NorthWest Kayak Anglers
Regional Discussions => Washington Kayak Fishing => Topic started by: holtfisher on November 14, 2009, 07:17:48 PM
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I searched however did not find a South Sound Rollcall, maybe my spelling is off (usually is) :laugh:. If none exists, how do we get one started, perhaps stretching Federal Way South to maybe Centralia, Cascades to the ocean?????? or????????
holtfisher
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Holt, your doing it right now.
had thought of this too, when we 1st started seeing the PDX and SEA crew roll calls. since we're basically sandwiched between them, but have to travel so far either way, figured it was an exercise in futility.
but, since you started this , Doc,........... >:D
[WR], Graham. & SATX.
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Lee - Tacoma
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SQ......... Graham
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Ummm ok ... I stickied this for you all.
-Allen
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thanx, Allen
come on folks . i know there's more of us out here.......
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Tom from Kent.
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I'll admit to living in Tacoma........................
Chris
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Andy from Cali but I'm praying my wife gets a job in Tacoma as a civilian nurse in Tacoma.
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I'm way the chuck out here on the coast, stuck in between the Twin Harbors. Maybe I should start a thread on: "Is There Anybody Else Out Here In No Man's Land?" :banjo:
But S Sound is close enough for a day trip, and has some great fishing! Count me in! I like to get out for some paddling/cruising on nice days, and if there's some fishing opportunity there too, I'm on it!
This Winter I may be hiking/wading along rivers for steelhead, or doing some lake fishing on nicer days (don't like to be out in a boat if it's snowing, or in heavy or freezing-cold rain). Winter paddling in the coastal estuaries doesn't usually produce any fish, but its awesome just to get out there and explore on a nice day (no significant precip. and light winds).
And then there's sturgeon fishing in the lower rivers which I am going to start doing.
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Weekdays- Graham
Weekends- Lake Mayfield
Mike H.
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Andy from Cali but I'm praying my wife gets a job in Tacoma as a civilian nurse in Tacoma.
If she doesn't mind changing to a desk job, tell her to keep her eyes open for Veterans Affairs positions. Veterans Service Representative (GS 7/9/10/11) or Rating Veterans Service Representative (GS 9/10/11/12).
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Dick - Misplaced Floridian (Cocoa Beach) in Lacey
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Shouldn't it be changed to the South Salish Sea Rollcall? ;D
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Transplanted from Vancovuer/Battle Ground to Olympia
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I'm way the chuck out here on the coast, stuck in between the Twin Harbors. Maybe I should start a thread on: "Is There Anybody Else Out Here In No Man's Land?" :banjo:
Hey ConeHeadMuddler,
Clamming was great out your way, (Ocean Shores), Saturday evening. We got 4 limits in 20 minutes and the were nice size too. Several 6" shells. If weather looks ok, we'll be back Monday night. Love that freash clam showder.
Dan
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Andy from Cali but I'm praying my wife gets a job in Tacoma as a civilian nurse in Tacoma.
If she doesn't mind changing to a desk job, tell her to keep her eyes open for Veterans Affairs positions. Veterans Service Representative (GS 7/9/10/11) or Rating Veterans Service Representative (GS 9/10/11/12).
Thanks Lee, I'll do that but I doubt she would try it since she has no experience. I think she wants to work for the Gov for the retirement. Talk to you later. Andy
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I'm on Vashon, marinf area 10, but on the south end---Maury Island.
The VA / gov retirement is a big plus---I can stay in my Group Health group, and Uncle keeps paying the same share I got from VA while working. Big plus, with the cost of health insurance these days.
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OK South Sounders, we've got folks from Puyallup to Tacoma on down to OLY/Lacey and beyond... where do we want to have our first group meeting? And, more importantly, when?
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Great call WR, who can make it in January and what days/eves seem possible? I am game. With some notice usually I can be open and would drive to Tacoma easily from Lacey, especially if could car pool. holt
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You'll have to keep me posted. I fly across pond this weekend. Should have good internet though.
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Hey WR et al, I'm pretty hit or miss for any given evening but would show up for a meeting with you all if at all possible. Any date/place in mind at this point? Chris
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You'll have to keep me posted. I fly across pond this weekend. Should have good internet though.
you just get back to your family safe and sound, youngster, worry bout us later. BUT.. if ya drop one of us an email address [ does not have to be me] you can be reached at over there, we can attempt to forward meeting notes etc. if you'd like.
[WR]
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Hey WR et al, I'm pretty hit or miss for any given evening but would show up for a meeting with you all if at all possible. Any date/place in mind at this point? Chris
Chris; at this point, no. still trying to rally the members, and find a common meeting ground, since we are talking about such a widespread area. however, am thinking that the Farelli's Resturant in Dupont might be the best place. it's off the Center Drive exit, and very easy to get to. it's also centrally located between Tacoma, Oly/Lacey, and very easily accessed by members coming from this neck of the woods, too. it also just happens to be right across the highway from the army post, so members from there could also make it easily.
but, again, at this point, i think we are still going to be open to suggestions. HINT; chime in with suggestions guys.
[WR]
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Farellies sounds like a good spot. My bride and I just committed to Thursday eves for bible study, otherwise am open. holt
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I'm way the chuck out here on the coast, stuck in between the Twin Harbors. Maybe I should start a thread on: "Is There Anybody Else Out Here In No Man's Land?" :banjo:
Hey ConeHeadMuddler,
Clamming was great out your way, (Ocean Shores), Saturday evening. We got 4 limits in 20 minutes and the were nice size too. Several 6" shells. If weather looks ok, we'll be back Monday night. Love that freash clam showder.
Dan
Howdy Dan, Either ya love those razor clams or ya don't! The digging was easy last night here on Grayland beach. I just wore a LED headlamp and used a LED flashlight and had no trouble finding my limit in short order. (I noticed that the elements on my Coleman propane lantern were shot). The clean white LED lights worked fine to spot the clams. The "shows" were big and too easy to see. They looked like deep navels in the sand, and most were the size of nickels. Clams were nice sized, too.
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Starting next week .. sunday evening will be out for me.. i have square dance lesson.. :banjo: how about a tuesday or a wed.
WR.. Dupont area is perfect.. i think its a good mutual location between us. unless you wanted to movie up a little closer north we could do Galluping Gerdies located right there at Camp Murray.
SC
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Chris; at this point, no. still trying to rally the members, and find a common meeting ground, since we are talking about such a widespread area. however, am thinking that the Farelli's Resturant in Dupont might be the best place. it's off the Center Drive exit, and very easy to get to. it's also centrally located between Tacoma, Oly/Lacey, and very easily accessed by members coming from this neck of the woods, too. it also just happens to be right across the highway from the army post, so members from there could also make it easily.
but, again, at this point, i think we are still going to be open to suggestions. HINT; chime in with suggestions guys.
[WR]
I'm game!
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That Farellis is a great spot. We need to make sure to do it after 6 or 7 though. The traffic through that area is horrible.
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Lacey....Ferrelli's sounds good. :)
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I haven't been there in 2 years, but when I was at Fort Lewis, that Farellis was very good at setting aside multiple tables for groups.
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OK, will be talking to management at that location in the next day or two. as Lee said, they are very good at setting aside tables for small groups. have seen that myself.
so, 730pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday night sound good?? say the 12-th or 13th as a tentative date?( gives everyone a chance to check calendars)
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Next Tuesday or Thursday works best for me as I referee basketball until 6 on Wednesday.
Dan :walk:
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Tuesday January 12, 7:30 PM Farelis, Dupont works for me. Is that for dinner? My tum tum needs to eat earlier, so I may get there beforehand to eat. holt
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Tuesday 7:30 sounds good to me too
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At this point I'm in for Tuesday the 12th.....
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k, i'll set it up for tuesday @ 730. looks like 10 people so far.
Holt come share drinks and ideas, then. folks, dinner is optional for you if you have a set schedule to eat on. totally understand that. for instance, my mother, and some co-workers, are diabetics and i know they have to eat on a schedule. so, no problems there.
come tell tales, share tips, just relax.
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:occasion14: :headbang:
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;D Thanks WR, see you all next Tuesday. holt
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k, i'll set it up for tuesday @ 730. looks like 10 people so far.
Holt come share drinks and ideas, then. folks, dinner is optional for you if you have a set schedule to eat on. totally understand that. for instance, my mother, and some co-workers, are diabetics and i know they have to eat on a schedule. so, no problems there.
come tell tales, share tips, just relax.
I usually eat 5-6 times a day so I'm good!
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730.roger that :icon_thumleft:
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Rich,
Thank you for contacting me. We would love to have your group come on Tuesday @ 730. I have put you in our reservation book so we will be expecting you! Would you prefer the bar area or the restaurant area. If you would like the bar area I just need to make sure the everyone will be 21 years of age and there will not be any children attending. Let me know when you can and we will be looking forward to seeing you!
Thank you,
XXXXXX DDDDDD
General Manager
Farrellis Wood Fire Pizza Dupont
Told her, restaurant... c u there.
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This one is already set up, and I don't think we should change anything. That said, Zee thinks we'll get more participation if we go further north. I think he's right.
Anyone opposed to a more northern location next time? We can always switch it back to the south end if there is a lack of interest from people further up I-5.
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I agree Lee, no changes this round. Going north could make sense in the future. holt
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^Bump^...
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Thank You, Ladies and Gentlemen for attending the 1st South Sounders get together. Had a great time listening to all the different advice and the freely given information..
Everything from tents to locations to life experiences, to, well, anything, was discussed around the tables. i think we all took away as much as we gave.. Well, maybe except for Holt.. poor guy, i know that for every question you had answered, you had at least 4 more pop up.
overall a nice, modest start to what i hope is a continuing event for many of us.
So, when's the next one, and who's planning it?? >:D
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Yeah great time last night. Why haven't we been doing that ?? Good on ya Holt for taking notes...I wish I had done more of that when I started out. It would have saved me a ton of time, gas money, lure money, and frustration. :-[ :-[
Brian
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Sorry I couldn't make it.
So how many showed?
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Great meeting you guys. Dumb kid at the front told me that our group wasn't there yet when I arrived and that he didn't have a table available for 10 yet. WR and SG were already at the table... Next time I'll know since I know faces now :)
We had 7 and 3 kids. (I counted my girlfriend since I always drag her along and she likes to fish more than I do)
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Lee.. if thats the case maybe you can stay home one day and babysit while me and her go fishing. .lol.
Great Time was had by all last night.
Any suggestions where the next one should be or when?
SG
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She's not a big fan of fishing from the yak. She prefers to drop shot from the bank, so I have to drag her out on the water sometimes ;)
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Any suggestions where the next one should be or when?
That was a fun time last night. WR, you are correct 1 answer and 4 more questions ;D It was fun to meet all and have the kids and ladies there.
The second Tuesday in February is the 9th. I will be glad to volunteer to coordinate. My suggestion is to have it at the same place and what ever time turns up as most desireable.
What topics come to mind to get on the table informally?
holt
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uhhhmmm knot tying? rigging a simple anchor trolley? setting up a "columbia river " anchor system [ which is our yak fisher universal "rig the claw anchor from the bottom" system, if you didn't know]
not sure why we never did that before, maybe we've all just been too busy living our lives? bear in mind , NWKA is still quite young, and regionally large, so we've probably taken an inevitable 1st step in it's further development?
holt, thought of this on the drive home last night.. it's a perfect addition to what you are planning; http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,1231.0.html
i think we're gonna have to rig up a little table flag with an NWKA logo on it. sort of like the club oriented reservation plaques they use in gasthausen in germany and pubs in england. i gotta take part of the blame on the confusion, too Lee.. i should have told the general manager to reserve it under NWKA.. and i didn't for some dumb reason.
anyways, glad you enjoyed yourselves. next one is when, again? whomever is taking charge, pm me your off site email so i can forward the contact info.
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uhhhmmm knot tying? rigging a simple anchor trolley? setting up a "columbia river " anchor system [ which is our yak fisher universal "rig the claw anchor from the bottom" system, if you didn't know]
not sure why we never did that before, maybe we've all just been too busy living our lives? bear in mind , NWKA is still quite young, and regionally large, so we've probably taken an inevitable 1st step in it's further development?
holt, thought of this on the drive home last night.. it's a perfect addition to what you are planning; http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,1231.0.html
i think we're gonna have to rig up a little table flag with an NWKA logo on it. sort of like the club oriented reservation plaques they use in gasthausen in germany and pubs in england. i gotta take part of the blame on the confusion, too Lee.. i should have told the general manager to reserve it under NWKA.. and i didn't for some dumb reason.
anyways, glad you enjoyed yourselves. next one is when, again? whomever is taking charge, pm me your off site email so i can forward the contact info.
WR - Great idea regarding a flag or some type of Marker for the table. I met a great seamstress last eve with a guy and ordered two pair of fleece socks and a ear cover beanie. Sounds like she would be a great person to ask to make the table ID. How about it Squid Girl??? ;D Am sure enough of us would pitch in $ to have a great NWKA marker.
Good call on the kayak cooking book WR, just ordered it.
Will PM you.
holt
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Sorry that I missed it. My game got changed from 4pm to 6pm so I was busy calling fouls, travels and out of bounds while all of you were swapping stories. Let me know when the next one is and I'll try to block that day on my schedule.
Dan
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FEBRUARY SOUTH SOUND MEET UP
Second meeting is at same place as first, Farelli's Pizza, Dupont. Shooting for 7:00 or 7:30PM Tuesday February 9, 2010. Let me know if you can make it, which time - 7 or 7:30 works for you (majority rules), and how many in your group so that I can reserve an area for us. Will try for a quieter area and have it under NWKA.
Bring show and tell, or topic you want to cover. I'll dink around with a sort of -kinda - loose not so very much of an agenda. ;D.
Does the second Tuesday of each month have reasonabl possibility for those interested in attending? holt
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folks, give him the input you;'d like on this. i have to do jury duty during the 8 feb time frame, since i got no idea what that will entail, holt has stepped up to run it for us.
lets keep a growing and good thing going.
[WR]
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i am up for either time.
SG
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I think I'd prefer 7.
I don't think there is a quieter area though. We were in the only area they can join tables unless we go into the bar area.
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I think I'd prefer 7.
I don't think there is a quieter area though. We were in the only area they can join tables unless we go into the bar area.
Does anyone have any other restaurant suggestions that might be more workable regarding ability to visit/listen that could handle 10-15 folks. Thinking Dupont or perhaps a bit north as possibility.
holt
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The round table pizza off Hosmer around 72nd street used to have side rooms you could reserve. They moved buildings and I'm not sure if they still have them though.
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The round table pizza off Hosmer around 72nd street used to have side rooms you could reserve. They moved buildings and I'm not sure if they still have them though.
Thank you Lee, I will check it out. holt
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Another thought for a meetup ....
Say on a sunday Afternoon. do a potluck at someones house. we all take turns hosting it. That way we can bring our yaks and tackle and do some technique swaping and this is how i did this. and not have to worry about a restraunt enviroment.
And doing it on a sunday we could do it in the afternoon where we have daylight to play show and tell outside. and the family could come along to.
Marilyn (SG)
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I was actually hoping it would turn into a weekend meetup in the summertime so we could fish too. :)
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I was actually hoping it would turn into a weekend meetup in the summertime so we could fish too. :)
Good thoughts. Brainstorm - piggyback, how about a Sunday afternoon veranda at a park close to water, plenty of room for family, show and tell etc? People can try out peddle/paddle, wide, skinny boats, etc. Anyone have ideas of that type of Southsound salt or fresh water park availability? Veranda in case of rain, however we can bring some tarps or??? Someones home could also work. We are out due to lacation, no back yard and tiny front yard in retirement community.
Ohhhhhh, we have access to a veranda on reservation basis in Jubilee (Hawks Prairie), will check and see if is free or....but water is not close by holt
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might be a stretch for some, but another nice venue that has those attributes is Millersylvania State Park just south of Oly. Not sure about Tolmie, or Salt Water SP's, or any of the public areas along the east shore of the Sound. places like American Lake, Marine Drive in Tacoma? anything in Steilacoom or Tillicum?
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Sunnyside Beach in Stillicoom its got a covered place. and its right on the pudget sound. I dont know about how it is to launch there anyone with more experience be able to answer that.
SG
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Sunnyside Beach in Stillicoom its got a covered place. and its right on the pudget sound. I dont know about how it is to launch there anyone with more experience be able to answer that.
SG
With my 40 pound SIK, it's a great launch, with my 90lb Tarpon, it's a nightmare. You can wheeleez down from the parking lot, but once you get close to the water you have to navigate 2-3ft diameter logs and a small beach that is VERY crowded any time it's warm. Oh and very limited parking on nice days.
Millersylvania State Park looks nice, Nice little lake on the map (I've never actually been there)
American Lake has American Lake South County Park. I haven't been there, but I like American Lake cuz it's so big and no wake zone near the park area. The wakeboard terrorists generally stick to the west shore where there are no houses. There is also some place called Bill's Boat House that caters to fishing. There is also American Lake North Park, with a REALLY nice boat launch that costs $10... but you can get around that fee by parking in the park area. I could research this option if people are interested.
Offut Lake has a public launch somewhere... and a "resort" that I'm researching to possibly take my kids to this weekend (Swiftdraw pointed that place out)
Alder Lake is a good drive, but on a weekend it's a great place and easy Kokanee killings.
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yeah all good places. i'd like to suggest we save the parks , with the exception of american lake, til warmer weather?? was thnking you have good ideas already, it's just a matter of sorting them out.
BTW, Millersylvania isn't all that far south of Tumwater, and when i was scouting it the other year to do the initial HoW event, the head ranger told me, ' We've got lots and lots of bass." [Cobrakak, they'd still love to host an event... the head ranger is a Vietnam vet who lit up at the idea.]
http://wdfw.wa.gov/viewing/guides/i5/i-5_map.pdf
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http://www.stateparks.com/millersylvania.html
the lake is slightly kidney shaped, about 3/4 mile long. and the park is on the, ummmm, N..E shoreline. there are multiple large covered pavillion/kitchens with fire places, and the boat launch is all the way at the back of the entry road. lilly pads and shore cover along all edges. have to check but i think there is a motor restriction and jet ski prohibition on the lake.
guys, i feel like i'm dumping on ya for the scheduling of the 2nd meetup, but like i've said, i got tagged for Jury Duty.. oh boy oh joy.
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All SouthSounders Meetup - Please provide your input to this posting by Thursday January 26, which gives enough time to set the location up.
WR, all good input. At this point, I believe only 3 of us have stepped up to meet for February.
At this time the schedule is loose for February 9, Tuesday 7:00 PM, location Firalies, Dupont. Please state if this date works for you. If this date is not workable for you, please provide the February day you can make a meeting and we can sure look at majority rule. Thank you, holt
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Holt,
remind me. did i provide you the general manager's contact info for Firellili's yet? i can't remember.
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Holt,
remind me. did i provide you the general manager's contact info for Firellili's yet? i can't remember.
Yes indeed, thank you, holt
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Hi all, I'll be stuck on Anderson Island the 9th to 11th and can't make the meeting this time. The ideas that are popping up sure sound good though, I'll want to make the next one. Chris
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That lake at Millersylvania isn't open til Last Saturday in April anyways :)
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Hi all, I'll be stuck on Anderson Island the 9th to 11th and can't make the meeting this time. The ideas that are popping up sure sound good though, I'll want to make the next one. Chris
Getting "stuck" sounds more like a problem that happens on McNeil Island just to the north of Anderson. :D
Fishin-T
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LIST OF SOUTH SOUND ROLLCALL SO FAR
Have I missed anyone? Anyone else want to add themselves to this list of welcoming-nice folks?
WR - Richard
Squidgirl - Maralyn
Lee
Tom B - Kent
EM7b5 - Chris
Andy 1976 (in California)
Coneheadmuddler - Jim - Aberdeenish
Holtfisher- Holt - Lacey
Hendog
Ravkadot - Dick - Lacey
Oldmanriver
Kallitype - Vashon Island
Drool - Chris
Cobrak76 - Bryan - Lacey
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Hi South Sounders, have not heard from anyone for meeting confirmation, or have missed some communication, no sweat, shall we move it to March?
holt
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Should just do Farelli's again. But it's still January, don't skip February yet!
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i am game for Feb. and the date and time you picked out of 7pm works fine for me.
SG.
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Hey South Sounders Heres the Sign that Holt suggested we make for our Meet Ups..
I hope it meets everyones approval. And i think it will be easy to be seen no matter what restraunt or location we pick.
SG
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Should just do Farelli's again. But it's still January, don't skip February yet!
Ooooops, obviously the anasthesia has not worn off from surgery ::)
hoot
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Next Meeting:
Tuesday, February 9th.
Who is in?
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Hey South Sounders Heres the Sign that Holt suggested we make for our Meet Ups..
I hope it meets everyones approval. And i think it will be easy to be seen no matter what restraunt or location we pick.
SG
SG - just spotted the sign, nice work!!! holt
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Next Meeting:
Tuesday, February 9th.
Who is in?
So far Squid Girl, and holt, looking for more to be there, can anyone else make it? 7:00 PM Feb 9 Tuesday Ferallis.
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Next Meeting:
Tuesday, February 9th.
Who is in?
Added Cobrak76, to Squidgirl and holt for 7:00PM Wed 2-10-2010 Farellies, meeting is a go for sure. Bring show and tell. holt
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I'll be there too.
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Correction by holt, it is Tuesday 2/9 not Wednesday.
Participation so far by Cobrak76, Squidgirl, Lee, and holt.
If anyone else can make it please let me know.
holt
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Rats, that's choir nite. Gotta pass
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Sorry - got a meeting in Seattle all week. Can't make it.
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I'll be there Ryan
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I'll be there Ryan
Super Ryan, we will see you this eve at Farrellis, Dupont, 7PMish.
holt
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thanx again to everyone for showing up.
Ryan, we missed you somehow.. :dontknow:
thanks, too to Holt for taking control of this one. I'll step back into keeping it running for at least the next month.
if anyone in the south sound area has a suggestion for a different location, please PM me. i know the core of 6 who've made all the meet ups would welcome new faces.. and we are all open to suggestions. Tacoma/Puyallup guys?? Dupont too far in a wrong direction? day of meeting wrong??
briefly tonight we covered how Lee caught that nice rainbow on American lake, helped Holt work out some more details for packing down his Hobie for this epic yak camping trip he has planned, met future yak fishers barely out of diapers, passed around some of the handmade custom fleece garments Squidgirl makes, and made for Holt, and talked trailer details with Cobrakak..and many more subjects, all in a relaxed, tho a bit noisy, atmosphere.
remember, all are welcome. just let us kno ahead of time so we can plan table size accordingly.
[WR]
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Sorry guys I went to the Ferrellis on Yelm Hwy!?!? I was looking forward to meeting eveyone and I am always down to fish so keep in touch. Ryan
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Ryan, don't sweat it. stuff happens.
btw, my question [ 2 posts up] still remains. my only issue with our current meeting place is that i am hard of hearing after 30 + years of working on military and heavy equipment and the background noise pretty much makes it impossible for me to hear whats being asked of me, or to participate in cross table conversations.. so if you see me scowling, it's not because i'm cross with you, i'm just not having a good time hearing you. personally, i'd like something a bit quieter.
anyways, please let me know via PM
Rich
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If the weather is good enough we can sit in my back yard under my coleman cover and fire up the grill. My place is pretty small but the yard is big enough :)
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April meeting can be at my place, or a lake if you guys are up for that. Last I checked there is no day use fee during the week at Alder Lake. Sunset will be between 7:37 and 8:18 throughout April! WOOHOO SUMMERTIME LETS GO! :banjo: :banjo: :banjo:
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For a march Meeting what do you think of Saturday (20th) or Sunday (21st) around day 2pm potluck at Mine and WR's place. I have a grill that we can cook on and a place to hang out outside and if it rains we can either do under the carport or the living room is big enough to house a bunch. we can look at yaks and talk rigging and set up.
SG
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I'll say yes to that
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Will be out of town and out of the loop for the next few weeks,. get back and be gone til probably beginning of july.
Holt, SquidGirl, Lee, take the ball and go with it. the three of you are far more capable than i am of getting it done.
btw, i think SG wanted to have the Mar. meeting at the house?
Rich
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i think it would be a good opportunity to show off gear and tackle to get ready for the fishing season end of april.
What would work best for the group .. Saturday 20th or Sunday the 21st and what times?
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Looks like i am out this round This past Friday the doc says he is pretty sure i gots peeeeewnomenya. holt
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The little guy's birthday party is Sunday. We might have to wait til April - doesn't look like much interest right now.
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Looks like i am out this round This past Friday the doc says he is pretty sure i gots peeeeewnomenya. holt
OHDAYYUUUMMM!! sorry to hear that Holt. stay indooors and follow doc and mama's instructions... don;t need ya dropping out on us permanently.
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Yep - take care of yourself Holt.
sg/wr - Thanks for trying to get this going. I'm just a stones throw away but don't think I can make it next weekend either.
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thats fine. i have no problems with us waiting till april. Maybe the weather will be nice enough we can meet at a park and do a fishing/ picnic..
Lee if you would like to take Aprils meet up and run with it please do .
SG
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Tony-living in Puyallup
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Tony - Welcome!! Do you fish the Sound, local lakes, or? holt
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Chris - Tacoma
I just found this forum and since I have had my t15 for a year now I have not gotten to use it to fish much hope to learn lots from here and maybe meet some people to fish with since I currently am unemployed so lots of time but no one to go with.
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Any deep south sound (Olympia area) meet ups planned soon???
Thanks,
Ben
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Ronald- Lakewood! New to area and fishing in NW. :)
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whats the thought of us trying to get a meet together say the 11th or 12th of Spet. at say my place for a potluck.
we could meet up at one of the lakes close by and then all meet up at one location a park or my back yard.
WR should be back and maybe his work schedule he can join us to.
SG
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I will have to pass unfortunatley. I will be out of country until the 18th. Sounds liek a good time though :banjo:
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ok south sounders, squid girl tossed it out there..and nobody bit... maybe too early for you?? too close to the long holiday?? we're open to suggestions. it does not have to be immediately after this weekend, but i think we should have at least one meeting before the end of the month.
last year/ early this year, run by myself, SG, holtfisher and lee, we met at farrelli's in dupont cause that was a simple place to get to for both tacomans and oly -ites. it's also not that much of a reach for those of us on the East side of the military boundary..
other venue? different time? Spanaway at JRs Whistle stop?? Hawks Prairie Casino or The Ram in Lacey??
think it over, but i'd like to see my inbox start flooding with ideas within the next week.
[WR]
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Rich
I'm down. Let me know when and where. Just need advanced notice.
Dino
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I would love to meet everyone but I will be archery hunting until at least the 19th unless I get a deer and elk before then
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I'm off Thur-Sat, so any of those nights and I should be good. I leave for New Zealand and Antarctica on the 24th for 30 days, so if it's within a few days of that I won't be able to get a kitchen pass from the wifey.
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I'm just reluctant to commit to something with salmon season open. But you know me, I'll come along. Any way we could turn it into something fishy with some grilling after?
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I like Lee's fishy/grill idea!
Weekends are good for me as well.
Thanks for getting this ball rolling.
Ben
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Well, SG had proposed something like that... a fishy meetup with a picnic or cook out afterwards
ideas in that direction are welcome... one caveat; NO Spanaway Lake. it's over loaded with jet skiers and riff raff...
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Originally from Guam, now I'm technically in Spanaway. But, I'm right between Graham Frederickson and Spanaway. ???
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Originally from Guam, now I'm technically in Spanaway. But, I'm right between Graham Frederickson and Spanaway. ???
Dude I dunno how that works either. You go in and out of those places multiple times while driving a straight road.
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it's sort of like we say about the planning and lay out of san antonio; done by a blind preist on a drunk mule... >:D
wanna serious WTF??!! moment? look at an aerial or satellite view of this place.
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Okay, I'm in!
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OK, it's that time of year again... where? when? who? why? would like to start soon[WR]
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Time to wake this thread up. Lets shoot for Thursday, 10 February. Location will likely be Dupont Farellis. Sound off if you're interested in attending, or have a better venue. Remember, the majority of our folks are in the triangle of Tacoma, Olympia, and Eatonville areas.
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Word up Holmes; I'm in.
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Looks like just Rav, myself, and 2FY?
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I was thinking about attending but not sure yet is it going to be at Farellis? and what time?
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Farellis in Dupont at 7pm tomorrow.
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Do we want to try and do a April Meet and greet or is it to far into April
SG
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We could try for May. Realistically though, Rav and I are the only ones that have been showing up, and right now we both have really full schedules. I'm not ruling anything out though.
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Lee .. totally understand.. I have been out of the loop with this temp job.. but it ends the 18th so back to some free time..
Lets shoot for May... Would you guys be interested in moving it maybe a little further north to see if we can get some more people .
Marilyn
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I'm in for the next meet.
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Could prob shoot for mid May. Instead of a restaurant/bar meet up, we could all meet on a lake for some stocker trout catchin and grillin........
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Ravdakot. perfect idea ..for a weekend afternoon meet up.
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Yeah, kinda what I was thinking. I would imagine most south sounders could make a Sun afternoon. Bring the fam too for a day of fishing and grilling. I'll have to wait until after May 1st before I can commit to anything solid though.
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i can start looking for a place for it.
How far North would the south sound people go and how far south would the North End People go to do a day offishing and grillin
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Sweet, name a lake and time :)
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May 14th or 15th .. Thinking Ohop lake
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Next weekend for opening weekend lake fishing I will be camping at Tanwax Lake at Camp Lakeview http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/ (http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/). I was wondering if everyone was interested in having a meet up there on a Saturday maybe May 14 as previously stated. The only down fall is they charge a $3 day use or you can camp for $20-$26 like I do. They do however have nice swimming area, boat launch and place for everyone to meet and BBQ. Not to mention I killed it trout fishing last year and the best part is I did it still fishing no trying to paddle and fish at the same time.
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Sounds like a good spot for sure. Now just got to figure out a date to work for most.
BTW Chris....finally got all my hunters ED for WA squared away. Lee and I just came back from a long weekend hunt about an hour north of Colville. Got a good archery turkey hunt FAIL story next time I see you.
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Haha!!! It's just a right of passage. If you hunt for 100 years you'll never have that same FAIL again.
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Are you guys wanting Tanwax.?
. or Ohop.. the one thing to think about with Tanwax we ha e to deal with water skiers and jet skies if its a nice day
I take it the 14th or 15th of May isnt good for anyone
SG
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14 May @ Tanwax Lake it is!! I plan to show around 9am. Spread the word, and hope to see you all there.
http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/ (http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/)
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14 May @ Tanwax Lake it is!! I plan to show around 9am. Spread the word, and hope to see you all there.
http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/ (http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/)
That's the Halibut opening weekend at Hobuck dude.
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14 May @ Tanwax Lake it is!! I plan to show around 9am. Spread the word, and hope to see you all there.
http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/ (http://www.camplakeview-wa.com/)
That's the Halibut opening weekend at Hobuck dude.
Nice!! I'm still planning on Tanwax for that weekend unless everyone backs out. As much as I want to do opening weekend, it's just not in the cards for me this time.
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I"m in for the 14th and maybe a over night cap trip..
see you guys then
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Usually this early in the year the skiers and fast boaters are not to bad since the water is so cold. Also they usually only come out during the middle of day and fishing is usually better at day break or dawn. I will double check while I am there this weekend to see if there is anything special for group gatherings. Don't forget they have good places to both tent and RV camp.
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I'll be out there on the 14th in the morning
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Id might be able to meet you guys on the lake in the morning. I think quite a few triploids have been dumped in there with more to come in May. In past years green power bait has been productive. Yellow Trident 15 is what I cruise in so dont be afraid if I say hello
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I plan to bring all 3 of my boats, so I'll have at least one spare if anyone might need it.
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I'm probably in for this too.
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Sorry Guys I forgot to mention if anyone wants to drink make sure you bring your own drink and a cup to drink it in. As in technically your not allowed to drink in the park.
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H_Chris... have your reserved your site for the 14th yet. . I was and maybe a few family memebers was going to camp was figureing we might try to get all in the same area.. And how was the fish biting last weekend
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SG
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^^ BUMP^^^
so roll call on how many will be able to make the fishing/ BBQ at Tanawax Lake on May 14th
SG
I will be there
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^^ BUMP^^^
so roll call on how many will be able to make the fishing/ BBQ at Tanawax Lake on May 14th
SG
I will be there
1. squidgirl
2. ravdakot w/family
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I'll be there in morning till about 10. Have a baseball game at noon, may come back w/family afterwards.
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^ Bump^ thought i would get this back out there as a reminder the weekend is coming up ...
1. Squidgirl
2. Radvakot and Family
3. t_l_2_1
4. Lee & SLF
5. H_Chris
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If it's not raining a lot, I'll come out there with kids and SLF.
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Sorry between camping the last two weekends and getting ready and starting my new job this week I have been busy. We will be there also. As for fishing opening weekend we caught 30 trout 29 from trolling with my Aluminum boat. last weekend since my battery was dead I did a little fishing from the dock and caught 8 trout and 11 small perch. We do have a spot there already reserved it is the closet electric spot to the boat launch.
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2ndfloor and lady 2nd floor are in
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I think their directions page was created by a 3 year old.
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Lee.. then you should understand it well. lol ...
see ya saturday... do you need better directions
SG
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No, I've had hands on training with navigation in Korea and Afghanistan.
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No, I've had hands on training with navigation in Korea and Afghanistan.
which is why she wanted to kow if you needed better directions..... >:D >:D
go have fun guys.. really wish more southies would show an interest in meeting up...
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Hey South Sounders, I'm new to the forum. As my handle suggests, my name is Micah in Olympia.
I'm more of a saltwater kind of guy, but am willing to get into freshwater fishing for salmon/trout in particular. Unfortunately I have only a narrow sea kayak to fish from until I save up enough for a Hobie Adventure...
I will keep an eye out on this thread to find a meetup that I can attend
Hope to meet some of yall on the water
-Micah
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Here are some pictures from the meetup at Tanwax. I was going to get a group shot but we all scattered after lunch.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/bionic_one/Tanwax%205-14-11/P5140827.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/bionic_one/Tanwax%205-14-11/P5140830.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/bionic_one/Tanwax%205-14-11/P5140832.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/bionic_one/Tanwax%205-14-11/P5140833.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/bionic_one/Tanwax%205-14-11/P5140828.jpg)
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Good fun yesterday...considering the hang ups. The weather held out most of the day.
Big Thanks to Chris for all his help!
It was great seeing everyone else again. Let's do it again!
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nice little flotilla there guys.
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Good fun yesterday...considering the hang ups. The weather held out most of the day.
Big Thanks to Chris for all his help!
It was great seeing everyone else again. Let's do it again!
For sure we should do this again. Maybe somewhere salty minus one old grumpy grounds keeper next time!!
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It does look like a great time, with decent weather. Here on the "dry" side of the state we had about an inch and half of rain! :P
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Were any other fish caught after I left? Tori hooked a 12+ incher on the way back across but lost it at the boat. This time the trolling speed was about 2 instead of 3.5-4 mph.
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Were any other fish caught after I left? Tori hooked a 12+ incher on the way back across but lost it at the boat. This time the trolling speed was about 2 instead of 3.5-4 mph.
There were a couple more brought to hand, and another handful missed by the kids or lost at the boat by everyone.
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Sorry i had to bail before you guys showed up. had some thing come up.. yea it was bs what they wanted to charge.. Maybe we need to look for another place.. if your wanting Salt.. we could go further north and see what there is.. i know Mukiteo's boat launch has a nice picnic area to.
Its where i cought my pink 2 years ago..
SG
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I'm up for getting salty next time.
Roland caught 3 10"s, I got one 12" and one 14".
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Thanks everyone it was a good time. Sorry about the issues but it turned out to be a good day anyways. I am open for salt next time but really would like a good place I can camp for the weekend any thoughts?
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I was bummed to miss the event with you guys but decided to try my luck this afternoon at Tanawax. I caught a few perch trolling a repala along the shore and hooked into a hog rainbow. When I was fighting the fish I realized I forgot to bring my net. I hoisted the fish into the boat only to have the hook shear. Luckily, I had the fish in the boat and quickly clubbed it on the head with my leatherman. I went for my stringer and the damn trout came alive and I had to sit on it. Went for my leatherman and it found a way to jump out of the boat :'(. It had to be between 18 and 20 inches and a fatty......lessons learned BRING A NET! Maybe next time I can meet you all. Tight lines
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If you don't have a net, just grab a large trout around the mouth and through the gills. They can't go anywhere then. I've landed 3 steelhead without a net that way. Those tiny little teeth don't hurt.
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Mark.....new member from Tacoma.
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I disagree. I've had hatchery steelhead teeth rip my finger pretty badly. Also, please always look to see if the fish is hatchery (fin-clipped, usually the adipose fin) before you stick your hand or fingers in its gills. Don't do it if its a wild or native steelhead and you intend to release it. I will also take this opportunity to ask you to release all of your wild steelhead, even in the rivers where you are allowed to retain one. Thank you.
If you don't have a net, just grab a large trout around the mouth and through the gills. They can't go anywhere then. I've landed 3 steelhead without a net that way. Those tiny little teeth don't hurt.
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If you get a firm grip in the corner of the mouth, you won't have any problems.
The law says you can't remove a wild steelhead from the water unless legal to retain, and you of all people know that I do almost all of my steelhead fishing on the Wynoochee.
This was my last hand-landed Steelhead:http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,5575.0.html (http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,5575.0.html)
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Mike- I live in Federal way. Anyone want to take me fishing?
I'm just coming back from school at WSU and will be free from nov 21-26.
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Mike- I live in Federal way. Anyone want to take me fishing?
I'm just coming back from school at WSU and will be free from nov 21-26.
If all goes to plan I'll be looking for chum around the Dupont Warf Mon or Tue. I'll keep you in the loop if you want to go.
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Dress warm guys. And good luck.
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I've been hangin round here for a while so I figure its time to post. Living in Lacey
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New member here in Olympia. Tracking down a Mirage PA for all around use and exercise. I am looking forward to hooking up with some locals to learn the sound and hit the salt for rockfish. My freezer is empty and they aren't in at the WP Pier :(
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New member here in Olympia. Tracking down a Mirage PA for all around use and exercise. I am looking forward to hooking up with some locals to learn the sound and hit the salt for rockfish. My freezer is empty and they aren't in at the WP Pier :(
Welcome aboard!
Look me up when your ready to get out. I'm must up the Rd in Lacey.
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+1 on getting some rockfish. Trying to plan a trip for the weekend but I don't really know what I'm doing...
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pretty simple. Just need curly tailed jiggs (I prefer Gulp), jigheads from 1-4oz, and find a pile of rocks or some other kind of structure out in the ocean. Just get on top of the structure and start jigging. The rest will fall into place. Be mindful of tides and currents if that place happens to be a Jetty. I recommend going out with the last of the outgoing tide, and fishing the incoming tide so your not pulled out to sea.
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makes since. What about depth this time of year? If you are talking about only using a 1-4 oz jig, it seems like you wouldn't be fishing more than 30-60 ft depending on current. I've definitely fished with gulps for striper on the east coast. Are there rockfish in greys harbor? I'm trying to stay out of the open ocean for now. I've never been down there so any more advice would help. Still trying to install my new fishfinder. Bought a Lowrance mark 4 greyscale ff/gps for 180 bucks!!! Thought it was a pretty good deal. Anyway the offer is still out if anyone wants to get out for these guys.
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20-60' seems about par for the course, and yes there are fish in Grey's Harbor. That's more Micha's turf so I'm sure he can give you some insight. The only place I know to really get'em there is along the jetties. I really like the jetty at cape disappointment, but this typically isn't a trip for the faint of heart. Will be more than happy to meet you down there when the ocean conditions clean up a bit.
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Sounds good. I think I may head up to ma 4 and check it out. Hopefully it will be a little more calm in the straight. I definitely want to get together with you guys when the time is right. Let me know.
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Have fun up there. I'll let you know when we're heading out.
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Anyone around the Tacoma area want to go out Saturday? My wife will be working some i'm free!! Problem is I dont know where to go or whats in season right now, as I'm new to the area. Im in Lakewood.. Let me know.
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I wont be able to kayak fish this weekend, but I can certainly point you in the right general direction. Shoot me a PM with what you have in mind and I'll see what I can do to help.
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Just logged in today with the new account - Jordan in T-Town!
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Good morning Jordan. Welcome to Tacoma.
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Fil from Tacoma, looking for places to fish on the Sound.
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Fil from Tacoma, looking for places to fish on the Sound.
Welcome aboard!
Anything special, or just fish period? There's a few of us in your area that get together on the regular. I'd happy to let you know when I'm fishing local water's next.
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Anything that swims, I'm not picky. I try to get out fishin every weekend, so im always game to go anywhere.
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To get you started... American Lake can be a good smallmouth lake, but there is a ton of bi-catch that goes along with that (mostly rockbass). Try dragging inline spinners like #2 Vibrax, or 2" Rapalas in rainbow trout color for trout. You can find them from bank to bank. Target the top couple feet of the water column. I seem to do best near the condos on the north end of the lake. Stay within 50-75 yards of the shore once the powerboats and jet skis get bad, and you'll typically stay on the bite. If you launch from Sunnyside Park in Stelicoom you'll find an endless supply of flounder. Getting your boat to the water will require a set of wheels, or a a strong back and a couple of trips to and fro the car for gear. Starting anyday now you can jig for kings just north of there in front of the 1st dock you see. Just look for the crowd of power boats and you'll be in the right area. For the flounder I like small Gulp plastics. My typical rig is a 1oz freshwater leadhead with a 3" Gulp swimming mullet. I've found dropshot rigging a Gulp smelt on a #2 hook and a 1oz dropshot weight outfishes the 3" mullet though. For the king jigging, 3-4oz Point Wilson Dart, or Crippled Herring jigs in some flavor of green will get the job done. I'll give you a heads up next time I'm fishing local if you want to meet up. There's a few other guys you might be able to hook up with between now and then too. They'll likely chime in later.
Tight Lines
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Welcome Fil! I'll be looking to jig for those Chambers Creek "cookie cutter" kings around mid-August. Hope to meet up with you and others out there.
Great advice Rav..done all that in a PB, can't wait for my first salmon from the kayak.
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Thanks for the tips, last week I fished Point Defiance and caught bout a 25# Native and a 14# hatchery king jigging Point Wilson Darts, but once the current started moving it made it a little dicey, so i was looking for places where the tide doesnt flow so strong.
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Any south sound guys interested in getting together for dinner in the Lacey are some weekday evening?
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I'd be interested in meeting some south-sounders. i'm in Bonney Lake area.
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I'm in Bonney lake as well. We used to do these pretty regular, but the past couple times was just me and Ravdakot.
I'm in.
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I'm game, usualy I work pretty late on weekdays, Fridays are my best chance for meeting up at a decent hour.
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I'm game :) When and where?
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I know rev mentioned Lacey, but my place is big enough for hosting and I have plenty of garage space if anyone wants to bring a yak to mess around with drillin' and cuttin' while we shoot the proverbial S.
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Date and location Rev?
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Adam, Lacey
Brand new to kayak fishing and trying to learn what to target during particular months, where to go etc. I try to go out at least once a week but work a funky 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedule. Every other Fri-Sat-Sun I have off which is pretty awesome. I went out on the HOW Chum Run last year and have fished with a few folks from here. I look forward to meeting the rest of you eventually.
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I am in North Tacoma near Pt. Defiance...
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Gordon from JBLM (McChord Field)...Giddy up!
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Geremy from Shelton. new to the scene, recently bought my kayak(thanks Gordon!) and have only been out a few times. I would like to meet more of you next meet up!
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Jeff from Tacoma, retired. Looking for steady fishing partners
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Brian from Graham!
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Chris from Lakewood, always looking for fellow kayaker's to hit the water with, going again tuesday wed for some more pinks! hit me up if anyone is going as well!
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Hiya,
David from Seattle - Queen Anne. Just moved here a few weeks ago from Chicago. Have a 14ft Wilderness Systems SOT kayak that's seen a lot of salmon/trout action on Lake Michigan, but i'm dying to take it out somewhere within a few hours of Chicago for the first time. Anyone want to make a trip in the near future?
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Will from Port orchard
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Randy from yelm (mis placed Floridian, Panama city)
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Chris from Onalaska, giving kayak angling another try after a shop fire ate my last boat.
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Joshua from Yelm
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I`m here federal way. New to kayaking and this sight. first time out will be this weekend at dash point
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Stay shallow. They swim pretty close to the shore. About 10 ft depth
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Garret , steamboat is. Area , olympia.looking for reasons to go , instead of not.....about as south sound as it gets.not quite geared up for off shore....but working on it.
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Darin- Lake Tapps
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Charlie...weekends...longbranch, key peninsula...
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How is the fishing down South out there? I have gone to dig clams and grab some oysters at Penrose State Park, but never bothered to take my kayak out there. Where do you launch and fish out there? My mother-in-law lives at Lake Bay or Bay Lake and tells me I should take my kayak out there to catch some salmon. I live in Edmonds and like to try other locations in the South Sound.
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I know this post is a little dated but its a place to start.
Just moved to Olympia a month ago. I stopped paddling in 2009 and sold all my yaks. Looking to get back into it. So who is in the south sound?
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This guy. I'm in Lacey, and get out on the regular.
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This guy. I'm in Lacey, and get out on the regular.
Sound Sound guys are all dicks .... well at least one is. =)
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This guy. I'm in Lacey, and get out on the regular.
Sound Sound guys are all dicks .... well at least one is. =)
Hey, I resemble that comment!
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James, from Lacey
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Spencer! Wedged in unincorporated Pierce County's armpit we call Spanaway, or is it Fredrickson this week...
Anyhow, looking to get out around Neah Bay, Wilapa Bay, Grays harbor, Westport, lower Big C, anywhere someone can point me towards decent salmon fishing and getting out safely. I've done Hoodsport the last few falls and had a BLAST from my Yak with big fish on the line. I'd like to give it a shot with fish other than chum though. Just need a helping hand or advice. I usually have 4 day weekends on a rotation and I'm willing to drive about anywhere on the west side of the state..
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Reboot for this thread....im in gig harbor and get out just about every weekend. Gave a 4 day coming up and wanna get out in the salt. Any ideas? Hoping for some coho. But willing to try anything. Slaying bass and trout is fun but i need some salmon in the freeze!
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Taken a shot at having a get-together before, we had a small one early this summer in north Seattle, but haven't had much response in the southern area.
Here's a link to the post made in September. Also, keep an eye out for upcoming group events such as hunting the chums by Hoodsport.
http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=19876.0 (http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=19876.0)
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Matt from Gig Harbor.
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Howdy, Matt. Several of us in Da Harbor...
Speaking of which, Blake Merwin now has a beer&wine licence at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop, so maybe that would be a great meetup spot.
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Howdy, Matt. Several of us in Da Harbor...
Speaking of which, Blake Merwin now has a beer&wine licence at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop, so maybe that would be a great meetup spot.
Nice. Gig Harbor is already one of our favorite places to moor overnight and bar hop.
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http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article201185684.html
And Blake's one of those nice fly guys, he'll talk to you even if you fish with a hardware store instead of bugs ;)
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Joe
Bonney Lake
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Terry Roth on that slug-infested rockpile, Vashon Island
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Mark in T-Town. Willing to fish the salt, still, and rivers. Love this stuff. Primarily like to give nearby viewers a chuckle watching me cast a fly rod, but like gear fishing too.
Bright green Hobie...say Hi if you see me...usually have an extra beer in my cooler....at least early...
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Seabeck
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Seabeck
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Looks like a slow thread, but I'm the newest south sounder. Tacoma
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Lot of us South Sounders are members...just gotta get organized one time to invade a beach. Maybe we can reserve a BBQ pit someplace and push all the power boats out of the area with shear numbers. Owens Beach at Pt Defiance has plenty of parking.
Is there one in MA 12?
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Lot of us South Sounders are members...just gotta get organized one time to invade a beach. Maybe we can reserve a BBQ pit someplace and push all the power boats out of the area with shear numbers. Owens Beach at Pt Defiance has plenty of parking.
Is there one in MA 12?
LOL - workhard just posted about how some of the guys that fish out there are horrible boaters with bad attitudes. They may think twice about messin with us if we head out as a big wolf pack though. XD
Can't remember who it was workhard had replied to but he was also interested fishing Pt. Defiance. Now that MA10 is closed for Chinook until January, I want to start trying out new places to fish for them. Owens Beach looks like a really easy launch. In fact Google maps actually shows a big rack of kayaks near the parking lot.
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Lot of us South Sounders are members...just gotta get organized one time to invade a beach. Maybe we can reserve a BBQ pit someplace and push all the power boats out of the area with shear numbers. Owens Beach at Pt Defiance has plenty of parking.
Is there one in MA 12?
LOL - workhard just posted about how some of the guys that fish out there are horrible boaters with bad attitudes. They may think twice about messin with us if we head out as a big wolf pack though. XD
Can't remember who it was workhard had replied to but he was also interested fishing Pt. Defiance. Now that MA10 is closed for Chinook until January, I want to start trying out new places to fish for them. Owens Beach looks like a really easy launch. In fact Google maps actually shows a big rack of kayaks near the parking lot.
That was me, we were talking about Pt. Defiance. There is plenty of parking and it’s an easy launch for us. I usually bring my PB out and troll but the traffic has been heavy. What I usually do is link up with three or four large boats and troll in waves. Usually guys get out of the way if we are polite. Problem is some guys are trolling and others jigging, all on top of each other.
I haven’t ruled it out but safety is a large concern after what I have witnessed this season. The picnic area would be a good meetup spot. Don’t believe you need to reserve it, just get there a bit early. I have a house near Pt. Defiance and usually keep an eye on the traffic flow. If 4 or 5 of us got together and fished as a group it would be safe.
Let me know would love to coordinate something. Browns Pt is not a bad spot for a meetup, lighter boat traffic and a nice launch point for Pinks. Possibly Gig Harbor... I am brand new to the forum and kayak fishing.
Ken
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I'd be interested in a South Sound meetup.
I've been hitting Ft.Flagler this summer. Unfortunately, what I've landed has been small or had an extra fin. Maybe I'd have better luck going south.
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Lot of us South Sounders are members...just gotta get organized one time to invade a beach. Maybe we can reserve a BBQ pit someplace and push all the power boats out of the area with shear numbers. Owens Beach at Pt Defiance has plenty of parking.
Is there one in MA 12?
Most boaters are extremely courteous. Pt D is full of rental boats and a-hole tacominites. There are also a ton of people (kayaks, paddleboards, and boats) that have not 1 clue of the rules of the road out there.
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Maybe try the KP. there are parks in and around gig harbor with much less traffic than what (I assume) youd get in tacoma. And it's only 20-30 min away.
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Seems to have been pretty quiet here but figured I’d shout anyhow.
Olympia here - and willing to take pointers on lakes For now. My current yak can’t handle the ocean. Want to upgrade when I can save a few grand though.
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There are a couple of boat ramps at Lake St Clair down your way. Trout, bass, panfish, and some cool, unique scenery. At least to a geologist. ;)
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Yeah. I’ve fished long lake so far, no luck on the trout there. Still trying to figure it out.
I’m a little intrigued by ward lake and their Kokanee. Never caught salmon before. The idea of artificial baits though kind of turn me off. I have never had much luck with them.
However, I also feel like I need to become a big boy someday. Lol
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Yeah. I’ve fished long lake so far, no luck on the trout there. Still trying to figure it out.
I’m a little intrigued by ward lake and their Kokanee. Never caught salmon before. The idea of artificial baits though kind of turn me off. I have never had much luck with them.
However, I also feel like I need to become a big boy someday. Lol
Never fished there. Nawatzel and Offut are good for trout, I really like Nawatzel. F5 Rapala rainbow or orange flavor and roostertails, black or white, flat lined trolling has produced tons of trout.
The traditional bait for Kokanee is corn w/ tuna oil, a natural bait 8)
Standard koke gear is a 4" ish dodger with a hoochie, spinner, spoon etc behind tipped with said corn. I imagine the fish are going deeper with warming temps
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I’m a little intrigued by ward lake and their Kokanee.I’m a little intrigued by ward lake and their Kokanee. Never caught salmon before. The idea of artificial baits though kind of turn me off. I have never had much luck with them.
It's slow fishing but they're in there. I caught a few for halibut bait back in May / June. They're pretty much 25' down year-round in there. If you're really wanting to catch a salmon I'd recommend the resident Coho in deep South Sound. Launching at Arcadia and fishing in Hammersly around Cape Horn on the flood is usually good, just mind the tides - it RIPS through there. The Coho area 12-18", super easy to find and catch, and are really good to eat.
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I would but I don’t trust neither my current kyak nor my skills in the ocean just yet. Thank you for the tip though.
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I saw Seabeck listed in South Sound, does Bremerton count?
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You sure the map you were looking at didn't say " here be dragons" ? ::)