Still taking signups…

It’s not too late to signup for our “running” Winter Blackmouth Derby!

In an effort to get as many anglers participating as possible, and after much consideration as to preventing cheating, we have decided to allow sign ups throughout the duration of the derby(Nov. 1 – Apr. 30). However, you cannot weigh in a fish until 3 days have passed since you signed up.

Again, the cost is just $10 and 1st place gets 75% of the ticket sales… but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t bring in every Salmon you catch, because there will be a mystery weight which will recieve the remaining 25%!

All Clothing & Beach Towels 20% OFF!

20% OFF
All Clothing & Beach Towels!
This includes our signature, “Don’t Be Crabby, Camano Island” shirts and sweatshirts.

River Gear 50% off!

At the front of the store, next to the cash register, you will find several boxes full of great river fishing gear at a 50% discount!

Some of the lures you’ll find include:

Buzz Bombs, Dick Nite spoons, Blue Fox Vibraxes, jigheads, pink squids, Humpy Special spoons, etc.

Don’t miss this opportunity to restock your tackle box for half the price!

All Humpy Gear 35% off!

From now until the end of October,

All “Humpy Gear” is 35% off!

“Humpy Gear” includes: pink squids/mini squids, Humpy Special spoons, pink Buzz Bombs, pink Vibraxes, pink Dick Nites, pink hootchie/white dodger combos and pink Pt. Wilson jigs

Fishing Report 10/12/09

Fishing has slowed considerably with the closing of most of Marine Areas 8-1 & 8-2. The only parts of those areas still open is the Oak Harbor Fishery in 8-1(which I haven’t heard is having much success) and the south part of 8-2(from Everett across to Whidbey and south until the border of area 9). Anglers are having mixed results catching Silvers at Possession Bar and Shipwreck. One 10 pounder was caught on a green/spatter back hootchie with a strip of herring off of a 34″ leader and a purple haze Hot Spot flasher. Some guys report catching some Blackmouth as they try for the Coho. Just a reminder that you cannot keep Blackmouth Salmon in any marine area until November 1st.

The Humpys are pretty much gone both in the saltwater and in the rivers. However, anglers on both the Stilly and the Snohomish are catching a fair amount of Silvers as of last week. The average seems to be about 7 pounds. Most are using 50/50 Dick Nite spoons.

Fishing Report 9/25/2009

Marine area’s 8-1, 8-2 are closing at the end of the month.  Don’t worry though, because Marine area 9 is still open and select area’s in 8-1 and 8-2 will be open all of October. Marine area 8-1 is being restricted to only Oak Harbor, between Forbes Point and Blowers Bluff. 8-2 boundaries are limited to the southern half, from Everett, south to shipwreck and possesion point. All of 8-1 and 8-2 will be back open on November 1st, so if your favorite fishing spot is going to be closed for the month you won’t have long to wait.

Possession Point and Shipwreck is open all season, and for the temporary closure in 8-1 and 8-2, these spots are probably going to be your best bet. Silvers are being caught here as well as in Sekiu, trolling with a Purple Haze flasher and a Coho Killer on a 24″-34″ lead.

Your daily catch limit is also being changed to 2 combined on pinks and silvers. (2 pinks, 2 silvers, or 1 pink and 1 silver.) 4 combined will start again on November 1st.

Fishing is still hot in the Stilliguamish and Skagit Rivers. Pinks are running  heavy through the rivers but silvers are also being caught on humpy gear. After fishing the Stilly with pink squids all day with little result, I swaped over to a 2 1/2 pink Buzz Bomb and I couldn’t keep them off the line.

Winter Fishing Derby

Starting November 1st, and running through April 30th Elger Bay Grocery will be hosting a “running” winter fishing derby. Cost is $10 per person. All ages are accepted and sign-ups end on October 31st. Everyone that signs up before October 1st will receive a coupon good for 20% off any fishing related item.

Fish caught in Marine areas 8-1, 8-2 and 9 are allowed and weigh-in’s are during regular business hours (6am-9pm). One fish per day for each participant. Bring in your biggest catch of the day, weigh it in and get your picture taken with your fish. All WDFW rules and regulations apply, everyone in the boat must sign up and Native Chinooks will not be accepted.

75% of all ticket sales will be awarded to the participant with the biggest salmon, 25% of ticket sales will be awarded to a pre-determined mystery weight.

Fishing Report 9/18/09

Apparently, there are still Humpys being caught out at Seiku… which means we may be looking at a situation where there are still lots of Humpys in the Puget Sound when areas 8-1 & 8-2 close… which I don’t ever remember happening.

A few anglers are still plying the waters around Camano Head and having mixed success. Most of these are either trolling Pink hootchies or casting Buzz Bombs.

Most of the action though is on the rivers, especially the Stillaguamish. Buzz Bombs and squid-jigs are having mixed success, but the best results are being seen by anglers using Dick Nite spoons on 3 feet of leader. Cast upstream and retrieve slowly as it bounces along the bottom. I saw 3 different guys limit out on 3 different colors, so my opinion is that color doesn’t seem to matter.

This past weekend there were some Silvers caught down at Shipwreck and Possession bar. The best setup right now is an 11″ Purple Haze flasher with an 18-24″ leader and a Coho Killer spoon. Don’t forget the Smelly Jelly!

Should be great fishing for the Everett Coho Derby this weekend. The biggest challenge is sifting through the Pinks to get those elusive Silvers. For those who didn’t know, the derby is this weekend, the 19th & 20th; costs $25 for adults and should be a lot of fun. For ticket outlets, visit their website: http://www.everettcohosalmonderby.com/ticketoutletsnew.html

Lastly, for those who were in this weekend and saw my empty shelves, never fear! I have been completely restocked on everything except for Hot Pink Buzz Bombs; noone has those

A Few Important Updates

1) I was able to get the last few Pink Buzz Bombs my companies had in stock this week, so hurry in before they are gone again! Fishing is hot pretty much everywhere: Camano Head, the State Parks, the mouth of the Stilly, the Stilly & Skagit Rivers, the Snohomish River… someone let me know where it isn’t good.

2) I’m proud to announce that Elger Bay Grocery is now selling 2%, 1% & Nonfat gallons of Milk for only $1.99!

3) From now on, all bread will be discounted 30% every Wednesday!

Fishing Report 8/31/09

The fishing report this morning straight from the Game Warden’s mouth was that the Humpys are piled up at Camano head(the south tip of the island), but the Port Susan side was much slower today than it was this weekend.

The Skagit River has been on fire for the last few days; most people are limiting from the bank at various locations. One of the most common rigs I’ve heard they’re using is to drift a string of spin n glows and little corkys with a sand shrimp on the hook. Make sure you bring lots of bait, cause these Humpys are big bait thieves!

Don’t forget, the Stillaguamish River opens tomorrow, September 1st for Salmon! Also, this is the last weekend for Crabbing in 8-1 & 8-2 and its open Wednesday through Monday, Labor Day, in honor of it being the finale. And yes, we do still have some crab bait left!

And last, but not least, WE HAVE BUZZ BOMBS! I know alot of my competition is sold out, but I’ve got plenty so come stock up!