Pink Salmon - In Full Swing

Without a doubt we are in full swing of the 2009 pink salmon season here in Puget Sound. The next 2 to 3 weeks should see the peak of the saltwater pink salmon fishing. We have had "Great" reports coming in from just about everywhere this past week. No matter if you are fishing the West side of San Juan Island, the western side of Whidbey Island, Possession Bar, Humpy Hollow, the Edmonds shoreline or the Pt No Pt to Kingston shoreline everyone has been catching lots of humpys.



Is there just a single spot that has been turning better numbers than other places? No! You just have to get out there and fish! When you get into them there is no doubt about it as you will be seeing "Lots" of sign on you sounder and perhaps fish fining or jumping (especially early in the AM). The biggest thing is to find where the fish are and fish that zone. We have talked with anglers that had great results fishing in the 35 - 50 foot zone and others that did best fishing over 100. Keep versatile and don't get stuck in a rut. Watch your sounder for signs of fish and wherever they seem to be located fish that zone - some of the old rules don't seem to pertain anymore - so remain versatile.

Even though the typical white dodger / flasher & pink mini squid are always a good producer don't be afraid to try something a little different such as a cotton candy coho killer by Silver Horde or an FST spoon in pink & white as both are good fish catching combinations.