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#220394 - 11/26/03 01:09 AM How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
First Bite Offline
Juvenile at Sea

Registered: 06/17/99
Posts: 126
Loc: OR
I'm just curious how the Salmon season was for you guys up in Washington. Down here in Northwest Oregon we saw a pretty good return of Chinook on the coast and quite a few native Coho as well. Even the Chum showed up in better numbers.

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#220395 - 11/26/03 01:19 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
Rob Allen Offline
Returning Adult

Registered: 05/10/03
Posts: 311
Loc: Vancouver WA
Conditions were vry tough for thoes who couldn't get out when conditions were perfect.
Elochoman had a fair number of coho but they were very poor biters
The Sop was good if you hit it right
The Washougal coho run was totally non exsistent ( hatchery has hmm was either 4 or 8 hundred)

Over all i say it was slightly below average for my neck of the woods. But then a lot of people got out more than I did..

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#220396 - 11/26/03 01:50 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
Sea Lemon Offline
Fry

Registered: 02/07/03
Posts: 37
Loc: Seattle
I haven't been salmon fishing long, but this year was by far my best ever!

I got a boat last December, and took it out numerous times on Puget Sound out of Seattle, and got a few pinks and dozens of coho. No real big ones, but plenty of good eating.

And I took that little 16 foot boat out for some ocean fishing out of Ilwaco, and it was GREAT! A lot of the fish had too many fins, but we got plenty of keepers too.
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#220397 - 11/26/03 02:17 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
FishNg1 Offline
Three Time Spawner

Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 1585
Loc: Gig Harbor, WA , USA
One word.......GREAT!

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#220398 - 11/26/03 02:42 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
eyeFISH Offline
Ornamental Rice Bowl

Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12618
I'll second that, Steve! FANTASTIC... my best season in the past decade, especially for the big kings. From the ocean to the bay on up the rivers... it was the season that just kept on giving and giving. A banner salmon year for which I am eternally grateful as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Now, briing on the steelhead!
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#220399 - 11/26/03 06:59 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
grandpa2 Offline
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Registered: 06/04/03
Posts: 1698
Loc: Brier, Washington
I'm with Steve....best ever. I got my largest Chinook this year off of Westport (like Steve) and I also had a ball. Off of Neah Bay and Westport I have never seen so many fish. Lots of native fish too, Rob. Too busy for the rivers this fall but I know they have been good too.
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#220400 - 11/26/03 08:35 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
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Registered: 10/13/00
Posts: 9013
Loc: everett
I'd take another year just like this year.
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#220401 - 11/26/03 09:19 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
DUROBOAT15 Offline
Spawner

Registered: 09/08/02
Posts: 812
Loc: des moines
Id say it was a good year a little above average. But nothing like 2001 was. But I only fished in area 11 and 12 this year. And didnt get out as much as I would have liked to.
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#220403 - 11/26/03 09:34 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
troller Offline
Spawner

Registered: 07/11/02
Posts: 608
Loc: Renton , WA
I fished between port hardy bc and elliot bay this summer . Best year I had saltwater salmon fishing ever didnt get skunked once . Over a 150 to the boat with most being released.

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#220404 - 11/26/03 10:27 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
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Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 2389
Loc: Valencia, Negros Oriental, Phi...
I did not get out into the saltwater this year, but judging by the returns to the rivers that I fish, I would have to say this was an exceptional year. What made it the best ever was that both my daughter and son caught their first salmon this year. Not just a great year but a memorable one!!
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#220405 - 11/26/03 10:49 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
Canyon Man Offline
The Golden Child

Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 1195
Loc: Bothell, WA U.S.A.
From Westport, Ilwaco, Columbia, puget sound, snohomish system, to the coastal rivers of washington it has be nothing short of spectacular. Chinook, coho, chum, and pinks in huge numbers. I was thinking about it and I don't think we had a salmon trip this year with less than 4 or 5 fish landed and many days were double digits. AWESOME!
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#220406 - 11/26/03 10:53 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
STRIKE ZONE Offline
GOOD LUCK

Registered: 08/09/00
Posts: 11969
Loc: Hobart,Wa U.S.A
The rating's:
1)Poor
2)OK
3)Good
4)Great
5)Awesome
I'll go with number 4 GREAT but not the best.
2001 was better if ya ask me,but I'm not complaining @ all.It's not over yet,can you say
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#220407 - 11/26/03 11:22 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
fromcuthroattosteelies Offline
Returning Adult

Registered: 09/08/01
Posts: 456
Loc: olympia
Well, the smokers been full every Sunday since the middle of August. I think it was a decent year. Really curious how this winter's going to be though. My REAL passion...
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#220408 - 11/26/03 11:37 AM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
BERKLEY BOY75 Offline
Spawner

Registered: 01/17/02
Posts: 672
Loc: AUBURN
id have to say it was ok.. since i totalled my truck on july 23rd, and missed the king season mad , my fave time for fishing, and i got it rebuilt on sept 20th or so, i missed perty much the kings and some good coho fishing too, but did catch quite a few pinks (but so did everyone) easy limits took me out in his boat, which helped me alot, anyways, hopefully next season is better for me..

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#220409 - 11/26/03 12:19 PM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
Sky-Guy Offline
The Tide changed

Registered: 08/31/00
Posts: 7083
Loc: Everett
I used more ink on my card(s) than any other previous year!
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#220410 - 11/26/03 12:28 PM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
Dan S. Offline
It all boils down to this - I'm right, everyone else is wrong, and anyone who disputes this is clearly a dumbfuck.

Registered: 03/07/99
Posts: 16958
Loc: SE Olympia, WA
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One word.......GREAT!
You know, Steve..........you could have said that if that fish in your avatar was the only one you landed this season. eek

I'd say it was a pretty good year.......I didn't get out near as much as I usually do, but I did some serious damage when I did get out.

Time to dial in some steelhead now, though.
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#220411 - 11/26/03 12:43 PM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
silver hilton Offline
Repeat Spawner

Registered: 10/08/01
Posts: 1147
Loc: Out there, somewhere
My kids and wife are sick of eating salmon. Need I say more?
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#220412 - 11/26/03 12:52 PM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
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Yeah I'd say it was pretty darn good this year. wink

Caught lots and lots of fish in the canal. Even though the numbers of fish per trip wasn't as good as 2001 I still managed to go thru the punchcard pretty quick

This year the normally productive spots didn't produce as well, but we managed to locate fish in some new locations with absolutely no other fishing pressure around...

Quality of the fishing experience coupled with learning some new areas made this the best year yet.

Cant wait till next year...

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#220413 - 11/26/03 01:17 PM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
silver hilton Offline
Repeat Spawner

Registered: 10/08/01
Posts: 1147
Loc: Out there, somewhere
Next year... The springer run in the Columbia is estimated to be 70% larger this year than last. This year we got 28 to the boat. That means my target next year has to be (1.7 * 28, carry the 5...) 48 fish. Have to get started early, I guess... laugh
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#220414 - 11/26/03 03:52 PM Re: How would you rate the Salmon fishing this yr?
Fishingjunky15-2 Offline
Alevin

Registered: 11/06/03
Posts: 16
Loc: Puyallup, Washington
Great!!! The pinks where very fun and the neighbors liked them too, we give away the pinks and keep the coho. First time to Seiku this year and couldn't keep them off the line. Most rivers got great runs of coho this year and I got my share too! laugh
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