Post by: grade-creek-rd on July 30, 2015, 10:32:42 PM
http://www.northwestfishingreports.com/ReadArticle.aspx?id=655
G-C-R
Post by: shadowless_nite on August 02, 2015, 04:48:54 PM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on August 02, 2015, 10:44:05 PM
G-C-R
Post by: Firedogg on August 03, 2015, 12:27:48 PM
Post by: elk247 on August 03, 2015, 12:37:20 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 03, 2015, 06:06:01 PM
My friend was telling me I should try this, though I've never actually fished for salmon except for maybe a handful of times when I was handed a rod an said ok go for it. I know nothing of tactic or technique but this seemed pretty straight forward just like that article. I think I might have to give it a try. Is there a preferable time to go up to the Puyallup river and do this? Would this be possible now or soon? I was told around october??? :dunno:
Pinks will be done before October. Best time for brighter fish is mid August to early Sept. There are some fish in now, I'm sure, but lower stretch doesn't open till 8/10. Be sure to check the regs as there are some day closures and other interesting regs.
It really can be a total zoo, or if you are willing to explore you can get away from the melees.
It is a rather sad indictment for our fisheries if you can't find something better to fish for closer to Vancouver than pinks on the Puyallup.
Post by: Jonnyjammer on August 03, 2015, 07:20:16 PM
Pinks? Pinks? We don't need no stinkin pinks. lolNice picture,what river is that in?Pretty clear water.
Post by: Firedogg on August 03, 2015, 07:30:32 PM
Post by: shadowless_nite on August 03, 2015, 09:59:10 PM
My friend was telling me I should try this, though I've never actually fished for salmon except for maybe a handful of times when I was handed a rod an said ok go for it. I know nothing of tactic or technique but this seemed pretty straight forward just like that article. I think I might have to give it a try. Is there a preferable time to go up to the Puyallup river and do this? Would this be possible now or soon? I was told around october??? :dunno:
Pinks will be done before October. Best time for brighter fish is mid August to early Sept. There are some fish in now, I'm sure, but lower stretch doesn't open till 8/10. Be sure to check the regs as there are some day closures and other interesting regs.
It really can be a total zoo, or if you are willing to explore you can get away from the melees.
It is a rather sad indictment for our fisheries if you can't find something better to fish for closer to Vancouver than pinks on the Puyallup.
That's what I was figuring that it was way late. There are more to fish around here on the big river. But everyone always makes it seems like pinks are such fun and easier to target than the rest so I figured I'd maybe try and check it out. I guess I'll have to debate between preseason camping/scouting for elk or taking a weekend to try and fish for pinks
Post by: WSU on August 04, 2015, 10:05:17 AM
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 04, 2015, 11:26:25 AM
Post by: WSU on August 04, 2015, 12:18:11 PM
Post by: Hunterman on August 04, 2015, 12:34:09 PM
It's certainly no secret and anyone who wants to floss up a million pinks should go for it. I was just saying that there are many better options if you value the experience over just snagging a ton of fish.
So if I understand you post correctly,, people who fish the Puyallup are snagging and not fishing?
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: WSU on August 04, 2015, 12:44:38 PM
It's certainly no secret and anyone who wants to floss up a million pinks should go for it. I was just saying that there are many better options if you value the experience over just snagging a ton of fish.
So if I understand you post correctly,, people who fish the Puyallup are snagging and not fishing?
Hunterman(Tony)
Mostly, yes. Do you think the fish see the corky in the water with zero inches of visibility?
Post by: Hunterman on August 04, 2015, 12:53:33 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Ripper on August 04, 2015, 02:12:24 PM
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 04, 2015, 02:23:21 PM
Really? I have caught 100's of fish there, clear water, muddy water. And only one has been snagged. All others had the corky somewhere inside their mouth. And to set it straight, fish do not have to see with their eyes. They use a lateral line on their body to sense their dinner, pray, etc. So doesn't matter how muddy it is, they know what they are looking at, even without the ability to see. Just my two bits.It's certainly no secret and anyone who wants to floss up a million pinks should go for it. I was just saying that there are many better options if you value the experience over just snagging a ton of fish.
So if I understand you post correctly,, people who fish the Puyallup are snagging and not fishing?
Hunterman(Tony)
Mostly, yes. Do you think the fish see the corky in the water with zero inches of visibility?
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 04, 2015, 02:33:04 PM
The lateral line is a system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, mainly fish, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water. The sensory ability is achieved via modified epithelial cells, known as hair cells, which respond to displacement caused by motion and transduce these signals into electrical impulses via excitatory synapses. Lateral lines serve an important role in schooling behavior, predation, and orientation. For example, fish can use their lateral line system to follow the vortices produced by fleeing prey. They are usually visible as faint lines running lengthwise down each side, from the vicinity of the gill covers to the base of the tail. In some species, the receptive organs of the lateral line have been modified to function as electroreceptors, which are organs used to detect electrical impulses, and as such these systems remain closely linked. They use these senses to search for food even in murky waters
Post by: Band on August 04, 2015, 03:02:46 PM
My opinion is that Puyallup pinks are mostly flossed. I think they get surprised by the hook a split second after they see that corkie hitting them in the (open) mouth. But I still go out and fill my daily limit 3 or 4 times so I can smoke them and enjoy them for the next few months. To me, this isn't really "skilled fishing" - it's a harvest fishery, and I'm OK with catching them this way when they are in abundance. If there came a time when the numbers were dwindling I would be the first to say it's time to restrict the fishing method to manage the fishery. But regardless of fish abundance I draw a line when it comes to purposely snagging a fish that can be seen or setting the hook throughout the drift in an attempt to snag whatever may be in the vicinity of the hook. Just my personal opinion.
Post by: Smossy on August 04, 2015, 10:56:28 PM
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 05, 2015, 06:18:02 AM
Post by: WSU on August 05, 2015, 08:01:10 AM
And, I think Band is correct. It isn't a skilled fishery and people of all skill levels (or with no skill) can go and floss all the fish they want. I agree with most on here that you should feel free to go catch/floss/snag/whatever you want to call it all the humpies you want as long as you retain fish only fish legally hooked. If that's what you're into, go have fun and enjoy your catch!
Post by: Band on August 05, 2015, 09:11:14 AM
I agree with most on here that you should feel free to go catch/floss/snag/whatever you want to call it all the humpies you want as long as you retain fish only fish legally hooked. If that's what you're into, go have fun and enjoy your catch!I have to be honest, the word "fun", usually associated with fishing, is not part of my vocabulary for the Puyallup River pink fishery. The quicker I can catch my limit and get out of the madness, the better. Even when I don't get a limit I can only stand 2-3 hours at a time. :o
I guess I need to make friends with a boat owner so I can fish somewhere besides the river. I tried the water off Browns Point with my float tube a couple of years ago but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was taking a chance of being attacked and sunk by a rogue seal looking to steal my catch. :yike:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 05, 2015, 09:18:41 AM
There are about 1 million better fisheries that are closer to Vancouver than the Puyallup. North, south, east, and west all have way better options.
We really don't need to broadcast this kind of info across the internet...... :chuckle:
Post by: WSU on August 05, 2015, 09:25:26 AM
Post by: northcoast on August 05, 2015, 09:26:30 AM
There are some fish in now, I'm sure, but lower stretch doesn't open till 8/10. Be sure to check the regs as there are some day closures and other interesting regs.
I drive across the 66th bridge and down N. Levee Rd twice a day. Already non-native idiots who don't read the regs fishing the lower section. Good way to get points for those so inclined. :police:
Post by: BigGoonTuna on August 05, 2015, 10:28:27 AM
Most fish on the Puyallup are flossed. It's a fact.very true. you're dealing with a river with near zero visibility and a ton of fish moving through. while pinks are usually pretty willing biters and easy to catch to begin with, your typical "2 tiny corkies" rig isn't going to get any attention in that murky water. a little test: put that on an 18" leader like i would use in any normal fishery, and see how your catch rate plummets vs the 9' snagger leaders most of those guys use. ;)
And, I think Band is correct. It isn't a skilled fishery and people of all skill levels (or with no skill) can go and floss all the fish they want. I agree with most on here that you should feel free to go catch/floss/snag/whatever you want to call it all the humpies you want as long as you retain fish only fish legally hooked. If that's what you're into, go have fun and enjoy your catch!
edit - to state my opinion, i don't care if they're biting or not. just don't be the snagger that gives his gear a huge rip 2 or 3 times through the drift, and of course the obligatory jerk at the end before retrieving.
Post by: The100Road on August 06, 2015, 09:00:16 AM
Post by: Tom Tamer on August 06, 2015, 01:52:30 PM
It's certainly no secret and anyone who wants to floss up a million pinks should go for it. I was just saying that there are many better options if you value the experience over just snagging a ton of fish.
So if I understand you post correctly,, people who fish the Puyallup are snagging and not fishing?
Hunterman(Tony)
Mostly, yes. Do you think the fish see the corky in the water with zero inches of visibility?
It's certainly no secret and anyone who wants to floss up a million pinks should go for it. I was just saying that there are many better options if you value the experience over just snagging a ton of fish.
So if I understand you post correctly,, people who fish the Puyallup are snagging and not fishing?
Hunterman(Tony)
Mostly, yes. Do you think the fish see the corky in the water with zero inches of visibility?
That is why I don't run a corky/yarn combo there. All mine are legal hook 99% get an occasional one that bites at my lure and gets hit in the gill plate.
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 06, 2015, 02:46:46 PM
Any word on if the pinks are in the Puyallup yet? Heard that if you put in the time you might get one but its not hot yet? Probably going down on Saturday.One of my buddys and his gal went down today, after they figured out they were fishing too shallow of water, they went deep and both limited out in less than an hour.. So unless something goes wrong, Saturday and for the next 6 weeks or so you should be fine.
Post by: The100Road on August 06, 2015, 03:08:04 PM
Any word on if the pinks are in the Puyallup yet? Heard that if you put in the time you might get one but its not hot yet? Probably going down on Saturday.One of my buddys and his gal went down today, after they figured out they were fishing too shallow of water, they went deep and both limited out in less than an hour.. So unless something goes wrong, Saturday and for the next 6 weeks or so you should be fine.
yup. Just heard the exact same thing. :tup:
Post by: grade-creek-rd on August 06, 2015, 10:09:02 PM
http://nwsportsmanmag.com/headlines/puget-sounds-early-pink-salmon-showing/
G-C-R
PS. You guys can debate this fishery all day long...but you (all) apparently fish it!
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 07, 2015, 02:35:59 PM
Yep, I called the hotline today at about 1pm, the lady said Wardens were on the Puyallup today, so I told her to send them up between Freeman and the 66th street bridge. 4 guys fishing it that aparently can't read. If you show up to fish on the Puyallup, and nobody else is around, wouldn't you figure out pretty quick that it's closed???!! She said they get multiple calls every day about clowns fishing the closed section of the river.
There are some fish in now, I'm sure, but lower stretch doesn't open till 8/10. Be sure to check the regs as there are some day closures and other interesting regs.
I drive across the 66th bridge and down N. Levee Rd twice a day. Already non-native idiots who don't read the regs fishing the lower section. Good way to get points for those so inclined. :police:
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 07, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
There are clowns on the river? Now I know where the phrase " theres a circus in town" came from. :chuckle: And when it opens it turns into a zoo!Yep, I called the hotline today at about 1pm, the lady said Wardens were on the Puyallup today, so I told her to send them up between Freeman and the 66th street bridge. 4 guys fishing it that aparently can't read. If you show up to fish on the Puyallup, and nobody else is around, wouldn't you figure out pretty quick that it's closed???!! She said they get multiple calls every day about clowns fishing the closed section of the river.
There are some fish in now, I'm sure, but lower stretch doesn't open till 8/10. Be sure to check the regs as there are some day closures and other interesting regs.
I drive across the 66th bridge and down N. Levee Rd twice a day. Already non-native idiots who don't read the regs fishing the lower section. Good way to get points for those so inclined. :police:
Post by: Smossy on August 07, 2015, 11:05:40 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 08, 2015, 05:12:42 PM
Post by: highmuley on August 09, 2015, 11:22:38 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 09, 2015, 11:35:15 PM
Fun is indeed possible if just looking for a taught line, But I absolutely agree with you - The sooner you can get out of there the better. If I could limit out in an hour on even small fish, Im gone. You wont see me toss back a legal fish, ever.I agree with most on here that you should feel free to go catch/floss/snag/whatever you want to call it all the humpies you want as long as you retain fish only fish legally hooked. If that's what you're into, go have fun and enjoy your catch!I have to be honest, the word "fun", usually associated with fishing, is not part of my vocabulary for the Puyallup River pink fishery. The quicker I can catch my limit and get out of the madness, the better. Even when I don't get a limit I can only stand 2-3 hours at a time. :o
I guess I need to make friends with a boat owner so I can fish somewhere besides the river. I tried the water off Browns Point with my float tube a couple of years ago but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was taking a chance of being attacked and sunk by a rogue seal looking to steal my catch. :yike:
Post by: Old Man Yager on August 10, 2015, 06:57:36 AM
Yes, there is a serious clown show down there right now!! 🎣There are clowns on the river? Now I know where the phrase " theres a circus in town" came from. :chuckle: And when it opens it turns into a zoo!Yep, I called the hotline today at about 1pm, the lady said Wardens were on the Puyallup today, so I told her to send them up between Freeman and the 66th street bridge. 4 guys fishing it that aparently can't read. If you show up to fish on the Puyallup, and nobody else is around, wouldn't you figure out pretty quick that it's closed???!! She said they get multiple calls every day about clowns fishing the closed section of the river.
There are some fish in now, I'm sure, but lower stretch doesn't open till 8/10. Be sure to check the regs as there are some day closures and other interesting regs.
I drive across the 66th bridge and down N. Levee Rd twice a day. Already non-native idiots who don't read the regs fishing the lower section. Good way to get points for those so inclined. :police:
Post by: Eli346 on August 11, 2015, 05:49:55 AM
Post by: SI Eagle on August 11, 2015, 07:46:03 AM
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on August 11, 2015, 08:41:35 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 11, 2015, 04:23:42 PM
Post by: Band on August 11, 2015, 07:38:59 PM
It's a huge shot in the dark but if anyone finds a basic gold ring and has the heart to contact me to return it I can identify it by telling you what the inscription says. Thanks.
Post by: ac_156 on August 11, 2015, 08:00:59 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 11, 2015, 08:29:01 PM
Finally went down for a look today and boy do I regret that decision. After cleaning my first fish I rinsed my hands in the river and shook them to dry off the excess water. In so doing my wedding ring flew off and I heard it clank against a rock and then enter the water. Tried to find it for quite awhile but it was hopeless. It landed in shallow water but the water is so murky I really had little chance of finding it. :(
It's a huge shot in the dark but if anyone finds a basic gold ring and has the heart to contact me to return it I can identify it by telling you what the inscription says. Thanks.
Maybe worth running over the area with a metal detector :dunno:
Post by: Band on August 11, 2015, 08:48:58 PM
I thought the same thing but I don't know whether it could detect through water, and, well, I don't have one or know anyone who does. I suspect it would be relatively easy to find if it would work in water and I had a detector, which is why I don't really want to give away the location over the Internet. What a quandary. :bash:Finally went down for a look today and boy do I regret that decision. After cleaning my first fish I rinsed my hands in the river and shook them to dry off the excess water. In so doing my wedding ring flew off and I heard it clank against a rock and then enter the water. Tried to find it for quite awhile but it was hopeless. It landed in shallow water but the water is so murky I really had little chance of finding it. :(
It's a huge shot in the dark but if anyone finds a basic gold ring and has the heart to contact me to return it I can identify it by telling you what the inscription says. Thanks.
Maybe worth running over the area with a metal detector :dunno:
Post by: Bullkllr on August 11, 2015, 08:58:31 PM
I thought the same thing but I don't know whether it could detect through water, and, well, I don't have one or know anyone who does. I suspect it would be relatively easy to find if it would work in water and I had a detector, which is why I don't really want to give away the location over the Internet. What a quandary. :bash:Finally went down for a look today and boy do I regret that decision. After cleaning my first fish I rinsed my hands in the river and shook them to dry off the excess water. In so doing my wedding ring flew off and I heard it clank against a rock and then enter the water. Tried to find it for quite awhile but it was hopeless. It landed in shallow water but the water is so murky I really had little chance of finding it. :(
It's a huge shot in the dark but if anyone finds a basic gold ring and has the heart to contact me to return it I can identify it by telling you what the inscription says. Thanks.
Maybe worth running over the area with a metal detector :dunno:
Bunce has 'em for 24$ a day. http://www.buncerental.com/equipment.asp?action=category&category=38&key=240-2210 (http://www.buncerental.com/equipment.asp?action=category&category=38&key=240-2210)
I'm guessing you'd need one that is at least waterproof or possibly submersible even. Don't know about the rental units.
That's probably the route I would go, before my wife figured out it wasn't on my finger.
I lost mine in the garden once and my wife found it before I mentioned it was missing. Never heard the end of that.
Another option might be to contact a local club and see if they have someone who might come out to give you a hand. Seems like it might be worth a shot. http://www.kellycodetectors.com/clubs/washington2.htm (http://www.kellycodetectors.com/clubs/washington2.htm)
Post by: Band on August 11, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
I already told my wife about the ring. What can I say, I'm honest to a fault. :dunno: She's not very happy right now.
Post by: Band on August 12, 2015, 09:19:29 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 12, 2015, 01:41:09 PM
Found a guy from the metal detector club link who is going to help find the ring this afternoon. I hope to have good news to post tonight. :tup:
Sincerely hope so. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Post by: C-Money on August 12, 2015, 04:04:29 PM
Post by: Band on August 12, 2015, 07:46:15 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 12, 2015, 08:02:12 PM
Sigh. Oh well, we gave it a good shot, checked an area quite a bit larger than where I bought it may have flew off, and came up empty. Well, except for an IPhone, a license plate, sunglasses, clippers, a flashlight, and several other bits of metallic paraphernalia. We think it got picked up by someone who will cash it in. :(
Sorry to hear that.
Hey, at least you gave it a try. :tup:
Post by: shadowless_nite on August 12, 2015, 09:37:23 PM
Post by: Dbax129 on August 16, 2015, 07:11:35 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 16, 2015, 08:17:32 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 16, 2015, 08:32:02 AM
I really hate when the pinks show up ..it does bring out the clowns ..they are the easiest salmon to catch so everyone in their brother is out there ..and the worst part about it is all the littering :bash: :bash: The whole flossing thing as been a problem forever .. All you need to catch all the pinks you want in a 3/8 to 1/2 ounce jig head and a hoochie ... You can catch all you want ( without) snagging them !! Sometimes I will use a shrimp oil on the skirt to give it a little smell !
Agree with what you're saying. If anyone goes down there, please bring a garbage sack. I hate seeing the wads of line that accumulate in particular.
Keep in mind the Puyallup this time of year is the color of a parking lot. And there are plenty of fish in the river. So...draw your own conclusions.
I just wish people in general would be more respectful of the fish as well as the surroundings. There was already an article in the Tacoma paper about possible closures because of trash, etc.
Post by: birdwacker on August 16, 2015, 08:35:48 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 16, 2015, 08:48:07 AM
Do pink jigs work on the Puyallup with the low visibility?
Possibly, but probably not very well if at all.
Post by: TheHunt on August 17, 2015, 07:14:02 AM
It will just tighten the noose to choking off areas for parking and access. Since I live about 5 min from the river I could careless. I only fish during the evening's after work. I fish with good people who live in Puyallup. If push comes to shove I would have my wife drop me off and pick me up.
I think the parking at the soccer fields are coming to an end as well. That should remove a lot of fisher-people from that hole.
Post by: TheHunt on August 17, 2015, 11:52:32 AM
Post by: bsmith5913 on August 17, 2015, 12:33:38 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 17, 2015, 01:07:30 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 17, 2015, 04:52:52 PM
I watched below the 66 Ave bridge on Sunday and no one was fishing there. I asked a friend who was not fishing there as well and he said there was a ton of snags in the water. That place was a ton of fun to fish.
It is closed within 400' of the creek mouth in both directions.
Post by: DoubleJ on August 17, 2015, 10:20:26 PM
I saw the Tacoma Tribune article as the business are tired of the trash. I cannot blame them.
It will just tighten the noose to choking off areas for parking and access. Since I live about 5 min from the river I could careless. I only fish during the evening's after work. I fish with good people who live in Puyallup. If push comes to shove I would have my wife drop me off and pick me up.
I think the parking at the soccer fields are coming to an end as well. That should remove a lot of fisher-people from that hole.
I was at the soccer park today and spent some time up at the fruit stand. saw a ton of fish crossing the street from the river on stringers but didn't see any fishermen return to the soccer park parking lot.
Post by: TheHunt on August 19, 2015, 12:55:22 PM
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
Post by: notellumcreek on August 19, 2015, 02:43:29 PM
Crazy night on the Puyallup a few days ago. A guy said he was going to stab another guy. A person kept short casting and casting out of sequence after being told multiple times the process and he line was cut three different times.
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
:yike:
Post by: TheHunt on August 20, 2015, 08:08:56 AM
I watched below the 66 Ave bridge on Sunday and no one was fishing there. I asked a friend who was not fishing there as well and he said there was a ton of snags in the water. That place was a ton of fun to fish.
It is closed within 400' of the creek mouth in both directions.
I just looked myself and validated you correct. I think they did that for the chum season.
Post by: Bullkllr on August 20, 2015, 11:20:13 AM
Crazy night on the Puyallup a few days ago. A guy said he was going to stab another guy. A person kept short casting and casting out of sequence after being told multiple times the process and he line was cut three different times.
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
Tuesday I got to see 2 guys fall in the river, and got to hear an across the river expletive shouting match that went on for like 15 minutes. Some of those guys need to seriously mellow out. Maybe they consider "confrontational fishing" fun? :dunno:
Anyway, caught a few fish, kept a limit of bright bucks. Picked up 2 big bags of trash. I think most of it was from some homeless kids that seem to be living near the river.
Interesting evolution this river has seen since I started fishing it in the 70s- for steelhead.
Post by: The100Road on August 20, 2015, 11:22:10 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 20, 2015, 11:28:20 AM
Any silvers coming in yet?
Every bright fish that somone loses was "probably" a silver :chuckle:
Post by: The100Road on August 20, 2015, 11:32:40 AM
Post by: Tom Tamer on August 20, 2015, 06:41:48 PM
Post by: 2labs on August 20, 2015, 06:59:09 PM
Crazy night on the Puyallup a few days ago. A guy said he was going to stab another guy. A person kept short casting and casting out of sequence after being told multiple times the process and he line was cut three different times.Tuesday I got to see 2 guys fall in the river, and got to hear an across the river expletive shouting match that went on for like 15 minutes. Some of those guys need to seriously mellow out. Maybe they consider "confrontational fishing" fun? :dunno:
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
Anyway, caught a few fish, kept a limit of bright bucks. Picked up 2 big bags of trash. I think most of it was from some homeless kids that seem to be living near the river.
Interesting evolution this river has seen since I started fishing it in the 70s- for steelhead.
Combat fishing for Pinks...not happening !
Post by: JJB11B on August 20, 2015, 07:43:46 PM
That would ruin fishing for the day, I go fishing to get away from the crowds.Crazy night on the Puyallup a few days ago. A guy said he was going to stab another guy. A person kept short casting and casting out of sequence after being told multiple times the process and he line was cut three different times.Tuesday I got to see 2 guys fall in the river, and got to hear an across the river expletive shouting match that went on for like 15 minutes. Some of those guys need to seriously mellow out. Maybe they consider "confrontational fishing" fun? :dunno:
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
Anyway, caught a few fish, kept a limit of bright bucks. Picked up 2 big bags of trash. I think most of it was from some homeless kids that seem to be living near the river.
Interesting evolution this river has seen since I started fishing it in the 70s- for steelhead.
Combat fishing for Pinks...not happening !
Post by: shadowless_nite on August 20, 2015, 10:26:23 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 21, 2015, 10:13:15 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 21, 2015, 12:04:02 PM
4 if all pinks. 6 for total salmon. So you could catch 2 jack king/silver, 2 adult king/silver and 2 additional pinks. Or 6 jack kings/silvers.:yeah:
Post by: shadowless_nite on August 21, 2015, 01:33:49 PM
4 if all pinks. 6 for total salmon. So you could catch 2 jack king/silver, 2 adult king/silver and 2 additional pinks. Or 6 jack kings/silvers.
Ohhh ok. I totally spaced the possibility of Jacks and was confused about why it said the limit was 6 but only 2 kings and 2 pinks
Post by: Bullkllr on August 21, 2015, 06:45:11 PM
That would ruin fishing for the day, I go fishing to get away from the crowds.Crazy night on the Puyallup a few days ago. A guy said he was going to stab another guy. A person kept short casting and casting out of sequence after being told multiple times the process and he line was cut three different times.Tuesday I got to see 2 guys fall in the river, and got to hear an across the river expletive shouting match that went on for like 15 minutes. Some of those guys need to seriously mellow out. Maybe they consider "confrontational fishing" fun? :dunno:
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
Anyway, caught a few fish, kept a limit of bright bucks. Picked up 2 big bags of trash. I think most of it was from some homeless kids that seem to be living near the river.
Interesting evolution this river has seen since I started fishing it in the 70s- for steelhead.
Combat fishing for Pinks...not happening !
I don't jump in to the combat scenes. Just can't do it. Spot I was fishing with 1 other guy was across and up river from the mob, but close enough to see/hear what was going on.
Post by: Tom Tamer on August 23, 2015, 11:53:32 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 23, 2015, 08:31:30 PM
Started fishing about 530, watched three kings landed by 730 near the old cannery, Two nice ones 15-20lb range easy, one jack. The puyallup not the stuck/white.
One fish on for a buddy of mine by approx 9 (We were in a horrible spot) haven't fished there in years so wasn't sure where the good spots were.
Moved to another spot and started fishing about 1030. Hooked into about 10, landed one and got about 5 others to shore and kicked off.
The beauty of actually using barbeless hooks - Seen lots of other guys using barbs, and a few snagged fish kept and logged - Bugs the heck out of me but I'm not going to create a fuss about it. Just wish there would be more honest fishermen out there, if that's what you want to call them.
My neighbor who I took out salmon fishing for his first time got a taste of the chaos at the rivers and was in for it, Managed to take 3 home and I took my 1.
All in all was a good trip, Its all about the spot your at.
Post by: Smossy on August 23, 2015, 08:33:48 PM
The mobs aren't bad, Just gotta get in - ignore stupid people, keep all your fish, and get out.That would ruin fishing for the day, I go fishing to get away from the crowds.Crazy night on the Puyallup a few days ago. A guy said he was going to stab another guy. A person kept short casting and casting out of sequence after being told multiple times the process and he line was cut three different times.Tuesday I got to see 2 guys fall in the river, and got to hear an across the river expletive shouting match that went on for like 15 minutes. Some of those guys need to seriously mellow out. Maybe they consider "confrontational fishing" fun? :dunno:
We were far enough away to watch but it was all interesting evening besides catching pinks.
Anyway, caught a few fish, kept a limit of bright bucks. Picked up 2 big bags of trash. I think most of it was from some homeless kids that seem to be living near the river.
Interesting evolution this river has seen since I started fishing it in the 70s- for steelhead.
Combat fishing for Pinks...not happening !
I don't jump in to the combat scenes. Just can't do it. Spot I was fishing with 1 other guy was across and up river from the mob, but close enough to see/hear what was going on.
Ill take 4 small fish over leaving with 2 large ones. I like to eat more than brag.
Post by: Smossy on August 23, 2015, 08:34:45 PM
Post by: GUscottie on August 25, 2015, 03:51:39 PM