Im getting the pinks itch!!! when can i have at em?

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RE:Im getting the pinks itch!!! when can i have at em?

Post by Gringo Pescador » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:42 pm

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rjn cajun wrote:Not trying to hijack the thread. I`m not a salmon guy so I`m wondering if the pink run is supposed to be like the last one. I live a few miles from the green and could still smell them. Went down to see what was going on and the river looked like it was ALIVE!!! Just wondering if it`s gonna be as good this year?
It might even be larger.
If trends go the way they have - larger. But I read somewhere that it is not supposed to match last years. But then again, the limit in the green I think is 6 fish, so that kind of gives you an idea that they are anticipating a bunch of em..
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Post by Jaksonbrown » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:06 pm

rjn cajun wrote:Not trying to hijack the thread. I`m not a salmon guy so I`m wondering if the pink run is supposed to be like the last one. I live a few miles from the green and could still smell them. Went down to see what was going on and the river looked like it was ALIVE!!! Just wondering if it`s gonna be as good this year?
I read a report today on Salmon University that they are calling for the best pink run in over 20 years! The dude at Triangle Tackle in Snohomish sayed that he talked to a few folks that have hooked a few on the snohomish plunking already. Im going to go get my Kings in the morning and if we limit out early, gonna go throw some pink gear in the water and see what happens. Anyone else gonna be on Possession bar this weekend? Ill be the guy in the old ugly green duckworth on the west side.

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Post by A9 » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:38 pm

Jaksonbrown wrote: Anyone else gonna be on Possession bar this weekend? Ill be the guy in the old ugly green duckworth on the west side.
Pinks are already in the straits, tough to give a firm date on when they'll be here in the sound, but the peak of the run is usually mid or late August....This year may be earlier?

Will be in the Possess. area this weekend, will look for your boat. Did some recon work over the past few days, lots of bait and lots of stuff marking on the finder... Should be a good opener, the tides aren't ideal but thats not gonna stop anyone....
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Post by BARCHASER10 » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:05 pm

Fishchecker report. Note the Pinks at CQ, for that matter its good across the board.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/creel/puget/ ... insula.htm

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Post by Matt » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:35 pm

I will be out in the WDFW boat tomorrow doing C&R in area 10 and out in area 9 all day Saturday. See you guys out there! What king of boat are you in A9? Corey, I know how to find your, just look for the hair! lol. :geek:
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Post by Dave » Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:19 am

I will be out there Saturday morning. Sounds like there will be several WALakers out there. I will be in my boat, pictured.
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Post by Bodofish » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:02 am

Sorry I've stood by as long as I can with a subject like this it just makes my skin crawl! Come on guys! "I've got the pink itch."???????????

For gods sake go to the doctor and get some cream for it! It should clear up in a day or two.
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Post by natetreat » Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:54 am

Hahahahahaha!

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Post by jake_k » Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:46 pm

If only that was the cure lol

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Post by Jaksonbrown » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:19 pm

Bodofish wrote:Sorry I've stood by as long as I can with a subject like this it just makes my skin crawl! Come on guys! "I've got the pink itch."???????????

For gods sake go to the doctor and get some cream for it! It should clear up in a day or two.

Come on Bodo... You know there is no cure for a guy who has the "pink" itch.... other than to scratch it!!!![love] :viking:


Sorry... couldnt help myself! [lol]

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Post by Matt » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:32 pm

LOL!
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Post by Bodofish » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:23 am

Jaksonbrown wrote:
Bodofish wrote:Sorry I've stood by as long as I can with a subject like this it just makes my skin crawl! Come on guys! "I've got the pink itch."???????????

For gods sake go to the doctor and get some cream for it! It should clear up in a day or two.

Come on Bodo... You know there is no cure for a guy who has the "pink" itch.... other than to scratch it!!!![love] :viking:


Sorry... couldnt help myself! [lol]
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Post by knotabassturd » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:51 pm

Went to Dash Pt for maybe 20 minutes, nobody had anything. No pinks yet. No blood or scales on any of the cutting boards nor on the pier. 1 guy fishing 'nooks and I think 4 people fishing pinks all on the pier. Even the often reliable guys fishing for flounder were struggling to get much flounder today.

Still waitin'...
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Post by Matt » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:31 pm

Been seeing a few out in A9, Everett has been getting a handfull, and Shilshole as well. They are coming, within 2-3 weeks there will be enough to catch I would say.
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Post by spokey9 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:36 pm

thanks for the update knot & matt. my cousin and i will be out on dash 2marrow crabbing & fishing (hopefully there's a king with a pt wilson addiction there tomarrow 0:fish:).
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Post by knotabassturd » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:13 am

Thanx Matt for the pinks info. I might join spokey in the AM there for just a short spell. Not sure if I can wiggle it in.
Good luck on the crab spokey- hope U can get a keeper dungee or 2. Been skinny out there for dungees.
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Post by natetreat » Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:42 am

I saw a school go by the dock at my dads place in Olympia. About 9 or ten pinks went right through his marina. So they're coming any minute now. You know you're anticipating them now, but when you're struggling for a coho for all the humpies you'll be missing last year already. Heheheh.

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Post by knotabassturd » Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:04 am

Trust me, I will very happily take every humpy I can get. It'll mean more trips out.

The part I won't like so much tho will be having my left shoulder touching someone's right shoulder and my right shoulder touching someone's left while 'fishing' for them LOL. If I can endure that, I will treasure every one of them bonked buggers. I promise:)
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Post by Fish_Bait111397 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:15 am

One of my buddies caught 3 pinks, and one 'nook (smaller one about 25 inches), out of CQ.
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Post by natetreat » Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:12 am

knotabassturd wrote:Trust me, I will very happily take every humpy I can get. It'll mean more trips out.

The part I won't like so much tho will be having my left shoulder touching someone's right shoulder and my right shoulder touching someone's left while 'fishing' for them LOL. If I can endure that, I will treasure every one of them bonked buggers. I promise:)
I hear you man. My wife will be letting me out a lot more too. I don't mind the combat fishing half as much as most guys do so long as there are fish in front of me.

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