I have fished Purdy several time in recent weeks. There are some really nice cutthroat feeding but I have been relatively ineffective in hooking them. They are chasing something voraciously which I doubt are small chum fry. Sunday, a number of flyfishers came and went and none were very successful. I have fished through various tide changes without much success. A couple of nice fish have come to a Miyawaki popper but did not manage to hook themselves. One guy told me he got some fish on Saturday on a Flatwing pattern. I am sure that Roger S. would do really well.
I was there on Saturday and got a nice rezzie on a clouser. I got some solid hits just under the surface from what I'm pretty sure were cutts, but couldn't manage to hook up. As far as what they're chasing, there were plenty of baby coho and little perch-lookin jobbies along with some sculpin, so they've got quite the buffet set up for em.
I was there on Saturday morning with Pat Lat. landed a number of 6-10 inch fish, but nothing sizeable was interested. Pat landed a nice one on a larger Coho tube pattern.
Purdy fish have a lot of pressure, so they can get picky, fly choice is key in my opinion. but they are there, they usually announce themselves when they show up and they are usually big.
I have been seeing some three to four inch sand lance around the south sound lately. They might be chasing them. Every kind of fish loves sand lance and will chase them with reckless abandon. Oh and thanks for blowing the lid on my secret cutthroat beach. Just kidding.
Hit up Purdy today for about 3 hours. Brought one 10 inch fish to hand and maybe another 6 or so <6" fish, and more than I could count swiping at my fly as it neared my feet. Where are the big boys hiding?
In other news concerning frustrating well know beaches, Titlow was a sight to see today. Dimpling in every direction, and for about 100 yds off the beach. Just an insane number of immature 6 in coho everywhere, as well as chum smolt hugging the beaches. Didn't so much as get a tug, or see anything come out of the water. Still it was just spectacular to see.
Hit up Purdy today for about 3 hours. Brought one 10 inch fish to hand and maybe another 6 or so <6" fish, and more than I could count swiping at my fly as it neared my feet. Where are the big boys hiding?
In other news concerning frustrating well know beaches, Titlow was a sight to see today. Dimpling in every direction, and for about 100 yds off the beach. Just an insane number of immature 6 in coho everywhere, as well as chum smolt hugging the beaches. Didn't so much as get a tug, or see anything come out of the water. Still it was just spectacular to see.
Hey, dp, was that you walking to the Titlow parking area about noon or so? The wife and I were just walking into the Beach Tavern for lunch when I saw a guy with fly rod in hand. I almost walked across the street to get the report but didn't.
Same for me around noon at a nearby beach... lots of jumping small 4-6 inch fish, assuming those were smolts doing their thing and not even a tug. Saw about 4 guys out there with me and from the looks of it they were having the same luck.
Chatted briefly with a chap in a red cap and we commiserated on the lack of anything but scenery
Beautiful day tho and I might be coerced to head back out tomorrow...maybe
I like Steamers for lunch! Good fish and chips and you need to try the "Summer Shandy" beer! It's a refreshing citrus lemon flavor. I liked it a lot, but others may not. It's "different".
decoys Larry, DECOYS! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
No but really it does get crowded. especially on the last half of the ebb, All of a sudden theres 6 guys lining the beach beside you.
As far away as seattle to fish purdy? There is barely 100 yds of decent beach!? Again much fishing pressure, there are a ton of better beaches within 30 minutes of this beach and are at least more than 40' away from the main highway. I see this beach get hammered by at least 3-6 fisherman every sunday morning : (
!00 yards is generous, there's pretty much one spot at purdy that fish consistently, if I pull up and see someone standing in my spot I usually pass, That being said its still one of my favorite beaches.
decoys Larry, DECOYS! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
No but really it does get crowded. especially on the last half of the ebb, All of a sudden theres 6 guys lining the beach beside you.
Here we go again!!!! All we're saying is don't mention the names of beaches, no matter how well known they are... It serves no purpose except putting more pressure on beaches that are already too pressured. Everyone knows about these places but it brings them to the fore front for everyone who watches these sites to see. Just my opinion....
Here we go again!!!! All we're saying is don't mention the names of beaches, no matter how well know they are... It serves no purpose except putting more pressure on beaches that are already too pressured. Everyone knows about these places but it brings them to the fore front for everyone who watches these sites to see. Just my opinion....
To loosely paraphrase Marie Antoinette, "Let them fish Purdy!"
Seriously, I have lived in WA for fewer than 5 months, yet I'm already surprised at how many people fish that spot. It has some great features, but it's proximity to businesses and traffic noise make it a no-go for me, it's just not why I fish. Fished it twice and caught some fish, but I'd rather be alone or at least fish somewhere where there's the impression of being alone.
The feeling of being alone or apart from the "busyness" of everyday life and experiencing the wonders of nature without crowds is a major part of fishing, at least for me.
I've avoided fishing Purdy due to that and that's also why I try to not fish on the weekends (one of the perks of being retired! ).
There's lots of secluded uncrowded beaches. All it takes to find 'em is a little research and a willingness to spend some gas money!
I don't like getting into these sticky subjects, but I have to disagree on this. When I look for reports, I don't look to learn spots. I'm simply looking to see if fish are active, and what sorts of things they're feeding on, what conditions are producing or not, and what flies may be working.
Also, more so than anything, I use the reports to get my juices flowin' and get my motivation up to go make some casts.
Locations rarely matter to me, and I really enjoy seeing reports from folks. I don't see it as bragging, unless the person is a real jerk about things. It's always good to see others scoring some awesome fish and also good to see others strike out and just enjoy the day.
And, once again, you can always reference a Marine Area or a general area without naming a beach.
And now to top it off. I take out a single engine plane and fly the shoreline looking for good fishing spots. Except Bangor and PSNS, both restricted areas. Now is that cheating?
And now to top it off. I take out a single engine plane and fly the shoreline looking for good fishing spots. Except Bangor and PSNS, both restricted areas. Now is that cheating?
Well, cheating in the same sense of the word as me, who doesn't have a pilot's license, using Google Earth to first check out areas I later drive to.
I'm all for using current day technology in order to research areas to fish. What I don't like is the "gimme, gimme" attitude of "where, when, which tide, which fly, etc., etc."
Although I definitely like "fish porn" it's better appreciated with a hint of mystery involved!
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