Post by: jackson7 on June 26, 2015, 11:29:52 PM
thanks. Jackson
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Post by: doyourtime89 on July 08, 2015, 01:49:46 PM
http://www.northwestfishingreports.com/ReportComment.aspx?id=4734&lid=12&t=2
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 08, 2015, 03:05:08 PM
We caught 14 and lost 3 times that many near San Juan Island over the weekend. They are way early. I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few in the Canal.
We caught multiple pinks on the king opener by San Juan Island. We kept tossing them back as were we trying to catch kings. If I would have thrown out some pink gear and come up to 60ft we might have really been into them.
Post by: Ripper on July 08, 2015, 08:25:14 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on July 10, 2015, 07:37:14 AM
Here is some GoPro footage from last humpy season....we trolled right through a school at 25 feet down.
Post by: Ripper on July 10, 2015, 01:26:00 PM
:dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on July 10, 2015, 01:28:45 PM
This fella looked...no bite.
Post by: h20hunter on July 10, 2015, 01:29:59 PM
Post by: Ripper on July 10, 2015, 01:38:18 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on July 10, 2015, 02:07:44 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,123833.75.html
The main issue is that you need to fish it shallow.....25 feet is about max...and since it is right on the ball you are fishing your gear a max of 5 or 6 feet back and the ball pulls it up and down with waves.
This year....I may goof around with a long line from the ball to the housing and put the line clip on housing and run it basically just under the surface about 75 feet back. Granted....I get nervous putting the GoPro out for any trolling but that would possible hook up with some pinks when they are thick and schooled in the top 15 feet in the early am.
Post by: Gobble Doc on July 11, 2015, 06:43:49 PM
Post by: wildweeds on July 11, 2015, 06:56:10 PM
Is 2.5-3.0 mph just too fast to troll for pinks? I can't go any slower with my motor and I am reluctant to throw a bucket over the side.
Post by: lokidog on July 11, 2015, 09:10:47 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on July 11, 2015, 09:15:43 PM
Post by: wildweeds on July 11, 2015, 09:22:40 PM
Post by: lokidog on July 12, 2015, 06:05:31 AM
BTW, to the OP, a drift anchor (sock) is more effective than a bucket and can be pulled in quicker, although you can use the bucket to rinse the bloody deck. :tup:
If you are around the islands, I can give you a flip-up trolling plate to try.
Post by: Gobble Doc on July 12, 2015, 07:49:21 PM
Wild, I think you are correct on the Kings, but the pinks do seem to like a bit faster presentation.Thanks for the generous offer. Let me think this over. A plate may be my answer.
BTW, to the OP, a drift anchor (sock) is more effective than a bucket and can be pulled in quicker, although you can use the bucket to rinse the bloody deck. :tup:
If you are around the islands, I can give you a flip-up trolling plate to try.
Post by: lokidog on July 12, 2015, 08:46:54 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on July 13, 2015, 08:52:15 AM
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