2015 Humpy Kayak Classic

I am just happy to hear you guys are getting into fish.

FWIW I was fishing MA10

Got the morning report for MA9 from my buddy on the beach...limit in 2 hours. 

Sadly, I just got an email that they are shutting down part of area 9.

Sadly, I just got an email that they are shutting down part of area 9.

details?

WDFW doesn't have anything recent posted yet.  Only the July 23rd chinook closure (https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/erule.jsp?id=1642)

Portion of Marine Area 9 closes to salmon fishing

Action: Fishing for salmon is closed south and west of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point to the Hood Canal Bridge within Marine Catch Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet), except angling for salmon from shore is allowed from the Hood Canal Bridge to the northern boundary of Salsbury Point Park.

Effective Date: Aug. 6 through Aug. 15, 2015.

Species affected: Coho and pink salmon.

Location: Waters south and west of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point to the Hood Canal Bridge in Marine Catch Area 9.

Reason for action: Closing salmon fishing in this area is necessary to protect mid-Hood Canal chinook per state-tribal management plans agreed to during the North of Falcon pre-season process.

In case you're reading this and concerned,  the tournament is in area 11

I realize this fish is a little small for the brag board, but I figured I'd share it because a: I caught it this afternoon off of Dash Point; b: this was the first humpy I've ever caught; and c: this was also the first salmon I've landed in my new ride. 

So, it's a bit of a (somewhat pathetic) brag for me, and, hopefully, a sign of good things to come for this Saturday.  I didn't see a ton of fish being caught, but there were quite a few nets out.  If a noob like myself can do it, I'm sure that you seasoned vets are going to bang 'em up.   

Are you registered? You need to get on that...

I will be there also. have to reserve camp site.

I think the campsite might all be booked up. Check Ndoggs post on here, he is offering up his campsite.

I still have the campsite if anyone wants it. 
I know that we have to use barbless hooks but are there any other gear restrictions we need to know about?

I still have the campsite if anyone wants it. 
I know that we have to use barbless hooks but are there any other gear restrictions we need to know about?

2 single point barbless hooks are the max. Look at using a 1/0 siwash on your Buzz Bombs, spoons, and spinners with octopus on anything else.

Sadly, I just got an email that they are shutting down part of area 9.

Don't sweat it too much. The better and more accessible parts of the 9 pink fishery will stay open.

2 single point barbless hooks are the max. Look at using a 1/0 siwash on your Buzz Bombs, spoons, and spinners with octopus on anything else.

Thanks Zee, looks like I will be pulling trebles of a few rigs. 

I still have the campsite if anyone wants it. 
I know that we have to use barbless hooks but are there any other gear restrictions we need to know about?

2 single point barbless hooks are the max. Look at using a 1/0 siwash on your Buzz Bombs, spoons, and spinners with octopus on anything else.

Don't listen to Zee. He's trying to lead you astray so that he can gain an edge over the competition.

Instead, use 20/0 circle hooks on everything. 

 

Instead, use 20/0 circle hooks on everything.