Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2021, 07:25:58 AM
Thanks
Post by: OltHunter on June 07, 2021, 07:36:45 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2021, 07:40:12 AM
@CP
Post by: Widgeondeke on June 07, 2021, 07:54:58 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 07, 2021, 08:10:05 AM
Post by: Stein on June 07, 2021, 09:01:03 AM
Post by: CP on June 07, 2021, 09:39:56 AM
Ty sir..
@CP
Yeah, 3rd or maybe the 4th week of Aug for the peak in 8-2. Labor day is usually the beginning of the end of the run.
Post by: cavemann on June 07, 2021, 09:44:32 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 07, 2021, 10:09:44 AM
Post by: Stein on June 07, 2021, 10:17:42 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2021, 10:23:28 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 07, 2021, 10:48:22 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 07, 2021, 10:55:28 AM
I'm glad no one is looking to hitch a ride for Chinook.... :chuckle:
Post by: Kola16 on June 07, 2021, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 07, 2021, 11:55:07 AM
Boy you guys are easy to please..who says nobody is lookin? :chuckle:
I'm glad no one is looking to hitch a ride for Chinook.... :chuckle:
Post by: Bareback on June 07, 2021, 12:08:14 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 07, 2021, 12:16:59 PM
I'm going to do everything I can to avoid pinks unless they give us the bonus.
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 07, 2021, 12:19:34 PM
Boy you guys are easy to please..
I'm glad no one is looking to hitch a ride for Chinook.... :chuckle:
As a bonafide flatlander since 2003, I'm reeeeeeal easy to please :chuckle: I was able to catch pinks from the bulkhead at my grandparent's place but it's been a long time.
Post by: Stein on June 07, 2021, 12:20:59 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 07, 2021, 12:30:54 PM
@Karl Blanchard requires a professional handler and I'll be "willing" to keep him out of trouble if it comes down to it.Boy you guys are easy to please..
I'm glad no one is looking to hitch a ride for Chinook.... :chuckle:
As a bonafide flatlander since 2003, I'm reeeeeeal easy to please :chuckle: I was able to catch pinks from the bulkhead at my grandparent's place but it's been a long time.
You east side guys need handler's...geez. good to know.
:chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 07, 2021, 12:33:03 PM
Post by: DryFlyGuy on June 08, 2021, 10:49:41 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 09, 2021, 08:41:45 AM
I've got a camping spot at Deception Pass from August 9th-13. My son and I will be fishing from shore or our kayak for pinks. Are we going to be disappointed?
If you don't find them at the Pass, which you should, head down the Island a bit to Fort Casey. You will find them there.
Also, be careful fishing in your Kayaks at Deception Pass. You are probably aware, but it gets to absolutely ripping there, with big whirl pools and suckers. Not a friendly place for kayaks. Take it just around West Point and to the south and it's much friendlier and I'm sure there will be plenty of fish along that section.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 09, 2021, 10:13:56 AM
I've got a camping spot at Deception Pass from August 9th-13. My son and I will be fishing from shore or our kayak for pinks. Are we going to be disappointed?
It should be loaded by then.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on June 09, 2021, 12:02:37 PM
running through there the backend of my 23 ft'r gets squirrely sometimes.I've got a camping spot at Deception Pass from August 9th-13. My son and I will be fishing from shore or our kayak for pinks. Are we going to be disappointed?
If you don't find them at the Pass, which you should, head down the Island a bit to Fort Casey. You will find them there.
Also, be careful fishing in your Kayaks at Deception Pass. You are probably aware, but it gets to absolutely ripping there, with big whirl pools and suckers. Not a friendly place for kayaks. Take it just around West Point and to the south and it's much friendlier and I'm sure there will be plenty of fish along that section.
Post by: samsqatch on June 10, 2021, 08:24:56 AM
Post by: The Fin on June 19, 2021, 10:16:38 AM
Post by: SteelheadTed on June 25, 2021, 01:02:12 PM
any area 11 guys on here for pinks?? I have same thing, son and his buddies coming in Aug 14-17.. Was going to hit river but saltwater pinks might be fun for them for something different.
You'll be in them thick during those dates. If you have the option, I would concentrate on the salt. They are in better shape and you don't have to fish in crowds. Cruise the beaches above Dash Point and on the Vashon side. They will hang out close to shore and you can spot them porpoising and splashing around. We jig for them almost exclusively (3/8" to 1/2" jigs) and it is often sight fishing. So much fun. No need to troll for them. When I show people how we fish for them they are always surprised. It is not a typical salt water technique.
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 25, 2021, 01:19:20 PM
any area 11 guys on here for pinks?? I have same thing, son and his buddies coming in Aug 14-17.. Was going to hit river but saltwater pinks might be fun for them for something different.
You'll be in them thick during those dates. If you have the option, I would concentrate on the salt. They are in better shape and you don't have to fish in crowds. Cruise the beaches above Dash Point and on the Vashon side. They will hang out close to shore and you can spot them porpoising and splashing around. We jig for them almost exclusively (3/8" to 1/2" jigs) and it is often sight fishing. So much fun. No need to troll for them. When I show people how we fish for them they are always surprised. It is not a typical salt water technique.
Now that sounds like fun. Trolling for em can be a bit underwhelming
Post by: WSU on June 25, 2021, 01:41:54 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 25, 2021, 02:21:12 PM
Post by: Stein on June 25, 2021, 02:54:22 PM
Post by: ASHQUACK on June 25, 2021, 04:21:07 PM
I bet my son he couldn't land one on the ice fishing rod. I think they would also be very fun on kokanee gear.
We have a barbie rod tournament every pink season. Only rules are that you have to use a cartoon themed rod as equipped from the store. Biggest fish wins.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on June 25, 2021, 04:30:45 PM
I bet my son he couldn't land one on the ice fishing rod. I think they would also be very fun on kokanee gear.
We have a barbie rod tournament every pink season. Only rules are that you have to use a cartoon themed rod as equipped from the store. Biggest fish wins.
Oh heck yes!
Post by: Taco280AI on June 25, 2021, 04:36:10 PM
Post by: ducks4days on June 25, 2021, 05:11:45 PM
I bet my son he couldn't land one on the ice fishing rod. I think they would also be very fun on kokanee gear.
We have a barbie rod tournament every pink season. Only rules are that you have to use a cartoon themed rod as equipped from the store. Biggest fish wins.
I love it
Post by: 7mmfan on June 25, 2021, 05:28:44 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2021, 05:43:57 PM
Post by: Stein on June 25, 2021, 05:52:15 PM
I bet my son he couldn't land one on the ice fishing rod. I think they would also be very fun on kokanee gear.
We have a barbie rod tournament every pink season. Only rules are that you have to use a cartoon themed rod as equipped from the store. Biggest fish wins.
Do you get spooled? That's what I'm thinking will happen with the ice fishing rod, you just have about zero leverage to turn it's head. I think it has 6# line or somewhere around there.
Post by: RB on June 25, 2021, 05:58:23 PM
In Sitka a couple years ago I'd cast into the schools rolling on the surface with a red and white daredevil. I think I went seven casts in a row that I hooked a fish. Could see schools swim by under the water that wouldn't take anything, but the ones up top, fish on!
:yeah:
Starrigavin Creek in the mid 80's literally plugged with those dog gone things, it was fun to watch :)
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 25, 2021, 06:40:57 PM
Post by: RB on June 25, 2021, 09:23:43 PM
There were so many in the Dungeness River a few years back that the schools upstream depleted the oxygen and it was killing the later running fish.
It was fun watching a Big King work it's way through the rocks back in the early 80's on that river! :)
Post by: 87Ford on June 25, 2021, 09:31:58 PM
They are annoying while targeting silvers in August/Sept. We toss all of them back.Same here...I hate humpies :sry:
Post by: ASHQUACK on June 25, 2021, 10:13:22 PM
I bet my son he couldn't land one on the ice fishing rod. I think they would also be very fun on kokanee gear.
We have a barbie rod tournament every pink season. Only rules are that you have to use a cartoon themed rod as equipped from the store. Biggest fish wins.
Do you get spooled? That's what I'm thinking will happen with the ice fishing rod, you just have about zero leverage to turn it's head. I think it has 6# line or somewhere around there.
I haven't yet. But there's always a first time. The boat operator has to be on his game while fishing the tourney
Post by: Stein on June 25, 2021, 11:50:07 PM
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Post by: rainshadow1 on June 26, 2021, 10:26:11 AM
There were so many in the Dungeness River a few years back that the schools upstream depleted the oxygen and it was killing the later running fish.
It was fun watching a Big King work it's way through the rocks back in the early 80's on that river! :)
Not when I was a 8yo wearing hip boots working my way across those same rocks... that was terrifying!
Post by: Bill W on June 26, 2021, 11:33:08 AM
Morning. Thinking about inviting my dad out for some humpy slaying. If you could pick one week to guess the run peak for timing when would it be. 3rd week in August maybe? Area 8-2 and 9 is the target zone.
Thanks
I'd want to make sure my fish were chrome and I'd target after the 15th of August and try to be on the front two thirds of the run. This may be a hot dry summer and the fish will hang up in the cooler saltwater. They do "change" in saltwater.
Post by: h20hunter on July 27, 2021, 10:04:30 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on July 27, 2021, 10:36:58 AM
Anyone hearing of inbound wave of humpies?
I haven't heard of many yet. A few here and there. The creel reports don't seem to show much either, even out in the Straits.
Post by: fishngamereaper on July 27, 2021, 12:30:22 PM
Tons of bait so they are in no hurry...need some weather to get the itch to move in by big numbers..
I would say 2-3 weeks they should be into the sound. Sept will be full wide open..
Post by: WAcoueshunter on July 27, 2021, 01:21:00 PM
They are loaded up out at Neah bay with some tickling in to Cq..
Tons of bait so they are in no hurry...need some weather to get the itch to move in by big numbers..
I would say 2-3 weeks they should be into the sound. Sept will be full wide open..
Makes sense. We need some rain. I can remember other dry summers where the kings and coho loaded up out there and waited as long as possible before they zipped up the rivers. Made for lousy fishing in the Straits and Sound.
Post by: CP on July 31, 2021, 09:07:17 AM
Post by: Rob on July 31, 2021, 09:58:02 AM
Post by: Wingin it on August 02, 2021, 06:08:09 PM
I don’t know if many fish are in yet but Humpy madness has officially hit the Mukilteo launch today. Parking is overflowing; just about any boat that can float is being put to use. At least a dozen boats are fishing in area 8-2.
Interesting… I didn’t think 8-2 was open yet?
Post by: Bareback on August 02, 2021, 06:15:58 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 02, 2021, 06:15:59 PM
Post by: jasonstevens on August 02, 2021, 06:39:13 PM
Post by: 87Ford on August 02, 2021, 07:03:43 PM
Post by: CP on August 02, 2021, 07:08:00 PM
8-2 is not open till the 14th but those people could be crabbing or fishing for something else. Who knows.
Well, they were trolling so probably not crabbing, ... not sure what else they would be trolling for. I'm just guessing they don't bother to read the regs. I could be wrong, maybe they are trolling for flounder?
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 02, 2021, 07:39:25 PM
Post by: CP on August 02, 2021, 07:49:57 PM
Post by: CP on August 02, 2021, 07:51:27 PM
Humpy timing? I think if you wait till the second week of September in area 9, which I believe is open till Sept 30 for coho, you should miss most of those slimy, stinky humpies.. :sry:
We need a new thread for Humpy hate speech, that would be interesting.
Post by: pickardjw on August 03, 2021, 04:06:48 PM
Post by: dub870 on August 03, 2021, 04:29:19 PM
Post by: bear on August 03, 2021, 04:30:02 PM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
They are good for smoking. If you catch a really bright fresh one they can make decent bbq fair but cook it the same day.
Post by: CP on August 03, 2021, 04:35:07 PM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
The Snohomish is open from Aug 23 - Sept. 19. Fish caught in the lower river through early Sept are usually just fine to eat. If the scales are loose and they haven't slimed up yet, the meat will be fine. If the aren't fit to eat I wouldn't waste the time and ingredients to smoke them. Best to just release any that look iffy.
Post by: Stein on August 03, 2021, 04:48:36 PM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
You'd be surprised. There will be plenty of dudes in 10' bathtubs out there fishing for pinks. Not the best idea, but if you pick the right day and launch you can do fine.
Post by: carlyoungs on August 03, 2021, 05:09:00 PM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
You will get about a 90 percent answer of "their not bad smoked." I can tell you they are not good either. We save pinks for crab bait. I would rather eat a stocker trout over a pink. I am a salmon snob though. But they are fun for the kids to catch.
Post by: jasonstevens on August 03, 2021, 05:18:00 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on August 03, 2021, 05:25:48 PM
Post by: lokidog on August 03, 2021, 09:27:39 PM
Fresh pink on the bbq is delicious. :EAT:
:tup:
Post by: Dan-o on August 03, 2021, 10:02:39 PM
It never lasts.
Post by: slowhand on August 03, 2021, 10:17:53 PM
Bleed the fish properly and put it on ice right away. They are a wonderful underrated fish and excellent for the smoker or the table.
Post by: Dan-o on August 03, 2021, 10:24:53 PM
Treat the fish well when you catch it and you will be surprised how good a bright pink will taste.
Bleed the fish properly and put it on ice right away. They are a wonderful underrated fish and excellent for the smoker or the table.
:yeah:
Superb advice.
Post by: huntnphool on August 03, 2021, 10:31:50 PM
Post by: lokidog on August 04, 2021, 09:39:31 AM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
You will get about a 90 percent answer of "their not bad smoked." I can tell you they are not good either. We save pinks for crab bait. I would rather eat a stocker trout over a pink. I am a salmon snob though. But they are fun for the kids to catch.
Apparently you do not know how to cook or smoke salmon. :chuckle:
Post by: WSU on August 04, 2021, 10:33:05 AM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
You will get about a 90 percent answer of "their not bad smoked." I can tell you they are not good either. We save pinks for crab bait. I would rather eat a stocker trout over a pink. I am a salmon snob though. But they are fun for the kids to catch.
Apparently you do not know how to cook or smoke salmon. :chuckle:
I tend to agree that pinks are sub-par. They are edible, but they certainly aren't anywhere close to as good as some other salmon.
Post by: huntnphool on August 04, 2021, 10:35:13 AM
I'm a salmon newbie, are the pinks not worth keeping once they're in the rivers? I was going to hit the Snoho when they start coming in...my boat isn't sound worthy.
You will get about a 90 percent answer of "their not bad smoked." I can tell you they are not good either. We save pinks for crab bait. I would rather eat a stocker trout over a pink. I am a salmon snob though. But they are fun for the kids to catch.
Apparently you do not know how to cook or smoke salmon. :chuckle:
I tend to agree that pinks are sub-par. They are edible, but they certainly aren't anywhere close to as good as some other salmon.
+1, they all get released.
Post by: Bareback on August 04, 2021, 11:20:39 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on August 04, 2021, 01:28:30 PM
And most importantly, when in Rome...
Post by: GASoline71 on August 04, 2021, 01:34:10 PM
Did I use enough smilies?
Gary
Post by: pickardjw on August 04, 2021, 03:07:35 PM
Post by: lokidog on August 05, 2021, 08:56:08 AM
They ain't fresh springer or fat-dripping ocean king or prime fresh coho, but they are salmon and still really good when fresh and cared for properly.
And most importantly, when in Rome...
EXACTLY!
Post by: 3nails on August 05, 2021, 07:10:42 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 05, 2021, 07:45:45 PM
Post by: Bareback on August 05, 2021, 08:09:04 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2021, 10:34:49 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on August 06, 2021, 11:23:43 AM
Post by: Dan-o on August 06, 2021, 11:38:30 AM
I know nothing about pinks. Do they travel along shorelines, or are beach anglers just fishing at pinch points, or ??
They are very catchable casting from shore along many areas.
Best strategy is usually to fish something like 2 hours before high tide.
Bait gets pushed in shore and the pinks follow them in.
Every 3rd or 4th fish or so will actually strike within 3-8 feet of shore. It will wake you up!
Post by: huntnphool on August 06, 2021, 11:42:30 AM
I know nothing about pinks. Do they travel along shorelines, or are beach anglers just fishing at pinch points, or ??
Down here in 11 there are loads of people catching them from shore in seemingly open shallow water.
Post by: Taco280AI on August 06, 2021, 11:46:38 AM
Post by: Stein on August 06, 2021, 01:51:21 PM
They ain't fresh springer or fat-dripping ocean king or prime fresh coho, but they are salmon and still really good when fresh and cared for properly.
And most importantly, when in Rome...
EXACTLY!
:yeah:
I eat them fresh, smoke some and can the rest when I catch them faster than I can eat them. So, pretty much like any other salmon.
It's like saying a sirloin steak is nowhere near wagyu prime rib so don't even bother.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 06, 2021, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: WSU on August 06, 2021, 10:34:05 PM
They ain't fresh springer or fat-dripping ocean king or prime fresh coho, but they are salmon and still really good when fresh and cared for properly.
And most importantly, when in Rome...
EXACTLY!
:yeah:
I eat them fresh, smoke some and can the rest when I catch them faster than I can eat them. So, pretty much like any other salmon.
It's like saying a sirloin steak is nowhere near wagyu prime rib so don't even bother.
Unless you fill your freezer with wagyu prime rib. The the lesser steaks don’t find their way out of the freezer…
Post by: lokidog on August 06, 2021, 10:44:47 PM
Unless you fill your freezer with wagyu prime rib. The the lesser steaks don’t find their way out of the freezer…
Well, the state won't let us fish for Wagyu, so..... :dunno:
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 07, 2021, 01:22:02 PM
Unless you fill your freezer with wagyu prime rib. The the lesser steaks don’t find their way out of the freezer…
I don’t eat frozen pinks, those get canned or smoked. But I’d eat fresh, same day pink over any frozen coho (and most frozen kings) any day.
Post by: lokidog on August 07, 2021, 03:12:50 PM
Unless you fill your freezer with wagyu prime rib. The the lesser steaks don’t find their way out of the freezer…
I don’t eat frozen pinks, those get canned or smoked. But I’d eat fresh, same day pink over any frozen coho (and most frozen kings) any day.
I will put my filets on a cookie sheet in the freezer, then glaze them before vacuum packing. They will keep for years in almost fresh condition, just fine for grilling.
Post by: CP on August 07, 2021, 03:56:36 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2021, 03:57:51 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on August 07, 2021, 03:59:10 PM
Post by: lokidog on August 07, 2021, 05:39:34 PM
Rods ready....we are heading out tomorrow.
Where are you heading?
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2021, 06:48:23 PM
Rods ready....we are heading out tomorrow.
Where are you heading?
We will be "those" guys on a pontoon. Gonna run to 9, cruise around looking for schools held up on the outgoing tide. Blind cast and see what happens.
Post by: lokidog on August 07, 2021, 06:51:06 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 08, 2021, 08:28:44 AM
Post by: CP on August 08, 2021, 04:17:18 PM
Got one jigged up so far. Seen a few nets out.
What was the final tally?
Post by: h20hunter on August 08, 2021, 04:23:54 PM
Post by: skidynastar33 on August 08, 2021, 07:04:46 PM
Post by: Stein on August 11, 2021, 07:02:34 AM
Edit - looks like it opens on 8/14.
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 11, 2021, 07:37:15 AM
Is the entire 8-2 closed? That's what the app is showing, but I thought it was only the portion north of the ferry.
Edit - looks like it opens on 8/14.
Believe it's only closed for kings. Open for pinks and fin clipped silvers. We fished off of Whidbey on Sunday and caught 5 pinks in 30 minute and lost another 4 at the change of the tide.
Post by: CP on August 11, 2021, 07:40:05 AM
Is the entire 8-2 closed? That's what the app is showing, but I thought it was only the portion north of the ferry.
Edit - looks like it opens on 8/14.
Believe it's only closed for kings. Open for pinks and fin clipped silvers. We fished off of Whidbey on Sunday and caught 5 pinks in 30 minute and lost another 4 at the change of the tide.
No, 8-2 is closed until the 14th for all salmon. Area 9 is open.
Post by: kball4 on August 11, 2021, 07:46:08 AM
Post by: pickardjw on August 12, 2021, 12:04:38 PM
Post by: Bareback on August 12, 2021, 12:08:25 PM
Post by: O. Nerka on August 12, 2021, 12:16:39 PM
Post by: Stein on August 12, 2021, 12:20:48 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2021, 12:25:56 PM
Post by: DryFlyGuy on August 12, 2021, 06:17:21 PM
Before this we were trying to fish from the Port Townsend area without any luck. I put in 8+ hours fishing from Fort Worden without any hook ups before finding the fish on Whidbey.
Post by: Stein on August 13, 2021, 05:09:20 PM
Good numbers around, but I didn't see the monster schools yet, should be stacking in every tide change. We wasted some time throwing jigs but couldn't find large enough schools, just a few here and there. 10:15 bite was at 40', picked up the last one at 100', wasn't sure if they were pinks or coho, but they were pinks.
White flasher, short leader, pink hoochie. Troll as slow as you think you should and then a bit slower. We didn't get bit any time our speed picked up beyond the absolute bare minimum required to barely move the flasher. Thus, you can only go with the current unless you want to be holding in place.
8-2 had jumpers and plenty of fur bags, so they should be in there as well, but if not, just keep trolling south into 9. Don't be afraid to get out of the crowd, we outfished every boat I was watching and we were either the farthest boat out or only had one or two beyond us.
I tried to circle around and hit the same school again twice and struck out both times and ended up turning around again and going with the current, so I would just lock in a direction and keep going.
Post by: 3nails on August 13, 2021, 09:05:24 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 14, 2021, 06:46:17 PM
Post by: 3nails on August 14, 2021, 07:38:04 PM
"Deception Pass":chuckle:
Post by: X-Force on August 14, 2021, 09:03:48 PM
"Deception Pass":chuckle:
Looks like a packed beach on tonight’s incoming tide.
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2021, 09:05:52 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 14, 2021, 09:19:49 PM
I think I'm gonna cast off the beach at tomorrow morning's high tide.
Post by: X-Force on August 15, 2021, 07:38:52 PM
Post by: pickardjw on August 16, 2021, 08:44:13 AM
Post by: Stein on August 16, 2021, 09:22:08 AM
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Post by: RB on August 18, 2021, 09:10:10 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 19, 2021, 06:04:03 PM
Post by: CP on August 24, 2021, 09:34:45 AM
Post by: KP-Skagit on August 24, 2021, 09:55:54 AM
I couldn't believe how murky the Skagit was when I drove over it yesterday. Stilly was normal but I don't remember seeing the Skagit that bad.
Anyone want to sign my petition to dam the Sauk River? Cooler temps are improving things a bit. Friends are getting limits now. I need to find some time...
Post by: Stein on August 24, 2021, 10:02:14 AM
I'm shooting at hitting Muk tomorrow for some crab and pinks, just cleaned out the freezer yesterday and ready to go for the big push of pinks and coho.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 24, 2021, 10:22:05 AM
Post by: Stein on August 24, 2021, 10:28:19 AM
Unless I go off the dock which seems to be open most of the year.
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2021, 12:09:44 PM
Post by: Stein on August 24, 2021, 12:15:18 PM
Post by: Sutherland on August 24, 2021, 01:51:10 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on August 24, 2021, 02:02:59 PM
Massive schools....easy fishing. Spot em, cast, catch em.
Wish it was that easy. South sound has been slow. 30 minute window of a few fish then just dead for hours.
Post by: Angry Perch on August 24, 2021, 02:16:04 PM
Massive schools....easy fishing. Spot em, cast, catch em.
Got into a little of that last week in 6. Fun stuff man!
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 24, 2021, 03:15:58 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on August 24, 2021, 03:54:32 PM
WHA?? A MN boy bonking salmon out in the salt? Now I've heard it all.
Oh, trust me, a Minnesota boy tying on a big chunk of pink lead was a bit skeptical... until I wasn't!
My wife Jennifer has a little experience. Her friend Jennifer had literally never cast a fishing lure in her life. Nice to luck into looking like a fishing guide once in a while!
Post by: jay.sharkbait on August 24, 2021, 04:27:19 PM
WHA?? A MN boy bonking salmon out in the salt? Now I've heard it all.
Oh, trust me, a Minnesota boy tying on a big chunk of pink lead was a bit skeptical... until I wasn't!
My wife Jennifer has a little experience. Her friend Jennifer had literally never cast a fishing lure in her life. Nice to luck into looking like a fishing guide once in a while!
I’ve always been fond of twins.
Post by: 7mmfan on August 24, 2021, 07:40:55 PM
WHA?? A MN boy bonking salmon out in the salt? Now I've heard it all.
Oh, trust me, a Minnesota boy tying on a big chunk of pink lead was a bit skeptical... until I wasn't!
My wife Jennifer has a little experience. Her friend Jennifer had literally never cast a fishing lure in her life. Nice to luck into looking like a fishing guide once in a while!
That's a fine looking pair of... pinks.
Post by: Igor on August 24, 2021, 07:48:00 PM
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Post by: Stein on August 26, 2021, 08:06:10 AM
I didn't see any seals south of the ferry like last time I was out. Daylight or tide change would likely be better, we were pretty much dead middle of outgoing.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 26, 2021, 08:35:01 AM
Yesterday was a two man limit in less than 30 min....big schools on the surface. Haven't been bothering with the riggers.....spot and cast.where have you been fishing.
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2021, 08:36:03 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 26, 2021, 09:49:51 AM
Between muk and shipwreck...just cruising and casting to schoolsif my wife would let me buy a boat I'd go fishing too.
Post by: 7mmfan on August 27, 2021, 09:21:39 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 28, 2021, 02:50:37 PM
The caption reads as such.....
"Uh, dad.....hello.....I parked the truck....can I get in the boat please?"
Post by: Angry Perch on August 28, 2021, 10:27:03 PM
Some massive schools this am.....
The caption reads as such.....
"Uh, dad.....hello.....I parked the truck....can I get in the boat please?"
Classic! Always have a line in the water!
Post by: h20hunter on August 29, 2021, 06:43:51 AM
Post by: Heartsblood on August 29, 2021, 01:05:59 PM
Yup ... massive school swam right past the launch at Mukilteo as I put the boat in the water.
What time did you put in this morning? Me and the GF are looking to fish from the beach there and I am just interested in seeing what the tide was like. Thx
Post by: h20hunter on August 29, 2021, 09:56:10 PM
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Post by: bigdub257 on August 31, 2021, 05:29:41 PM
Any guesses on when they will arrive at Nisqually? I was down there last weekend and didn’t see any.
I've heard of a few caught there already. Caught a couple just north of there last week.
Post by: cavemann on September 01, 2021, 10:29:39 AM
Well...for me the season is in the books. Not sure how many meals overall we've had or how many lbs of raw or smoked I've handed out, dropped off, or has been eaten. But, after all is said in done I'm left with a measly 27 pounds of smoked pink.Cold smoke?? How long and what temp? I can figure out the rest. Finally started keeping pinks this year. Going to try a batch in next weekend or two.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 01, 2021, 10:52:33 AM
Brine is dry, 1 part kosher salt 3 parts brown sugar, fully cover 4 hours. Cold water rinse, let sit 1 hour. 3 to 4 hour smoke, low tem 180 ish on the dial. When pin bones pull out clean and fish is desired color remove, cool, pull bones, vac pack.
Post by: Angry Perch on September 01, 2021, 11:05:01 AM
Super simple
Brine is dry, 1 part kosher salt 3 parts brown sugar, fully cover 4 hours. Cold water rinse, let sit 1 hour. 3 to 4 hour smoke, low tem 180 ish on the dial. When pin bones pull out clean and fish is desired color remove, cool, pull bones, vac pack.
Glad to hear you say that. I finally had an epiphany that they were way easier to pull after than before!
Post by: cavemann on September 01, 2021, 02:37:30 PM
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Post by: Heartsblood on September 01, 2021, 05:41:58 PM
Love fishing the beach.
Post by: Afraiman on September 02, 2021, 06:29:21 AM
Post by: Mfowl on September 02, 2021, 08:19:35 AM
looking to pull some Pinks out of the Duwamish. Where does one park/ is it safe to use the 1st street ramp or is it better to run from Alki?
1st Ave ramp is way more convenient but parking is miserable around there and the odds of a break in are high. I would go from Don Armeni, more hassle to get to but safer for your vehicle!
Oh yeah, DO NOT stop at the 7/11 before the ramp. It is hiway robbery in that place! Get your ice, snacks, drinks somewhere else! I walked out of that store w/my stuff on the counter. Could not believe the prices.
Post by: CP on September 02, 2021, 08:52:36 AM
Little bit of a slow down today at Lighthouse. Lisa landed a 6.6 pound buck but that was the only one caught all morning. I am wondering if there's still some days left on the salt down there or if we should head to the river yet? Thoughts?
Love fishing the beach.
Boats are still limiting in the salt but you'll probably have a better chance of getting in casting range of the fish off the river bank.
Post by: Heartsblood on September 03, 2021, 03:12:16 PM
Little bit of a slow down today at Lighthouse. Lisa landed a 6.6 pound buck but that was the only one caught all morning. I am wondering if there's still some days left on the salt down there or if we should head to the river yet? Thoughts?
Love fishing the beach.
Boats are still limiting in the salt but you'll probably have a better chance of getting in casting range of the fish off the river bank.
Thanks. Yeah that's the feeling I get too. We tried again today. Saw 2 caught. There are still jumpers. I think it's still doable, but you'll put your work in. Unless of course you show up at the right place, right time. We do love fishing the salt from the beach. But I suppose it's about time to mosey up into the river systems now. :)
Post by: Stein on September 03, 2021, 04:15:10 PM