Northwest Reel Life August 2024 Volume 3 Issue 10 - Flipbook - Page 25
Sometimes you can keep
wild fish in one area, but
not in another. In Marine
Area 11, common spots
include the Yacht Club,
Dash Point, and Browns
Point. In both areas though,
I'd caution against just
following the crowd. Don't
be afraid to study maps and
find your own spots. Points
and bays are always good
places to start.
Preparation is key!
Make sure to check for
emergency rules before
heading out. Don't forget
to brine your bait ahead of
time and grab ice to ensure
your catch stays cool. Grab
those life jackets and check
the weather forecast. The
Sound can turn nasty
at the drop of a hat,
especially for small boats.
Preparation can make all
the difference between a
cooler full of coho and a day
of disappointment. I'll leave
you with a story to help
drive this point home. One
day, I was out on the Sound
fishing for coho on Mike
Carey's boat with another
friend. The day had started
well- we got on the water at
the crack of dawn and saw
lots of fish on the meter.
We started getting our 3
fishing rods set up when
my friend said "Uh oh... I
forgot my fishing license!"
Mike and I immediately
stopped setting up the 3rd
rod and told my friend he
was on boat-driving duty
for the rest of the day. It
went from a (potential)
6-fish day to a 4-fish
day for us. Preparation
is everything! Do your
research, make a checklist,
and give yourself plenty of
time to get ready. Have fun
and go catch a cooler of
coho!
