Northwest Fishing Reports

Here it is, verbatim from the regs: Hook and line angling - Unless noted differently, only one line with up to 2 hooks is allowed. Barbless hooks are required for all species in Marine Areas 5-13, except forage fish jig gear. When fishing for SALMON in Marine Areas 1-13, only single-point hooks may ...

You are right swede, the darts come with the eyelet at the top. I musta been thinking of a gibbs or something like a buzz that the line goes through.

When you change hooks on your darts, do you use a split ring or just buy open eyed octo hooks?

A buddy of mine caught a real nice one off double bluff a couple years ago in the kelp beds. Furthest one inland I've heard of in a long time...

Do you guys recommend using a bead or bumper between the buzz or dart and the hook? Is there a risk of it sliding down the line and eventually breaking the knot if it keeps hitting?

Another vote for catching your own. Sabiki rigs work great, just wet each hook/fly with some anchovy oil and you should bring them in 6 at a time! Find good schools to work and you'll catch all you need in no time.