I've read about spots off the west side of Whidbey, Secret Harbor, and some spots on the outside of San Juan Island but does anyone know they are caught in other spots in the San Juans? Also, do you expect to find most of your fish on sandy flats or are they going to be on gravel flats and near pinacles too? Also, what is about the "breaking point" (size wise) where a net just won't cut it? Next best option a gaff?

I did happen to catch one about a month ago while fishing for blackmouth on the SW side of Lummit but it was only a few pounds. What surprised me is that it hit a big dart about 15 feet off the bottom... I guess I just wasn't expecting them to come off the bottom that much.

If you'd rather not give away any spots, I'd take vague information or PM's. Thanks for whatever help you can offer. Other than lucking into a mini 'but, I have no experience with them.

-Kaiser D.