Post by: bearpaw on August 14, 2014, 06:29:45 PM
I have to make a trip to the wet side (Sequim) the first of the week and will probably have a relative with me from Wisconsin, we want to go salmon fishing for 1 to 3 days, where are the fish hitting the best? Willing to drive to the best fishing area wherever it is from the Columbia to the BC border. We would prefer to catch kings, but coho are fun too, would also be interested in tuna if they are still around, never done that. Any ideas appreciated, if you would rather send a pm that would be appreciated too. Would be nice to do it ourselves but willing to take a charter on the ocean if needed! THANKS
Fish/Hunt Swap
If someone else is going fishing to a good location next week and has the system down and wants to take us along, I would be willing to trade for a spring turkey hunt. I have that system down and excellent private land to hunt on in the northeast, I will guarantee a bird and you'll probably get two!
Post by: grade-creek-rd on August 14, 2014, 06:50:35 PM
Buoy 10 on the columbia is getting hot...and next week its supposed to be awesome tides! If you're gonna venture way down there give John Thomas of Rotten Chum Guide Service or Shane Magnuson of Upper Columbia Guide Service a call...
Westport offers a ton of charters and they all are doing good for salmon right now...again, if you decide to do this try & book a combo salmon/bottom fish trip...most tuna charters are fully booked but you might find one that has a cancelation openning...I'll try & pm you with more info later.
G-C-R
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 14, 2014, 07:03:57 PM
Post by: The scout on August 14, 2014, 09:36:53 PM
Post by: nwhunter on August 14, 2014, 10:25:47 PM
Post by: gotcha on August 15, 2014, 01:37:46 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on August 16, 2014, 06:55:44 AM
Post by: TommyH on August 16, 2014, 07:02:45 AM
Post by: bearpaw on August 16, 2014, 07:27:10 AM
hoping to do a salmon/rockfish combo
if we get to go fishing I'll post photos :tup:
Post by: Killmore on August 16, 2014, 08:25:21 AM
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 16, 2014, 05:37:37 PM
The straights might be a little sketchy on Tuesday as they are calling for 15 knots wind building to 29 knots in the evening. It can always change.
Post by: bearpaw on August 16, 2014, 05:57:28 PM
Dale,
The straights might be a little sketchy on Tuesday as they are calling for 15 knots wind building to 29 knots in the evening. It can always change.
That doesn't sound good, I imagine the ocean will probably be to rough too? Have been considering doing a charter out of Neah Bay, LaPush, or Westport!
THANKS for the heads up! :tup:
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 16, 2014, 06:04:44 PM
If weather laid down I would opt for either La Push or Westport. Might be hard to find charter out of La Push right now.Dale,
The straights might be a little sketchy on Tuesday as they are calling for 15 knots wind building to 29 knots in the evening. It can always change.
That doesn't sound good, I imagine the ocean will probably be to rough too? Have been considering doing a charter out of Neah Bay, LaPush, or Westport!
THANKS for the heads up! :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on August 17, 2014, 08:40:01 PM
If weather laid down I would opt for either La Push or Westport. Might be hard to find charter out of La Push right now.Dale,
The straights might be a little sketchy on Tuesday as they are calling for 15 knots wind building to 29 knots in the evening. It can always change.
That doesn't sound good, I imagine the ocean will probably be to rough too? Have been considering doing a charter out of Neah Bay, LaPush, or Westport!
THANKS for the heads up! :tup:
We were going to take a charter out of LaPush on Tuesday but the weather now says the ocean will be too rough so our trip got cancelled. :(
I guess we will try to find a good place to fish a river on Tuesday and try to rework my schedule so I can stay an extra day and fish on the salt Wednesday.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 17, 2014, 08:54:57 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 17, 2014, 09:17:13 PM
What are you wanting to pull out of a river?
For Tuesday we are practically to the point of going for anything that can wiggle the pole tip! :chuckle:
We were hoping to catch salmon, I found a guide on the peninsula with an open day but he only has room for two in the boat, we are a group of three now. My nephew is bringing his 12 yr son, they are on the road now headed to my place.
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 on August 17, 2014, 09:44:26 PM
I now that Bill Swann has an opening on the Columbia on Tuesday. might give him a call and see what hes got available. hes a hell of a guide and good guy.
pm me if youd like his contact info
Post by: Camo on August 17, 2014, 10:06:32 PM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on August 17, 2014, 10:31:47 PM
G-C-R
Post by: bearpaw on August 18, 2014, 10:59:23 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 18, 2014, 11:17:20 PM
Post by: Romulus1297 on August 18, 2014, 11:28:02 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 18, 2014, 11:38:27 PM
I've always caught lots of silvers, if I get a king it will be my first. :tup:
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 19, 2014, 12:50:56 AM
Post by: C-Money on August 19, 2014, 07:04:49 AM
Post by: b23 on August 19, 2014, 08:39:20 AM
I've been on the ocean quite a few times on charters and with friends and only gotten sick once, but my nephew and his son have never been on the ocean. I'm going to get some Dramamine just to try and play it safe. :chuckle:
I've always caught lots of silvers, if I get a king it will be my first. :tup:
Are you going on a charter trip or with a friend??
Whoever it is you are going with, hopefully, they will head south because that's where the action is. There are a few fish here and there up the north beach but it has been very spotty. The boat ride south will be considerably longer but they are catching some of the seasons best sized kings down south out in deeper water.
If you do get hooked in to a nice King you'll know it pretty quickly. Keep the line tight. Don't reel against him if they decide to run. If you aren't sure of your proper drag setting have someone check it for you. Be patient, don't try and horse them in, just keep that line tight and let the fish do its thing. You get nice 20+lb King on and bring it over the rail you'll be ruined and never want to catch a Coho again. The smile on your face will last all day! If you're doing a charter trip, listen to your deckhand. They'll be as much help to you as anyone.
Also, two very important things to remember, one of them was already mentioned, don't back up from the rail once you get the fish along side the boat. #2, after the fish is netted, give the line some slack. Your job is done, no need to keep a tight line after it's in the net. I've had fished actually pulled back out of the net by the person holding the rod because they didn't slack the line. I got a hook stuffed in the palm of my hand because they didn't slack the line off and when the boat rolled and the rod holder stepped back the hook and line snapped up and hooked me just under my thumb.
It gets deeper faster when you go south so even if you're fishing 300ft, you won't be as far off shore as if you were straight out fishing 300ft.
I'm sure you'll have great trip. There is nothing like hooking into a big King salmon and feeling them shake that big ole head. Ummmm, nothing like it!! :tup:
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 19, 2014, 09:52:12 AM
Post by: gasman on August 19, 2014, 12:27:28 PM
Have fun and catch a monster king ;)
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 19, 2014, 07:46:49 PM
Let us know how you do. Looks like I am headed that way tomorrow and might try to find a spot on a boat if fishing and weather are decent.
Post by: nwhunter on August 19, 2014, 10:18:38 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 20, 2014, 08:10:34 AM
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 20, 2014, 08:13:32 AM
Post by: Killmore on August 20, 2014, 08:39:02 AM
Post by: gasman on August 20, 2014, 12:51:43 PM
Post by: Hunterman on August 20, 2014, 01:01:29 PM
Lets see the rest of thew catch. I already got the fish report for y'all :tup:
Huntertman(Tony)
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 20, 2014, 05:49:28 PM
How did you guys finish up?
Post by: gasman on August 20, 2014, 07:24:04 PM
Dale,
How did you guys finish up?
:yeah: :yeah:
Yeah, come on Dale, give it up. Lets hear how it went :yeah: and how early you guys limited ;)
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Story and Pic or it didn't happen :fishin: :fishin: :fishin: :fishin: :fishin: :fishin:
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 20, 2014, 07:33:41 PM
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 20, 2014, 07:38:56 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 21, 2014, 01:32:20 AM
The day was a pleasure with buckhorn2 and his son, they are awesome people, if we had not caught a single fish it would have been a fun day. But, we caught lots of fish (probably the best salmon fishing I've ever seen), and had an absolute fantastic day. After cleaning and filleting the fish we checked out some of buckhorn2's trophies, very nice indeed, how can life be any better than that.
I've got more work to do at home but buckhorn enticed us with an invitation to fish tomorrow. So, with sincere reluctance, we made the very hard decision to fish another day. :chuckle:
Hunterman will be meeting us in the morning and we'll hopefully have more fishing action! :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on August 21, 2014, 01:41:17 AM
Post by: bearpaw on August 21, 2014, 02:12:16 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 22, 2014, 06:01:29 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on August 22, 2014, 07:44:35 AM
Post by: b23 on August 22, 2014, 08:17:47 AM
I'm sure you'll be glad you stayed the extra day because even a bad day of fishing, beats a good day at work. :tup:
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 22, 2014, 08:25:51 AM
Had a great time and caught a nice group of fish, don't get much better than that.:yeah:So true.
I'm sure you'll be glad you stayed the extra day because even a bad day of fishing, beats a good day at work. :tup
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Post by: buckhorn2 on August 22, 2014, 11:21:41 AM
Post by: bearpaw on August 22, 2014, 11:45:56 AM
Had a good day today with Hunterman Tony and my fishing partner Jesse we caught 21 silvers and 2 big kings and back at the dock by 10 oclock still the same place the north beach 40 feet of water about 2 miles above the jetty.
Awesome, glad you guys nailed them again, are you fishing again tomorrow?
Unfortunately I am on the road again on our way to finish that basement remodel I told you about, sure wished I was over there with you and reeling in fish. :chuckle:
Post by: Hunterman on August 22, 2014, 12:52:28 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 22, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 22, 2014, 04:10:40 PM
The last couple of days reminded me of the days back in the 60's and 70's commercial fishing. Today was hot and heavy. My arm is sore from the killing club :drool: Tomorrow is going to be the same with more big KINGS :IBCOOL:
Hunterman(Tony)
Awesome, wished I was still there, good luck!
Post by: bearpaw on August 22, 2014, 04:15:28 PM
Post by: mulehunter on August 22, 2014, 04:16:44 PM
Post by: bearmanric on August 22, 2014, 06:52:20 PM
Post by: Hunterman on August 23, 2014, 04:52:17 AM
This was our second day catch, not as big of fish, only one king, but had a great time.
Dale,,,it was a blast fishing with y'all :tup: I still think if Jeff would of let me change into my "Salmon Catching Thong" :yike: we would have got into the kings :IBCOOL: Hopefully we can fish together again in the future.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 23, 2014, 06:55:16 AM
Post by: gasman on August 23, 2014, 09:58:01 AM
Salmon Catching Thong. :yike: :chuckle:
Dont ask, Im sure it is not any thing any of us want to see :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike:
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 23, 2014, 03:31:15 PM
Post by: gasman on August 23, 2014, 04:06:26 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2014, 04:26:38 PM
Post by: denali on August 23, 2014, 04:42:02 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 23, 2014, 05:21:45 PM
Post by: gasman on August 23, 2014, 05:43:33 PM
Pete trying to watch for boats and pots in the thick fog Tony was our eyes he did a good job keeping us out of things. Hurry up and get that elk your missing some great fishing.
I was planning on one more trip tomorrow but I have a memorial service to attend to, other wise I would be down there.
Keep the reports and fish coming Del :tup:
Post by: Hunterman on August 23, 2014, 06:41:07 PM
Thanks again Del for 3 great days. We do have fun fishing together :tup: Plus the fact of meeting new friends, what more could a person ask for.
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: bearpaw on September 07, 2014, 05:47:58 PM
Fog, boat, and crab pot watch, plus being the deck hand,, man what a great 3 days :IBCOOL: Today we we're targeting kings :tup: We ended up with 5 big kings and one big silver. It pretty bad when a boat of fishermen start cussing about hooking "ANOTHER D***N SILVER". The last BIG silver (about 10- 12 pounds) we kept.
Thanks again Del for 3 great days. We do have fun fishing together :tup: Plus the fact of meeting new friends, what more could a person ask for.
Hunterman(Tony)
Absolutely was a great time, thanks guys! :hello: