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Title: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gasman on March 10, 2015, 07:28:30 AM
Anyone going this weekend   :fishin:

As long as the weather holds up to be decent, I will be there Saturday :tup:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: C-Money on March 10, 2015, 07:29:42 AM
Good luck man! We will expect PICTURES!
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 10, 2015, 07:57:39 AM
How far do you have to go for lings?
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 10, 2015, 08:02:03 AM
How far do you have to go for lings?

If I go, (weather dependent) we will be fishing the sunken jetty.

I don't know of any other areas close in to fish lings.......YET....... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 10, 2015, 08:03:54 AM
Not looking good. :bash:

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Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: trophyhunt on March 10, 2015, 08:07:03 AM
 :puke: :bdid:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 10, 2015, 08:07:52 AM
I know, that's why I said " weather dependent"  :bash:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: sirmissalot on March 10, 2015, 08:16:16 AM
I'll be watching weather from here on, I'd like to knock a bottomfish trip or two off the list before halibut gets here. I'll be running north a ways.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Hunterman on March 10, 2015, 08:31:00 PM
The weatherman said rain this week end.  Not too sure about the coast. After I get the new motor on the Lady Becky ll I'll show you how to get lings off the jetty.

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: yorketransport on March 10, 2015, 08:38:12 PM
I had plans to be out there on Saturday, but the weather doesn't look very promising. This happens every time for me! :bash: :bash:

Andrew
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Cap.Silver on March 10, 2015, 09:11:45 PM
Anyone going this weekend   :fishin:

As long as the weather holds up to be decent, I will be there Saturday :tup:
Does this mean you're dumping me for someone else ????? Not a nice way to do it over the internet  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 11, 2015, 07:49:54 AM
Anyone going this weekend   :fishin:

As long as the weather holds up to be decent, I will be there Saturday :tup:
Does this mean you're dumping me for someone else ????? Not a nice way to do it over the internet  :chuckle:

Um, did we make plans I forgot about  :dunno:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: lokidog on March 11, 2015, 09:03:16 AM
Anyone going this weekend   :fishin:

As long as the weather holds up to be decent, I will be there Saturday :tup:
Does this mean you're dumping me for someone else ????? Not a nice way to do it over the internet  :chuckle:

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 11, 2015, 06:44:38 PM
Picked up some of these  :tup:
http://www.almostalivelures.com/index_c.php?page=cat&code=152&pcode=8 (http://www.almostalivelures.com/index_c.php?page=cat&code=152&pcode=8)

Added a few different hook/jig combos to them and i cant wait to see how they work  :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
(jig heads and 5/0 worm hook)

But I do have to say I am a little disapopointed in the size. I expected them tobe a bit bigger or wider then what they are, but they have good movement and flexability.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 11, 2015, 06:48:49 PM
When I go to westport for lings...I normally dive n spear for them...and get the crap beat out of me in the process...no such thing as calm enough to dive out there...lol   :bdid:   but Ive speared some nice lings!
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: quadrafire on March 11, 2015, 06:59:36 PM
LongTat, You diving from shore, or out of a skiff? How far out?
That sounds like a lot of FUN
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: whackmaster on March 11, 2015, 07:06:11 PM
tag
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Cap.Silver on March 11, 2015, 07:44:30 PM
Based on the forecast it'll be pukefest  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 11, 2015, 07:46:36 PM
Based on the forecast it'll be pukefest  :chuckle:

Or turn my boat into a bath tub  :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 13, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
Wind is coming Pete kids out crabbing not very nice tomorrow forcast 25 to 35 and 9 to 12 combined seas take the day off.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: lokidog on March 13, 2015, 07:23:00 PM
Wind is coming Pete kids out crabbing not very nice tomorrow forcast 25 to 35 and 9 to 12 combined seas take the day off.

Yuck, I don't even want to be on the water here in the Sound tomorrow....
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 13, 2015, 08:48:03 PM
Wind is coming Pete kids out crabbing not very nice tomorrow forcast 25 to 35 and 9 to 12 combined seas take the day off.

Yeah, im not going to turn my boat in to a bath tub  :bdid:

And for my understanding, sunday dont look any better  :bash:

As long as next weekend stays decent, I will be there then  :tup:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 13, 2015, 08:53:09 PM
I got s trip booked for April 18th can't wait
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 13, 2015, 08:54:23 PM
I got a trip booked for April 18th can't wait
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 13, 2015, 09:06:58 PM
Also planing a for April 3 and 4th for fishing. Got some friends that wat to come with, one from up north the other from the east side  :tup:


My company gives us Good Friday off for Easter holiday, so Im going to take advantage of it, just need to be home for Easter to keep the wife happy.  :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Hunterman on March 14, 2015, 12:41:43 PM
Dang Pete,, if I had the Lady Becky l sea worthy I'd be out this week end   :tup:  Of course some say that I have a few brain cells that don't connect  :yike:

I'll be spending a lot of time this year in our ling hole, and bass slab. Becky said I have to put 2 hundred pound in the freezer this year  :yike:  More bottom fish than salmon this year.  Its going to be a fun season   :tup:

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 14, 2015, 06:33:36 PM
We made a couple dozen pipe jigs today of various sizes and have the new bait tank installed now waiting for the weather to get better there has been really good bass fishing so hope the lings bite as well. Sounds like some charters may give it a try tomorrow.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 14, 2015, 07:08:50 PM
Keep us informed if they get out Del  :tup:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 15, 2015, 10:23:17 AM
The slammer was heading out this morning not much swell but said 25-35 this afternoon he usually posts his trips on facebook but will let you know but good for bass so far.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 15, 2015, 10:31:35 AM
The slammer was heading out this morning not much swell but said 25-35 this afternoon he usually posts his trips on facebook but will let you know but good for bass so far.

 :tup:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 15, 2015, 10:50:31 AM
I went on the slammer last year for my Father's Day gift we didn't get one ling on the boat got all the bass and like 5 salmon hopping this year I get a ling my trip is April 18 I never got a ling before and I'm going on the tornado with westport charters
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 15, 2015, 02:35:09 PM
Any reports yet from boat that went out today
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 15, 2015, 02:42:00 PM
I saw one boat report no ling today
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Hunterman on March 15, 2015, 02:55:22 PM
I'm getting the itch. I'm going to take the boat in for the new (to me) motor. Then after the break-in period, its LOOK OUT WESTPORT HERE WE COME!   :IBCOOL:

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 15, 2015, 03:11:19 PM
I'm getting the itch. I'm going to take the boat in for the new (to me) motor. Then after the break-in period, its LOOK OUT WESTPORT HERE WE COME!   :IBCOOL:

Hunterman(Tony)

Bla, Bla, Bla........ all talk and not action..... We get it tony........ NOW GET IT DONE  :peep: :peep: :peep: :peep: :peep:




























 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 15, 2015, 03:44:28 PM
Did a dock drive by there were lots of cars and lots behind the charter offices so must have been a few boats out. Clamming starts tomorrow even last weekwith no minus it was good digging.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Hunterman on March 15, 2015, 03:58:10 PM
I'm getting the itch. I'm going to take the boat in for the new (to me) motor. Then after the break-in period, its LOOK OUT WESTPORT HERE WE COME!   :IBCOOL:

Hunterman(Tony)

Bla, Bla, Bla........ all talk and not action..... We get it tony........ NOW GET IT DONE  :peep: :peep: :peep: :peep: :peep:


 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Just wait until our taxes come back. Then I'll show you how to catch fish on the jetty.. Heck I just MIGHT, show you the secret spot. What do you think Del ?

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: rasbo on March 15, 2015, 04:30:57 PM
no telling of the secret spot unless Im there,lol
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 15, 2015, 04:37:13 PM
We had a line in the wheel of the crab boat and had a diver come all the way from Olympia I got soaking wet try to keep the sea lions away. There were about 20 by our boat and we sprayed them with the hose tried to scare them with a bouy hook but they don't scare very good any more. We stood around for a long time trying to keep them away he really did;nt want to get in the water and I sure would;nt have but he finally did and things were okay but they are such a nuisance. We pay 3500 a year for our moorage and they broke our dock broke the water facets knocked over the electrical boxes and pooped all over the dock I sure wish something could be done.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 15, 2015, 04:49:34 PM
There are No Cabazon reports yet tony but there will be if Rasbo shows up he is the Cabozon master.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Hunterman on March 15, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
There are No Cabazon reports yet tony but there will be if Rasbo shows up he is the Cabozon master.

May have to treat him to a fishing trip in exchange for his Cabozon secrets

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 15, 2015, 06:46:42 PM
There are No Cabazon reports yet tony but there will be if Rasbo shows up he is the Cabozon master.

May have to treat him to a fishing trip in exchange for his Cabozon secrets

Hunterman(Tony)

I just hope next weekend is fishable  :fishin: :fishin: :fishin: :fishin:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: rasbo on March 15, 2015, 07:07:42 PM
There are No Cabazon reports yet tony but there will be if Rasbo shows up he is the Cabozon master.

May have to treat him to a fishing trip in exchange for his Cabozon secrets

Hunterman(Tony)
lol,boy they are some tuggers
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Hunterman on March 15, 2015, 07:33:54 PM
There are No Cabazon reports yet tony but there will be if Rasbo shows up he is the Cabozon master.

May have to treat him to a fishing trip in exchange for his Cabozon secrets

Hunterman(Tony)
lol,boy they are some tuggers


For an ugly fish,, they sure eat good. I even like the color of the meat  :tup:

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Cap.Silver on March 15, 2015, 08:37:02 PM
Yes they are ugly even on my kitchen counter  :drool:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 15, 2015, 10:17:12 PM
Sounds like a rough ride home but the charter I know had 21 people and had like 230 bass and 30 lings sounds like a good start I only get a 5 day inshore forcast but will let you know Pete.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 16, 2015, 07:46:51 AM
Would you know what charter that was
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 16, 2015, 10:40:44 AM
The boat was the slammer it was 210 bass and 30 ling sounds like today is a better day the sun is out and clam tide this afternoon at 4 so hope the ocean gets settled down.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: h20hunter on March 16, 2015, 10:42:31 AM
You guys can keep the cabs.....don't know why but I just don't care for eating them.

Side note: Where do you guys stay when making the trip down? We are heading down with D-Rock and the crew and could use a suggestion on lodging.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: lokidog on March 16, 2015, 10:45:50 AM
My wife doesn't like Cabezon as much as Lingcod, but I do.  I like the firmness of the meat.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 16, 2015, 12:46:51 PM
You guys can keep the cabs.....don't know why but I just don't care for eating them.

Side note: Where do you guys stay when making the trip down? We are heading down with D-Rock and the crew and could use a suggestion on lodging.

I normally camp but when the wife goes she like the Islander.

There are plenty of hotel or motels around.  Also the Sundowner RV park has cabins for rent for decent price and you can fit more people .
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: h20hunter on March 16, 2015, 12:54:19 PM
Thanks, just the bro in law and I so close and basic is all we need.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2015, 12:59:36 PM
We just stay at the Islander when we go.  It's easy, just roll out of your bunk and get on board.  You can leave your car in their parking lot all day.  Ask for the charterboat rate - I know I got a few bucks off when I did my tuna trips with Mark Coleman because of that. 
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: whackmaster on March 16, 2015, 02:34:40 PM
use promo code ( fish10 ) book online and save 10% at the Islander
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: 762Armo on March 18, 2015, 01:15:20 AM
Would anyone recommend fishing of the jetty? I've never been over there, and don't own a boat but Id like to try and fish over there. How would you rig up, and what bait would you use? I have a couple poles, med 6-12lb with 10 lb test and a heavy 10-20 lb with 20lb test). Am I ok using one of these? Or I also have my 12ft sturgeon pole.  :o
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 19, 2015, 12:26:23 PM
windy charters canceled today hope the weekend report changes
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 19, 2015, 07:07:17 PM
windy charters canceled today hope the weekend report changes

Guess I will have to change my plans  :bash:

Gotta cancel the Motel reservations too  :cryriver:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 19, 2015, 07:40:20 PM
Nevermind, talked with Del, Im going  :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: buckhorn2 on March 19, 2015, 07:41:14 PM
Pete check the Grays Harbor Bouy report you can see what the swell in the direction and if the swell is increasing or decreasing. If the wind is NW or especially West the south jetty can be dangerous if a break down happens make sure the boats running good.
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: gasman on March 22, 2015, 05:54:05 PM
Went to the Jetty this weekend to try my luck  :tup:

Fished the afternoon tide on Sat. Bar Restrictions were in place and we were not allowed to go West of the 11 green can  :bash: So we fished the inside half of the jetty with no real success. Only caught one scoulpin and one under size ling  :dunno:

Then this morning we hit the low tide, picked up one undersize ling, again  :bash: :bash: :bash: and three black bass  :tup:

Not exactly a productive day for 3 guys fishing, but I learned a lot more about fishing the jetty from a boat, so it was worth the trip  :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:


We were not the only ones doing bad, we only saw a hand full of fish being carried off the jetty and the other boats that were out there with us yesterday did just as well, or should I say, bad  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Didnt see one fish caught this morning while we were there from the jetty and when the rain started in, we heade in shortly after wards. Did not matter to much any ways, they put up a Bar Restriction shartly after we left.

And when the restrictions are on they are not kidding, we drifted about 200 yards past the #11 can on a drift and the CG was there to remind us of the restriction
 :salute:
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Prime Time on March 22, 2015, 06:34:03 PM
I was out on the rocks on Saturday. Definitely a slow day out there. We picked up 4 bass between 3 guys and lost one ling. So you were the boat the CG pulled up on out there. :chuckle:  at least it wasn't just us that had a slow day I guess.
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gasman on March 22, 2015, 06:59:58 PM
I was out on the rocks on Saturday. Definitely a slow day out there. We picked up 4 bass between 3 guys and lost one ling. So you were the boat the CG pulled up on out there. :chuckle:  at least it wasn't just us that had a slow day I guess.

I was in the boat next to the the one the CL talked to. There was two of us out there and when they talked to him and started to move, I knew what was going on so I just followed :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 22, 2015, 08:38:57 PM
Couple more weeks and I'll be there on the 18th to bottom fish with westport charters
Title: Re: Westport lings
Post by: lokidog on March 22, 2015, 09:10:23 PM
Thanks, just the bro in law and I so close and basic is all we need.

The state park just south of town is a good place, they have great fiosh cleaning tables.
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 24, 2015, 08:06:02 PM
How are the charter boats doing I'm going on the tornado with westport charters on the 18th
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: C-Money on March 25, 2015, 06:27:44 AM
They are nailing them when they can get out. Some friends were there this last weekend for a trip and it was cancelled due to weather. The Tornado is a great boat, you will have a blast!
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: KNOPHISH on March 25, 2015, 06:42:44 AM
I'm on the Tornado this Sat hoping for some good weather & bent rods. :tup:
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 27, 2015, 08:23:05 PM
Awesome good luck tommrow knophish gives us a update tommrow or pictures
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gasman on March 28, 2015, 09:05:43 AM
Very sucky :bash:

Bar restriction right now and we can only fish inside red can #4.
with captainsilver


we were at the jetty but the CG kicked us off and sent us in  :bash: :bash:
.
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 29, 2015, 09:53:08 AM
How's the fishing today any boats get out
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gasman on March 29, 2015, 10:01:46 AM
 :dunno: I was not going to drive back down there from Tacoma to find out we were getting kicked out again.  The bar restriction a d small  raft advisory was through Sunday afternoon. .
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 29, 2015, 10:08:13 AM
Gasman-Oh bummer that sucks so what do u got to do if it happens twice rebook ur trip for later on and I hope weather is good when I go on the 18th
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gasman on March 29, 2015, 01:32:24 PM
Gasman-Oh bummer that sucks so what do u got to do if it happens twice rebook ur trip for later on and I hope weather is good when I go on the 18th

I dont take a charter, I brig my own boat  :tup:

The charters do get out most of the time, very seldom do they cancel, not unless they have too.

I heard here were 12 charters out yesterday, We only seen three leave when we were there yesterday. Dont know if they were all gone fishing  :dunno:
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gunnarnewt on April 01, 2015, 12:00:45 PM
Some friends and I got out yesterday on the Slammer, We killed it. Limited on the Black rockfish, and I picked up to 15 lb. Lings to boot. Water was rough as heck, and most guys were puking, but all in all, a good day on the water.
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: Bow tech hunter on April 02, 2015, 06:01:29 PM
My brother saw this on Facebook yesterday 4/1/15 and it was a 30 something lb ling and the fisherman didn't have a derby ticket its a nice fish I hope I catchh one like that on the 18th of april on the tornado I never caught a ling before
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: KNOPHISH on April 09, 2015, 12:23:50 PM
Not sure if it's the same one but a guy on our trip caught a 36# & not in the derby. It's only 5 bucks.  :dunno:  Hoped for good weather but it didn't happen. pretty rough but died down a little later. Boat pretty much limited with a few really nice lings. sorry no pics.
Title: Re: Westport lings (3/22)
Post by: gasman on April 09, 2015, 02:39:20 PM
As soon as we can better w weekend weather, I will be back down to give it another shot.

Not looking to good this weekend, so Im not going to bother.
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