Northwest Reel Life September 2024 Volume 4 Issue 1 - Flipbook - Page 27
Coho season falls while our
typical summer boating
weather is transitioning
to an unsettled weather
pattern. Most of the time
the sea conditions will
be very pleasant. But be
aware of and prepared for
changing conditions. If the
forecast is questionable
don’t go, or at least proceed
with caution. A 15-mph wind
against a running tide can
be uncomfortable or even
dangerous. Especially as you
depart/approach Deception
Pass/Cornet Bay, a key
launch area for MA 7 coho.
Know the limits of both your
boat and crew, and have
properly fitting life vests
for each person on board
and the required safety
equipment. Make sure that
you have adequate fuel on
board, with the longer runs
to the fishing grounds and
the potential for inclement
weather this is not the
fishery to play chicken with
your fuel gauge. Always err
on the cautious side.
Have a game plan for caring
for your catch. It will be
different for each skipper
but have a fish bonker, a
bleed bucket, or divers clip
and ice available. Once you
determine you have a legal
fish in the net, stun it to
prevent bruising.
SPECIAL OFFER ON THE LINE
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offer requirements now and
you could reel in a great
catch. Scan the code to learn
about this rewarding offer
for new members.
Membership required.
Restrictions apply.
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code leads you to another site, avoid
entering your information and report
the incident to BECU.
