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Post by Popcorn Sutton on May 10, 2019 9:48:02 GMT -5
I think we lost most of the fishin dudes such as Genu,Bandrus and macho but some of ya'll gotta be throwing some plugs this spring.
Finally got to have my first outing last night had about 8 schoolie bass out on ebb tide in a channel. had got skunked earlier in the afternoon fluking.
what you targeting and where? any new gear for the season?
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Post by Yung Nick on May 10, 2019 10:00:20 GMT -5
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Post by hormel chavez on Jul 28, 2020 15:03:20 GMT -5
i finally bought a fishing kayak for the small lake in my community and been having lots of fun getting large mouths and perch lately
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Post by donkeydoesthedane on Jul 28, 2020 16:05:56 GMT -5
Too hot for fishing around here. I'm supposed to go out to oregon to swing flies on the north umpqua in september. We'll see if it happens.
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Post by immortalrites on Jul 28, 2020 18:43:01 GMT -5
i was gonna take up trout fishing this year (i need desperately need a new outdoor hobby) but then COVID-19 fucked that up.
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Post by xpatx on Jul 28, 2020 18:52:21 GMT -5
Salmon season is upon us in the PNW. Caught a few little Kings last Thursday but that was on the outgoing low tide. Going to fish the incoming/high tide tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get into something. Switched over to a bait caster from a spinning reel last season, it’s cool, not sure I really see that big if a different between the two if I’m being honest.
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Post by immortalrites on Jul 28, 2020 18:58:00 GMT -5
Salmon season is upon us in the PNW. Caught a few little Kings last Thursday but that was on the outgoing low tide. Going to fish the incoming/high tide tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get into something. Switched over to a bait caster from a spinning reel last season, it’s cool, not sure I really see that big if a different between the two if I’m being honest. we should go fishing together if the plague ever ends, i know nothing but i'm down to clown and learn a thing or two.
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Post by Pat on Jul 28, 2020 19:10:17 GMT -5
i was gonna take up trout fishing this year (i need desperately need a new outdoor hobby) but then COVID-19 fucked that up. How so? This social isolation shit means this is the first time I've broken out my fly gear in the last 5 years
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Post by hormel chavez on Jul 28, 2020 19:22:31 GMT -5
got this boi on a chatterbait today
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Post by immortalrites on Jul 28, 2020 19:23:28 GMT -5
i was gonna take up trout fishing this year (i need desperately need a new outdoor hobby) but then COVID-19 fucked that up. How so? This social isolation shit means this is the first time I've broken out my fly gear in the last 5 years I'm clueless and have zero experience aside from childhood stuff. I was planning on getting out there with a dude I met that is an avid fisherman and i'd rather learn from someone that knows what they're doing in the moment than watch a bunch of youtube or whatever and hope it goes okay. I'm a tactile learner for sure.
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Post by Pat on Jul 28, 2020 19:25:49 GMT -5
Fuck it, just go get your trip wet. The worst that happens is you spend a day fishing
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Post by immortalrites on Jul 28, 2020 19:27:40 GMT -5
Fuck it, just go get your trip wet. The worst that happens is you spend a day fishing True. I'm going camping in a couple weeks near the coast and I may fuck around and find out.
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Post by stephanie on Jul 28, 2020 20:25:10 GMT -5
Is this the thread for Bill Dance gifs?
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Post by stephanie on Jul 28, 2020 20:26:04 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Jul 28, 2020 20:27:54 GMT -5
I've met the man, he is indeed that cheese dick.
I should try to dig up the pics with Jimmy Houston. Like a tan little Aryan leprechaun
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Post by xpatx on Jul 28, 2020 22:47:03 GMT -5
Salmon season is upon us in the PNW. Caught a few little Kings last Thursday but that was on the outgoing low tide. Going to fish the incoming/high tide tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get into something. Switched over to a bait caster from a spinning reel last season, it’s cool, not sure I really see that big if a different between the two if I’m being honest. we should go fishing together if the plague ever ends, i know nothing but i'm down to clown and learn a thing or two. Absolutely!! I don’t know any spots up in king county but I often fish at the dash point pier, kind of on the county line. But more often than not I either fish titlow beach or narrows park (underneath the bridge). Very few people hang out there and it’s good to get away without traveling far. I started fishing the cowlitz, river fishing is a whole new bag but that’s fun too. We can drive through trump country and chill on the bank with the rednecks. I’m off wed through fri and go at least 1 of those days a week. I have an extra rod too if you need one.
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Post by xpatx on Jul 28, 2020 22:51:11 GMT -5
One of the cohos I caught last year. What a fickle fucking species they are.
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Post by meatballmaniac on Jul 28, 2020 23:12:58 GMT -5
Salmon season is upon us in the PNW. Caught a few little Kings last Thursday but that was on the outgoing low tide. Going to fish the incoming/high tide tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get into something. Switched over to a bait caster from a spinning reel last season, it’s cool, not sure I really see that big if a different between the two if I’m being honest. I think you’ll notice a big difference with the baitcaster when you’re fishing fast water for salmon or steelhead, and you need to really zero-in on a spot with your cast. Also, baitcasters typically pick up line a lot faster, which is critical when you need to bring in slack before setting the hook. Where do you stand on steelhead fishing in WA? Is it possible to do, ethically, at this point? I’ve never caught one, but I’d like to.
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Post by xpatx on Jul 28, 2020 23:33:06 GMT -5
Salmon season is upon us in the PNW. Caught a few little Kings last Thursday but that was on the outgoing low tide. Going to fish the incoming/high tide tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get into something. Switched over to a bait caster from a spinning reel last season, it’s cool, not sure I really see that big if a different between the two if I’m being honest. I think you’ll notice a big difference with the baitcaster when you’re fishing fast water for salmon or steelhead, and you need to really zero-in on a spot with your cast. Also, baitcasters typically pick up line a lot faster, which is critical when you need to bring in slack before setting the hook. Where do you stand on steelhead fishing in WA? Is it possible to do, ethically, at this point? I’ve never caught one, but I’d like to. Good to know, up until this year I’ve only fished the sound and it’s small bays and inlets. Mostly casting from shore/pier or jigging and mooching from a pier or boat, so accuracy wasn’t really that necessary. A little bit for pink salmon but when you get one of those 30+ fish schools rolling by you just kind of toss it and one of them will grab at it. which leads me to my new found river/steelhead interest I’ve acquired. wen't for the first time about 2 months ago, end of winter steelhead run and just started the summer run a few weeks ago. I’ve gone 3 times and nothing yet. I’m using a float/jig rig but I have some Cured roe from that one in the pic I’m going to try next time. Accuracy is definitely necessary on the river, don’t want to cross anyone’s lines and you need some good accuracy/distance hucking it to the pools and little books on the other side of the river. as far as ethically, I can say that the rules and regs here compared to when I lived in NY are verrrrrrrry strict. To how many poles you can use (max 2 with an endorsement), NO treble hooks and NO barbs on any hooks (barbless hooks have lost me sooooooooooooo many fish, which is good for them haha), catch size and number, they even have the rivers broken up into zones and the numbers/sizes fluctuate from zone to zone. Fishing the pier, more often than not, a warden comes down and checks everyone’s hooks for barbs and licenses, they’re pricks but I’d rather they enforce the rules and give the fish a chance. So I say it’s definitely possible to fish ethically around here.
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Post by ExS on Jul 28, 2020 23:46:31 GMT -5
my dad loves fly fishing but both of my experiences with a rod were somewhat traumatic; as a young kid he made me kill his large, freshly caught trout with with a rock. as a teenager, i wen't fishing out at sea with some kids from school and the boat broke down. we ended up stranded for an hour or two in an area notorious for great white sightings and were eventually rescued by a lifeguard in a dinghy. haven't fished since and i'm still surprised the first experience didn't turn me vegetarian.
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Post by guysofpain on Jul 29, 2020 1:13:55 GMT -5
One of the cohos I caught last year. What a fickle fucking species they are. everyone can see your butt plug behind you hehe
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Post by xpatx on Jul 29, 2020 11:56:53 GMT -5
One of the cohos I caught last year. What a fickle fucking species they are. everyone can see your butt plug behind you hehe Hell yeah, from the Bill Dance Assmaster Collection
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Post by Tstigz on Jul 29, 2020 20:04:32 GMT -5
I need to get out on some strip mine lakes and catch some fish. There’s nothing better than a plate of fried bluegill and cheap beer on a humid summer evening with the cicadas buzzing in the trees.
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Post by meatballmaniac on Jul 29, 2020 21:39:25 GMT -5
I think you’ll notice a big difference with the baitcaster when you’re fishing fast water for salmon or steelhead, and you need to really zero-in on a spot with your cast. Also, baitcasters typically pick up line a lot faster, which is critical when you need to bring in slack before setting the hook. Where do you stand on steelhead fishing in WA? Is it possible to do, ethically, at this point? I’ve never caught one, but I’d like to. Good to know, up until this year I’ve only fished the sound and it’s small bays and inlets. Mostly casting from shore/pier or jigging and mooching from a pier or boat, so accuracy wasn’t really that necessary. A little bit for pink salmon but when you get one of those 30+ fish schools rolling by you just kind of toss it and one of them will grab at it. which leads me to my new found river/steelhead interest I’ve acquired. wen't for the first time about 2 months ago, end of winter steelhead run and just started the summer run a few weeks ago. I’ve gone 3 times and nothing yet. I’m using a float/jig rig but I have some Cured roe from that one in the pic I’m going to try next time. Accuracy is definitely necessary on the river, don’t want to cross anyone’s lines and you need some good accuracy/distance hucking it to the pools and little books on the other side of the river. as far as ethically, I can say that the rules and regs here compared to when I lived in NY are verrrrrrrry strict. To how many poles you can use (max 2 with an endorsement), NO treble hooks and NO barbs on any hooks (barbless hooks have lost me sooooooooooooo many fish, which is good for them haha), catch size and number, they even have the rivers broken up into zones and the numbers/sizes fluctuate from zone to zone. Fishing the pier, more often than not, a warden comes down and checks everyone’s hooks for barbs and licenses, they’re pricks but I’d rather they enforce the rules and give the fish a chance. So I say it’s definitely possible to fish ethically around here. Even with all the regulations, selective gear, limited seasons, I’m still really conflicted about targeting steelhead. Wild steelhead are critically endangered in most rivers and I would hate to hook into one while trying to catch hatchery fish. Up here, they’re few and far between in the Nooksack and Skagit systems. I fished the upper Cascade last winter, and saw one fish while covering about a mile of river. Granted, I was far upriver from where most people get steelies because I don’t like fishing around people (god, I hate people so much), but a hundred years ago I’m sure that stretch of river would have been teeming with fish. I understand the Stillaguamish has had better runs lately, but it has a really short season, and limited access, so you’re should to shoulder with people (who, as I mentioned, I passionately hate). I don’t know about the Skykomish or Peninsula rivers. Anyway, all that to say I care about making sure these fish keep swimming up rivers, and maybe I don’t need to catch one.
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Post by hormel chavez on Jul 29, 2020 21:43:48 GMT -5
Salmon season is upon us in the PNW. Caught a few little Kings last Thursday but that was on the outgoing low tide. Going to fish the incoming/high tide tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get into something. Switched over to a bait caster from a spinning reel last season, it’s cool, not sure I really see that big if a different between the two if I’m being honest. I think you’ll notice a big difference with the baitcaster when you’re fishing fast water for salmon or steelhead, and you need to really zero-in on a spot with your cast. Also, baitcasters typically pick up line a lot faster, which is critical when you need to bring in slack before setting the hook. Where do you stand on steelhead fishing in WA? Is it possible to do, ethically, at this point? I’ve never caught one, but I’d like to. I wen't from spinner to baitcaster then lately been bringing both out on the kayak with me so I can switch baits easier, but I'll throw the spinner a bit and go right back to the baitcaster cause its just so much smoother, more accurate, and overall better balanced and more comfortable for me personally. baitcaster 4 lyfe
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Post by meatballmaniac on Jul 29, 2020 21:50:28 GMT -5
I think you’ll notice a big difference with the baitcaster when you’re fishing fast water for salmon or steelhead, and you need to really zero-in on a spot with your cast. Also, baitcasters typically pick up line a lot faster, which is critical when you need to bring in slack before setting the hook. Where do you stand on steelhead fishing in WA? Is it possible to do, ethically, at this point? I’ve never caught one, but I’d like to. I wen't from spinner to baitcaster then lately been bringing both out on the kayak with me so I can switch baits easier, but I'll throw the spinner a bit and go right back to the baitcaster cause its just so much smoother, more accurate, and overall better balanced and more comfortable for me personally. baitcaster 4 lyfe I can’t complete more than five casts without a rat’s nest, likely because I’m dumb.
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Post by hormel chavez on Jul 29, 2020 22:01:55 GMT -5
I wen't from spinner to baitcaster then lately been bringing both out on the kayak with me so I can switch baits easier, but I'll throw the spinner a bit and go right back to the baitcaster cause its just so much smoother, more accurate, and overall better balanced and more comfortable for me personally. baitcaster 4 lyfe I can’t complete more than five casts without a rat’s nest, likely because I’m dumb. there's like a million YouTube videos on how to properly adjust your drag and brakes etc so you don't birdnest. also gotta use heavier line. but its always something you've gotta adjust as you go and be mindful of. and you've gotta adjust it each time you tie on a new bait. personally I always feather the spool with my thumb a bit to make sure I avoid backlash
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Post by xpatx on Jul 29, 2020 22:50:21 GMT -5
Up here, they’re few and far between in the Nooksack and Skagit systems. I fished the upper Cascade last winter, and saw one fish while covering about a mile of river. Granted, I was far upriver from where most people get steelies because I don’t like fishing around people (god, I hate people so much), but a hundred years ago I’m sure that stretch of river would have been teeming with fish. I understand the Stillaguamish has had better runs lately, but it has a really short season, and limited access, so you’re should to shoulder with people (who, as I mentioned, I passionately hate). I don’t know about the Skykomish or Peninsula rivers. Anyway, all that to say I care about making sure these fish keep swimming up rivers, and maybe I don’t need to catch one. You’ve given me something to research, thank you! I am fairly naive about number counts down here but I know i can poke around and see what the run numbers are looking like and how they stack up in years past. If the numbers aren’t where they should be then I’ll wait until they are.
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Post by sarahohio on Jul 30, 2020 6:45:05 GMT -5
caught this fellow the other day.
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Post by donkeydoesthedane on Jul 30, 2020 8:59:48 GMT -5
Good to know, up until this year I’ve only fished the sound and it’s small bays and inlets. Mostly casting from shore/pier or jigging and mooching from a pier or boat, so accuracy wasn’t really that necessary. A little bit for pink salmon but when you get one of those 30+ fish schools rolling by you just kind of toss it and one of them will grab at it. which leads me to my new found river/steelhead interest I’ve acquired. wen't for the first time about 2 months ago, end of winter steelhead run and just started the summer run a few weeks ago. I’ve gone 3 times and nothing yet. I’m using a float/jig rig but I have some Cured roe from that one in the pic I’m going to try next time. Accuracy is definitely necessary on the river, don’t want to cross anyone’s lines and you need some good accuracy/distance hucking it to the pools and little books on the other side of the river. as far as ethically, I can say that the rules and regs here compared to when I lived in NY are verrrrrrrry strict. To how many poles you can use (max 2 with an endorsement), NO treble hooks and NO barbs on any hooks (barbless hooks have lost me sooooooooooooo many fish, which is good for them haha), catch size and number, they even have the rivers broken up into zones and the numbers/sizes fluctuate from zone to zone. Fishing the pier, more often than not, a warden comes down and checks everyone’s hooks for barbs and licenses, they’re pricks but I’d rather they enforce the rules and give the fish a chance. So I say it’s definitely possible to fish ethically around here. Even with all the regulations, selective gear, limited seasons, I’m still really conflicted about targeting steelhead. Wild steelhead are critically endangered in most rivers and I would hate to hook into one while trying to catch hatchery fish. Up here, they’re few and far between in the Nooksack and Skagit systems. I fished the upper Cascade last winter, and saw one fish while covering about a mile of river. Granted, I was far upriver from where most people get steelies because I don’t like fishing around people (god, I hate people so much), but a hundred years ago I’m sure that stretch of river would have been teeming with fish. I understand the Stillaguamish has had better runs lately, but it has a really short season, and limited access, so you’re should to shoulder with people (who, as I mentioned, I passionately hate). I don’t know about the Skykomish or Peninsula rivers. Anyway, all that to say I care about making sure these fish keep swimming up rivers, and maybe I don’t need to catch one. Assuming you are talking about winter fish, there is usually a fairly distinct difference in timing between the hatchery runs and wild runs. There can be overlap but most wild fish will run Feb-April with the hatchery fishing coming in earlier. So if you want to catch hatchery fish, go in december and you can be relatively certain most fish will be hatchery.
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