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Zman
Fry [0 - 20]

Joined: 04 November 2003
Location: WA - Thurston Co.
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Topic: Where to go for Smelt
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 1:59pm

With everything in a slow down has anyone found or know of any good places to take a boat and jig or net for smelt or herring this time of the year, thank you for any help!

Edited by Easy Limits - 06 January 2008 at 8:44am

Attitude is Everything

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spareoar
Bucketmouth [201 - 300]

Joined: 01 July 2007
Location: WA - Snohomish Co.
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Posted: 05 January 2008 at 2:02pm

No boat needed. Go to Cornet bay past deception pass and watch,if there pulling little shinny things out of the water fish there. If not drive up to the marina in Oak Harbor and give it a try.

Got lost on the way to work and found the river.

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TRAUT
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Posted: 05 January 2008 at 3:18pm

Still maybe a little early, but Everrett is a good place to go when they're in. Also the marina(s) up at La Conner but that's still about a month off too I think.

I may be lost, but I'm making good time!

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Musicman
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Joined: 26 December 2005
Location: WA - Pierce Co.
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Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:48pm

Most down this way hit the cowlitz but the last few years have been bleak to say the least....hopefully this year will be different.

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singleaction
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Joined: 13 March 2007
Location: WA - Clark Co.
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Posted: 07 January 2008 at 5:26am

Most down this way hit the cowlitz but the last few years have been bleak to say the least....hopefully this year will be different.

Expect a year like last year for the cowlitz. Will be very few smelt.... maybe none. If the river stays muddy expect what few come back, to spawn in the mainstem of the Columbia.

Edited by singleaction - 07 January 2008 at 8:38pm

There is always room for improvements in fishing. Especially inriver commercial harvesters

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oneenvy
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Joined: 21 September 2007
Location: WA - Snohomish Co.
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Posted: 07 January 2008 at 4:13pm

my buddies parents have been going up on the weekends up to deception pass jigging for them. they've been coming home with loads. super good deep fried. Dip netting for them down south on the columbia or cowlitz has been dismal the last 5-10 years. this year doesn't look good either. search wdfw site for columbia river smelt and they'll give you updates on it and what the commercial guys are doing.

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Zman Fry [0 - 20] Joined: 04 November 2003 Location: WA - Thurston Co. Casts: 6	Topic: Where to go for Smelt Posted: 05 January 2008 at 1:59pm
	With everything in a slow down has anyone found or know of any good places to take a boat and jig or net for smelt or herring this time of the year, thank you for any help! Edited by Easy Limits - 06 January 2008 at 8:44am
	Attitude is Everything
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spareoar Bucketmouth [201 - 300] Joined: 01 July 2007 Location: WA - Snohomish Co. Casts: 279	Posted: 05 January 2008 at 2:02pm
	No boat needed. Go to Cornet bay past deception pass and watch,if there pulling little shinny things out of the water fish there. If not drive up to the marina in Oak Harbor and give it a try.
	Got lost on the way to work and found the river.
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TRAUT Contributing Members 2006 Contributing Member! Joined: 04 August 2004 Casts: 4444	Posted: 05 January 2008 at 3:18pm
	Still maybe a little early, but Everrett is a good place to go when they're in. Also the marina(s) up at La Conner but that's still about a month off too I think.
	I may be lost, but I'm making good time! Photos
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Musicman Old Timer [751 - 1000] Joined: 26 December 2005 Location: WA - Pierce Co. Casts: 884	Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:48pm
	Most down this way hit the cowlitz but the last few years have been bleak to say the least....hopefully this year will be different.
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singleaction Wallhanger [501 -750] Joined: 13 March 2007 Location: WA - Clark Co. Casts: 577	Posted: 07 January 2008 at 5:26am
	Most down this way hit the cowlitz but the last few years have been bleak to say the least....hopefully this year will be different. Expect a year like last year for the cowlitz. Will be very few smelt.... maybe none. If the river stays muddy expect what few come back, to spawn in the mainstem of the Columbia. Edited by singleaction - 07 January 2008 at 8:38pm
	There is always room for improvements in fishing. Especially inriver commercial harvesters
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oneenvy Shaker [21 - 50 ] Joined: 21 September 2007 Location: WA - Snohomish Co. Casts: 34	Posted: 07 January 2008 at 4:13pm
	my buddies parents have been going up on the weekends up to deception pass jigging for them. they've been coming home with loads. super good deep fried. Dip netting for them down south on the columbia or cowlitz has been dismal the last 5-10 years. this year doesn't look good either. search wdfw site for columbia river smelt and they'll give you updates on it and what the commercial guys are doing.
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