Whidbey Island Steelheading

Though we have been seeing some fairly good numbers of winter run steelhead on the Snohomish system now for the better part of a week it was only yesterday that we heard of steelhead being caught on the western beaches of Whidbey Island.  I have been surprised that it hadn't been turning out fish earlier, but after all it is fishing.  We heard yesterday that there were three hatchery fish taken off the beach at Lagoon Point.  All the fish were typical hatchery fish in the 4 - 8 pound range.  Though it was not an overly productive day on the beach, at least it was a very good day to be on the water with no wind and the sun out.

We should see the most consistent beach fishery for hatchery steelhead from now through mid January.

This is a very unique fishery as it is one of the few areas where steelhead are caught on a regular basis in the saltwater. 

We have everything that you will need to fish the Island.  We have rigged Bush Point Specials as well as all the components to build your own.

New Shipment - Rotators/Wannabees

We just received another shipment of the ever popular Rotators yesterday afternoon.  We have them in the Chartreuse/w Chartreuse Mylar, Chartreuse/w Lime Green Mylar and Chartreuse with Chartreuse Mylar on one side and Lime Green on the other side.  These have been without a doubt the most popular colors this season.  We have a fair number at the present time, but I don't expect them to last more than another day or so before we are out again.  We have a lot more on order and will be getting them on a fairly regular basis.  Give us a call and we can put them away for you.  (425) 743-9505.

Beach Fishing - Whidbey Island

The beach fishery for pinks on the Whidbey beaches has gone into full swing this week. We have been hearing "Good" reports from most everyone coming back from the Island. If you are wanting something to do this weekend a trip to the Island just might be it. As usual a pink Buzz Bomb or Wannabee (My Preference) is the lure of choice to be pitching at the Humpies. Make sure that you use a single barbless hook as the WDFW boys have been checking. To keep your fish in outstanding shape for the table make sure that you bleed them immediately after landing and get them gutted and iced promptly. Taking good care of your catch will make for outstanding table fare no matter if they are going on the BBQ or into the smoker.

If you are not familiar with the Whidbey beach fishery stop by and we'll be glad to fill you in on the particulars. We have "Lots" of gear on had for the pink season.