Posts for: Terry Wright
Jan 3, 2021 14:40:44 #
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JackM wrote:
Rule number one. Fish when you have time. Tides make a difference but they are not the be-all-end-all. Sometimes the fish don't read the manual. To rephrase the rule 2 hours before and after. You should start fishing two hours before the high tide and continue fish for 2 hours after the high tide. You can do the same for the low tide. The worst time to fish is at dead high or low tide. I hope this helps.
Rule number one above is most important. It isn't about when you should fish - it is about when the fish are most likely to bite. If they are hungry and actively feeding nothing else matters. It also depends on the species and currents in the area. For example, fishing Halibut, I always do better an hour before and after a "current" change, and this is not the same as a tide change. You can be fishing salmon in well out in the ocean and troll a long time with no action, but close to current change and/or tide change a hot bite can come on and only last an hour and be done. But other days they will bite all day. No your species and your tides and currents and you will do better than others in the same area.
Dec 30, 2020 15:35:03 #
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FS Digest wrote:
Are we catching fish or trying to pollute water with WD-40 nonsense? Wow.
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Get your facts correct- WD-40, is fish based and not oil based.
Dec 24, 2020 14:13:55 #
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OldBassGuy wrote:
Had this boat for three years now. During the fishing season it picks up a nasty stain at the water line that turns black. I am pretty sure some of you have the same problem. What is the most effective way to clean it? And, is there something to use during the season to help eliminate it?
All suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
All suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
Try X-14 to wash off the scumline. Use NuFinish car wash a couple of times during the season and it makes it come off easier.
Dec 21, 2020 17:30:40 #
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Kerry Hansen wrote:
This isn't the first river fishery to be closed do... (show quote)
Unfortunately we have no one to blame but ourselves. Ocean Acidification is real and has greatly effected the complete food web, thereby decreasing salmonid survival greatly.
Dec 17, 2020 18:08:03 #
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All good advice - to understand the "why", you need to know that Sturgeon are virtually blind and they find their food by smell. That is why it's important that your bait is on the bottom and that it doesn't move around in the current. Your leaders should only be 12 to 16 inches. And don't be afraid to go up to 16 oz. for your pyramid weight. These can be big fish and you will not feel the extra weight once they are hooked. I would also re-emphasize that you do not set the hook until you feel them swimming away with your bait.
Good luck and send pictures.
Good luck and send pictures.
Dec 17, 2020 17:42:30 #
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Gary Northrop wrote:
Any tips for what piers to night fish for market squid? We're
journeying across the state next week for a new first-time
experience, and would appreciate suggestions for the Seattle/Tacoma
area. I understand they migrate into the Tacoma area this time
of year. We will be fishing out of Tukwila, near SeaTac.
Thanks.
journeying across the state next week for a new first-time
experience, and would appreciate suggestions for the Seattle/Tacoma
area. I understand they migrate into the Tacoma area this time
of year. We will be fishing out of Tukwila, near SeaTac.
Thanks.
The key is to find a pier that is either well lit, or one that has other fishermen with their lights. There are many public piers from Des Moines all the way down to Steilacoom. I suggest visiting a few to see if and when success occurs. Most fishing will occur from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00, but not sure if that is the only time they are around.
Dec 15, 2020 14:52:04 #
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Joehamby wrote:
Will do Terry.
Joe
Joe
Turns out they released the Halibut openings this morning. Best currents for fishing in the Strait are May 13 & 15 and May 20 and 22.
Dec 14, 2020 21:14:33 #
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Awesome - Lingcod and Halibut seasons kick off in late April and May.
Send me a reminder in February and I can scope out seasons with the best tides and can begin to come up with some specific options.
Terry
Send me a reminder in February and I can scope out seasons with the best tides and can begin to come up with some specific options.
Terry
Dec 13, 2020 16:56:57 #
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I used to have a 24' Hewescraft Pacific cruiser - sold after retirement when it got to be too big for me to handle by myself. I have given away much of my fishing gear, but still have a few heavy poles for Halibut and Tuna and a few lighter ones for salmon and lingcod. I still have terminal gear for Halibut, Lingcod, Tuna and salmon. I also still have a couple of shrimp traps and a Scotty pot puller.
Always looking for a ride fishing and can show you many spots at Sekiu, Neah Bay and Westport.
I spent many early summers in Quartermaster Harbor and later at Point Richmond across from the west side of Vashon.
Currently live in Steilacoom.
Terry Wright
tewpaw@comcast.net
Always looking for a ride fishing and can show you many spots at Sekiu, Neah Bay and Westport.
I spent many early summers in Quartermaster Harbor and later at Point Richmond across from the west side of Vashon.
Currently live in Steilacoom.
Terry Wright
tewpaw@comcast.net
Dec 12, 2020 15:16:12 #
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Joehamby wrote:
I'm relatively new to the PNW and am looking forwa... (show quote)
Welcome Joe, I have been fishing Neah Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca for over 60 years and what your are thinking would cause you many many problems. First running from Puget Sound out to the Ocean is not a short trip and certainly nothing you could do on a day trip. Most times in the summer there is a West wind that picks up in the afternoon and creates 3' - 5' wind waves. Even in 24' boats we are wise enough to get off the water when the wind starts to pick up. The Albacore are usually another 30 - 50 miles offshore from Neah Bay and most years don't start showing up until late July - September. So from Puget Sound, you'd be looking a minimum of a 100 mile one-way trip. Puget Sound fisherman that want to fish the Ocean will trailer boats to Neah Bay or Westport and start from there. Fishing in Puget Sound has been a drag for the last 20 years because most populations are way down and therefore the actual openings are extremely limited.
Rockfish and Lingcod fishing in the Ocean is always productive, but a minimum of 18' to 20' high sided boat is needed for safety.
What part of Puget Sound are you in?
Dec 6, 2020 15:05:08 #
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Egghead wrote:
Hmmm. If a guy could figure out how to clean a busy highway he could get rich. Hopefully they will stop using the preservative in tires that killing the fish. Interesting thanks.
Research studies 10 - 5 years ago found that standard street sweepers reduced toxics entering streams by a large proportion. Back then they didn't know what the particular chemical was and thus the State County and City governments would not make a concerted effort to vacuum all streets and parking lots in September, right before the major Fall rainfalls. My guess is that it had more to do with finding funding for all the new machines and labor for the effort. This is one of those cases where different divisions of Governments don't communicate with each other about the need for change and transferring the resources to do it. Vacuuming all hard road surfaces would help until they can make changes to tires and get all the old ones worn out and replaced.
Dec 5, 2020 14:19:48 #
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kenman wrote:
When do you release the boat??????????
Boy you can tell it's Saturday morning. Now for a straight answer.
Unhook the back trailer straps, back into the water so that the front of the boat is at the waters edge, secure the front bow rope - preferably with your partner, or secure (with slack) to dock or other secure tie down. Unclip both trailer clips on the front of the boat. Now back into the water until your wheels are covered and hit your brakes and it should slide right off. Also, do make sure all motors are tilted up first.
Good luck - it is truly one of those things in life where practice makes perfect.
Nov 23, 2020 14:41:44 #
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Foodfisher wrote:
Does anyone know how to remove the persistent smell of catfish stink bait from a refridgerator? The admiral is very unhappy.
You can also try just plain table salt on a wet sponge. It works well for getting rid of herring or salmon stink after a multi day trip.
Nov 5, 2020 19:45:25 #
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mmadoc wrote:
very nice catch!
sturgeon, in general, are among the toughest of fish.
your guy, likely was annoyed, but unharmed
sturgeon, in general, are among the toughest of fish.
your guy, likely was annoyed, but unharmed
Very tough - they swam with the dinosaurs - and they can reach 12' in length!
Nov 5, 2020 15:18:12 #
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bknecht wrote:
This is in response to the “minnow”. About 6 or 7 ... (show quote)
Highly unusual to catch Sturgeon in the Ocean - they are almost entirely bottom feeders that find their dinner by smell and feel. I mostly catch them in the Columbia River and they are very good fighters and they are very good eating. There is a very small slot limit for keepers - varies some from year-to-year - but generally in the range from 45" to 54". Heavily impacted recently by Stellers Sea Lions that like to eat the bellies out of the large breeding stock in the river.