Clay Bank Fishing off of Point Defiance

kinghunter · Post by **kinghunter** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:17 pm

Just wondering if anyone has been fishing there and what rigs set up works for bank and boat fishing. I'm now starting to get into Saltwater fishing since most of the rivers are closed and haven't had any luck anyway. What ever you can share would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Post by **Toni** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:23 pm

kinghunter wrote:Just wondering if anyone has been fishing there and what rigs set up works for bank and boat fishing. I'm now starting to get into Saltwater fishing since most of the rivers are closed and haven't had any luck anyway. What ever you can share would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Think Jens is going to get use to backing up the trailor? :bounce:
I haven't done it in years from a boat but we would mooch cut herring. I can't remember which tide. I have thought about going on the beach down there but one has to be very careful not to get stranded by the tide.

tommytitan08 · Post by **tommytitan08** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:15 am

I used to work at Pt. defiance boathouse this is right up my alley, this time of year quartermaster harbor between vashon and maury island can produce some fish as well as mooching in 140 ft of water off of the claybanks look for the landslide that came down the hill start there. Let your bait hit the bottom and reel up 8 cranks.

jens · Post by **jens** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:41 pm

Tommytitan, where can we purchase some live herring?

swedefish4life1 · Post by **swedefish4life1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:00 pm

Jens your south I know = Port of Edmonds (Buds Bait) been there older then dirt he will hand dip you live herring, crabs and more 425-774-1921 = crusty old salt:-$ GREAT BAIT!

Running open waters in the salt best resource anywhere for boat side water delivery is (Possession Whidbey Island BAIT SHOP)
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tommytitan08 · Post by **tommytitan08** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:11 pm

Jens you can call Pt. defiance boathouse at pt. defiance park in tacoma at 253-591-5325 they sell live herring or try Narrows Marina Tackle Store: 253-564-FISH (3474) 9001 S. 19th Street Tacoma, Wa 98466. Hopefully this helps Jens

tommytitan08 · Post by **tommytitan08** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:16 pm

Jens i called Pt. Defiance Boathouse they are currently out of fresh herring....frozen only. Narrows marina was closed when i tried to call will try back tomorrow.

jens · Post by **jens** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:38 am

Swede, I will check out that info when we head north - thank you!! Tommytitan, did Pt. Defiance say when they will have fresh herring?? Thank you for the info fellas! Getting ready to try the Cowlitz tomorrow in hopes of catching metal or a springer- will be at Cabelas for a few........

tommytitan08 · Post by **tommytitan08** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:58 am

Jens i talked to pt. defiance boathouse and Narrows marina both said they should have live herring within a week or so. They both get bait from the same guy so if one has bait the other usually does too.

jens · Post by **jens** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:31 am

tommytitan08 wrote:Jens i talked to pt. defiance boathouse and Narrows marina both said they should have live herring within a week or so. They both get bait from the same guy so if one has bait the other usually does too.

Thanx bro-I might take my boat next weekend, I'll have an open seat if you like-:salut:

tommytitan08 · Post by **tommytitan08** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:32 am

which day ? let me check my work schedule and i will get back to you on that.

Dustin07 · Post by **Dustin07** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:27 am

point defiance has a nice boat launch facility, but the fishing usually seems to leave much to be desired. usually see hundreds of boats, seals, orcas, and a handfull of fish.

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