Post by: Cap.Silver on August 18, 2011, 08:54:00 PM
As you know fishing for humpies is great on Puyallup river right now .....so I wanted to show you how to rig things up best for humpies ....
a/I'm using 20-25lbs test line on my reel .... follow the pictures : first put a sliding rig or simple swivel on the line and behind put little bead ,then tie a swivel .Some guys like to use sliding plastic rigs ,metal or cheap swivel .I use 3/4OZ lead cannon balls ,or pencil lead (depending on how fast current is ,depth etc. adjust to your liking ) .
For leader I try to stay with 5-6 feet maximum length -using 12-15lbs test line .I use #1 or 1/0 BARBLESS (see rules)
hooks with simple eggloop knot ,cut 1" - 1 1/2" of yarn ,put in eggloop and pull. After that I put #10 or 12 corkie online ,put toothpick through it to secure close to the hook and cut off the excess making sure not to cut the line . Try to tie at least 10 leaders and keep them in leader vallet for faster tying .
Tight lines and good luck ...I saw already 2 king in the 15-17lbs range pulled out of the river
Post by: cannon-master on August 18, 2011, 08:59:36 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 18, 2011, 09:11:50 PM
Post by: gasman on August 18, 2011, 09:14:56 PM
Thanks for reminding me of what I missed today :cryriver:
Post by: duramax on August 21, 2011, 05:43:13 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2011, 05:53:46 PM
Post by: TheHunt on August 21, 2011, 05:58:21 PM
Post by: bankwalker on August 21, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
anyway the puyallup has been pretty decent so far this year. not huge numbers like '09 but still averaging 50 fish landed a day. also everyday im seeing a few more silvers caught but nothing with any size yet around 3-5lbs. and around 5 or so kings.
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 21, 2011, 07:15:10 PM
Post by: ML_Hunter on August 21, 2011, 10:34:07 PM
Orange and red is working best for you? Have you tried other colors? Have you tried pink yarn and corkie?
Just my input, but if you are specifically targeting the Pinks, they yes, pink yarn with pink corkie will work well. But I use orange and red in my top five color combo for silvers and the pinks will hit that as well. So, if you want to up your chances of hooking a silver, orange and red will work well and you will still slay the pinks! :twocents:
Post by: C-Money on August 22, 2011, 06:41:19 AM
Post by: jackmaster on August 22, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 22, 2011, 06:49:09 AM
Post by: Cap.Silver on August 22, 2011, 09:17:20 AM
Post by: C-Money on August 22, 2011, 09:47:04 AM
Post by: iRem on August 22, 2011, 01:36:38 PM
Post by: Ripper on August 23, 2011, 06:39:40 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on August 23, 2011, 10:05:01 PM
Maybe the Puy???
Post by: remington300mag on August 23, 2011, 11:22:37 PM
Post by: CallMeBigPapa on August 24, 2011, 08:29:15 AM
Get them kids some nice fitting life jackets and get them on the water. 8)
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2011, 09:24:05 AM
Post by: FC on August 24, 2011, 10:02:47 AM
I am in the same boat....wanted to take my 2 boys (10 and 8) over for some humpy fishing...... but was told that fishing from the bank with kids isn't a good idea due to the crowds and the patients level of most of the fisherman.......Too bad, I would like to take my boys.....but I guess it wont happen......
Half of the fun in fishing is teaching others how to do it, your kids are plenty old enough! Teach them how to cast in the yard at home so they have some familiarity with the gear they will be using and make a game out of them aiming for something in the yard. Once they start to figure out the aiming part, take them fishing! I never heard of anyone getting crazy pissed over humpies anyway?
Post by: iRem on August 24, 2011, 10:32:28 AM
So far on the puke since Friday we have take 42 pinks and 4 silvers that's with my kids wanting to keep every think they catch, and that's why I'm a little more selective on keeping female pinks and coho.
Post by: spookgus on August 24, 2011, 11:22:29 AM
Sometimes a 12 foot leader is the ticket. :chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2011, 11:44:40 AM
Post by: iRem on August 24, 2011, 12:08:22 PM
Post by: remington300mag on August 24, 2011, 12:41:16 PM
What I was talking about was just the humpies.....I have never been myself....and was wanting to take them if I go....cause they are my fishing partners and I don't go without them......but the issue is, from the stories I have heard on here and other forums.....that the rivers on that side are not kid friendly.....I don't know, never been.....just figured the humpies would be great fun for kids......faster than kings.....and more of a do it them self type thing.... but I don't know about it after seeing the pictures posted with people standing three deep or shoulder to shoulder......I mean is there a place over there to take kids where they don't have to combat fish????? Guess that is a little more understandable......
Post by: FC on August 24, 2011, 01:31:34 PM
FWIW, if someone raises a fuss over a humpy they lost that they figure your kid might have some part of they probably need to be held under water for a few minutes to help them cool off :) There are just way too many of them and they are so easy to catch that there is just no point in getting pissed about a lost fish.
Post by: TheHunt on August 24, 2011, 03:06:59 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2011, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: remington300mag on August 24, 2011, 03:18:19 PM
I'm in but may I suggest a rule: Barbie poles only, right out of the pkg, no modifications.
LOL.....I don't know if I could get my boys to use them!!! I would.....but they woudn't! LOL I think it would be a cool idea, good way for a bunch of guys to get their kids into some fish....some of which maybe wouldn't do it......
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2011, 03:19:57 PM
Post by: FC on August 24, 2011, 03:21:39 PM
I'm in but may I suggest a rule: Barbie poles only, right out of the pkg, no modifications.
lmao! I'm in!
Post by: C-Money on August 24, 2011, 03:47:59 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2011, 03:48:25 PM
Post by: gasman on August 24, 2011, 04:38:33 PM
Post by: FC on August 24, 2011, 04:42:23 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2011, 05:17:04 PM
Post by: C-Money on August 24, 2011, 05:25:58 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on August 24, 2011, 10:13:14 PM
My son has about a 100 summer steelhead under his belt, all plunking. So this drift fishing will be fun for him.
I have never fished the Puke before so maybe a point in the right direction would be appreciated.
Post by: TheHunt on August 25, 2011, 09:33:23 AM
Post by: iRem on August 25, 2011, 11:50:40 AM
Here's some pics.....
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.com%2Fmu%2F450ad4cc-98eb-3a2e.jpg&hash=da1997e8a4498da13670b946395a434df7ce4bfc)(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.com%2Fmu%2F450ad4cc-98fe-a4ae.jpg&hash=e66f1715792852b0e42531ba1723d10b150464f8)(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.com%2Fmu%2F450ad4cc-992b-c398.jpg&hash=56b27f8c1ae3bd6fc56672e6f7db94e91349c18e)(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.com%2Fmu%2F450ad4cc-9948-5e4b.jpg&hash=415c841ae12b9daf36b4bb5b3f4c6ff318f8df34)
Yes the last pic is my oldest holding 1 of 4 silvers that we caught in the last 3 days!
Post by: ML_Hunter on August 28, 2011, 01:08:21 AM
***Side note for anyone who does not fish eggs. If someone fishing next to you request some eggs after they see you tossing then, or just ask "do you by chance keep the eggs?" be polite! I was out last week and ask a guy if i could have his eggs after i saw him simply tossing he eggs and he told me to fuc& off and then squished all of his eggs followed by violently throwing his eggs back into the water :stup:. Good news was that i came home with 4 hens filled with eggs and just about everyone else fishing gave me there eggs after witnessing this poor sportsman ship and i'm still curing up eggs from that day :chuckle:. But really that was uncalled for and a simple no would have sufficed.
Post by: iRem on August 28, 2011, 09:21:40 AM
Good job getting your kid out there IRem. I've been out a number of times and even with fishing a few hours after work i'm still able to constantly bring home fish, even if i'm not limiting out, but then again i'm after the hens and eggs.Yeah you should see the Thread on Puyallup Pinks. I have 10 one gallon zip lock baggies of eggs, I'm ready to hit the Nisqually and the skok!!
***Side note for anyone who does not fish eggs. If someone fishing next to you request some eggs after they see you tossing then, or just ask "do you by chance keep the eggs?" be polite! I was out last week and ask a guy if i could have his eggs after i saw him simply tossing he eggs and he told me to fuc& off and then squished all of his eggs followed by violently throwing his eggs back into the water :stup:. Good news was that i came home with 4 hens filled with eggs and just about everyone else fishing gave me there eggs after witnessing this poor sportsman ship and i'm still curing up eggs from that day :chuckle:. But really that was uncalled for and a simple no would have sufficed.
Post by: yajsab on August 29, 2011, 09:04:43 AM
... ask a guy if i could have his eggs ...
Perhaps you might want to rephrase your question. :chuckle:
just being a wise guy
Post by: johng on September 03, 2011, 05:54:38 PM
Thanks dude... first Humpy from yesterday. :IBCOOL:
Cheers,
Jg