2014 Salmon SlayRide Derby October 18 (Hoodsport, WA)

Yup, that about sums it up. The power boaters and bankies both HATE us! The PBs because we typically don't anchor and get drug all over the place, and the waders because they're just a bunch of haters that don't have the huevos to kayak them selves. There are the few that will cast at you too, so make sure to steer clear or their range!

Ok guy's need a little help on what is the better set ups for chum.  Trolling cut plug or spinners?  In the video the pb where anchored so are they using spinners, bait (roe), or?  And all hooks are barbless and no treble hooks?
I'll get up there Thursday night hope to fish Friday.

Dana

Single point barbless, up to 2 hooks.  In my limited experience, there doesnt seem to be a favorite set-up- just got to see what's working.  Last year I used maribou jigs - cast towards schools.  And a anchovy or small herring 3 feet below a float is sometimes a killer setup (crimp a split shot on the leader to get the bait down).  They also take squids or K-13's, but Hoodsport is too much of a zoo for trolling much.
Traditional colors of jigs and lures are purple and chartreuse, and but some guys were doing well with red last year.

Thanks DoubleR that helps.

  Tactics for Hoodsport

 I have never fished in front of Hoodsport so I might just be blowing smoke here but I'll try to help.             
 Chum salmon seem to key in on green colored lures. The "green" can be spinners, corkie and yarn, wobblers, or whatever your choice might be to throw.
  Several folks have mentioned bringing an anchor with you........ I read that to mean there is traffic.
  If using herring or anchovies --- go small. And that would be under a bobber-- not trolling.
  Jigs under a bobber--- tip it with shrimp or prawns to sweeten the deal.
  Other lures that you have confidence in--- try 'em out. You never know til you try.
  If it is too crowded near Finch Creek-- move out and try trolling along the drop off using whatever feels best.
  Keep an eye out for what the guys bringing in fish are using. That's always true.
 
  There are a lot of different tactics you can use. Chum salmon are great fighters and if they are there we will get some. They are very aggressive fish. And a lot of fun to catch.

  I'll emphasize green again --- but probably any color will work if you get a lure in their face. That's salmon fishing. So use what you have confidence in and " make it happen".
 

A quick release anchor set up is recommended. Just an fyi, I've had some fish drag me, even with an 8 lb mushroom anchor.... Hence the "SlayRide".

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.

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.

You'll drive through Shelton,  and there is a Walmart right of the 101.  You could get one there.

Thanks. 

  I just called the Hoodsport Hatchery Hotline to see if they are getting any chum in yet,,,,,

  They are  .

  Of course they won't say how many--- but it is still encouraging.

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.

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.