With the pending opener looming in a few days was looking for some advice from some experienced blackmouth anglers. I live in Port Orchard and was wondering when to start hitting Allen Bank or the Manchester Fuel Piers? Would it be worth fishing on the 16th opener? Would you recommen mooching or trolling? Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

Tight Lines!!

JAN. & FEB. ARE PROBLY THE BEST MONTHS BUT WE CAN'T FISH MOST OF THAT. THE FUEL DOCK IS BEST TROLLED.I ALWAYS STARTED AT THE MAIN DOCK & HEADED TOWARD SOUTH WORTH TO ABOUT 150 FT. DEEP & TURNED AROUND.THE FISH PENDS CAN BE GOOD ALSO & YOU CAN TRY 140 HOLE BETWEEN BREM. & PORT ORCHARD. GOOD MOOCHING HOLE & TROLLING.ALLEN BANK & SOUTH WORTH FERRY DOCK ARE GREAT MOOCHING HOLES. IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE DOCK THIERS A NICE COVE TO THE LEFT SIDE THAT HOLDS SOME NICE FISH & ALSO RIGHT IN FRONT OF FERRY DOCK. TIGHT LINES