Post by: Stein on August 22, 2017, 10:14:18 AM
Post by: WSU on August 22, 2017, 10:23:42 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 22, 2017, 11:18:34 AM
My sled has the name " FISH 4 FUN " on the back, a 21' white WELDCRAFT inboard. Come over and say hello
Jim
Post by: Wazntme on August 22, 2017, 11:43:03 AM
Post by: Crunchy on August 22, 2017, 11:46:35 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 22, 2017, 01:22:31 PM
Wazntme, you are correct there is a captains meeting on Friday night
Post by: Stein on August 22, 2017, 01:54:26 PM
Word is there are a bunch of Pinks and Coho off of Edmonds the last few days.
My sled has the name " FISH 4 FUN " on the back, a 21' white WELDCRAFT inboard. Come over and say hello
Jim
Will do, we're in an 18' black RH Seahawk with a grey top, hopefully slaying them.
Post by: Stein on August 22, 2017, 01:55:31 PM
Post by: CP on August 22, 2017, 02:00:02 PM
While we're on the topic, does anyone run divers to get extra rods out? I normally only run two riggers, but picked up a dipsy diver and a 12' rod thinking some combination might get it down and out of the way of the rigger lines. It might work or be a holy nightmare.
Divers work fine. Sometimes they catch fish when the DR don't. Usually isn't an issue tangling with the DR lines because the angles are so different.
Post by: h20hunter on August 22, 2017, 02:02:13 PM
While we're on the topic, does anyone run divers to get extra rods out? I normally only run two riggers, but picked up a dipsy diver and a 12' rod thinking some combination might get it down and out of the way of the rigger lines. It might work or be a holy nightmare.
I wouldn't be afraid to run a cutplug right on top. Put one of those helmets on a brined herring behind just enough of a,trolling weight to keep it under. Early am bite can be some awesome take downs on the surface.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 22, 2017, 02:13:11 PM
While we're on the topic, does anyone run divers to get extra rods out? I normally only run two riggers, but picked up a dipsy diver and a 12' rod thinking some combination might get it down and out of the way of the rigger lines. It might work or be a holy nightmare.
YES, a diver and a shallow running bait can be lethal.
Post by: kball4 on August 22, 2017, 02:22:34 PM
Post by: WSU on August 22, 2017, 02:32:12 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2017, 12:02:13 PM
Post by: CP on August 24, 2017, 12:09:15 PM
Post by: FWilliams on August 24, 2017, 01:03:04 PM
we were in 200 ft of water 30 ft down
Post by: The scout on August 24, 2017, 05:05:33 PM
we picked up a limit of coho this morning, seems to be a decent bite in the morning, we tried and evening fishing trip after work but got a little windy both days we tried.
we were in 200 ft of water 30 ft down
any size to them yet?
Post by: fishngamereaper on August 24, 2017, 05:32:31 PM
Post by: FWilliams on August 24, 2017, 06:43:00 PM
we picked up a limit of coho this morning, seems to be a decent bite in the morning, we tried and evening fishing trip after work but got a little windy both days we tried.
we were in 200 ft of water 30 ft down
any size to them yet?
the best we got today was probably 8 lbs. threw back a number of non clipped ones in the same range. I had 3 captains on board who are gonna be fishing the soldiers for salmon event that are not familiar with the local waters. I will be back in the morning with a guy from montana and another captain and we will mark gps on where we find fish . I recieved some pictures of some real nice ones caught from shore at point no point today , so based on that and the intel from fishngamereaper there should be fish passing thru for a while.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 24, 2017, 06:51:02 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on August 24, 2017, 07:45:52 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 31, 2017, 09:27:21 AM
Post by: CP on August 31, 2017, 09:42:52 AM
Anyone still hitting it?
Got skunked last time out (Monday) in front of the oil docks. Very slow
Post by: h20hunter on August 31, 2017, 09:45:15 AM
Post by: Stein on August 31, 2017, 01:10:58 PM
Skunked does not entice one to make the run from Everett.
Me either, unfortunately there aren't many choices out there if a guy wants to fish without driving forever or paying for a ferry.
On a good note, the new boat has ridiculous fuel mileage, we ran from Everett to Edmonds, did some crabbing on the way, trolling all day and ran back at 30-35 mph and probably burned under 7 gallons for the day. Maybe even closer to 5.
Post by: h20hunter on August 31, 2017, 01:12:21 PM
Post by: FWilliams on August 31, 2017, 07:01:49 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 31, 2017, 08:30:33 PM
Post by: FWilliams on August 31, 2017, 09:04:39 PM
FW, I will be in that neighborhood too on Saturday, say hello if you see a 15' montauk with an 8 year old first mate.
will do. I am in a 21 ft arima hardtop Alaskan bulkhead , has dual antenna's and a lowrance radar dome on top.
go by FW on channel 68
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 31, 2017, 11:16:50 PM
Post by: Stein on September 01, 2017, 07:21:03 AM
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Post by: Stein on September 02, 2017, 09:59:19 AM
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Post by: Thenewguy on September 02, 2017, 11:04:21 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 02, 2017, 08:09:03 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 04, 2017, 04:27:29 PM
Post by: CP on September 04, 2017, 04:29:30 PM
Post by: FWilliams on September 04, 2017, 08:58:02 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 10, 2017, 04:06:35 PM
Post by: FWilliams on September 10, 2017, 06:04:39 PM
Post by: Crunchy on September 10, 2017, 06:05:13 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 10, 2017, 06:44:29 PM
been playing in the sound for around 40 years now, cant remember when I have seen coho fishing this hot. hoping to try a couple of evening runs this week if the winds stay down.
I was thinking the same thing. Can't remember it being like today. No water in the rivers, tons of bait around, limited pressure upstream, all kinda makes for a perfect storm for great fishing. I imagine a good rain will flush them all into the rivers, but until then....
Post by: CP on September 12, 2017, 01:54:20 PM
Post by: h20hunter on September 12, 2017, 02:00:29 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 12, 2017, 02:16:53 PM
Landed a 3 man limit this morning by 7:30am - released 2 wild Coho and an extra hatchery that hit while we were pulling in the lines.
:tup: I went too, couldn't stay away! Still crazy out there. Got my two, plus one wild and one hatchery released, in 45 minutes this morning. Then off to work!
Post by: FWilliams on September 12, 2017, 07:41:13 PM
got out later than anticipated this morning but EASY limits again. gonna need a new punch card here shortly
Post by: CP on September 13, 2017, 08:46:56 AM
Post by: jamesfromseattle on September 13, 2017, 01:21:19 PM
Wouldn't normally ask this sort of question but I have to be at work around 9, so we won't have much time to search.
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 13, 2017, 01:48:47 PM
Post by: CP on September 14, 2017, 09:00:41 AM
Post by: Katmai Guy on September 14, 2017, 09:50:07 AM
Going to give it a shot out of Shilshole tomorrow. Anyone willing to share a PM on where they've been finding fish? Trying to decide if we should start at Meadow Point or go up to the Oil Docks.
Wouldn't normally ask this sort of question but I have to be at work around 9, so we won't have much time to search.
Used to do well off Carkeet park just north of Shilshole and across at Jeff head. Goodluck
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 14, 2017, 10:41:00 AM
Anyone know if the nets are still out?
Saw one stretch his net this morning in front of the oil docks right in the middle of all the boats.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on September 14, 2017, 10:42:21 AM
Going to give it a shot out of Shilshole tomorrow. Anyone willing to share a PM on where they've been finding fish? Trying to decide if we should start at Meadow Point or go up to the Oil Docks.
Wouldn't normally ask this sort of question but I have to be at work around 9, so we won't have much time to search.
Used to do well off Carkeet park just north of Shilshole and across at Jeff head. Goodluck
James - looks like you were going this morning, but for what it's worth, I saw three charters right in front of Shilshole when I came back in this morning.
Post by: jamesfromseattle on September 14, 2017, 11:00:42 AM
Thanks to steeleywhopper and CP for the helpful PMs. Followed your advise on the how/where.
Also saw all those charters right in front of Golden Gardens. We tried in shallow there with the big pack of boats for a little bit but just got into shakers. Taking a 3/0 in the face has got to be pretty rough on those little guys so we went elsewhere.
Post by: Stein on September 14, 2017, 12:17:47 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on September 16, 2017, 07:25:36 AM
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Post by: elkaholic123 on September 16, 2017, 07:42:48 AM
One mote makes three.:tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on September 16, 2017, 08:52:45 AM
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Post by: jamesfromseattle on September 17, 2017, 02:02:43 PM
Weather was getting a little sporty when we were leaving--be careful out there.
Post by: FWilliams on September 17, 2017, 07:03:33 PM
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Post by: elkaholic123 on September 20, 2017, 10:37:26 AM
Post by: leonpeon2 on September 20, 2017, 09:16:43 PM
Trying to get the inside scoop on what's getting hit on the most.
Post by: CP on September 21, 2017, 06:37:43 AM
What spoon colors/ color is everyone using. Headed out of Edmonds on sat. Last week only got 3 total in 2 days on the new to me boat.
Trying to get the inside scoop on what's getting hit on the most.
Spoons have been picking up too many shakers so I’ve gone to my “old timers rig”. Hoochie with a spin & glow – green or white glow – 30ish” leader – white hot spot flasher – strip of salted herring or squid on the front hook. White has been the best color.
Post by: jamesfromseattle on September 21, 2017, 06:59:04 AM
If the shakers get too thick, using a single hook on the hoochie can make life easier. Just throw a few beads on in front of the hook or a small piece of surgical tubing to space it out so it is towards the back of the hoochie. Took me a long time to believe in a single hook hoochie rig, but I don’t think I miss many hookups because of it, since keepers are almost always on the back hook, anyways. Because it is much quicker to remove shakers/wilds and and doesn’t get tangled in a net on keepers, I think it helps to get lures in the water faster, thereby increasing fishing time/hookups and having a net benefit. I also end up with fewer hooks in my fingers when dealing with fish on a single hook rig.
To release wilds/shakers on a single hook rig you can just run a gaff down the line, push it into the curve of the hook, and flip it upside down. No need to hadle the fish or drop your pliers in the water.
Post by: FWilliams on September 21, 2017, 08:18:24 AM
Post by: jamesfromseattle on September 21, 2017, 09:17:47 AM
I am using the same hoochie on 1 rod. and a 3 inch silver horde kingfisher spoon in cookies and cream color on the other rod, both rods running purple haze flashers . I have shortened the leader length to 30 inches on the spoon and that seemed to stop the shaker problem. the kingfisher has been way more productive than the hootchie, I also troll keeping the down rigger cable at a solid 45 degree angle or even a little more. I am finding right now the farther out I am from the actual oil docks the better fishing it is. still keeping the lines down 50 to 70 ft in depth sometimes in 600 or more depth.
Agreed on that--better luck for us further out this year. More keepers and fewer shakers.
Post by: CP on September 21, 2017, 10:25:16 AM
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Post by: MADMAX on September 28, 2017, 06:13:58 AM
Jeff Head
windy and lumpy
shakers only
I think I'm done for the year
Post by: Fishstiq on September 28, 2017, 07:32:25 AM