rivers yet. The ones that are here are just early runners.
That's about what I've been figuring. In a week or two everyone will have had their fill of pinks.
But I am getting a bit frustrated listening to all the reports about how hot the Puy is. Must be hit/miss because it sure hasn't been hot when I've been there.
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 16, 2013, 02:47:41 PM
I 've been out 3 times now, and everybody around me is catching, but I'm still at 0 landed.According to a WDFW warden he says that the "horde" isnt even in the rivers yet. The ones that are here are just early runners.
That's about what I've been figuring. In a week or two everyone will have had their fill of pinks.
But I am getting a bit frustrated listening to all the reports about how hot the Puy is. Must be hit/miss because it sure hasn't been hot when I've been there.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 16, 2013, 09:49:40 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 17, 2013, 09:56:42 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 17, 2013, 12:26:14 PM
Picked up 4 yesterday and 4 this morning...Pics or it didnt happen
Post by: Smossy on August 17, 2013, 09:49:53 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 18, 2013, 07:13:52 AM
Post by: GCRocketman on August 18, 2013, 05:10:47 PM
Caught 1, tail snagged another
Guy next to me landed 3 humpies in the space of 4 minutes - tossed em all back ... Why is that?
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Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 05:19:21 PM
I went down to the puyallup this afternoonFirst of all, nice fish.
Caught 1, tail snagged another
Guy next to me landed 3 humpies in the space of 4 minutes - tossed em all back ... Why is that?
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Second. Some people are just picky.
Its usually one of the following:
1. It was a foul hook.
2. Wont eat pink's (Because they're considered the lowest grade of salmon) Still way better then fish like trout IMO.
3. Don't know how to cook and or smoke fish :chuckle: (If you can cook you can make dirt taste good)
4. Only Keep Hen's (Usually for the lack of fat and the promise of eggs)
5. Fish for fun, but with the money I put into it, I cant afford to not eat everything I legally catch.
I'm not picky neither. Ill eat everything. Just had some humpy and coho meat last night on the same plate, Coho is noticeably better... But the humpie's are still delicious.
If you come from low income like I do you and grateful for any food that your given.
Also will happily take any fish that someone doesn't want.
Im not hating either way, just if your gonna toss your fish. Give them to me so I can eat when I get home. :tup:
Post by: TheHunt on August 18, 2013, 05:38:49 PM
My phone is toast or I would take a picture.
I give all my pinks to a buddy who smokes the fish. I get a % back.
I will be at the 66 Ave E bridge tomorrow morning at 5:10 AM. I will fish until 7 AM then head to work
I will have a white baseball cap.
BTW, I picked up a GoPro and I am charging it right now. Well, I think I am charging it.
Post by: GCRocketman on August 18, 2013, 05:45:10 PM
First of all, nice fish.
Second. Some people are just picky.
Its usually one of the following:
1. It was a foul hook.
2. Wont eat pink's (Because they're considered the lowest grade of salmon) Still way better then fish like trout IMO.
3. Don't know how to cook and or smoke fish :chuckle: (If you can cook you can make dirt taste good)
4. Only Keep Hen's (Usually for the lack of fat and the promise of eggs)
5. Fish for fun, but with the money I put into it, I cant afford to not eat everything I legally catch.
I'm not picky neither. Ill eat everything. Just had some humpy and coho meat last night on the same plate, Coho is noticeably better... But the humpie's are still delicious.
If you come from low income like I do you and grateful for any food that your given.
Also will happily take any fish that someone doesn't want.
Im not hating either way, just if your gonna toss your fish. Give them to me so I can eat when I get home. :tup:
Thanks!! I'm from Texas and this is only my second salmon run so its still a little new to me up here ... The Gulf Coast is a bit different than the PNW
Thanks for the explanation ... I'm thankful for anything I pull out of water like you are ... My family would rather eat fresh fish than anything from the store ... Even a pink.
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 05:53:26 PM
Post by: GCRocketman on August 18, 2013, 05:54:12 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 05:54:52 PM
I picked up four more this morning.Right on, Maybe Ill see you down there someday, Im usually up at 5th street bridge myself, Camo hat and brown hodgemen waders.
My phone is toast or I would take a picture.
I give all my pinks to a buddy who smokes the fish. I get a % back.
I will be at the 66 Ave E bridge tomorrow morning at 5:10 AM. I will fish until 7 AM then head to work
I will have a white baseball cap.
BTW, I picked up a GoPro and I am charging it right now. Well, I think I am charging it.
Awesome for picking up a Gopro, If you need any help with it let me know.
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 05:56:10 PM
Right on man, Keep in mind the pink salmon only run every odd year, so every two years. They come in abundance though so If you want to stock up on meat this is the time to do it.
First of all, nice fish.
Second. Some people are just picky.
Its usually one of the following:
1. It was a foul hook.
2. Wont eat pink's (Because they're considered the lowest grade of salmon) Still way better then fish like trout IMO.
3. Don't know how to cook and or smoke fish :chuckle: (If you can cook you can make dirt taste good)
4. Only Keep Hen's (Usually for the lack of fat and the promise of eggs)
5. Fish for fun, but with the money I put into it, I cant afford to not eat everything I legally catch.
I'm not picky neither. Ill eat everything. Just had some humpy and coho meat last night on the same plate, Coho is noticeably better... But the humpie's are still delicious.
If you come from low income like I do you and grateful for any food that your given.
Also will happily take any fish that someone doesn't want.
Im not hating either way, just if your gonna toss your fish. Give them to me so I can eat when I get home. :tup:
Thanks!! I'm from Texas and this is only my second salmon run so its still a little new to me up here ... The Gulf Coast is a bit different than the PNW
Thanks for the explanation ... I'm thankful for anything I pull out of water like you are ... My family would rather eat fresh fish than anything from the store ... Even a pink.
Post by: GCRocketman on August 18, 2013, 05:58:36 PM
Pinks run odd years ... Everything else run every year? Or run with the pinks?
Post by: TheHunt on August 18, 2013, 06:17:48 PM
I picked up four more this morning.Right on, Maybe Ill see you down there someday, Im usually up at 5th street bridge myself, Camo hat and brown hodgemen waders.
My phone is toast or I would take a picture.
I give all my pinks to a buddy who smokes the fish. I get a % back.
I will be at the 66 Ave E bridge tomorrow morning at 5:10 AM. I will fish until 7 AM then head to work
I will have a white baseball cap.
BTW, I picked up a GoPro and I am charging it right now. Well, I think I am charging it.
Awesome for picking up a Gopro, If you need any help with it let me know.
I might take you up on that. I purchased a chest camera mount today as well. I have the silver Hero3. After I get used to the camera I will get a head mount.
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 06:21:44 PM
IMO the chest mount is one of the best. It gives a nice steady prospective and isn't swiveling and bouncing all over the place like it is on your head, Make a few videos with a head mount and you will be surprised at how much your head moves around :chuckle:I picked up four more this morning.Right on, Maybe Ill see you down there someday, Im usually up at 5th street bridge myself, Camo hat and brown hodgemen waders.
My phone is toast or I would take a picture.
I give all my pinks to a buddy who smokes the fish. I get a % back.
I will be at the 66 Ave E bridge tomorrow morning at 5:10 AM. I will fish until 7 AM then head to work
I will have a white baseball cap.
BTW, I picked up a GoPro and I am charging it right now. Well, I think I am charging it.
Awesome for picking up a Gopro, If you need any help with it let me know.
I might take you up on that. I purchased a chest camera mount today as well. I have the silver Hero3. After I get used to the camera I will get a head mount.
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 06:22:03 PM
Yeah that was my understanding ... Cut my teeth in 2011. Learned a bit.Everything else runs every year.
Pinks run odd years ... Everything else run every year? Or run with the pinks?
Post by: TheHunt on August 18, 2013, 06:59:06 PM
It was my first river.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 18, 2013, 07:56:01 PM
Puyallup is about 5 min from my house.You should be gettin pretty egg rich by now
It was my first river.
Post by: TheHunt on August 18, 2013, 09:24:25 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 18, 2013, 09:37:33 PM
I am curing my third batch as I am typing this reply.my 2nd is curing. Gonna get my 3 3rd thurs sittin on 24 skeins now. Its a start.
Post by: GCRocketman on August 19, 2013, 06:20:58 AM
(Forgive the newbie questions lol)
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Post by: Blackjaw on August 19, 2013, 06:38:35 AM
Post by: GCRocketman on August 19, 2013, 08:22:00 AM
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Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 01:53:07 PM
From now on I will cull all fish for only hens...
I have no idea what the movie will look like as I have not viewed it. I will need Smossy's help on this one.
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 03:15:24 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 05:53:01 PM
I only get 30 frames before it stops. It only runs for 1 min.
I had that sucker running... I need to change some settings.
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 06:40:40 PM
Wow, talk about a scew up...Mine has problems like that. It will lock up while going through the menu, freeze in mid record (which sometimmes it still is recording) but the counter wont move..
I only get 30 frames before it stops. It only runs for 1 min.
I had that sucker running... I need to change some settings.
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 06:43:30 PM
Post by: crazysccrmd on August 19, 2013, 06:57:28 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 19, 2013, 07:08:24 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 07:43:34 PM
It shows the video icon.
I can push the record button to start recording.
Then push it again to stop it.
Keep doing that until the battery is all used up.
Correct?
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 07:57:29 PM
I turn the camera on.Yeah unless you want to change the settings, when i get home ill find a few threads ive posted in with helpful info and links, and show u a few things to do with it as far as settings. Is it a hero 2 or 3?
It shows the video icon.
I can push the record button to start recording.
Then push it again to stop it.
Keep doing that until the battery is all used up.
Correct?
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 08:05:09 PM
To be honest I was kind is cranky that the video I took fishing this morning sucked so bad.
I had the four fish that I banked and two that I lost.
And all I got was 1 min. How does that happen?
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 08:19:30 PM
Gonna be crowded everywhere. Most are paitent. Just let the guy below you cast first.
There are a few areas that you can get away a little. But you will be standing in deep water.
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 08:58:58 PM
Does it automatically shut off when it is fully charged?
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:05:19 PM
While charging the battery.Shut off, what do you mean? It shouldnt even be on while charging. :dunno:
Does it automatically shut off when it is fully charged?
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
Yeah there's a spot down the road near the cannery and houston RD in puyallup, u park on the side of the road and walk down the gravel road a ways, then walk down whatever trail u want that leads down to the river. if you walk to far its the populated spot behind the guys gate that everyone pays 100$ for a key to, if you go about half way there, u can cut down to the river to water about chest deep and fish, not many people there. a Netter is required though.Gonna be crowded everywhere. Most are paitent. Just let the guy below you cast first.
There are a few areas that you can get away a little. But you will be standing in deep water.
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 09:08:30 PM
Is the camera smart enought to stop charging the battery after the battery is fully charged?
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 09:10:30 PM
Is there GoPro batteries that allow for more recording?
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:14:25 PM
THe battery is charging in the camera.Ohh yeah, It will charge one of two ways when hooked up to a USB.
Is the camera smart enought to stop charging the battery after the battery is fully charged?
1. It will charge and JUST a red light will stay on - Once its fully charge, that red light will turn off.
2. There will be a wired looking file transfer icon on the screen, and the red light may or may not be on. That is kinda for data transfer, It will shut off once its charging full.
There are better batteries through "Wasabi Battery" that are a 1400 mAh rating instead of the Gopro's standard 1100 mAh rating. That means it holds more of a charge, and it holds it longer.
I prefer my wasabi batteries over the stock Gopro battery.
http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-AHDBT-001-AHDBT-002/dp/B005NC8BF6 (http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-AHDBT-001-AHDBT-002/dp/B005NC8BF6)
This link is to those batteries, $19.99 for two extra batteries and a wall charge (which is awesome if you don't have a computer around)
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:16:17 PM
I have a battery that came with the camera.Btw, for 720 and 1080p resolution. a 32gig class 10 sd card is recommended. I smaller (lower rated class, like a class 4) will work but it wont be as good of quality. The higher class cards have a higher mbs writing speed and work much better. You can find one for around $28 at walmart or probably cheaper online.
Is there GoPro batteries that allow for more recording?
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 09:24:39 PM
I will also pick up backpack so I can record more.
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
I just went to the web site and updated the firmwareI just like being able to have extra batteries, It gives me almost 20 hours of recording without having to recharge.
I will also pick up backpack so I can record more.
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2013, 09:29:35 PM
I will also battery BackPack or what ever that is...
That should allow me to run the camera for two hours while fishing so the darn thing wont go into the 1 min mode.
Post by: Smossy on August 19, 2013, 09:35:40 PM
I turned off WIFI so that will save battery.You shouldnt need the battery backpack, You should be able to get 2-4 hours off one battery. Sometimes It just glitches, You can use one button mode for when your fishing, That way if you hook a fish, you just press the shutter button on top and it turns on and starts recording without fideling with it. Chest mount is your best bet. Head mounts ok to but Its bouncy.
I will also battery BackPack or what ever that is...
That should allow me to run the camera for two hours while fishing so the darn thing wont go into the 1 min mode.
Just shoot me a pm with anyone questions so we dont totally ruin this thread :chuckle:
Post by: TheHunt on August 20, 2013, 05:35:12 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 20, 2013, 05:21:11 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 20, 2013, 06:20:06 PM
I need to buy another punch card.
Post by: Smossy on August 20, 2013, 08:45:20 PM
Nice...They're free, just go up to anywhere that sells licenses and tell them you needa new one. Last humpy season I went through a couple.
I need to buy another punch card.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on August 20, 2013, 08:50:20 PM
Post by: GCRocketman on August 21, 2013, 07:05:04 AM
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Post by: TheHunt on August 21, 2013, 07:55:41 AM
Post by: C-Money on August 21, 2013, 08:42:57 AM
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 21, 2013, 08:59:32 AM
Anyone willing to share a decent spot to go? Looking for something that wouldn't be too crowded, I'm not up to speed on acceptable combat fishing courtesies. I'm able to fish any time during the weekdays so it might help keep the crowds lower.If you can fish until dark, the crowds start to clear out around 7-730pm. Last night we finally got some space between us and didn't have to worry about catching other fisherman
Post by: TheHunt on August 21, 2013, 10:46:49 AM
Oh, I will have a gopro on my chest.
Post by: xd2005 on August 21, 2013, 11:31:26 AM
If you fish round the 66 Ave E bridge. I am the dude with the funny glasses attached to a white hat. Come say hello...
Oh, I will have a gopro on my chest.
is just west of the 66th Ave Bridge the "soccer fields" spot everyone talks about?
Post by: TheHunt on August 21, 2013, 12:13:01 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 21, 2013, 08:24:27 PM
So I hit the Fred Meyer hole.... Lots of fish...
Post by: TheHunt on August 22, 2013, 08:17:59 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 22, 2013, 10:19:21 PM
Post by: Alchase on August 23, 2013, 12:07:47 PM
Seen a nice 10lb Steelhead hooked today on the puyallup. Couldnt believe my eyes. Got some video of it on the gopro for proof.
He must have been a lost fish, all the steelhead hatcheries are closed on the Puyallup. :bash:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 23, 2013, 12:10:40 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 23, 2013, 12:36:14 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 23, 2013, 02:30:35 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 23, 2013, 04:21:21 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 23, 2013, 08:08:03 PM
3 hens and a buck. I waded through 7 bucks to get those hens. Then the hawks were on so I took the next buck and went home.
Post by: Smossy on August 23, 2013, 09:46:17 PM
Puyallup Steelhead 8/22/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG6G9RPDcbI#)
Post by: stevemiller on August 25, 2013, 12:36:36 AM
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 25, 2013, 01:00:54 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 08:19:24 AM
plan on going back to the puyallup tomarrow anyone got any stories from today down there?hooked probably 40 last night
Post by: Hunterman on August 25, 2013, 10:30:31 AM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: TheHunt on August 25, 2013, 03:36:33 PM
I need to cure some more eggs now. I also hooked into a nice silver 12lbs for about 40 sec. It was fun while it lasted.
Post by: Disturbed1 on August 25, 2013, 04:24:57 PM
plenty of fish in the system but plenty of yahooos also.
Post by: TheHunt on August 25, 2013, 04:28:35 PM
The new guy has a pole that was thick as a broom handle. I would tell people who were scamming his spot while he was re-rigging or broke off that he is new and if he tangle you up you have been warned. 100% moved down river. Especially when they saw him walk up with that stupid looking pole. People cleared out for him... At least they can see a train wreck from a mile away. Best part was he got his limit.
He hooked some one up who wanted to wade in the middle of the river in stead of just staying in line like the rest. He apologized to the fellow he hook his waders up. The dude was pissed at first then saw it was my friend and got back in line and moved down river.
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 25, 2013, 04:31:01 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 25, 2013, 04:36:10 PM
Next time I land one I will call you up and you can drive to the fish for your expert skills in weight and species.
Post by: TheHunt on August 25, 2013, 07:37:36 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 08:17:04 PM
Another batch of Pink eggs cured. Three quarts of eggs in the freezer.I'm at 50 skeins. I don't count humpies, I count skeins lol
Post by: TheHunt on August 25, 2013, 09:14:32 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 09:17:19 PM
I count quarts as I burn up a quart most every time I go. And some skeins are much smaller then others. That is why I go by quarts.hott damm! A quart a trip :yike:
Post by: Smossy on August 25, 2013, 09:18:52 PM
Post by: flinger on August 25, 2013, 09:19:55 PM
I didn't know it was you Flinger ........saw you today you were upriver from me ...My first time fishing that section,Was having some gear issues reel kept locking up on me got a tangle from hell,busted my rod about 3 eyes down,rerigged and still managed a decent silver and a pink with half a rod :tup:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2013, 09:22:03 PM
Jeesh, you guys are crazy lol. How many stained articals of clothing do u own? hahanot enough. Lol
Post by: stevemiller on August 25, 2013, 11:07:43 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 25, 2013, 11:08:56 PM
well just got home i landed 4 today 2 hens had a king on for about 10 seconds then it jumped out of water shook and broke that 35 pound line like nothing,one of these days maybe i can bring in a king.THANKS AGAIN SMOSSY have got 6 so far in 2 trips. :IBCOOL: :tup::tup:
Your doin better then I am this year. haha
Post by: stevemiller on August 25, 2013, 11:12:34 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 25, 2013, 11:33:20 PM
I guess i only needed someone that knew what they were talking about to steer my right. That king was awsome smossy because of that im gonna have to get me a go pro,it was about 30 yards away but looked every bit of 40 in. long and about a foot thick it was awsome.had my drag set for pinks though took it easy and before i could lighten up it broke the line. 35plb.main 17 pound leader broke the main :dunno:That's some heavy gear and it still broke you. Dang. I usually fish 20/15 for kings and silvers. Sometimes 25/20 or 25/15 depending on what river and what the water is like. I never use braid unless for float fishing. Then Ill use braid mainline.
Post by: TheHunt on August 26, 2013, 06:26:46 AM
1. How do you reduce your movie size? Is there a format which one should use to reduce the size of the file?
2. Do you put the movies in a place like Photobucket, Youtube, etc? Then link to that location?
Post by: TheHunt on August 26, 2013, 06:30:09 AM
I count quarts as I burn up a quart most every time I go. And some skeins are much smaller then others. That is why I go by quarts.hott damm! A quart a trip :yike:
I have to bring egg's... My son loves to go with me and he usually brings a friend. Well, there you go!!!
And if you are thowing golf ball sized bait at the barrior dam there is a quart easy!!!
Post by: Holg3107 on August 26, 2013, 09:40:34 AM
Just a note: This is pink salmon fishing on the Puyallup. Everyone, please relax a little bit. This is a time when fathers bring their kids and wives down to catch their first salmon. Many people on the line are new and do not know how to fish in a group so please just be patient and help them out. I spent half of my time on the rive netting fish for those around me just to make it a more pleasant day for a few first timers. You are going to get tangled up in someone's line more than once while you are there, take a breath, untangle it and get back to fishing. There is no need to get all worked up and throw a fit like a 5 year old. Also pick up your damned garbage. I brought a full grocery sack of crap out with me on both days. I'm sure it wasn't anyone on here doing it but damn, there is no excuse for the amount of garbage on the bank. That includes fishing line as well. Sorry for the rant, I still always have fun down there, I just wish there weren't people who took it quite so serious and tried to make it more of a positive fishing experience for the youngsters and first timers.
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Post by: The100Road on August 26, 2013, 10:26:40 AM
Just a note: This is pink salmon fishing on the Puyallup. Everyone, please relax a little bit. This is a time when fathers bring their kids and wives down to catch their first salmon. Many people on the line are new and do not know how to fish in a group so please just be patient and help them out. I spent half of my time on the rive netting fish for those around me just to make it a more pleasant day for a few first timers. You are going to get tangled up in someone's line more than once while you are there, take a breath, untangle it and get back to fishing. There is no need to get all worked up and throw a fit like a 5 year old. Also pick up your damned garbage. I brought a full grocery sack of crap out with me on both days. I'm sure it wasn't anyone on here doing it but damn, there is no excuse for the amount of garbage on the bank. That includes fishing line as well. Sorry for the rant, I still always have fun down there, I just wish there weren't people who took it quite so serious and tried to make it more of a positive fishing experience for the youngsters and first timers.
AMEN
Post by: stevemiller on August 26, 2013, 10:28:15 AM
Post by: TheHunt on August 26, 2013, 10:31:15 AM
Post by: Holg3107 on August 26, 2013, 10:37:08 AM
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nice catch and yes your right chill everyone,its supposed to be fun right,if its not fun dont do it lol :tup: on a side note i havnt been tangled with anyone yet and ive fished right next to some real rookies :chuckle: they even chucked theyre whole pole in the water 3 or 4 times casting (that made the whole day even better in my book).
:chuckle: Where I was there was a husband wife combo who were very green right next to me. The wife could only cast about 30-40' so her drifts were really really short and instead of waiting she would just cast away right over top of 4 or 5 people. Then the guys casting 30 yards up stream tangling up with everyone and getting pissed when they got tangled as well as the guys who let their rig drift all the way down until it nearly hits the line of people before reeling it in. All in all its a great time and very comical watching two people hung up on each other thinking they just hooked into a masher!!!! I also love the guy who thinks that every fish he hooks is a silver!!! one guy must have yelled "Silver on!!! COMMING DOWN" 15 times and not one was a silver, just a pink snagged in the tail or back. If you can be patient it is one of the funniest times a person can have fishing, hell you don't even have to fish, just sit back and watch the show!
I did get to net a 9 year olds first salmon ever. I felt bad because her dad was at the bank landing a fish and I know he would have loved to net it for her but she was so excited and had lost 5 or 6 already that we had to make sure that she landed this one. I've never in my life seen someone so excited, the whole line of fisherman damned near stopped to watch her for 5 minutes.
Post by: stevemiller on August 26, 2013, 11:10:57 AM
Great story i bet she will tell all her friends in school about it too. :tup:Quotenice catch and yes your right chill everyone,its supposed to be fun right,if its not fun dont do it lol :tup: on a side note i havnt been tangled with anyone yet and ive fished right next to some real rookies :chuckle: they even chucked theyre whole pole in the water 3 or 4 times casting (that made the whole day even better in my book).
:chuckle: Where I was there was a husband wife combo who were very green right next to me. The wife could only cast about 30-40' so her drifts were really really short and instead of waiting she would just cast away right over top of 4 or 5 people. Then the guys casting 30 yards up stream tangling up with everyone and getting pissed when they got tangled as well as the guys who let their rig drift all the way down until it nearly hits the line of people before reeling it in. All in all its a great time and very comical watching two people hung up on each other thinking they just hooked into a masher!!!! I also love the guy who thinks that every fish he hooks is a silver!!! one guy must have yelled "Silver on!!! COMMING DOWN" 15 times and not one was a silver, just a pink snagged in the tail or back. If you can be patient it is one of the funniest times a person can have fishing, hell you don't even have to fish, just sit back and watch the show!
I did get to net a 9 year olds first salmon ever. I felt bad because her dad was at the bank landing a fish and I know he would have loved to net it for her but she was so excited and had lost 5 or 6 already that we had to make sure that she landed this one. I've never in my life seen someone so excited, the whole line of fisherman damned near stopped to watch her for 5 minutes.
Post by: Bullkllr on August 27, 2013, 07:43:38 AM
Just a note: This is pink salmon fishing on the Puyallup. Everyone, please relax a little bit. This is a time when fathers bring their kids and wives down to catch their first salmon. Many people on the line are new and do not know how to fish in a group so please just be patient and help them out. I spent half of my time on the rive netting fish for those around me just to make it a more pleasant day for a few first timers. You are going to get tangled up in someone's line more than once while you are there, take a breath, untangle it and get back to fishing. There is no need to get all worked up and throw a fit like a 5 year old. Also pick up your damned garbage. I brought a full grocery sack of crap out with me on both days. I'm sure it wasn't anyone on here doing it but damn, there is no excuse for the amount of garbage on the bank. That includes fishing line as well. Sorry for the rant, I still always have fun down there, I just wish there weren't people who took it quite so serious and tried to make it more of a positive fishing experience for the youngsters and first timers.
AMEN
AMEN II
I mostly fish a spot that fits maybe 10 or so anglers. The crowd turns over , but is mostly regulars. Garbage is still bad - especially all of the line that ends up on the bank, wrapped on the snags and in the water- balls and miles of it. I've been bringing out a garbage bag of line and trash every time I go down. Wish others would do the same.
Haven't had too many issues with the crowd. Exception- brought my son yesterday, who is not super experienced at that type of fishing. We fished for about 2 hours with no problems. Finally he hooks something that appeared to be bigger than what we were catching. It got downstream on him, and he fought it for awhile before it pulled loose. Old geezer down below us got all pissy because he had to not cast for two minutes and then didn't move his line out of the way when my kid was reeling in causing a minor tangle... really, dude....get a life!
Post by: TheHunt on August 27, 2013, 08:10:34 AM
I told the person who was yelling at him to wade out further in the water as the show was not exciting enough and that he was using 20 lb main line and 20 lb leader. (He used my son's pole) The person got all upset. I was laughing and so was my friend. The fish came unbuttoned and we continued fishing.
I hooked another and walked down river to get it out of the way. He said he was going to kick the crap out of my friend. I got the fish and then pulled my wallet out. I said I would put all the money in my wallet on the little guy over you and your two friends. He is a bad little fellow to mess with as he is a black belt in four different variations of martial arts. And he is not waring any waders like the three of you. My parting words were lets have fun fishing he is a beginner lets not spoil it.
They ended up being OK after that.
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 27, 2013, 09:37:03 AM
Post by: WSU on August 27, 2013, 09:52:32 AM
plan on going back to the puyallup tomarrow anyone got any stories from today down there?hooked probably 40 last night
Flosser! :nono:
Post by: Revwrangler on August 27, 2013, 09:57:49 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 27, 2013, 12:24:05 PM
I took a little dude down with me last night. He is a total of 5' 4".... He just waded out in shorts, tennis shoes and a jacket. He hooked up many times and one went into the line of fishermen and one dude was yelling at him to control his fish. I had him trying to turn the fish but sometimes they have a mind of themselves.Usually a "stfu and quit acting like a child" will suffice. Don't know how many times Ive said that out on the nisqually. So many little babies.
I told the person who was yelling at him to wade out further in the water as the show was not exciting enough and that he was using 20 lb main line and 20 lb leader. (He used my son's pole) The person got all upset. I was laughing and so was my friend. The fish came unbuttoned and we continued fishing.
I hooked another and walked down river to get it out of the way. He said he was going to kick the crap out of my friend. I got the fish and then pulled my wallet out. I said I would put all the money in my wallet on the little guy over you and your two friends. He is a bad little fellow to mess with as he is a black belt in four different variations of martial arts. And he is not waring any waders like the three of you. My parting words were lets have fun fishing he is a beginner lets not spoil it.
They ended up being OK after that.
Post by: Becky on August 27, 2013, 12:34:04 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 27, 2013, 12:41:04 PM
I'm really glad I just read through a lot of these stories... I like going early season, when there's barely any people and barely any fish. I get too anxious over the yelling matches that by the time the fish really start rolling in, I'm already clocked-out of the river. I just can't stand some grumpy old man yelling at me or around me, or even if I think he's yelling at me :sry:Half of the guys who are out there everyday don't know what they're doing anyways. :rolleyes:
Post by: Becky on August 27, 2013, 12:42:23 PM
I'm really glad I just read through a lot of these stories... I like going early season, when there's barely any people and barely any fish. I get too anxious over the yelling matches that by the time the fish really start rolling in, I'm already clocked-out of the river. I just can't stand some grumpy old man yelling at me or around me, or even if I think he's yelling at me :sry:Half of the guys who are out there everyday don't know what they're doing anyways. :rolleyes:
:chuckle: :chuckle: lets get a big group and stick me in the center, you know I got this.
Post by: Alchase on August 27, 2013, 12:43:10 PM
I'm really glad I just read through a lot of these stories... I like going early season, when there's barely any people and barely any fish. I get too anxious over the yelling matches that by the time the fish really start rolling in, I'm already clocked-out of the river. I just can't stand some grumpy old man yelling at me or around me, or even if I think he's yelling at me :sry:Half of the guys who are out there everyday don't know what they're doing anyways. :rolleyes:
That is what makes it so fun to watch, LOL
Post by: WSU on August 27, 2013, 12:44:56 PM
I took a little dude down with me last night. He is a total of 5' 4".... He just waded out in shorts, tennis shoes and a jacket. He hooked up many times and one went into the line of fishermen and one dude was yelling at him to control his fish. I had him trying to turn the fish but sometimes they have a mind of themselves.Usually a "stfu and quit acting like a child" will suffice. Don't know how many times Ive said that out on the nisqually. So many little babies.
I told the person who was yelling at him to wade out further in the water as the show was not exciting enough and that he was using 20 lb main line and 20 lb leader. (He used my son's pole) The person got all upset. I was laughing and so was my friend. The fish came unbuttoned and we continued fishing.
I hooked another and walked down river to get it out of the way. He said he was going to kick the crap out of my friend. I got the fish and then pulled my wallet out. I said I would put all the money in my wallet on the little guy over you and your two friends. He is a bad little fellow to mess with as he is a black belt in four different variations of martial arts. And he is not waring any waders like the three of you. My parting words were lets have fun fishing he is a beginner lets not spoil it.
They ended up being OK after that.
This is exactly why fishing places like the Puyallup and Nisqually is not for me. I don't go fishing or hunting to be around idiots or have to deal with confrontation. Hobbies are supposed to be fun and relaxing. You all can have fun getting in pissing matches over humpies. Count me out.
Post by: Smossy on August 27, 2013, 12:51:34 PM
Not humpies, kings. I don't fish the nisqually for pinks. Its all the same though as far as bickering goes. Too many people getting mad over nothing and having absolutely no patience.I took a little dude down with me last night. He is a total of 5' 4".... He just waded out in shorts, tennis shoes and a jacket. He hooked up many times and one went into the line of fishermen and one dude was yelling at him to control his fish. I had him trying to turn the fish but sometimes they have a mind of themselves.Usually a "stfu and quit acting like a child" will suffice. Don't know how many times Ive said that out on the nisqually. So many little babies.
I told the person who was yelling at him to wade out further in the water as the show was not exciting enough and that he was using 20 lb main line and 20 lb leader. (He used my son's pole) The person got all upset. I was laughing and so was my friend. The fish came unbuttoned and we continued fishing.
I hooked another and walked down river to get it out of the way. He said he was going to kick the crap out of my friend. I got the fish and then pulled my wallet out. I said I would put all the money in my wallet on the little guy over you and your two friends. He is a bad little fellow to mess with as he is a black belt in four different variations of martial arts. And he is not waring any waders like the three of you. My parting words were lets have fun fishing he is a beginner lets not spoil it.
They ended up being OK after that.
This is exactly why fishing places like the Puyallup and Nisqually is not for me. I don't go fishing or hunting to be around idiots or have to deal with confrontation. Hobbies are supposed to be fun and relaxing. You all can have fun getting in pissing matches over humpies. Count me out.
Like for example, someone will cast over me outa turn... Ok no big deal, they'll go oh crap sorry. Me - Hey no problem, while the guy next to me turns into an ass like HEY ARE YOU BLIND DONT CAST OUT OF TURN.
Its like wtf? Is that necessary? I've opened my mouth tons of times at the rivers, but its usually towards the a-holes that have no respect and want to be dicks to everyone.
And if someone IS repeatedly doing something wrong, casting out of turn, casting over lines, using braided - and does not know any better. Yelling sure doesnt help, Walk up to them and explain how river fishing works. Its a whole different breed of fishing then in a lake or something. I just did that last week to two youngsters who were out there with 6 foot rods in shorts just casting over and over and over. They didnt make the mistake the rest of the day, they kindly waited untill the drift was over and casted.
And let me add, they landed more fish then I did that day. :tup: Hope they learned a thing or two.
Post by: CP on August 27, 2013, 12:54:07 PM
Post by: Alchase on August 27, 2013, 12:55:45 PM
A) actually spending gas money on both boat and truck, dealing with the same mentality fishing for them on the salt and the boat ramps.
or
B) finding one of the many unoccupied locations on the Puyallup and getting your limit, or seeing kids catch their first fish and laughing at the people getting bent out of shape.
I pay more for my monthly cable bill, LOL
Post by: Smossy on August 27, 2013, 12:57:12 PM
I don't know, I can't think which would be worseIts definitely comical on the rivers, I don't think I've ever left without laughing at a few people.
A) actually spending gas money on both boat and truck, dealing with the same mentality fishing for them on the salt and the boat ramps.
or
B) finding one of the many unoccupied locations on the Puyallup and getting your limit, or seeing kids catch their first fish and laughing at the people getting bent out of shape.
I pay more for my monthly cable bill, LOL
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 27, 2013, 01:22:56 PM
Don't judge me! I'm not proud... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: elk season is around the corner as is the real salmon season. I need to stock pile. No playin around for this guy. :sry: :chuckle:plan on going back to the puyallup tomarrow anyone got any stories from today down there?hooked probably 40 last night
Flosser! :nono:
Post by: Smossy on August 27, 2013, 02:15:16 PM
KINGS!Don't judge me! I'm not proud... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: elk season is around the corner as is the real salmon season. I need to stock pile. No playin around for this guy. :sry: :chuckle:plan on going back to the puyallup tomarrow anyone got any stories from today down there?hooked probably 40 last night
Flosser! :nono:
Be cool to do some steelhead or chinook fishing with ya.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 27, 2013, 02:16:34 PM
Ill get ya out smossy.KINGS!Don't judge me! I'm not proud... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: elk season is around the corner as is the real salmon season. I need to stock pile. No playin around for this guy. :sry: :chuckle:plan on going back to the puyallup tomarrow anyone got any stories from today down there?hooked probably 40 last night
Flosser! :nono:
Be cool to do some steelhead or chinook fishing with ya.
Post by: Hillbilly270 on August 27, 2013, 08:43:27 PM
Post by: 762Armo on August 28, 2013, 04:37:01 PM
Post by: Holg3107 on August 28, 2013, 04:39:04 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 28, 2013, 04:40:22 PM
Quick question. Maybe a dumb one, How late can I fish on the Puyallup? I get off late, and it would be a good 40 min drive to get there, so I'll be there around 8-8:30pm. Is night fishing allowed there? Or is it even worth it?Its open an hour after dark I believe, One hour before and one hour after.
At this point right now, It COULD be worth it, Its hard to say. Ive seen people limit out in an hour.
Post by: Becky on August 28, 2013, 04:41:22 PM
Quick question. Maybe a dumb one, How late can I fish on the Puyallup? I get off late, and it would be a good 40 min drive to get there, so I'll be there around 8-8:30pm. Is night fishing allowed there? Or is it even worth it?
Pretty sure I read there's night closures, by 8:30 it's clear and dead down there.
"Night Closure When a night closure is in effect,
fishing is closed from one hour after official
sunset to one hour before official sunrise."
Post by: Smossy on August 28, 2013, 09:32:43 PM
Smossy's Girl went 0/1
Also got to meet cap.silver I believe his name is. Nice fellow. Nice to meet you sir! :tup:
Post by: Smossy on August 29, 2013, 04:56:01 PM
Landed a few on cam finally.
Salmon Fishing, Washington - Fish ON (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIT5eCUgWiU#)
Post by: Alchase on August 29, 2013, 05:59:56 PM
The first 15 seconds I thought you had a broken clicker on your reel, LOL
Post by: Smossy on August 29, 2013, 06:02:56 PM
Nice!Lol. The anticipation! High five if you made it all the way through, It ran alittle long.
The first 15 seconds I thought you had a broken clicker on your reel, LOL
Post by: christopheri on August 29, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
Nice!
The first 15 seconds I thought you had a broken clicker on your reel, LOL
Good choice on music too. Thanks for the video Smossy.
Post by: Smossy on August 29, 2013, 06:40:28 PM
:tup:Nice!
The first 15 seconds I thought you had a broken clicker on your reel, LOL
Good choice on music too. Thanks for the video Smossy.
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 29, 2013, 07:12:13 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 29, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Nice to meet you Smossy and great video ,I look great in movies -I should go to Hollywood :chuckle: .The river closes on Sunday ,Monday and then again the week after and after and after for couple more days .Lol me and my girl were checkin out your orange wading boots :chuckle: very sharp.
Post by: stevemiller on August 29, 2013, 09:47:18 PM
Post by: flinger on August 29, 2013, 10:35:50 PM
A lot of newbs fishing so keep an eye open just in case
PEASE BE SAFE AND SMART no fish is worth your LIFE
Post by: TheHunt on August 30, 2013, 05:44:09 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 30, 2013, 07:33:08 AM
I am done fishing until archery elk hunting is over. BUT Flinger has a good point.called you yestetday
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 30, 2013, 11:16:22 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 30, 2013, 11:28:43 AM
It was really deep and swift last night, we only got 15 feet from the bank. Saw alot of interesting debris floating by, too bad there wer no native nets in? Got a silver on my second cast, lost another one at the net, and let 6 humpies go. Not a fish snob, but I got a backlog of pinks to get smoked!!lol I hear that, ive been limiting how much fishing ive been doing lately. Tired of cleaning/prepping fish.
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 30, 2013, 05:00:03 PM
Post by: Hunterman on August 30, 2013, 05:10:40 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 31, 2013, 12:16:47 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 31, 2013, 12:26:42 PM
Not sure if I should ,but maybe I'll hit the river tonight ......and hope for King or Silver ..... Smossy ,are you guys fishing today ? (I heard you're not going for the opener tomorrow :sry:) how is the river ?Yeah I cant find work to get money for tags. So maybe I will go out fishing today. My mom's trying to get out and do something, she wants to fish :dunno:
Post by: Hunterman on August 31, 2013, 05:56:03 PM
Quick Draw and I went back this morning and only got a couple silvers (3) and some humpies. The canner is starting to look full.. Wouldn't mind getting a few more humpies just for the canner.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: TheHunt on September 05, 2013, 08:53:11 PM
My first movie by the way...
Puyallup 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVJGP76P2Ng#)
Post by: trophyhunt on September 05, 2013, 09:10:36 PM
Post by: Smossy on September 05, 2013, 11:52:05 PM
Here is a two week old movie from my GoPro on the puyallup.Glad to see you got it working!
My first movie by the way...
Puyallup 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVJGP76P2Ng#)
Post by: TheHunt on September 06, 2013, 03:30:24 PM
Here is an other the same day
Post by: TheHunt on September 06, 2013, 05:43:10 PM
Puyallup 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cJDYyjzibs#)
Post by: C-Money on September 09, 2013, 09:46:29 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on September 09, 2013, 09:52:01 AM
Post by: Tealer on September 09, 2013, 08:30:54 PM
4 silvers 4 pinks all hens. Freezer is almost full of eggs and I'm almost tired of smoked fish.
Post by: Revwrangler on September 10, 2013, 08:37:31 PM
It's been a good year for me up there.
4 silvers 4 pinks all hens. Freezer is almost full of eggs and I'm almost tired of smoked fish.
What do you do with the eggs?
Post by: Smossy on September 10, 2013, 08:38:15 PM
Fry em up. :dunno: :chuckle:It's been a good year for me up there.
4 silvers 4 pinks all hens. Freezer is almost full of eggs and I'm almost tired of smoked fish.
What do you do with the eggs?
Where in spanaway ya from?
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 10, 2013, 08:39:01 PM
BaitIt's been a good year for me up there.
4 silvers 4 pinks all hens. Freezer is almost full of eggs and I'm almost tired of smoked fish.
What do you do with the eggs?
Post by: TheHunt on September 10, 2013, 08:54:49 PM
Post by: Revwrangler on September 10, 2013, 09:24:29 PM
Fry em up. :dunno: :chuckle:It's been a good year for me up there.
4 silvers 4 pinks all hens. Freezer is almost full of eggs and I'm almost tired of smoked fish.
What do you do with the eggs?
Where in spanaway ya from?
Right off 176th.
I'm making bait with some of mine, but I'm pretty sure I won't ever use as much bait as I'm getting eggs. So I've thrown a bunch away and I hate wasting them. Anyone tried making their own roe? I may attempt caviar just to use some up!
Post by: Smossy on September 10, 2013, 09:57:31 PM
Thats cool, Im right off B street.Fry em up. :dunno: :chuckle:It's been a good year for me up there.
4 silvers 4 pinks all hens. Freezer is almost full of eggs and I'm almost tired of smoked fish.
What do you do with the eggs?
Where in spanaway ya from?
Right off 176th.
I'm making bait with some of mine, but I'm pretty sure I won't ever use as much bait as I'm getting eggs. So I've thrown a bunch away and I hate wasting them. Anyone tried making their own roe? I may attempt caviar just to use some up!
There was a thread going awhile ago where some guys were talking about making roe. Maybe it was this one? I dont know, Too tired to look right now.
Post by: Tealer on September 11, 2013, 05:00:47 PM
Post by: TheHunt on September 18, 2013, 09:11:48 PM
Post by: Tealer on September 18, 2013, 10:22:39 PM
Oh man, I kid down there picked up a non cliped king and kept it. He said it was a silver. I said OK, do silvers have dots on their tail and black mouth? Hmmmm, He had ripped out gills. He was pretty luck the F&G did not come down. He was 19 or 20 years old.
Without a good look they are tough to tell apart a lot of silvers have black mouths with white gums.
Post by: Hunterman on September 19, 2013, 08:21:27 AM
Oh man, I kid down there picked up a non cliped king and kept it. He said it was a silver. I said OK, do silvers have dots on their tail and black mouth? Hmmmm, He had ripped out gills. He was pretty luck the F&G did not come down. He was 19 or 20 years old.
Without a good look they are tough to tell apart a lot of silvers have black mouths with white gums.
If you can't tell a king from a silver you may want to stay the hell away from me on the river. Plus you might want to learn.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Tealer on September 19, 2013, 09:42:14 AM
Post by: Smossy on September 19, 2013, 02:51:09 PM
How is staying away from the river going to make you learn though? You'd think doing it more and paying attention would help. Through-out the spawning season both fish undergo huge changes and at times DO look at times look alike. That's kinda like saying, Man you cant shoot, you better stop picking up a firearm until you can hit the target better. :dunno:Oh man, I kid down there picked up a non cliped king and kept it. He said it was a silver. I said OK, do silvers have dots on their tail and black mouth? Hmmmm, He had ripped out gills. He was pretty luck the F&G did not come down. He was 19 or 20 years old.
Without a good look they are tough to tell apart a lot of silvers have black mouths with white gums.
If you can't tell a king from a silver you may want to stay the hell away from me on the river. Plus you might want to learn.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Hunterman on September 19, 2013, 07:36:01 PM
How is staying away from the river going to make you learn though? You'd think doing it more and paying attention would help. Through-out the spawning season both fish undergo huge changes and at times DO look at times look alike. That's kinda like saying, Man you cant shoot, you better stop picking up a firearm until you can hit the target better. :dunno:Oh man, I kid down there picked up a non cliped king and kept it. He said it was a silver. I said OK, do silvers have dots on their tail and black mouth? Hmmmm, He had ripped out gills. He was pretty luck the F&G did not come down. He was 19 or 20 years old.
Without a good look they are tough to tell apart a lot of silvers have black mouths with white gums.
If you can't tell a king from a silver you may want to stay the hell away from me on the river. Plus you might want to learn.
Hunterman(Tony)
Smossy,, I have been around salmon all my life. (I'm 56 years old). I have seen salmon in ALL forms of the spawn. (I helped in a hatchery when I was in boy scouts as one of my Eagle Scout projects) I don't care what part of the spawn a salmon is in yes ( if you know what your fishing for) you can tell the difference. Not being able to tell the difference (as in your shooting example) is like saying " I that that doe was a buck because it was a deer.
And just to be clear I am being an ass on this because I had to learn how to tell the difference between the 5 species of salmon before I was 10 years old. So before someone says anything about this I have been catching salmon from the time I was in 2nd grade. I HAD to learn how to tell the difference, and y'all are no different.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Alchase on September 20, 2013, 01:01:21 PM
Post by: Smossy on September 21, 2013, 11:08:48 AM
Uhh ok, Guess your right and everyone else is wrong. :tup:How is staying away from the river going to make you learn though? You'd think doing it more and paying attention would help. Through-out the spawning season both fish undergo huge changes and at times DO look at times look alike. That's kinda like saying, Man you cant shoot, you better stop picking up a firearm until you can hit the target better. :dunno:Oh man, I kid down there picked up a non cliped king and kept it. He said it was a silver. I said OK, do silvers have dots on their tail and black mouth? Hmmmm, He had ripped out gills. He was pretty luck the F&G did not come down. He was 19 or 20 years old.
Without a good look they are tough to tell apart a lot of silvers have black mouths with white gums.
If you can't tell a king from a silver you may want to stay the hell away from me on the river. Plus you might want to learn.
Hunterman(Tony)
Smossy,, I have been around salmon all my life. (I'm 56 years old). I have seen salmon in ALL forms of the spawn. (I helped in a hatchery when I was in boy scouts as one of my Eagle Scout projects) I don't care what part of the spawn a salmon is in yes ( if you know what your fishing for) you can tell the difference. Not being able to tell the difference (as in your shooting example) is like saying " I that that doe was a buck because it was a deer.
And just to be clear I am being an ass on this because I had to learn how to tell the difference between the 5 species of salmon before I was 10 years old. So before someone says anything about this I have been catching salmon from the time I was in 2nd grade. I HAD to learn how to tell the difference, and y'all are no different.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Hunterman on September 21, 2013, 01:18:57 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: The100Road on September 24, 2013, 11:26:50 AM
Post by: flinger on September 24, 2013, 01:01:38 PM
Floating by every couple of minutes half decomposed,Maybe the nets will clean them out a bit ,but running pretty slow athe end of last week
Post by: The100Road on September 27, 2013, 03:52:27 PM
Post by: TheHunt on September 28, 2013, 06:38:51 PM
Post by: The100Road on September 29, 2013, 09:26:19 PM
I went down there last night to try to pick up a Coho. I went through about 15 fish. Some had fungus on them. I did pick up a few dolly varden.
huh, i didnt know what a dolly varden was. Are they common? can you keep them? how do they taste?
Post by: Smossy on September 29, 2013, 09:36:01 PM
Post by: The100Road on September 29, 2013, 09:37:06 PM
It is illegal to remove from the water and or keep Dolly Varden from the Puyallup river. They are a protected species unless specified legal to fish for on any given piece of water.
Cool. Good to know. Thanks.
Post by: TheHunt on September 30, 2013, 01:10:04 PM