Opening day lingcod: It was a tough opener for me. The slot here is 26 to 36 inches. I got some greenling for supper, but the lingcod over 24 inches just did not want to play. We were...

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

It was a tough opener for me. The slot here is 26 to 36 inches. I got some greenling for supper, but the lingcod over 24 inches just did not want to play. We were using light tackle, so the 24 inch fish like in the photo did provide entertainment even if not any table fair. It was interesting weather. The first day it never got over 48 degree and the second day it got up to 60.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bapabear wrote:

It was a tough opener for me. The slot here is 26 to 36 inches. I got some greenling for supper, but the lingcod over 24 inches just did not want to play. We were using light tackle, so the 24 inch fish like in the photo did provide entertainment even if not any table fair. It was interesting weather. The first day it never got over 48 degree and the second day it got up to 60.

Looks like a fun day Bapa. Thanks for sharing.

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

bapabear wrote:

It was a tough opener for me. The slot here is 26 to 36 inches. I got some greenling for supper, but the lingcod over 24 inches just did not want to play. We were using light tackle, so the 24 inch fish like in the photo did provide entertainment even if not any table fair. It was interesting weather. The first day it never got over 48 degree and the second day it got up to 60.

Cool looking fish bapa.

Papa Jack Loc: Indianapolis

well done

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 😊

Washingtonfish

Almost, the next will be 37 inches. LOL

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Washingtonfish wrote:

Almost, the next will be 37 inches. LOL

Sounds about right. I am just glad to get outside.

Shutterhpy Loc: Bow WA

Nice day to be in the great outdoors. Nice looking catch as well.

I can see that fishing Western Washington is going to be an adventure.

Kdra Loc: Washington coast

Glad you got a day outside fishing thanks for sharing

Hootervillain Loc: Darrington,Washington

Shutterhpy wrote:

Nice day to be in the great outdoors. Nice looking catch as well.

I can see that fishing Western Washington is going to be an adventure.

That is a for sure thing. So many different species of fish, in both saltwater and fresh. If you add Eastern Washington to that, the entire state is a cornucopia of fishing opportunity. Imagine what it would be like if all of the people involved in fish management would do a better job. I think the people working in Olympia should take some lessons from the Indian Tribes in Eastern Washington. And I'm not trying to start some kind of political conversation. I'm just saying that the tribes, over there, seem to do a good job of managing their fish.