Uncategorized – The Outdoor Line

Washington salmon forecasts come to light and nearly 7.8-million Puget Sound pinks are predicted to return, which is more than 3.9 million compared to the 2023 forecast

March 1, 2025

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Salmon anglers will likely be blushing with delight after WDFW fishery managers unveiled the 2025-2026 salmon forecasts at a public meeting on Friday, Feb. 28 in Olympia, and it appears a really strong number of Puget Sound pink salmon will arrive in late summer. The Feb. 28 “kickoff” meeting is […]

Summer salmon fisheries are ramping up right now with more options on the near horizon

June 13, 2024

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Summer is less than a week away – June 20 to be exact – and the 2024-2025 salmon fishing season is already off to a good start in several marine areas. A couple of pro tips include being willing to move from place to place to catch because leaving your […]

Washington salmon fishing seasons in 2024-2025 are similar to last season along with added time on the water in several areas for coho and sockeye

April 12, 2024

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW SEATTLE – The Pacific Fishery Management Council week-long meeting wrapped up on Thursday, April 11, thus setting the tentative salmon fishing seasons and anglers should find statewide opportunities that’ll likely mirror last season. That long winding road in the two-month season-setting process known as North of Falcon, is a term […]

Lingcod!

April 3, 2024

Lingcod! By Jason Brooks One of the most sought-after fish for eating is the lingcod. Known for their flakey white fillets and aggressive bite lingcod are not an actual cod at all but their own species. One of the most vicious fish that swims in the ocean grows fast and once they reach adulthood have […]

WDFW releases mixed bag forecast for Chinook and coho, while two sockeye runs could be a boon for summer fisheries

March 1, 2024

Initial salmon forecasts are just the first step during this long two-month salmon season setting process where fishery managers create 2024-25 fisheries Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW All eyes are focused on what the future holds for the 2024-25 recreational salmon fishing seasons, and while anglers should find opportunities there’ll likely issues to overcome due […]

Here’s some holiday cheer to get excited about! If the stars align, spring and early summer Columbia River salmon returns could offer decent fishing in 2024

December 11, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW What better way to celebrate the upcoming holidays than relishing some possible early good news for 2024 Columbia River salmon returns! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this past week released the Columbia River spring and early summer salmon forecasts and indications continue to point toward plenty of […]

Millions of pink salmon returning, and fishing success is excellent in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca

August 14, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW We’ve turned the corner on summer and are now heading into one of the most bustling and exciting times for salmon anglers. Salmon fishing options in August are highlighted by the robust pink salmon catches happening right now with hot action around Puget Sound for a robust predicted return of […]

Choices abound for kings and/or coho salmon in the weeks ahead as summer fishing shifts into high gear

June 15, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW The first official day of summer is a little more than a week away and some locations have produced some decent early action with more looming on the near horizon that includes the much-anticipated summer coastal salmon fishery. A few marine areas that were generating some fair to good fishing […]

More (12 Volt) Power to YOU! Knowing the practical differences between a deep cycle and a starting battery will keep you in the juice!

May 7, 2023

Every boat -no matter what size- has a personality borne of it’s design, power configuration and electrical system. The bigger the boat, the more complex the vessel’s “personality” and the longer the learning curve you’ll have getting to know her. So after four years running the Duckworth 30 OSXL “SeaBeast”, I have absolutely come to […]

Washington salmon seasons set will be fairly like 2022, and nearly 4.0-million pink salmon will provide an added salmon species to catch this summer

April 7, 2023

Contributed by Mark Yuasa, WDFW Anglers will be able to look forward to fishing opportunities that’ll likely mirror last season, plus a forecasted robust return of nearly 4.0 million pink salmon heading to Puget Sound, and a stable Chinook and coho forecasts will boost ocean fisheries too. The process in developing Puget Sound salmon seasons […]