I haven't been out much this summer and decided to go out to the green can yesterday to fish around the low slack.

When I got out there I was the only one so I was worried but it seemed worth trying. A boat came over and immediately got a bite in front of me which was encouraging. Another boat showed up soon after. I made a tackle change per the advice of the first boat. 2.5oz. White wilson dart was the lure of choice.

After jigging for a while I got a solid bite but it spit the hook right next to the boat. I saw both boats catch keeper kings, hid my envy and kept right on jigging. Right as the tide began to flood I got another bite but I didn't set the hook fast enough. Frustrating but I realized that I was being too gentle with the fish and needed to put the wood to em to keep the barbless hook buried.

Within a few minutes I got another bite. This was no jack and started peeling line and dragging me around. I got it up to the surface and saw the white jig contrasted against the dark water. The white jig went zooming just under the surface. The fish did not want to give up and made numerous runs and dives. Finally, the plump hatchery hen slipped into the net and I couldn't contain a bit of joy in the form of some hooting and hollering.

Thanks to all who shared the info about this fishery!

My plan is to fish the can on the afternoon low tide with a launch closer to 12 PM and fish to 3 PM or so.  Will have a small supply of bacon to try for some flatties on the way in...gotta give it a shot, maybe no oil is needed in the pan for this variety?
Just an FYI, if you have a two pole endorsement you can use them both in this area.  Forecasting a 7 MPH wind and I might have a coyote spoon over the side fluttering along mid-depth as I jig away.

I'll be headed out at about 2:30.  short notice i know but hopefully we get a couple

Swing and a miss today.  Out there with all the other boaters.  Didn't see anyone catch anything either.

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Bit of a tangent here but same location.
For the Hobie drivers; have any of you ever went UP the river from the mouth without paddling?

 I've taken my T15 up river as far as the military crossing but am wondering if it's even doable with a peddle drive.

I'm not a Peddler but I wouldn't recommend it. too many underwater logs and rocks that you won't see until its too late.