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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: MeepDog on July 06, 2023, 03:43:32 PM

Title: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: MeepDog on July 06, 2023, 03:43:32 PM: As of July 6th 2023 today they just doubled the limit to 4 sockeye, but made it barbless hooks only. :dunno: I'm not sure if I should be mad or glad. Sure won't be easy to land a sockeye on barbless with weights and dodgers. Better start pinching barbs folks!

Just edited to add the link.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/sockeye-salmon-limits-raised-hanford-reach-area-2023-07
Title: Re: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: Jake Dogfish on July 06, 2023, 04:55:54 PM: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADFW/bulletins/363e92b
They sent a update with barbs on.
Title: Re: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 06, 2023, 04:58:44 PM: Might have to switch to some big river or wide gap hooks to keep them pinned on.
Title: Re: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: MeepDog on July 06, 2023, 05:29:22 PM: Quote from: Jake Dogfish on July 06, 2023, 04:55:54 PM
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADFW/bulletins/363e92b
They sent a update with barbs on.
Thank sweet baby Jesus. Mods you could delete if you want so misinformation doesn't get spread. I was about to start crimping barbs
Title: Re: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: trophyhunt on July 06, 2023, 06:39:29 PM: Break away flasher should help.
Title: Re: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: huntnnw on July 06, 2023, 07:36:24 PM: Most use dodgers for sockeyes
Title: Re: Hanford reach sockeye fishery
Post by: RockChuck on July 06, 2023, 08:34:22 PM: 4?? I have a hard enough time getting one in the boat!