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Q : We are visiting Seattle. How can we get our fish home?
A : I will clean (fillets or whole) and bag your fish at the dock. Then you have 3 main options;
You may stop at The Fresh Fish Company (206) 782-1632 - 2364 NW 80th ST. It's right nearby us and they will pack your fish for transport for $15-$20 but will not ship for you unless you also buy their seafood. However many hotels offer free cold storage until you return home and you can usually carry on or check your fish for free on most airlines.
Jensen's Smokehouse (www.jensenssmokehouse.com) will do an outstanding job of smoking, portioning, vacuum packing and shipping salmon to your door for $3 a lb plus shipping.
City Fish Co ( www.cityfish.com ) at Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle will actually pack and ship your fish at the current shipping rates.
Q : Do you go out in the ocean?
A : No. While Puget Sound is connected to the ocean by the strait of Juan de Fuca , the Pacific Ocean is 90 miles from the entrance to the Sound and 140 miles by water from our home port in Seattle.
Q : Is the Puget Sound cosidered saltwater ?
A : Yes . Tidal currents can be strong , with up to 15 vertical feet of tide change in about 7 hours . There are many rivers flowing into this fertile fjord which averages 600 ft. in depth . The fresh water is dispersed quickly.
Q : How far out do you go ?
A : About 6 miles from port on average. Salmon fishing can be quite produtive10 minutes out of port and rarely do we need to go more than 10 or 12 miles to find fish.This yields about 5 hours of actual fishing on a 6 hour trip. Remember our trip times and durations are flexible.
Q : Does the Water get rough ?
A : It can be a little rough at times . Choppy is a better word for it . We rarely see more than 1 to 3 foot wind waves . There are no swells and consequently little or no sea-sickness . In fact many days on the Sound are as calm as a small lake
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Q : How far in advance do I need to book?
A : 4 to 6 weeks during peak summer times is recommended but you can always call and see what's available. Some lucky folks get a booking a day or two before they go out and the afternoons are often available on short notice. To secure an exact date please try to book as far in advance as you can.
Q : Do you provide fishing poles ?
A : Yes ! We provide everything you need to catch fish including quality rods, reels, bait & tackle, fish cleaning and bagging . All at no additional charge.
Q : What do I need to bring ?
A : Warm clothes, Snacks and beverages . Even in August it can get quite cold on the water, especially early morning hours. If you wear shorts you should also bring pants or sweats. A camera, sunglasses and sunscreen can also be handy.
Q : How many people can you take on your boat ?
A : We can take 6 persons but usually keep it at 3 or 4 unless your group size is larger. We can also arange for larger groups (to 18 persons) to split 2 or 3 boats.
Q : Can you recommend a good place to stay nearby?
A : Yes. Go to the Accommodations page to see our top referrals. Of course there are many other places to stay in Seattle that are good but these are the closest accommodations of fair quality and pricing.
Q : When is the best time to fish ?
A : May bottom fishing is growing in popularity every year as the large Ling Cod are just plain impressive. Juvenile Kings (young Chinook salmon locals call "Blackmouth") feed all year around in Puget Sound, October and November are the best blackmouth months. Adult Kings (mature Chinook) which are the largest of all salmon , start showing in June and peak in August . Silvers (Coho salmon) provide some of the hottest action of the year and run strongest in August September and October. Also see SEASONS
Q : Do you have a bathroom onboard ?
A : Yes. We have a "head" ( enclosed marine bathroom and electric toilet ).
Q : What type of poles and tackle do you use ?
A : We use Fenwick and Berkley rods with Penn and Shimano reels. The reels are loaded with 15 and 20 lb. Trilene mainline. Lines are held deep while trolling with a line release on the Penn electric downrigger. This releases so you fight fish on the fishing pole after the fish strikes. You just hang out and jump on a rod when it goes. For terminal tackle we use a variety of rigs from spoons and plugs to dodger and fly or dodger and plastic combinations. Natural baits such as fresh herring are used on the lighter rods. Live bait is not conducive to salmon trolling as the sensitive baits don't survive well trolling down as deep as 160 feet.
Q : Why do you need a downrigger?
A : To get down to the fish; Without temporarily using the 10 lb downrigger weight we would need to use huge weights on our poles to get down deep where the fish are while trolling (motoring) .
The downrigger weight releases the line when a fish is hooked and then we can fight the fish without weight on our line except the fish and the lure.
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