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Hi, you mentioned weighting crab pots when crabbing on the Columbia. How much weight do you suggest and how do you configure it? I'm imagining hanging a lead ball inside each corner of the bottom of the trap...? Any luck the last few days in the lower Columbia or ocean? Thanks, Dan

Wait a minute - I can't keep up; barbless outside of B-10 and barbed inside? Thanks for help, Dan

Mike, I've never been over the bar but am considering it on days from the 18th thru the 22nd. You mention that the next three weekends are lousy. I know very little about this so am not arguing, just trying to learn. The weekend of 20/21 August shows the low tide at 7:18 AM and 8:04 AM...

Thanks Ken for the reply. I am not accustomed to weighting my crab pots - fish primarily Puget Sound. How much weight do you suggest? I've also never navigated the Ilwaco Channel so do appreciate your input. I'll be sure to watch the chart as we go - my Garmin unit is up to date. I'll need...

Anyone out today? I'm planning on dragging the 22 down for a week beginning on the 17th. I'm staying in Ilwaco. I've fished the area several times from a seat in a guide's boat but never on my own craft. When you say CR, are you referring to a can or buoy? Someone said earler "went by the...

Hi, Doesn't really answer your question but I've had work done at Kitsap Marine in Port Orchard and have been happy with the quality of work and price. Cheers, Dan

Hi, I have Cannons but for what it's worth, I mounted one on each side just forward of the fuel ports. They are on swivel mounts and I could not be happier with the location. My standing position as I'm cranking them is comfortable allowing me to lean into the gunwhale. I also sit on the aft...

Thanks Tim and Larry, I feel much better now. I've fished the Columbia; Astoria Bridge to Buoy 10 many times. But never so far upstream as Cathlamet. Totally unfamiliar with the area. I've been following the hogline thread on ifish.net and was ready to canx on the coming weekend. I don't...

Mason, What kind of run is it from Seiku? How about from Neah Bay? Is this an ocean fishery or in the Straits? I was considering the Halibut Derby in Port Angeles about the same time. Cheers, Dan

Hi, As this trip gets nearer and the more I read the ifish forums on the Springer fishery, I am getting a little nervous about the prospect of anchoring up in what sounds like a mall parking lot at Christmas time full of aluminum sleds. It doesn't take much wind to blow a 22' C-Dory off course...

Hi, Couple questions; I think this was brought up before but I couldn't quickly locate the thread - the WA State regulations list no Salmon season during the dates of this gathering. In fact, on page 70 it indicates Jan 1 - Mar 31. Hooks: Are multiple treble hooks allowed in this area? Are...

Hi, The weekends of the 5/6 and 25/26 both have considerable tide swings. Either weekend work? Dan

Hi - we will require moorage but no power thanks. Dan

Thank you! We look forward to meeting everyone. Cheers, Dan

I have to say that I do love my Honda 90. But, sometimes I would trade my 9.9 for a good paddle. The throttle tension sleeve lasted all but two weeks and the automatic choke has got to be some disgruntled designer's practical joke. Dan

Hi, I hope that this event isn't already full - I'd like to sign my family up for its first C-Dory gathering. I hope we're not the only ones with small children... Will be dragging cut plug throughout the day. Can someone describe the shoreside facilities? Playground nearby? Thanks, Dan...

Thanks Sark - It was three long days. I think there were 14 or 15 total fish caught on the 3 days. The winning fish was 22+ and 2nd was 21+. I was a long way from that at 7lb. 8oz. But I was very pleased with 10th. Cheers, Dan

Hi, I saw two C-Dorys while fishing the Discovery Bay Salmon Derby. Another 22 with 5 guys in it and what I believe was a 19. We aren't the most outgoing people sometimes - perhaps the competition. I took 10th place by the way. Cheers, Dan

Jim, Thank you for the respsonse - I must have a problem with my e-mail. You've told me everything I need to know - thanks again. I'm fishing the Discovery Bay Derby this coming weekend but the following will be spent installing the seat. I think I like the little higher level that the legs...

I chickened out. It's sitting here ready to go and I've got everything I need except an opinion from someone who has already installed one... It does not seem like the sturdiest thing but perhaps after mounting it will be more stable than I imagine. My fear is the my 225 lb. not so graceful...