Northwest Fishing Reports

Starting off a new thread for the new year! Pictures from Westport Jetty -

nice fish. i would love to catch some of those.

Good haul! Looks like fun.

Natetreat, how do you rig up your greenlings? Floats? or off the bottom?

Nate, you and your friends are truly jetty masters! What a take! You're report and pictures have given me the itch-- I'm going to try to for the elusive razor clam/jetty fishing doubleheader on Sunday.

To add another picture (maybe not epic, but I like it) here is the coolest black rockfish I have ever caught:


Not only did he have the battle damaged tail and fins, but his flesh was way more fatty than any other black rockfish I have eaten. I think this guy was quite the risk-taker in life!

Also, how was the perch? I've only ever eaten redtail.

Perch are always good. With a good pan sear, salt peperr, spices, they taste great. Thin fillets, they're delicate, but very good. I didn't eat that one, but I've caught many striped perch in the past trips.

kzoo wrote:Natetreat, how do you rig up your greenlings? Floats? or off the bottom?

Both. Sometimes I let 'em swim, sometimes under a big ole float. Gotta keep 'em outta the rocks, especially when the current picks up. Been experimenting with putting them on a leash, we'll see how that works out.

Caught two 18 inch back to back greenlings! Monsters.

Wowwww! Those are huge!!

Although I have been swamped at work, I have managed a few outings this spring. Truly my favorite season of the year, and as time goes on and I figure these fish out more and more, I find no lack of productivity. Here are a few recent pics.

Lets save the best for first, FLATTIES!



Critters



A tooth



or two



or three



We've had many days with boxes full of these.... I got so excited I even forgot to XYZ.



And if you wanted to know what a 36" fish looks like taped TO THE LINE, here she is folks. Sorry, that came home with me.



Yes, its been great.... and even better? 3 more weeks of bliss! I've hit the salt every weekend since May 1st and haven't come home empty yet, and its all been done with the damn busted left hand... hahaha Good luck out there, and tight lines.

Nice pics Matt. Great looking lings. What happened to your arm?

Woowee!! GREAT pics! Where did you land the halibut? Area 6?

Wow...zipper down in nearly every photo! Style Points!!! Good looking fish!

It's good luck, try it out.

All photos in MA7. All fish landed from my 17' Jetsled; small boats can do it too!!

very nice lings Matt, just had some fried ling from last years canada trips and remembered how good them babies are fried up in the pan with some panko and butter. Can't wait for our bottomfish trip in 2 weeks to vancouver island, the start of another year up there!

ResQ wrote:Caught two 18 inch back to back greenlings! Monsters.

Wow! Those are ginourmous!

awesome saltwater pics! Im going to the Jetty this coming weekend! Hopefully I will get something to post!

I'll be there saterday morning!

Great day on the in westport. Caught numerous greenlings and lost two VERY nice ling cod right at the net. Caught my first rock greenling. Very cool fish! Here is what we brought home.