Puget Sound

[Stonedfish]

Good outing! You can’t go wrong with that fly pattern. Judging from pic #4, the White Claw and Twisted Tea guys have not hit the beaches yet.

Its just a matter of time before they show up. They always do!
SF

 

[Porter2]

Good outing! You can’t go wrong with that fly pattern. Judging from pic #4, the White Claw and Twisted Tea guys have not hit the beaches yet.

It wont be long, little more sun and a bump in the temp.

 

[Divad]

Lots of chum fry at the bottom of the sound this evening. Very small, say 3/4 to 1in freshies.

 

[Stonedfish]

 

[jeradjames]

Lots of fry in the north sound this week. Still not seeing many cutthroat though.
Crude photo, hard to capture them. Tried to scoop up a few to see if they were pink or chum but no luck. I’m gonna guess pink based off of my local S river's returns and the back on these.

 

[Stonedfish]

Took a drive this morning do some exploring, hoping to find fry.
Only one participation trophy handed out today. I saw no fry, but the water was a bit lumpy due to the north wind. Much cooler than forecast at 41° when I started fishing at 6:00. Called it a day at 11:00. Nice day to just get out.
SF

 

[jasmillo]

Headed out this morning in @Kfish boat. Found some baitfish, not sure they were fry but nothing was really on them. Overall, a pretty slow day. When we saw fish splashing, slurping or jumping we got them to eat for the most part. I just did not seem like there were many fish around, even fishing a known honey hole and some new water that looked amazing. Those spots kicked out fish, just not a ton of them. Shrimp fly was the most productive again today.

Beautiful day though the wind kicked up a bit which made part of our time on the water a little sporty.



Some fish…

 

[Kfish]

I got a Puget Sound shower running over those whitecaps, salty and fresh
Didn’t see fry like we were hoping for, maybe they’re late in this region? Caught a few missed a few, good to have explored new beaches to learn new spots.

 

[Porter2]

Sometimes the view just tuckers you out after a hard day playing….

 

[Kfish]

Short solo session, weak incoming but there were some fish around.

 

[Stonedfish]

Slow day, a few small fish to hand. Started at 5:45 and called it a day at 10:00.
Had flat water and saw no fry. Eat too sunny.

Found this worm lying on the beach. Still alive but almost severed in half. Maybe a bird got it? Top of my rod handle to the end of the but section is 11” for reference. I assume this is a polychaete worm, but I can’t recall seeing one this long and thick.
@Cabezon what are your thoughts?



Also had a cayman checking me out.



Nice day to be out. Now time for yard work.
SF

 

[Cabezon]

Slow day, a few small fish to hand. Started at 5:45 and called it a day at 10:00.
Had flat water and saw no fry. Eat too sunny.

Found this worm lying on the beach. Still alive but almost severed in half. Maybe a bird got it? Top of my rod handle to the end of the but section is 11” for reference. I assume this is a polychaete worm, but I can’t recall seeing one this long and thick.
@Cabezon what are your thoughts?

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Also had a cayman checking me out.



Nice day to be out. Now time for yard work.
SF

When I think of large polychaetes in the PNW, my first thought is Neanthes (formerly Nereis) brandti (the giant pileworm). This species can reach 3-4 feet long. But N. brandti is a thicker-bodied worm than what your pictures show. More likely, this is Nereis vexillosa (mussel worm). They can reach a length of 15". Both species can be found in exactly the habitat shown in your pictures - sandy gravel, in the intertidal and nearshore subtidal.
Steve

 

[Stonedfish]

When I think of large polychaetes in the PNW, my first thought is Neanthes (formerly Nereis) brandti (the giant pileworm). This species can reach 3-4 feet long. But N. brandti is a thicker-bodied worm than what your pictures show. More likely, this is Nereis vexillosa (mussel worm). They can reach a length of 15". Both species can be found in exactly the habitat shown in your pictures - sandy gravel, in the intertidal and nearshore subtidal.
Steve

Thanks Steve,
Much appreciated.
One last question if I may.
In regards to its condition, any guesses on what might have severed it? There were some birds earlier where I found it. Not sure what type of birds as they were down the beach a ways.
SF

 

[Cabezon]

Thanks Steve,
Much appreciated.
One last question if I may.
In regards to its condition, any guesses on what might have severed it? There were some birds earlier where I found it. Not sure what type of birds as they were down the beach a ways.
SF

Hi SF,
Sorry, not a clue. Could be a bird, could be a crab.
Steve

 

[jasmillo]

Took the boat out for a few hours this afternoon. More of a practice solo launching and trailering type of outing than fishing. Only fished two spots. Lost three average cutts right at the boat. Saw but did not touch them . Also saw a few small baitfish/fry popping on the surface. Nothing really on them again except for some birds. Super bright (did not launch until 10 or so). Still a great day in April to be on the water ripping around the sound.

 

[Stonedfish]

 

[albula]

Wish they had the resources to do that in Port Angeles Harbor.

 

[Buzzy]

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Let's hope Snohomish County Prosecutors followup the hard work of these dedicated professionals and the same prosecutors (and judge) level some serious hurt on the cheaters.

 

[Divad]

That is awesome! I’m so glad they seized the boat. Willapa Bay/Tokeland has some bad actors too that steal pots regularly.

 

[Tom Butler]

Let's hope Snohomish County Prosecutors followup the hard work of these dedicated professionals and the same prosecutors (and judge) level some serious hurt on the cheaters.