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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:07 pm Post subject: Puget Sound fishing |
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Quote: | Puget Sound-area fisheries that closed during an impasse in salmon-season negotiations will reopen immediately, state fish managers announced today | .
http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/jun2416a/ _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7892 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Just printed a read the req's. Might as well left them close for all we got. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
http://tomsfishinggear.blogspot.com/ |
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C-Dawg
Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 509 City/Region: Spanaway
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Go West(port), young man.
One more week. _________________ Rick & Shirley
Go Dawgs!
C-Dawg sold November 2018 |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 812 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Go Northwest to San Juan Islands.
2 chinook in July, hatchery only + 2 sockeye bonus
1 chinook each in Aug and Sept, hatchery or wild + 2 sockeye bonus
Neah Bay 2 chinook per day, wild or hatchery
Sekiu 2 chinook per day, hatchery only + 2 sockeye bonus
Westport can be good, but only 1 chinook per day, wild or hatchery.
Keep an eye on it, it sometimes goes to 2 chinook per day if fishing is slow, but if one knows where to go, see Rick, then it's go time! _________________ Patrick and Kim Walker
2004 25 Cruiser-Present
2000 22 Cruiser 2009-2014 (Sold)
2006 25 Cruiser 2014-2019 (Sold)
1985 22 Classic -2019 (Sold)
1991 19 Arima Sea Ranger-2019-2021 (Sold)
2015 27 Ranger Tug-2019-2023 (Sold)
1987 22 Cruiser -2021-2023 (Sold)
Honey, this REALLY will be my last boat, honest! |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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I was at work and did not read the entire thing. Still no coho season I gather.
Honestly, fishing up here is stupid, at least for salmon. It's not worth the investment in gear IMO. |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 812 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a silver lining: Crabbing opens on Friday, July 1st!!!!!
Predictions are for not as good as last year...which means we'll have really good season since last year was the best in a very long time.
So it's cruising and crabbing in August and more in September since Anacortes will be open thru 9/30 for crabbing. |
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smckean (Tosca)
Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Posts: 975 City/Region: Guemes Island (Anacortes)
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Here's a silver lining: Crabbing opens on Friday, July 1st!!!!! |
Not up here in the bulk of the San Juan Islands. Marine area 7-south doesn't open until 7/15.....and yes, it does stay open later than other areas (9/30). Marine Area 7-north opens even later . OTOH, Whidbey Island and along the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula areas (marine area 8-1 and 6) open on 7/1 too.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/crab |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 812 City/Region: Arlington
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Sandy, you're right.
Gotta get out and enjoy your boat everyone. Fishing isn't everything, I have come to realize. Just take advantage of the opportunities that exist and join your local fishing club and give support to make things better for us now and our kids in the future.
Like my parents used to tell me, "It's better than a sharp stick." |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
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Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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No doubt. We will still TOTALLY enjoy the summer and our boat. I'm not much for spending thousands to catch a 5# salmon anyway. We do love crabbing though and of course partaking of the crab catch afterwards. |
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forrest
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 382 City/Region: Chehalis
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | No doubt. We will still TOTALLY enjoy the summer and our boat. I'm not much for spending thousands to catch a 5# salmon anyway. We do love crabbing though and of course partaking of the crab catch afterwards. |
Enjoy the crabbing up north while it lasts. The tribes will soon take all the crab as they have done in area 13 due to their over fishing. |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
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Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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forrest wrote: | Enjoy the crabbing up north while it lasts. The tribes will soon take all the crab as they have done in area 13 due to their over fishing. |
I'm not from here, originally.
That said, I've seen the entire area 8-1 carpet bombed with tribal pots, including inside the channel to Everett marina! I've been on Lake Sammammish (on our Sherrif's dept boat) and seen the gauntlet of nets blocking the entrance to Issaquah Creek.
When my partner and I went ashore to talk to them, I could feel/see their resentment towards us. I felt as though I was the enemy and their eyes showed their disdain. I found it eye opening...
The entire system seems very short-sighted, especially for a group that supposedly loves the land. I've seen it in the native Hawai'ians too. Not all of them. Mostly the younger generations. They have lost respect for the aina (the land) and all it provides. They think of only today, with no thought of tomorrow or the future.
Rant over. |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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This is why I did not even get a license for 2016, At least not in the US. I am still having a great time 2-4 times per year fishing up well north of the border. Shrimping is appealing to us but we would need more space to pursue it.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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I only got a shellfish this year, Greg. Did zero halibut/ling fishing anyway and the coho stuff is not worth it IMO. I've gone w/ friends and family that have all the $$$ gear; I have a pole/real and some lures. That's it.
Shrimping was good and 7W is still open. I'm heading up week after next w/ my brother. Hopefully, the dungy season will be productive as well. |
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Catch 22
Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 385 City/Region: Lynnwood
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:07 am Post subject: |
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For me fishing is about the entire experience, not just what you can take home (if you're lucky). I love the preparation, the fishing, scenery, company, everything. That's why I love it even if I don't catch anything. I am growing increasingly upset about the state of affairs in puget sound. I am going to try and get involved on some level. I can't imagine not being able to fish or know my kids will not have the excuse to experience everything puget sound has to offer. I took 44 fish from area 9 last year and I want to put more than what I take out back, in some way. I think it's important to remain hopeful but not just rely on hope, we need to do something to help (what to do I am not sure, but I am learning). I am teying to remain appreciatative of the opportunities I have. That said I took advantage of the catch and release season they opened in area 10 last weekend. I took my brother in law out who had never caught anything bigger than a pink. He landed 3 kings and we faught 5. We saw a pod of orcas swim by the boat and enjoyed the sunset. I never even fished and it was awesome! We came home with no fish but what an afternoon. It's all about the experience that fishing creates... _________________ Kevin Richards - Catch 22 |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 812 City/Region: Arlington
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Kevin,
I agree with what you said. About getting involved, there are many opportunities.
One of the best is to join the PSA SnoKing Chapter. Meetings are right by your boat, not literally, almost though. Edmonds Senior Center and Ron Garner is PSA State President and member of SnoKing. He is one of the ones to work with if you are able to be more involved. After years of his work and collaboration, the State, WDFW come to HIM when they are making decisions, that's how connected he is.
I am a member, but I don't have the time to be extremely involved, but I support through emails and such and membership to have my voice heard.
Here is the link:
http://www.fisharc.com/groups/2-PSA_Sno_King
I don't see a meeting subject for July, but keep checking. I won't make the July meeting, will be out on the boat.
Hope to see you at a future meeting.
In the meantime, it's taking advantage of opportunities to enjoy our resources and work to keep and expand them.
BTW, good job on the catch and release! You're a real fishy guy!
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