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Westport Jetty
« on: October 13, 2018, 09:03:47 PM »
Going to Try the jetty at Westport. Is there any side, north or south that’s better or you have  to go all the way out. I never done it before just wondering if anybody could share some experience. Is it safe to go alone?

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2018, 09:07:20 PM »
lock your coolers up, so i hear

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2018, 09:43:01 PM »
Was recently out for tuna. Speaking with the captain he mentioned they lose someone often on the jetties. The way waves were breaking over the end of it was harsh. Would watch the weather and get in touch with the local tackle shop. be safe.

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2018, 12:37:08 PM »
PFD now in the mix of gear.

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2018, 02:52:44 PM »
First time I went we thought it had to be better all the way at the end. It wasn't. We caught a couple legal lings about 1/2 way back, but the guys fishing the north side near the base of the jetty out-fished us easily. Decided to never go all the way out there again. Sealions galore. The rocks out there are very slick with bird ****. Not to mention they're the size of Volkswagens. Felt-soled boots with cleats would be my recommendation, in addition to the pfd.
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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2018, 03:54:30 PM »
First time I went we thought it had to be better all the way at the end. It wasn't. We caught a couple legal lings about 1/2 way back, but the guys fishing the north side near the base of the jetty out-fished us easily. Decided to never go all the way out there again. Sealions galore. The rocks out there are very slick with bird ****. Not to mention they're the size of Volkswagens. Felt-soled boots with cleats would be my recommendation, in addition to the pfd.

Thank you Bullkllr this is what I needed. Don’t have the felts but will certainly start working just passed the surf on the north. Thanks again!

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2018, 07:27:20 PM »
One more question. Is there a size limit on lingcod? I can’t find it in the regulation pamphlet.

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2018, 09:28:36 PM »
Was a long day. Wound up fishing the south side due to winds managed 5 out of 11

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2018, 07:34:27 AM »
Nice catch there Fasteddie.  :tup:I'd say that's pretty good for a 1st time jetty trip. Glad you had some success.
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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2018, 09:21:26 AM »
Nice catch there Fasteddie.  :tup:I'd say that's pretty good for a 1st time jetty trip. Glad you had some success.

Especially for the south side never got anything but perch and sharks over there

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2018, 10:32:26 AM »
Nice catch there Fasteddie.  :tup:I'd say that's pretty good for a 1st time jetty trip. Glad you had some success.

Especially for the south side never got anything but perch and sharks over there
Went back for the closure yesterday. No Pic’s! But I scored two nice Bass two decent Greenling and one Cabazon. The problem I have is getting a good hook set on the Lings. I had a few nice ones on only to have them get off. Problem #2 packing too much weight! Monday I packed a lot by hand. Yesterday I backpacked so I could bring a net. A plus was I wore my Spiky’s which I think saved me from slipping. By next season I hope to have a good system that won’t kill this old man.

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2018, 11:22:53 AM »
The lings can be tough out there, we used to lose a lot on jigs. Their jaws are so dang strong I feel like half the time you’re fighting one they’re not really hooked but just hanging on, then they simply let go and you’re done.

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2018, 01:30:49 PM »
The lings can be tough out there, we used to lose a lot on jigs. Their jaws are so dang strong I feel like half the time you’re fighting one they’re not really hooked but just hanging on, then they simply let go and you’re done.

It Was frustrating to say the least, having them spooling line and making me wonder if the old HMG was going to survive sometimes right up to the rocks then gone. Anyway I’m fixin to nail-um next year.

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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2018, 08:36:36 PM »
Looks like your getting the hang of it. Keep an eye out for those rogue waves and other strange Sea Creatures. :tup:
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Re: Westport Jetty
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2018, 10:17:11 AM »
Thanks Doug, I was using the rig you have with braided line. I suffered many tangled retrieves. But did catch a few small Perch. There was no jousting however the Surfers almost went fisticuffs during the morning darkness. Something about parking and locals only. I also saw a Whale that was within 💯 yards of the surfers. They did not seem to care about it.

 


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