Sunset Bay 6-8 thru 6-11

Greetings,
we are heading to Sunset Bay June 8th and looking for ideas, tips, tricks etc.  Any info is appreciated!
Thanks

Still a bit too soon to tell you much.  This area can be unpredictable, and can get pretty rugged if you aren't familiar with it.  If you keep an eye on the wind and swell predictions, you'll see the forecasts change every six hours.

We can tell you more when we're closer to the dates you'll be here, but rogerdodger gave you great advice in your introductory post: have a back-up plan.  Even the folks who live in Coos Bay haven't been going out often, but there can be fish in the inside bay at Sunset, Coos Bay is always an option, and the Dune Lakes are fun to fish.

You haven't mentioned it in your posts so far, so I'll ask: do you have cold water immersion gear?  Do you have a (mandatory) fish descender?  You'll need both.

Post an open invite and see if someone can go with you.  That's the best way to pick up tips.

Yes, he gave some great options and its always a good idea to have a backup plan. We are just getting geared up, so it will be an ongoing project. Cold water immersion gear? Planning on using our wet suits for this trip.  The last time I was in salt water was 2010, so when you asked if I had a fish descender I thought you were kidding around... Kinda like asking the auto parts store if they had head light fluid    But I googled it and all I can say is WOW  That is the coolest thing and if it is working to save fish I am all over that. 

On the fish descender, you may be able to get one in time if you order quick through this site. http://oceaned.org/request-devices/ they're free, although I gave a $10 donation to cover the cost. They also include a fish ID page that is pretty handy. If you don't get it in time you can use rigged up fish grips as well.

Sorry about that.  I was too short.  You must have a functioning fish descending device on board if you are fishing for bottom fish.  Check the ODFW site for options if the Shelton Fish Descender from http://oceaned.org/request-devices/ doesn't arrive on time

Your wetsuit is immersion gear. 

Your wetsuit is immersion gear.

Right, just thought maybe there was something special I was missing 

Thanks for the link for the fish descender, I just ordered it... Hope it arrives in time. 

You can also make your own descender with Dacron a large hook and a large weight.

in my research I see I need the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit, are there any others I need to worry about?

One for each boat 10' and above (that's why most SUP's are 9'6").  They're only 7 bucks.  Homemade descenders are the way to go for the $$.  You can make it with what you'd already have for bottom fishing.

Other stuff:  Fishing licenses.  First aid kit, VHF, immersion gear, PFD's, knife.  Dramamine.  Rod/Reels.  Waterproof storage for phone/keys/etc.  Flag.  A big cooler with ice for all the fish.  That should do it.

One for each boat 10' and above (that's why most SUP's are 9'6"). 

For clarification, the invasive species permit for non-motorized boats is issued to the person, not a boat. Therefore you buy one permit and it is good for any non-motorized boat over 10 ft that you use.  You don't buy one for each boat.

You can print a temporary Invasive Species Permit while waiting for your permanent permit to arrive in the mail.  I keep one in the truck all the time.

If you take a look at the Rules for last year's Oregon Rockfish Classic, there's a breakdown of the minimum mandatory safety items the competitors' must have, and it's a good list: http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=17857.0

It's all about being safe AND having fun!

Thanks!  I am good with safety equipment etc.   I was worried I was missing some permit or something like that.   I've been reading and trying to interpret the sport fishing regs for Oregon... Holy Cow, they have really changed over the years!!! You almost need a legal team to decipher them all. 

One for each boat 10' and above (that's why most SUP's are 9'6"). 

For clarification, the invasive species permit for non-motorized boats is issued to the person, not a boat. Therefore you buy one permit and it is good for any non-motorized boat over 10 ft that you use.  You don't buy one for each boat.

But you do have to have it with you in the boat.

To keep it simple I just buy one per boat and put them in a siplock baggie taped the the bottom of the hatch cover.

My AIS "lives" with my fishing license. It's hard to forget it that way, and if I do and they ask I am screwed anyways.

My AIS "lives" with my fishing license. It's hard to forget it that way, and if I do and they ask I am screwed anyways.

same here, my AIS stays in my PFD with my 'boat fishing' licenses, doesn't matter which boat I head out on, I'm always wearing my PDF.