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area, run timing questions – WA coast
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Q: Hi, I'll
be fishing Lapush for Kings this weekend, and I see references to the
"rockpile". What is it's approx. location? Thanks, Robert
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A: Robert,
the Rockpile is a huge area, but a good start is approximately 7.5 miles out at
a heading of 280 from James Island. -Norm.
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Q: I had
planned to Labor day weekend at Sekiu, but now going to Ft Canby to try my luck
at Buoy 10. I'm primarily a hootchie and occasional cut plug troller using
downriggers. The "experts" are telling me I won't need a downrigger at Buoy 10.
I personally hate hoisting up a diver on my light poles. What works at Buoy 10?
The "experts" are saying trolling herring behind a flasher with a diver is the
way to go. You have any suggestions?
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A: I do know
of anglers who back troll downriggers in the middle of the river channel up
near the bridge. You run herring off the rigger just off bottom on a outgoing
tide holding the boat straight with the kicker motor. They only fish during the
middle of the week when there are less people on the river. However, since
you're going to be fishing Buoy 10 on the busiest weekend of the year, you will
be lucky just to keep your diver and herring clear of other boats. My bet would
be using a downrigger would just cause you nothing but problems with other
anglers. Good luck, Capt. John.
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Q: Tom, what
is your preferred method to catching fish at Buoy 10?
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A: Hi, The
Buoy 10 fisherie is the world's simplest fisherie. Lots of fish, lots of
fishermen. Since the area is usually very crowded, it is hard to fish with
downriggers without picking up several other lines. By using a 2 to 4 ounce
sinker and plug cut herring, you will be fishing the same manner as everybody
else and catching fish. Add a scent to your bait and be sure and brine your
bait. Good fishing – Tom
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Q: Hi John:
My name is Wes Hamilton. I am 64 and my dad and I fish the Des Moines area,
Neah Bay (Canada and US), and the Seiku and Pt Angeles area. We use a 24'
Beachcraft and fish halibut, bottom fish and of course, salmon. I was in the
transmission shop today talking to Bill Dever and inquired about some GPS
numbers that you folks use. He suggested I ask if you would share some of them
with us. If you have a hard copy, my mailing address is •••,
Kent, WA. 98042. thanks...wes
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A: Wes, I'm
sorry I don't know what Bill Dever told you but we don't give out GPS numbers
to halibut holes in the Neah Bay area. Reprisals from the local charter
captains for doing that would be severe. We do at our Salmon University
seminars point out productive areas to fish for halibut with GPS numbers to the
general area in the US and Canada that would help you out catching them along
with how to fish for them. There will be a seminar in Renton & Tacoma in
February if you're interested in attending. Take care, Capt. John
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| Q: Tom, I am
planning a trip in MAY to neah bay could you suggest some dates for good tides
and what to look for in a halibut tide. ray |
| A: Ray, Look
at a tide chart and try to pick the days with less than an 8' change. Although,
out in the open ocean the tide has less of an effect that in the narrow
confines of Puget Sound. Tom |
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