Thank you for your vote!

I just wanted to take a second and thank the community for their 2009 Stanwood Camano “Best Country Grocery Store” votes!

I promise that Elger Bay Grocery & Gifts will continue to strive to set ourselves apart from an industry usually characterized by rude customer service, unclean stores, “ballpark” prices and sometimes immoral product selections.  If you ever have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

A correction on yesterday’s post

I made a typo on the days that CRABBING is open: Crabbing is open in Areas 8-1 & 8-2 Wed – Saturdays, not Wed – Sundays.

I apologize for the error, that’ll teach me to look at tiny regulation print first thing in the morning before I’ve had my coffee.

Elger Bay’s Start of Summer Update

6/16/2009

FYI, yesterday (June 15th) was the last day of Lingcod season. Reports this year were much slower than last… many anglers reported plenty of Rockfish but not many Lings. However, Salmon is now open Fridays through noon on Mondays at the Tulalip “Bubble” only.

Don’t forget: Crabbing opens in 2 weeks! That’s right folks, July 1st is opening day of Crab season. Like last year, it will be open Wed – Sunday every week through Labor Day. You can keep your pots out over night(at your own risk) Wed – Sat but they MUST be pulled by Sunday evening or you’ll be in for a ticket. If you want to crab but have no gear, come see me and I’ll get you setup. I’ve already got bait in stock with more on the way too so don’t wait until the last minute!

Mark your calendars for August 29th and 30th. Why, you ask? Because Elger Bay Grocery is holding our 3rd 50/50 Charity Salmon Derby that weekend. More details to follow, but its going to be a blast and its for a good cause so don’t miss it!

I now offer LINE SPOOLING! I’m going to focus on Berkley Trilene XT in the 12# & 20# tests to start with, but will expand selection as demand warrants. Cost is $.03 / yard. Available only from 6am to 3pm every day.

This Sunday is Father’s Day! Don’t forget to buy your favorite Dad/Husband something he’ll love from Elger Bay: A new rod or reel? Perhaps a lifetime warranty, made in America Kershaw knife? What about a Gerber multi-tool? Or maybe just get him a gift certificate for any amount so he can order whatever he wants from my HUGE catalog?

Father’s Day Sale; today through Sunday only:

20% off all Lamiglas rods & Kershaw knives!

Salmon Re-Opens Today!

Salmon re-opened today ONLY in the Tulalip Terminal Area of 8-2, Fridays through noon Mondays until Sept. 7 with the exception of June 20th.

Chinook min. 22″. Other Salmon species no min. Daily limit 2 combined Salmon PLUS 2 additional PINK.

We’ve got tons of Humpy Gear so come get geared up. From Buzz bombs and Humpy Specials, to Hootchie/Flasher combos, we’re your source for all things PINK!

And as always, we’re your one-stop fishing shop for gas, bait, gear, licenses, rods, reels, coffee, snacks, ice and beer!

Open from 6am till 9pm (but if you’ve just gotta get out before 6, we usually unlock the door about 5:45).

Dont’ forget, today is also the last day of Pacific Halibut in the Puget Sound, but Lingcod is open until June 15th.

Fishing Report 5/1/09

The 2009 – 2010 WDFW Regulation books are finally in!

So far, reports on Pacific Halibut have been great south of San Juan and Lopez Islands. Most anglers are launching out of Deception Pass or Anacortes(after getting their gas and bait at Elger Bay of course) to make the trip a little shorter. The guys who’ve been in say they’ve limited every time they’ve gone. Rumor has it that someoe caught a nice sized Halibut out of Elger Bay on Tuesday… but had to throw it back since it wasn’t the right day of the week. What a bummer for that guy. Does this mean that there’s Halibut closer than the San Juans or Admiralty? Well, not usually, but since it doesn’t take much gas to get to Elger Bay, it might be worth a couple hours of time to try, maybe after you drop your shrimp pots on Saturday.

Speaking of shrimping, it opens on Saturday May 2nd. We’ve got cases of Friskies Ocean Whitefish cat food on sale for $18.00 per case. We’ve only got a few cases left so you’d better hurry in!

Today is opening day of Lingcod season in our areas. Unlike Halibut, you don’t need to go far to get some monster Lings. We’ve got pictures on our board of some uglies(I’d say beauties but they really are not in any way beautiful) caught last year at Onamac and other, smaller holes all around Camano. I recommend jigging either a large herring or one of the Zak Tackle 16oz jigs with the sponge at the top of the hook. The sponges are perfect for soaking up the Halibut Feast Smelly Jelly(good for all bottomfish) so that it just drips everywhere while you’re jigging. Great for enticing those cod out of their holes.

We’ve Got Bait!

I just wanted to take a minute and make sure that everyone in the Stanwood/Camano area knows that Elger Bay Grocery carries every kind of bait you need for fishing around here. I know alot of other places around are out of stock at the moment, but I have sand shrimp, all sizes of herring, nightcrawlers, squid, even crab bait(though it isn’t in season yet) in our bait freezer.

And if you join our fishing club, the C.I.A.(Camano Island Anglers), you can get exclusive coupons emailed to you each and every month! To join, just send me an email: josh@elgerbaygrocery.com. For instance, April’s coupon is $.50 off a carton of nightcrawlers or $1.00 off a package of herring… Its not too late for you to get and use your April coupon; drop me a line!

Stanwood Eagle’s Derby April 18th & 19th

Cost is $50 per person. All ages and public welcome!

Everyone in boat must be signed up. Fishing in areas 8-1 & 8-2 only. All WDFW rules and regulations in effect.

Tons of prizes, cash for 1st – 5th! Prizes will be awarded on Sunday after weigh-in.

Weigh-in from 3pm – 4pm Saturday and 2pm – 3pm on Sunday at the Stanwood Eagles: 6419 Pioneer Hwy.

Sign up at Elger Bay Grocery, John’s Sporting Goods and Holiday Sports until 2pm on the 17th. You can also sign up at the Stanwood Eagles until they close on the 17th.

For more info, call Ed Keller 425-308-9437. All weather derby. Not responsible for accidents or injury.

Stanwood Hotel Derby Coming Up…

April 4th & 5th, 2009

$60 per person paid at Stanwood Hotel Saloon. Everyone in boat must be entered. WDFW rules and regulations apply. Not responsible for injuries or accidents. Must be present to collect prize. Fishing allowed in area 8-1 & 8-2 only.

1st – 45% of total entry fee
2nd – 25% of total entry fee
3rd – 15% of total entry fee
4th – 5% of total entry fee

All prizes awarded Sunday after weigh-in. Weigh-in 3:00pm to 4:30pm sharp by “my watch” at the Stanwood Hotel Saloon located at 26926, 102nd AVE NW.

For more info call 360-629-2888.

Hot Plug Derby this weekend!

The Bill Hayes Hotplug Derby is this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $60 per person, everyone in the boat must have a ticket. They can be purchased at John’s Sporting Goods, Hook Line & Sinker and Camano Marine.

Tons of prizes on both days. Fishing in areas 8-1 and 8-2 only. Not liable for any injury or accident.

For more info, contact Ed at 425-308-9437.