Post by: Kumacub on May 05, 2025, 12:12:12 PM
Post by: Born2late on May 05, 2025, 12:17:36 PM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 05, 2025, 12:19:10 PM
throw anything in the water with a hook on one end and a line on the other end attached to your rod and reel and you should be catching pinks.
on a more serious note, and i know more experienced shore anglers will chime in, but..
tossing pink buzz bombs out with any medium action spinning rod will get you in the game.
this years run is expected to be pretty phenomenal so shouldnt have any issue finding them.
good luck!
you're in the everett area. go into johns sporting goods...theyll set you up
Post by: CP on May 05, 2025, 02:05:50 PM
Post by: Dan-o on May 05, 2025, 03:41:46 PM
Pink Buzz bombs all the way.
I liken them in the size shown in CP's video.
Post by: wadu1 on May 05, 2025, 04:52:13 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 05, 2025, 05:47:57 PM
Post by: Dan-o on May 05, 2025, 06:57:55 PM
I gotta kill some pinks this year. My son has been hounding me for a few years to catch some salmon. Ive been a bad dad :chuckle:
Yeah, you really need to get your kids outdoors, Karl. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 05, 2025, 08:43:21 PM
Trust me, my son reminds me daily. In his defense, I really was a terrible father last summer. He only got to go fishing like 2 times. But in my defense, I invited him scouting and bass fishing lots, he just didn't want to go for some reason after his first trip to the desert :chuckle: :dunno:I gotta kill some pinks this year. My son has been hounding me for a few years to catch some salmon. Ive been a bad dad :chuckle:
Yeah, you really need to get your kids outdoors, Karl. :chuckle:
Post by: cavemann on May 12, 2025, 07:50:07 PM
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Post by: ASHQUACK on May 12, 2025, 08:44:54 PM
I gotta kill some pinks this year. My son has been hounding me for a few years to catch some salmon. Ive been a bad dad :chuckle:
Come spend a weekend with me on the canal in late July. I'll get you and your kid on some pinks.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 12, 2025, 08:56:36 PM
I gotta kill some pinks this year. My son has been hounding me for a few years to catch some salmon. Ive been a bad dad :chuckle:
Yeah, you really need to get your kids outdoors, Karl. :chuckle:
Yeah Carl quite chasing elk and spend some time taking the kids salmon fishing, elk are overrated compared to salmon.
Post by: RB on May 12, 2025, 09:52:28 PM
I live in Marysville and I was hoping to fish off the coast in Mukilteo for some pinks this year. I am looking for any resources on what I need, fishing gear, poles, lures, etc. What would a complete newcomer need to know to be successful this year? What are some good shops to look at? Any and all advice would be awesome. Thanks all.
As already stated John's in Everett is the best place for Puget Sound Salmon advice. Two lures that have worked good for me, Fisherman's Gold Pink head/Pink Body 3/8 ounce jig. Johns had a box full of them a few weeks ago so if you want them get there soon. Also, Wicked Lures "King Killer" Pink-Pink 6 by far was the best spinner ever for the last two runs (2021, 2023) trolled behind the boat at Humpy Hollow, absolutely out fished anything else! Get to Johns now and beat the rush, and be ready for the swarm of Humpy's coming tis year! Best of luck :)
Post by: Stein on May 13, 2025, 01:13:29 PM
Most guys wade out and the water will be pretty cold if you own waders.
As mentioned, John's in Everett will hook you up with everything and answer any questions, Connor's a really good guy.
Post by: Gentrys on May 13, 2025, 01:25:06 PM
Historically, there's about a 2 week window on the Puyallup when the fish will be so thick that it's easy fishing.
Post by: mboyle0828 on May 13, 2025, 02:40:07 PM
Any of you guys want to learn how to fish Pinks on the Puyallup this year, let me know. I'll be down there plenty. Yes it's combat fishing, but there are places to fish where you'll have some elbow room. Pink fishing is a great opportunity to introduce kids to salmon fishing on the river. When my daughter was 10yo, she caught 8 on her first time out. I'm happy to teach your kiddos also. I will ask you to bring your own gear though. I've had a couple of my rods broken by kids learning to river fish and that gets expensive. :chuckle:
Historically, there's about a 2 week window on the Puyallup when the fish will be so thick that it's easy fishing.
I’ve fished for kings in the Puyallup. They weren’t in good shape when I caught them. How are the pinks? Are they edible when they get into the river?
Great offer btw!
Post by: metlhead on May 13, 2025, 03:07:23 PM
Post by: mboyle0828 on May 13, 2025, 03:40:20 PM
Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
The only boats I’ve seen on the Puyallup were the Natives while they were setting their nets.
Post by: hookr88 on June 03, 2025, 09:31:37 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on June 04, 2025, 08:04:24 AM
Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
Pretty sure there are no actual restrictions. it is done a bit. We used to float it all the time. You would have to target the very lower end to avoid the bank fisher gauntlet. There is a launch very low that doesn't get used much.
Post by: Alchase on June 04, 2025, 08:31:28 AM
Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
Pretty sure there are no actual restrictions. it is done a bit. We used to float it all the time. You would have to target the very lower end to avoid the bank fisher gauntlet. There is a launch very low that doesn't get used much.
You would be hung-up on the hundreds of fishermen Flossing :hello:
Any of you guys want to learn how to fish Pinks on the Puyallup this year, let me know. I'll be down there plenty. Yes it's combat fishing, but there are places to fish where you'll have some elbow room. Pink fishing is a great opportunity to introduce kids to salmon fishing on the river. When my daughter was 10yo, she caught 8 on her first time out. I'm happy to teach your kiddos also. I will ask you to bring your own gear though. I've had a couple of my rods broken by kids learning to river fish and that gets expensive. :chuckle:
Historically, there's about a 2 week window on the Puyallup when the fish will be so thick that it's easy fishing.
I’ve fished for kings in the Puyallup. They weren’t in good shape when I caught them. How are the pinks? Are they edible when they get into the river?
Great offer btw!
They are bright on their way up to the Hatchery, it is after the hatchery gets full and they close the Hatchery gates. Then all the zombies start floating back down stream. They will start spawning in the shallows. They can be pretty nasty! I have been amazed at people who take home pinks that are so dark it looks like their skin is going to just fall right off :puke:
Post by: Bullkllr on June 04, 2025, 09:04:11 AM
Is there any boat restriction on the Puyallup? Lotsa spots down low with zero bank access look to an enjoyable way to anchor and really put the hurt to em.
Pretty sure there are no actual restrictions. it is done a bit. We used to float it all the time. You would have to target the very lower end to avoid the bank fisher gauntlet. There is a launch very low that doesn't get used much.
You would be hung-up on the hundreds of fishermen Flossing :hello:
Well yeah. I wouldn't even consider boating through or around the hordes, there would be no point except misery. But there are some areas that are somewhat inaccessible from the bank on the very lower end that could be worth checking out from a boat.
Post by: metlhead on June 04, 2025, 09:29:08 AM
Post by: WSU on June 04, 2025, 09:53:06 AM
Post by: CP on June 04, 2025, 10:01:18 AM
Post by: freshgrease on June 04, 2025, 12:27:45 PM
I’ve never fished the Puyallup and avoid those kind of flossing situations like the plague. Is there enough clarity you could catch fish other than flossing?
Not really.
Your fingers are invisible by the time your knuckles hit the water. There was one very clear day me and the buddy went out and absolutely slammed coho floating eggs but it felt like a fever dream being able to see through the water.
Post by: actionshooter on June 04, 2025, 09:16:44 PM
Post by: ASHQUACK on June 05, 2025, 09:34:16 PM