Had a great few days in Ilwaco. Finished with 8 chinook, all URB fish, biggest was 42lb. and 8 coho, 12 lb. average. Fished just below the bridge on the Washington side, from the trailer park to the "red roof" in 55 to 60 feet. Used #0 deep Six divers with whole herring. Heres the key...green herring helmets! We experimented with several different rigs but all but one of the sixteen fish caught was with the green. I Always troll with lots of pressure on my divers. Sometimes with the flow. sometimes against. Those of you who have fished this area know what I mean. The best bite was an hour or so to an hour after the tide change, but really didn't matter.
Also, the silvers have arrived in force. Lots of silvers caught and they have grown to beautiful fish. Heard of a 19 lb coho caught today. Good luck. Caution...fresh herring running low as per Ed's bait shop so reserve your bait....DB