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Title: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: cavemann on May 28, 2024, 08:28:41 PM: Anyone going? Huge tides Wed, Thurs and Friday. Following week looks perfect though!

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Post by: Crunchy on May 28, 2024, 08:29:45 PM: Quote from: cavemann on May 28, 2024, 08:28:41 PM
Anyone going? Huge tides Wed, Thurs and Friday. Following week looks perfect though!

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I will be out there
Title: Re: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: cavemann on May 28, 2024, 08:59:14 PM: What's your strategy with the tides

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Post by: Crunchy on May 28, 2024, 09:17:55 PM: Quote from: cavemann on May 28, 2024, 08:59:14 PM
What's your strategy with the tides

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my guess is that there a plenty of fish that the tides won't matter much but I will probably start at the clay banks.
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Post by: cavemann on May 29, 2024, 06:49:05 AM: Quote from: Crunchy on May 28, 2024, 09:17:55 PM
Quote from: cavemann on May 28, 2024, 08:59:14 PM
What's your strategy with the tides

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my guess is that there a plenty of fish that the tides won't matter much but I will probably start at the clay banks.
Right on, I love the optimism. Was thinking about running over to Vashon side

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Post by: trophyhunt on May 29, 2024, 08:47:20 AM: Was really hoping for an opening this sat, leave for Italy on the 5th. Last year was epic for us, have never caught more black mouth ever, and my biggest. We had 3 of us, limits for kings, silvers and even caught a legal size ling cod trolling! Had to steal my 18 lb king back from a seal that tried to steal it, it was an epic battle for about 20 minutes. I’ll never forget that day!
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Post by: trophyhunt on May 29, 2024, 08:50:32 AM: Great day in 11
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Post by: cavemann on May 29, 2024, 10:03:37 AM: That's a great day last year!!

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Title: Re: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: cavemann on June 06, 2024, 11:32:06 AM: Did anyone get out for the opener? Heading out for incoming tide tomorrow afternoon/evening

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Post by: Crunchy on June 06, 2024, 11:59:10 AM: I did and it was slow. Released a 13-14ish native, and lost a bigger one at the boat.
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Post by: cavemann on June 06, 2024, 06:48:42 PM: That's not terrible. I'm hoping wind won't be too bad tomorrow, we are heading out around 3pm

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Post by: Crunchy on June 06, 2024, 07:54:28 PM: I launch around 7A hopefully on the way home by 3p with any luck.
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Post by: bigdub257 on June 06, 2024, 08:11:18 PM: Caught fish at the point yesterday and today before and after the tide change and released a couple wilds but had to put in a some time. They're out there and pretty decent size too.
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Post by: blackpowderhunter on June 09, 2024, 07:59:22 AM: Spent a few hours out yesterday morning.
3 decent with extra fins had to go back and lost one to a seal that I ended up chasing to shore with the boat and somehow got all my gear back.
Title: Re: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: cavemann on June 09, 2024, 10:12:44 AM: That's a story I'd love to hear sometime. We did terrible Friday evening, wind picked up and was tough sledding. The wife saw the Orcas though so that made up for it.

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Post by: birddogdad on June 13, 2024, 08:12:28 AM: has been slow in 11 from my interactions with counters. Defiance very slow. i did get out first eve, had to toss back a 20+ # wild. got back out saturday eve, picked up a 15@ clipper. was not even a counter at dock at defiance when i got in! that was a first. just not seeing fish around that area right now...
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Post by: dog on June 21, 2024, 12:02:03 PM: Anyone having any luck in 11? Just starting to drag my gear out to give it a try.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 21, 2024, 01:38:32 PM: Only heard it’s pretty slow, opened up to two kings and 7 days a week, kinda tells you how slow it is.
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Post by: Angus on June 21, 2024, 03:07:57 PM: There is, or was (been a couple years since I've been in that area) a guide who lived a couple miles from the Ridgefield boat launch, I never saw tie downs on the back of his boat, hope he didn't have a false sense of security with his short drive to the launch.
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Post by: dog on June 23, 2024, 06:45:15 AM: Quote from: trophyhunt on June 21, 2024, 01:38:32 PM
Only heard it’s pretty slow, opened up to two kings and 7 days a week, kinda tells you how slow it is.
That’s kinda what I thought too. Stopped by the PD ramp yesterday, looking pretty slow still.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 23, 2024, 07:45:41 AM: 8 shakers so far this am with one 6-7 pound king w a fun. No boats out here where we are at. Rough water if you are not protected by the wind.
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Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on June 23, 2024, 09:08:47 AM: The fish are there and you will get your fish when the tide lines up. Having to deal with these giant tides make it very very difficult to show that the fish are there.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 23, 2024, 04:42:12 PM: Waited till slack tide, we prob caught 17-18 shakers and only the one 6-7 pound native. The wind just never stopped which kept us in one area. Didn’t make it to the clay banks, fished across from desmoines. Will try again on Friday.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 28, 2024, 07:45:50 AM: Killed a small king this AM trolling PD, anyone out here today? Wondering how the mooching is going, sure a lot of boats doing that.
Title: Re: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: cavemann on June 28, 2024, 09:01:19 PM: How did the rest of the day go?

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Post by: Crunchy on June 28, 2024, 09:47:47 PM: I burned a few gallons out there this AM. I didn't touch one.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 29, 2024, 07:35:59 AM: Quote from: cavemann on June 28, 2024, 09:01:19 PM
How did the rest of the day go?

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we quit around 2, had one other shaker, other than that not even a takedown. Tried mooching as well, really slow. My cousin went back out last evening and caught 6 shakers.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 29, 2024, 07:43:38 AM: Cousin is out this AM, so far only a few shakers. He more north of Tacoma, Tacoma hasn’t given him a reason to go back for now, maybe the June 18th opener we’ll be back.
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Post by: dog on June 29, 2024, 08:04:41 AM: Went out to PD yesterday morning. Lots of dog fish. Saw two kings caught, one decent one but none for me.
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Post by: cavemann on June 29, 2024, 09:46:00 AM: Well, hopefully they are just a little late and the mid July season will be the one.

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Post by: trophyhunt on July 18, 2024, 08:56:48 AM: Well??? My cousin has only caught a couple shakers so far.
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Post by: cavemann on July 18, 2024, 09:06:19 AM: No bueno...

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Post by: BigCutty3 on July 18, 2024, 04:49:33 PM: It was slow at first light but there were some fish caught. I got a finned fish about 8 lbs and a clipped about 11 lbs. Did see a 25lb keeper and another about 20. Typical point crowd, wasn’t too crazy. Overall I’d give it a “fair” rating for an opener.
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Post by: bigdub257 on July 18, 2024, 05:25:52 PM: We didn't get the lines wet until 7:45. Had a 14# in the boat by 8 and then hooked a 30# that we lost at the boat due to some netting difficulties >:(. Ended up with another 12# and lost a couple others that were definitely keeper fish if they were clipped. Wrapped it up around 11:30 as the tide was really starting to push. Overall I'd say it was a pretty good opener. This was at Pt. Defiance.
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Post by: Jake Dogfish on July 18, 2024, 05:33:48 PM: Thanks for the reports. I will be floating around out there this evening. :fishin:
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Post by: BLH69 on July 18, 2024, 06:21:09 PM: Caught a 12 and 16 southern area 10
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Post by: Crunchy on July 18, 2024, 07:07:43 PM: I launched at Pt D around 5 and bonked an 11 around 7am. We released a 15, and lost a toad jigging. Few shakers but I didn't think it was all that great of an opener for mid July.
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Post by: bear on July 19, 2024, 06:13:34 AM: Was up in area 7 last night. Took till 9 pm to get our last of 4 keeper kings. Released 5 undersized and 1 native. Also released 5 native silvers. Fun evening
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 19, 2024, 06:58:21 AM: Cousin ended up with one king after fishing all day in 11, he's at it again today.
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 20, 2024, 05:40:05 AM: Good luck today!!! At point D
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 20, 2024, 07:43:21 AM: One king one silver so far
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Post by: dog on July 20, 2024, 08:10:23 AM: Fished 2days. Came away with one 12 pounder. Broke off a big one after playing him for a long time. Three came unbuttoned at the boat 2 just a little over keeper size and one about 10. Tons of dogfish. So not the best luck with getting them in the boat but overall a fun couple of days
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Post by: cavemann on July 20, 2024, 11:11:34 AM: Anyone going tonight? Wind looks suspect but still might give it a shot

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Title: Re: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: trophyhunt on July 20, 2024, 04:55:09 PM: Quote from: cavemann on July 20, 2024, 11:11:34 AM
Anyone going tonight? Wind looks suspect but still might give it a shot

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sorry for the late response, just got home and filet salmon. Not going tonight but point defiance was blocked by most the wind, it wasn’t bad compared to desMoines area where it was white caps. I’d go for it!
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 21, 2024, 09:17:58 AM: How was the evening bite??
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Post by: redi on July 21, 2024, 11:01:26 AM: Nice fish Jerry
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 21, 2024, 12:19:46 PM: Thank you, caught him early , then it went dead.
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 24, 2024, 01:10:49 PM: 11 opens tomorrow till sat.
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Post by: Viking360 on July 24, 2024, 01:28:53 PM: Where does it say A11 open tomorrow? I only saw A10
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 24, 2024, 01:40:36 PM: Quote from: Viking360 on July 24, 2024, 01:28:53 PM
Where does it say A11 open tomorrow? I only saw A10
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Post by: dog on July 27, 2024, 07:12:04 AM: Grandson and I fished two days. Came away with one coho and one smallish (5-6 #) king. A couple 10 or so pound Kings came loose at the boat. So I’d say not bad but not seeing great numbers of Kings caught in ma11 yet.
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Post by: cavemann on August 03, 2024, 11:45:37 AM: Anyone out today? We are going tonight.

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Post by: Crunchy on August 03, 2024, 12:57:57 PM: Mixed bag out there today. Some nice ones being caught along with some small fish
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Post by: cavemann on August 03, 2024, 02:20:58 PM: 11? We were thinking about north 13 by fox and maybe swinging around the corner

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Post by: Crunchy on August 03, 2024, 02:43:20 PM: Yes 11 13 probably a good idea as well. Usually try to get my 11 fish then run to 13
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Post by: cavemann on August 03, 2024, 06:20:16 PM: Marking fish but slow.. lost an hour rescue an older couple of the rocks who got high sided by the tide. More to come

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Title: Re: Area 11 Opener Next Week?
Post by: throttlejocky20 on August 05, 2024, 10:58:19 AM: Last light trying to finish our limit jigging the clay banks maybe 5 boats in the area at this time had a guy troll right around us as we were drifting snagged our gear in his line then proceeded to cut all our gear off our lines and try to keep it. Turned into a bit of a *censored* show when we motored up to get our gear and ask why with no one out there he decided to troll right on top of us. The old man proceeded to tell us to stay on top our gear (This we do as we fish productive) when he was informed he was in the wrong the bigger younger guy starting popping off screaming and yelling he was going to kick our ass!!!! I know *censored* happens and especially when its busy it gets tight but this was a great example of what our fishery is turning into. dude was heading to the boat launch to wait for us. another boat came over and the guy was saying that these guys are running around causing problems with lots of people and apologized for them. The fact that this man felt the need to apologize for a couple ass hats made us quite upset so we rushed to the boat launch to meet these guys and nicely explain to them they were not welcome back. Needles to say they must have been in a hurry to leave as they were no where in sight. not sure if anyone has had issues with these guys in 11 but they are dragging meat lines in a white aluminum boat. Been fishing out there for over 20 years had as few issues but this was a first to get to this level.
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Post by: cavemann on August 05, 2024, 06:45:23 PM: That sucks.. I've been pretty fortunate over the years. So back to the first part, how close did you get to your limits?

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Post by: Crunchy on August 05, 2024, 08:01:05 PM: I was out there until 230ish. Didn't see any drama. There are some meatheads out there though.
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on August 06, 2024, 09:54:31 AM: Quote from: cavemann on August 05, 2024, 06:45:23 PM
That sucks.. I've been pretty fortunate over the years. So back to the first part, how close did you get to your limits?

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We started fishing at 6 pm and hit 3 fish by sundown. One just before the high slack right when we started and the last 2 right when the slack shifted
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Post by: Crunchy on August 06, 2024, 10:46:43 AM: Quote from: throttlejocky20 on August 06, 2024, 09:54:31 AM
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That sucks.. I've been pretty fortunate over the years. So back to the first part, how close did you get to your limits?

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We started fishing at 6 pm and hit 3 fish by sundown. One just before the high slack right when we started and the last 2 right when the slack shifted

I hit three fish yesterday. One 25plus one 13ish and one 10ish. All natives. I can't catch a break.
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on August 08, 2024, 02:00:11 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on August 06, 2024, 10:46:43 AM
Quote from: throttlejocky20 on August 06, 2024, 09:54:31 AM
Quote from: cavemann on August 05, 2024, 06:45:23 PM
That sucks.. I've been pretty fortunate over the years. So back to the first part, how close did you get to your limits?

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We started fishing at 6 pm and hit 3 fish by sundown. One just before the high slack right when we started and the last 2 right when the slack shifted

I hit three fish yesterday. One 25plus one 13ish and one 10ish. All natives. I can't catch a break.

Those are the days you question everything. at least you got them to the boat ive had those days where every one comes uncorked....
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Post by: cavemann on August 08, 2024, 06:35:45 PM: Well, lost a nice one at the boat about 7am. Tons of boats for a Thursday. And then yard sale a little later!!! Caught a pot rope or something at gig harbor, 170 of water and 125 on the downrigger. First one hung up and gear. While trying to get the wife on the rod the other one hung up. cutting lines and second one pulled under boat, in the kicker... Day over.....

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Post by: cavemann on August 08, 2024, 06:36:32 PM: Well, lost a nice one at the boat about 7am. Tons of boats for a Thursday. And then yard sale a little later!!! Caught a pot rope or something at gig harbor, 170 of water and 125 on the downrigger. First one hung up and gear. While trying to get the wife on the rod the other one hung up. cutting lines and second one pulled under boat, in the kicker... Day over.....

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Post by: Crunchy on August 08, 2024, 06:46:07 PM: Quote from: cavemann on August 08, 2024, 06:36:32 PM
Well, lost a nice one at the boat about 7am. Tons of boats for a Thursday. And then yard sale a little later!!! Caught a pot rope or something at gig harbor, 170 of water and 125 on the downrigger. First one hung up and gear. While trying to get the wife on the rod the other one hung up. cutting lines and second one pulled under boat, in the kicker... Day over.....

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ouch!!!
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Post by: cavemann on August 12, 2024, 07:19:45 AM: Skunked again. Lost another one mooching and one on the troll. It was dog fish central. Should have went to 10.

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Post by: bigdub257 on August 12, 2024, 08:13:24 AM: Yes, the doggies were thick on Saturday, especially at high slack. We did end up with 2 kings around 10# but it was a real PIA! Didn't seem to matter what you put down there it was almost an immediate hookup with a dogfish.
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Post by: CaNINE on August 14, 2024, 09:02:26 AM: When will the migratory coho start coming through 11 and 13? Thinking about doing some beach fishing. Now or still couple of weeks?
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Post by: metlhead on August 14, 2024, 10:14:39 AM: Net pen silvers show up in Oly about 10 Sep
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Post by: huntnphool on August 14, 2024, 11:24:45 AM: Quote from: CaNINE on August 14, 2024, 09:02:26 AM
When will the migratory coho start coming through 11 and 13? Thinking about doing some beach fishing. Now or still couple of weeks?

There are fish there now.
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Post by: huntnphool on August 25, 2024, 03:19:49 PM: It’s still slow but there are fish to be had, went 5 for 6 today.
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Post by: Gentrys on August 25, 2024, 03:44:40 PM: We landed a 5# coho off Pt. Definace last weekend.
A few kings in the mix also being caught.
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Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 25, 2024, 07:52:55 PM: Coho are thick in 10 with the rains. Should be good down in 11 now too.
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Post by: ballpark on August 26, 2024, 06:59:29 AM: Quote from: WAcoueshunter on August 25, 2024, 07:52:55 PM
Coho are thick in 10 with the rains. Should be good down in 11 now too.

They're coming - We couldn't keep rods in the holders in Area 5 (Seiku), limits every day. :tup:
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Post by: cavemann on September 01, 2024, 10:22:47 AM: Heading out this evening for the incoming and high tide. Anyone else been out? We did ok last weekend north end of 13. Might head up to 11 or fish green can in 13

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Post by: cavemann on September 02, 2024, 12:17:44 PM: Should have went north. Marked a ton of fish, about 10 boats doing the loop only one keeper of everyone around at green can. Dana's was slow as well. Talked to a couple at the launch and same story. Marking fish but none of us threw what they wanted. We tried everything hardware, stuffers and bait.

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Post by: metlhead on September 02, 2024, 12:56:28 PM: Really big tides for the passage. Tuck into any small bay inside the current line. Sometimes only 20' deep. Locate the sailboats and get under them
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Post by: huntnphool on September 07, 2024, 11:07:47 PM: Limits daily in 11
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Post by: Gentrys on September 16, 2024, 07:35:49 AM: Anyone been out fishing 11 the past couple days? We've been up in 10 and it's been excellent. Area 11 would be much closer to home, but it's been real hit or miss for me in years past. so looking for some recent reports.
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Post by: Tball77 on September 16, 2024, 07:43:31 AM: Fished Dolphin pt on Saturday. Consistent action when the schools went past. The coho seemed to be moving thru with the rain and not milling around. We were in 500 FOW due east of Dolphin. Hoochie with herring strips 70-100' of wire.
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Post by: Crunchy on September 16, 2024, 07:45:40 AM: My intel is a bit confusing. Old timer friend has been limiting out there for a couple of weeks each day on coho. then the last two times out they couldn't catch one after 7 hours of fishing. two days ago after getting blanked he came in and fish checker said that 100 fish were checked?? He saw maybe two or three caught all day. I know the coho have not been real heavy in the rivers so not sure where those suckers went.
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Post by: Gentrys on September 17, 2024, 03:15:52 PM: Thanks guys. I've heard it's been real hit or miss in 11 the past week. I'm supposed to take a couple people out on Thursday morning. Would much prefer to be up in 9 or 10 where I know it's been consistent, but we've got to stick with 11 due to limited time and schedules.