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Regarding the above
technique, I’m sure I’m
going to get comments
about flossing – I personally
think it’s a bunch of
malarkey. Why do I say
that? Because I remember
a day years ago fishing
Hoodsport when the chum
were in thick, jumping all
around us, swimming by in
schools of 10-20 fish. I had
my corkie/yarn/slinky set up
going, casting, retrieving,
and not getting a bump
for a good hour. Suddenly,
the bite magically turned
on and my gear started
getting bit. In came fish
after fish, hooked in the
jaw.
Explain to me how one can
have a steady procession
of fish go by with mouths
open for a good hour and
not “floss” one fish, then
suddenly start catching
one jaw hooked fish after
another? And trust me
when I say this, those hookups were solid strikes,
not to be mistaken with
a snagging sensation.
Anyway, the flossing debate
is one we anglers love to
engage in every year and
likely will do so as long as
we fish corkies.
The fly fishermen do quite
well at Hoodsport as well,
fishing sinking tips and flies
of various styles and colors.
I’m not a fly guy but it sure
does look like fun. Maybe
my next trip I’ll give it a try.
Before you set out, be sure
to check the Hoodsport
netting line at 360-8775222. Typically the nets
go in on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, but this is
not set in stone. There’s
nothing worse than driving
a hundred miles only to
find nets spread in every
direction. So save yourself
that aggravation before you
set out.
Fishing for hard fighting
chum is a blast. Get in on
the action this November!
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