Post by: OrtizG95 on June 01, 2017, 05:30:05 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/jun0117b/
I know the wife and I will be getting our limits
I'd love to here some opinions from people who are for or against this opener as I am in some ways but I also can't pass up a limit of sturgeon
Post by: SkookumHntr on June 01, 2017, 05:32:48 PM
Post by: ipkus on June 01, 2017, 05:43:40 PM
I'd love to here some opinions from people who are for or against this opener as I am in some ways but I also can't pass up a limit of sturgeon
So what you are saying is that you have a conscience, but aren't mentally strong enough to follow your own convictions?
Look at the bright side, you aren't alone!
Post by: WSU on June 01, 2017, 05:45:23 PM
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Post by: SkookumHntr on June 02, 2017, 12:53:57 PM
Post by: KFhunter on June 02, 2017, 01:06:02 PM
I was going to upgrade to a launcher but they closed the fishery, but now I got boats
Post by: 2MANY on June 02, 2017, 02:01:51 PM
I still fish often for sturgeon on the lower river. I just really enjoy it. But a 6" slot for keepers? Thanks for a wonderful mostly week day opportunity. They definately do not want many fish removed by most recreational fishers. How much money was spent getting this approved?
No kidding.
Crazy how many people only go to kill those turd slurpers.
Post by: Reidus on June 02, 2017, 02:48:43 PM
Every charter boat out of ilwaco will be hitting it im sure, go hop on a boat, usually these trips are pretty cheap!
big charters have a tough time fishing a lot of the good spots in the shallows. I'd go with a guide. :twocents:
Post by: SkookumHntr on June 02, 2017, 10:03:19 PM
lol, ok dude! :tup:Every charter boat out of ilwaco will be hitting it im sure, go hop on a boat, usually these trips are pretty cheap!
big charters have a tough time fishing a lot of the good spots in the shallows. I'd go with a guide. :twocents:
Post by: huntnphool on June 02, 2017, 10:23:41 PM
Post by: cohoho on June 03, 2017, 08:33:25 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 03, 2017, 08:50:26 PM
You running down Rob? We'll see you there if so, probably C&R on Tuesday and fishing the Wednesday for keepers...
Still up in the air, trying to clear schedules.
Post by: bullfisher on June 03, 2017, 10:18:47 PM
The state sure likes us to burn fuel for these fish.
Post by: huntnphool on June 03, 2017, 10:23:26 PM
Ugh... its always the mouth or Bonneville....
The state sure likes us to burn fuel for these fish.
There is always the Tongue Point launch on the Oregon side, you'd need a Oregon license though.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 03, 2017, 10:50:33 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 03, 2017, 10:56:28 PM
Deep river is the place to launch.Only problem with Deep River is the line/wait. I prefer Chinook and would rather take a nice boat ride rather than sit in a line watching a couple idiots hold everyone up. :chuckle:
Post by: metlhead on June 04, 2017, 03:52:54 PM
Post by: dc on June 04, 2017, 06:13:01 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on June 06, 2017, 08:50:13 AM
So I looked at the flow (which is in 1000's of cubic feet/second) and "for example" McNary dam a year ago was 233 kfps and yesterday was 448 kpfs.
Hope the flow slows down for you all.......
Post by: cohoho on June 08, 2017, 03:14:51 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 08, 2017, 03:17:15 PM
We did Tuesday C&R and got several Keepers sized and not a boat in the parking lot.... But of course on the Keeper day - yesterday, we got one over by 2'' and another under. Auuugh! We had fun never the less, but Deep River boat launch was a complete zoo and parking is crazy! Got my taillights broken out on the trailer from a guy backing his trailer and other???? JOY! Chinook Launch is where I am launching if I go back... Deep River is a bit tight for long trailers and long bed crew cabs...
Sorry to hear about your trailer Mike, also not a good report on the fishing.
I'm hoping to get out next week, maybe the poor fishing will result in a extension of the special season? :dunno:
Also, I used the Deep River launch a couple times, not again unless it's a C&R only season. :twocents:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on June 08, 2017, 03:23:39 PM
Post by: cohoho on June 08, 2017, 03:28:05 PM
Sorry to hear about your trailer Mike, also not a good report on the fishing.
I'm hoping to get out next week, maybe the poor fishing will result in a extension of the special season? :dunno:
Also, I used the Deep River launch a couple times, not again unless it's a C&R only season. :twocents:
State made a new dock and paved lot, but still way too crowded for me... Yep only on C&R days for me too.
Post by: huntnphool on June 08, 2017, 03:44:09 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on June 08, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 08, 2017, 05:03:02 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on June 14, 2017, 10:05:44 PM
We had quite a few oversize and a few smalls, and then of course broke a few off . But we all got our fish with the 6" really an amazing trip and we will book within him again
Post by: MerriamMagician on June 15, 2017, 10:05:45 AM
I was asked to take a couple guys out yesterday who were from the mid-west. Fished 3 hours. Tried deep and fairly shallow trying to both find them and fish. First time skunked in over 5 years. Stupid water flow! Couldn't hold bottom with 30 ounces in the deep spots. Had a facebook post from a year ago pop up where I had fished 3.5 hours and landed 16 with only one keeper.
So I looked at the flow (which is in 1000's of cubic feet/second) and "for example" McNary dam a year ago was 233 kfps and yesterday was 448 kpfs.
Hope the flow slows down for you all.......
It ain't gonna slow down any time soon. Massive amounts of runoff this year from the Cascades and in BC, from the long hard winter.