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Regional Discussions => Washington Kayak Fishing => Topic started by: Helium Head on April 09, 2021, 07:14:08 PM

Title: Flatfish fishing, Steilacoom, WA
Post by: Helium Head on April 09, 2021, 07:14:08 PM

Went to check out flatfish fishing with Cody yesterday at Steilacoom, WA.  The day turned out to be much better than forecast.  Fishing was constant and we each just kept a handful of fish (Sand Dabs and Rock Soles).

I took the scales off the sand dab, cut head, pulled the guts out and trimmed the fins about 1/4" in.  Just lightly dusted with flour and fried, skin is so thin it almost disappeared.  I like them! 

For the sole, I trimmed the fins, again about 1/4" in, and then pealed the skin off starting at the tail.  Removed head and guts. Will probably sprinkle season bread crumbs on them and bake them tomorrow.

Title: Re: Flatfish fishing, Steilacoom, WA
Post by: Drifter2007 on April 09, 2021, 08:42:46 PM

Very nice! I may need to try that for some AOTY points!

Title: Re: Flatfish fishing, Steilacoom, WA
Post by: Spot on April 11, 2021, 06:10:16 AM

That a nice haul!  I haven't targeted those in too long.  Thanks for the reminder of a fun fishery.

Mark

Title: Re: Flatfish fishing, Steilacoom, WA
Post by: [WR] on April 11, 2021, 02:03:25 PM

You know, it's surprising we haven't gotten post from polyangler about the exact same thing... Luhr Beach up to Steilacoomb is usually his local go to for same species

Title: Re: Flatfish fishing, Steilacoom, WA
Post by: workhard on April 20, 2021, 07:38:20 PM

Did pretty well on the Nisqually Flats for flounder on Saturday.