I better be able to make it this year.
Awesome! And I finally found a way to make the smoked chum palatable so I may need more by then. ;)
Smoked salmon dip! No one needs to know how ugly that chum was!+1
Start working those arms out now.
Smoked salmon dip! No one needs to know how ugly that chum was!+1
QuoteStart working those arms out now.
No joke, i went the follwing week with my son and i swear it was start of my tennis elbowSmoked salmon dip! No one needs to know how ugly that chum was!+1
Man, not for me, i had done about 25 lbs of pink up to my first chum expedience, all the pink smoked up great... But the chum...not so much. Either the fish was too chummy and/or my recipe was bad
Awesome! And I finally found a way to make the smoked chum palatable so I may need more by then. ;)
Whats the secret?!
That's an awesome looking gayotaku
The chum I caught at the last slayride had orange/pink, firm flesh. Immediately after catching it, I bled it, and put it in a catch bag on ice. Probably would have been better to gut it on the water, but I forgot the weigh-in was about length, not weight
Length is mo betta!
Spoke to Wilderness Systems Pro Staffer CJ Siebler yesterday. We are changing up the Commander to the New Thresher Offshore kayak (recently released at icast in Florida) as the First Place Prize. He and Matt Grisso are both from the SoCal Chapter of Heroes On The Water and will be flying up for this tournament.
BIG UPS to Wilderness Systems for their huge support!
Just met with owner of Sunrise Motel and Dive Resort in Hoodsport, we will hold the weigh-in and awards ceremony on their back deck. We are also thinking about a possible Potluck or cookout that night during the awards ceremony if there's enough interest and I am hoping to get a keg donated. The Sunrise Motel is offering a 10% discount if you would like to rent one of their units. They also have a Dorm style room that sleeps up to 14 but requires a minimum of 7 persons for $20 per night with a minimum of 2 nights, so some of you may be interested in coordinating to share the Dorm. For those of you bringing family, Hoodsport has shops, a winery and casino nearby. Here is a link. http://myweb.hcc.net/sunrise/
The nice thing about Sunrise Motel is it is right in front of the area that most will be fishing, it is just passed the hatchery. For those staying at Sunrise, you should be able to launch right off the back deck, they have a boat dock.
Also spoke with the owner of the Hoodsport IGA Market, they will allow us to park in their lot for launching at the public beach directly across from them. We will also set up the Morning Check-In at the IGA parking lot. We will only be set up at IGA until 9am that Saturday Oct. 11, after that you need to check in at the Sunrise Motel.
If you are not interested in staying at the Sunrise Motel or it gets booked up, campsites are available at the Potlatch Park and a little further up the road past Sunrise Motel is another RV and Motel.
Can we fish anywhere legal in the South Sound? Or is there a specific geography for the derby?Matt. We prefer you stay close, as far as Oakland Bay is ok. But there will be a ton of chum in Hoodsport.
Just signed up. Newbie will be better prepared than I was for the Coho Classic and have time to re-obtain all the stuff I just lost.Gear for chum is a bit different than coho fishing.
Save the date boys and girls, we'll be targeting Chums at Hoodsport on Oct 11 and a kayak for the biggest Dawg is up for grabs, along with other great prizes... More info to follow.
I was searching all the fishing sites - getting pumped for the sleigh ride. Went Wsdfw double check the regs. It looks like you can't retain chum until Oct 16. "July 1 to Oct 15 release CHUM". I misreading this?
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I'm in just booked a room. This will be a first for me I need to figure out how to target chum. Are you guys trolling for or casting and lures or bate?Dana-hope you can still make it out.
Dana
Has anyone spoke with the sunrise motel, about date change? Going to call and make my reservations tonight or tomorrow. Going to head out the 24th and pre fish. Dino also have some peach, and Huckleberry shine for the after party.
Has anyone spoke with the sunrise motel, about date change? Going to call and make my reservations tonight or tomorrow. Going to head out the 24th and pre fish. Dino also have some peach, and Huckleberry shine for the after party.
Hey John...The shine sounds good...
Give Frank a call at Sunrise Motel 360-877-5454, he is aware of the new (and final) date change
Will call this morning, thanks. Potluck sounds good let me know what I can bring other than the shine.
Hmm, I might be able to make this now that it no longer conflicts with pumpkin carving and a Halloween party.I agree with Lee on the tandem. If you need to borrow one, a couple of our HOW-NW Team members may be able to loan you one.....Polyangler?...Big Fish?
Speaking of kid activities, is there any reason this wouldn't be kid friendly fishery? I'm guessing my 8 year old son Owen would really like to hook into a salmon at some point. It seems like the terminal gear is simple enough.
Brian
That take me out. :(Rev...it's the 18th. Can you make it now?
Just looked at my calendèr I'm still in. Just have to change my reservation dates.You still in?
Dana
Hmm, I might be able to make this now that it no longer conflicts with pumpkin carving and a Halloween party.I agree with Lee on the tandem. If you need to borrow one, a couple of our HOW-NW Team members may be able to loan you one.....Polyangler?...Big Fish?
Speaking of kid activities, is there any reason this wouldn't be kid friendly fishery? I'm guessing my 8 year old son Owen would really like to hook into a salmon at some point. It seems like the terminal gear is simple enough.
Brian
We have 4 people signed up for the bunkhouse so far we need at least 3 more to meet the minimum required. The bunkhouse has a full kitchen and 2 bathrooms. As of right now its $45 for two nights and from what i understand the price may be less the more we have staying in the bunkhouse.I have 2 more people that will be going in on the bunk house.
I'm trying to get there this year? Where to pay and how much?Go to the first page. PayPal link and waivers are there. Hope you can make it!
Look forward to seeing you out there Mark!
If we still need a few more people for the bunk house--- count me in for 2 nights. Not sure if the wife will come or not --- but I will try to make it there. Should be a fun time.
I'll make reservations Saturday morning.
So I'm still on the fence about this. If I do make it, it will just be for the day with my son.Walmart in Shelton on the way up. They're open 24 hours. I got one last year there in the morning before hitting the water.
Is there a place to get a WA fishing license in or near Hoodsport before 9 am on Saturday? I'd rather not make a special trip up to Vancouver in the next couple nights just for that and it's too late to get a catch card in the mail if I buy my license online.
So I'm still on the fence about this. If I do make it, it will just be for the day with my son.
Is there a place to get a WA fishing license in or near Hoodsport before 9 am on Saturday? I'd rather not make a special trip up to Vancouver in the next couple nights just for that and it's too late to get a catch card in the mail if I buy my license online.
So I'm still on the fence about this. If I do make it, it will just be for the day with my son.
Is there a place to get a WA fishing license in or near Hoodsport before 9 am on Saturday? I'd rather not make a special trip up to Vancouver in the next couple nights just for that and it's too late to get a catch card in the mail if I buy my license online.
You can get them at Fisherman's. At least at the Delta Park store. That is where I got mine last year. Dick's may also sell them.
Also, good luck to all you participants. I wish I could be there, but it is my job to keep Wobbler, Ndogg, Langcod, and Lingbanger out of the Mexican Judicial system. I here it can be a little unpleasant.
Lingbanger? That's like taking Zack Galifianakis with you. You guys are screwed.Yup...Bring some extra Dinero to bribe the federally from locking him up.
Also, good luck to all you participants. I wish I could be there, but it is my job to keep Wobbler, Ndogg, Langcod, and Lingbanger out of the Mexican Judicial system. I here it can be a little unpleasant.
Lingbanger? That's like taking Zack Galifianakis with you. You guys are screwed.
Leaving for Hoodsport at noon. Let's do this.
That was an awesome tourney!! Thanks for all your hard work, Dino!!Thanks Jeff!
You guys put on a great event. Thanks to all those that put in the time and effort to make it happen. I'll definitely be making my way up there soon to get after some chum.Thanks for making it up here, Tanner. and Thanks to Next Adventure for all the great Swag.