Northwest Fishing Reports

I went out last night and in 1.5 hrs caught 3 dungeness, 1 rock crab and 3-4 that were too small. I think I got lucky judging by the hauls of those around me, but it was a pretty exciting first time out!

Thanks for everyone's help!

GPC,

I've never been squidding. If I wanted to do some on the side while waiting for the crab traps, what would I need?

Pole
squid jig
anything else?

Is there any specific time to go? It was mentioned that crabs can be caught any time of the day. Is it the same with squid?

thanks!

Hi, Camano island isn't that far north. If people wade crab there, I might check it out. Wading might not be as productive, but it's a lot more interactive/fun. Where on Camano island have you seen waders? The more specific you can get, the better. Can the locations be reached without a boat? Altern...

So where can I pick up some crab rings? I went to West Marine in Seattle, but they only had pots. Anything else I'll need to pick up?

Crab rings
Chicken/turkey
Bucket/cooler

Good story Iskiles! And thanks for all the info!

Do you just use Crab pots like this:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/482182406.html

Any tips on where else/what type to buy?

thx!

Hi, Can anyone recommend some good crabbing spots near Seattle? I moved here from New Jersey where we used to go out wading in shallow waters for blue crab. I'm looking forward to catching some Dungeness crabs. Wading spots would be great, but if not, any other spots where a boat isn't required woul...