Two-pole Endorsement for Puget Sound Salmon (MA12 south & MA13)

Shingo and I hit southern Hood Canal to chase Chinook and Coho. I talk about using the two-pole endorsement for salmon, which you can do in Marine Areas 12 (south of Ayock) and 13. #pugetsound #hoodcanal
Thanks Evan King (Context Sensitive) for the free tunes! If you want to check out his music, link below:
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[@PeelingLine]

Nice catches. Gorgeous water in the Hood Canal. Sinclair Inlet in Area 10 is also two pole. 👍

[@WAFishQuest]

thank you Brett! I thought there was a MA10 one, but couldn't remember it. I pinned this comment so people see it

[@PeelingLine]

@@WAFishQuest Not the best place to fish though. There are gill nets, and 5 ferries to dodge along with navy patrol boats and anchored ones. And if you don't mind all that there's lots of seaweed, some strong currents and back eddies that will mess up your gear.

[@kevinstorm2167]

@@PeelingLine Brett is spot on with the Area 10 Sinclair inlet, and the obstacle course you have to run to do it.

[@NorthwestAdventurerNWA]

Nice catch guys. The Early Birds definitely got the Fish!

[@WAFishQuest]

thanks a ton David! I'm not a morning person, but I tell ya. Getting up for fishing is muuuuuch easier than getting up for work! : )

[@youraveragefishkeeper]

I’ll never get over this intro. It throws me be back when I was just a kid watching hunting and fishing shows at my grandparents.

[@WAFishQuest]

thanks for saying this YourAverageFishKeeper! In an odd way that intro is a lot of what my channel represents. When I run without an intro, my video retention goes way up. A lot of new viewers see an intro of any kind and click away in about 6 seconds (although the intro is only about 8 seconds long). But, those aren't the people I make those videos for. The pursuit of views simply for views sake is a hollow one. I make my videos for the YourAverageFishKeepers of the world. Thanks again!

[@cindynelson5140]

YAAAEEE Blake's Back !! :) made My night :) 😊 That was totally awesome and what a beautiful day !! Great footage !

[@WAFishQuest]

thanks Mom! I accidentally debuted this one at midnight instead of 4:00 pm. Oh well! : )

[@PNWSamson]

Looked like a fun time. All your fishing in before 8am! That's amazing. The entire day to relax ahead of you. Awesome.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Chris! I still went into work at noon (took half a day). But that long nap was great!

[@mountainmelts5221]

8 bit tunes got me flashing back to the arcade days.. great video! Tight lines!

[@WAFishQuest]

I super appreciate the kind words about the music, Mt. Met! Usually when I get a music comment it's a "your music sux" or "loose the music dude." So realllllly nice to get a comment that's not a complaint about it. I also had arcade days, maybe that is why I like "chiptune" as much as I do. Tight lines!

[@j-swizzyswoll8000]

Thats freakin awesome! I always enjoy the banjo music as well👍. We are getting ready for razurr clammin!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks as always J-Swizzy! I'm pumped for razor clam season too!

[@Solidbrass1934]

Good to see some locals getting em. And sharing info. Tight lines guys !

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton Jerry! Hood Canal can sure be hot one morning; cold the next!

[@jonahv9572]

Im jealous! Trolling for salmon is the best! Great catch guys!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton Jonah! Super appreciate it!

[@deanwarren9712]

Great job Fellas, love your video's. Them some nice fish.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton Dean!

[@Patrickdoyleoutdoors]

8-2 in the Tulalip bubble fishery is good for two poles!

[@WAFishQuest]

A) great to hear from you Patrick I hope all is going great for you! B) thanks a ton! That's two I missed.

[@honeyholehuntersfishing]

nice trip guys, pulled some good fish, looked like alot of fun! 👍💪

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton HHH Fishing! It was a pretty great 90 minutes!

[@corbfisher]

Well, you weren't gone for long. Good to see more content from you.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton Corbfisher! Refreshing can be unpredictable. Sometimes it takes a few weeks, sometimes a few months. But I was ready to come back.

[@CatchGrowPickCook]

woah, was there another fish on that other trolling rod when you are landing the last fish?

[@WAFishQuest]

man, looks like it, totally didn't notice!

[@CatchGrowPickCook]

@@WAFishQuest well i guess that fish got to live another day!

[@khanhtuannguyen]

Nice hat!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton Khan! It was real cheap 'cause no one likes action green (but I do)!

[@calvinoutdoors4846]

100% awesomeness!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you sir!

[@HobbiesHobo]

Good day Blake! Looks like you both had a great time. Mike.

[@WAFishQuest]

Good day Mike! We sure did! The only downside is I was back at work at 9:30. Ha ha.

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

What a morning! Nice work boys!

[@WAFishQuest]

Ehhh Bo! Thanks as always! I'm sure I'll be kicking around your neighborhood here soon looking for more Coho.

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

@@WAFishQuest I'll look for you in the early am!

[@wannafishalure]

good job!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks so much Toni!!

[@kingbee1691]

Wasn’t sure too bout that video game music at first but then I got hooked in… thanks for all the info! Has it been raining out there much. I have a forage expedition planned in that area next week but I am thinking it’s still too early.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks! I know the 8 bit music isn't for everyone, thanks for giving it a shot! It juuuust starred raining again. We got some showers here 2 of the last 4 days.

[@nicholarmodar9184]

Hey I just moved to Bainbridge Island this summer, I love your puget sound salmon videos! I’ve been trying to catch a coho from shore, cause… no boat 😂

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It can be a shore grind for sure. At least the pink's will run next year, they're a lot easier to find!

[@joelcr250]

My favorite part was the fishing part

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton... You usually do like that part best!

[@spiltmilt]

Great video!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Tyler! I owe all to the florescent powdered donuts.

[@SteveFromWyoming]

Nice catches Blake, I see why you launched early. That wind can end a good day on the water.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Steve! In my 14 footer, always best to play it safe! "Don't turn a good day into a bad one." -Shingo (paraphrase)

[@entinthetent]

Great stuff. I should probably try salmon fishing at least once.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Troy! It's no sucker fishing, but it's pretty fun!

[@blownchevy83]

Great morning 👍

[@WAFishQuest]

'morning Micah!

[@kbuck8486]

What model/make of fish finder are you using? Thanks for all your "energetic" videos...!

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey K Buck! Thank you! It's a Garmin Echo 151. At the time of this reply it's broken now. I do like those new Garmin Strikers now. The GPS/depth finder hybrids. For their price, can't beat em.

[@ronjones1414]

I've never thought of casting a spoon for salmon from a boat. I'll have to try that. I know it works for yellowtail on Baja.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Ron! Yes sir Cohos and pink's especially. If they're jumping it rarely works but if their backs are just breaking the surface, they're likely to hit about any shiny thing you can get in front of them.

[@kylerkokenge1027]

Awesome. Looked like you had a clip pop and a double going at 7:05.

[@WAFishQuest]

oh shoot, good eye Kyle! Super appreciate it!!

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Just a quick question: Are Crab Snares allowed in Washington State? You get more crabs in a pot but I really enjoy Crab Snaring. It's relaxing.

[@WAFishQuest]

Yes, they are! I have some crab snaring videos out at Westport if you want to see some decent locations. And I agree snaring is a ton of fun. Tight snares!

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

@@WAFishQuest After I posted I found one.

[@ThePiscatorian360]

Nice double, sponsered by donettes. The power you need in the morning to get the job done! 😆 great multi species day too bad the eind ended your morning early but it was a heck of a good morning put fish on ice. Tight lines my friend.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton Jerry! I appreciate you calling out the donettes! Hostess, where's my sponsorship deal? I'm ready to sign!

[@WorkingClassFishingPodcast]

Doubles! Love it, I've been thinking about trying no spoons down here, I don't know if they'll be hot on them or not in the fresh water, I know they would probably destroy them out in the salt though, great stuff Blake!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you as always! I've never had luck with spoons for river salmon, but curious how it'd go in Oregon! I know pixie spoons slay in Alaska. You'd think they'd at least do ok here.

[@WorkingClassFishingPodcast]

@@WAFishQuest I have got coho on spoons and tributary rivers, typically they are the most aggressive fish in the pod, after that it turns into either spinners or jigs.

[@kevinstorm2167]

Did Shingo's rod get a hook up at 7:10 and again about the time you were landing your second fish? Great informative vid again! Thanks Blake and Shingo! Special thanks to Bret for pointing out Area 10 2 rod permit.

[@WAFishQuest]

Ha ha yes sir! Could of had the double double!

[@mikegarland9406]

Gotta ask....what is the deal with the orange life jacket? With 7500 subcribers, Sportco would probably hook you up with something post-1975 technology.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Mike! I wear it largely to show you don't need a lot of money to practice boat safety. That and it doesn't bother me at all; I actually like the style. I do have a form fitting life jacket I wear when kayaking. Tight lines 🤙

[@stevenjensen2649]

I noticed that your boat can handle in rough water. What brand of your boat is it? Lund?? How length? 16ft? How many hp of outboard motor? 40 hp? Thanks.

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Steven! It's a 14 foot Lund WC-14 with a 25 hp. Does handle well, but I do need to run in from time to time. Thanks!

[@evergreenunited2264]

Breakin' my heart.

[@WAFishQuest]

it's a load of garbage for sure! the fish disrespect is duly noted.

[@costanzaman42]

Came across your channel recently and it’s great. What do you do for a living? Are you like a marine biologist or do something with DFW? Your knowledge is so extensive it’s super impressive

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks a ton for the kind words! Nope, nothing cool like that. I did take some marine biology and oceanography classes in college. Difficult vocation to really make a living on. So I didn't go that way. Super appreciate it!

[@jusprankstv9278]

What was the setup on your buddy’s rod and how deep was he? Thank you I’m from hood canal and have never seemed to be able to catch them on the boat

[@WAFishQuest]

He runs a Brads mini cutplug behind a medium sized flasher. I think his leader is about 3 feet. If I get more specifics, I'll follow-up! 🤙

[@piscatoryassassin2079]

What downriggers are you using? I have a similar boat and have been looking for a better downrigger solution than I've got.

[@WAFishQuest]

A) very cool channel name. B) they are little Scotty manuals. One is a depth king #1060 and one is a depth master #1050. I prefer the 1060 over an election rigger. It's simple, almost nothing can go wrong, and at two feet per turn of the handle the ball comes right up.

[@duckgitr453]

Would you like to come fish on my boat? I fish the same areas as you

[@WAFishQuest]

I super appreciate the offer Duckgitr (cool name btw). I will have to pass at this time. My calendar is just too packed in the foreseeable future. Thanks again!

[@JeremyVeleber]

What speeds are you trolling?

[@WAFishQuest]

I was pretty all over. 2.2-2.8. bursts to 3.5 every now and again. I think all the action came around 2.6-2.7. Thanks for watching!

[@JeremyVeleber]

@@WAFishQuest thank you, that sounds like similar to what I do. Good to know. Coho all the way down in Union already. My son and I fished down there a few years ago. We mostly fish Possession Bar as it is close to where we live.

[@jarinjones3729]

When you say throw a spinner infront of them what kind of spinner are you talking

[@WAFishQuest]

hi Jarin! Big ol blue fox would work. Shingo made a whole bunch of homemade spinners with hoochie skirts and those work great. I like to crimp a hoochie onto a blue fox.

[@wp4286]

Loose the music dude

[@WAFishQuest]

Music is always a sticky one. Since it's based on personal preference, I always get a couple comments like this. But I like it, and I'm who is making the video. So, if you choose to watch my videos, you're kinda stuck with tunes I enjoy. Either way, thanks for watching this one and tight lines.

[@captainconnorsadventures6357]

@@WAFishQuest I love the music keep it up Blake!