I had some commitments in Newport on Monday, but managed to squeeze in a couple hours to jig some herring.  Launched from south beach since the Hatfield Marine Center launch looked too muddy.  Caught 40 in a couple hours on the incoming tide in the main channel by the green can north of the NOAA dock.  Mostly green label size.  I tossed them in a salt slurry with ice and sea water and they were frozen solid with most of the scales entact.  Nice baits.  Good Fun.

Right on Barb, I'd heard tales of a good herring bite in the bay lately.  Those look green- and blue-label size, is that true?  If the ocean's blown this weekend, I'd like to stock up on some quality salmon bait.

most excellent, thanks for sharing, I need to check the Siuslaw to see if they are in the estuary here...