Welcome O2B,
I agree with Easy.....may as well start your saltwater experience off with a bang and check out the Hood Canal for some chum. While you are fishing you can soak a couple of crab pots.

Next I would start thinking about winter blackmouth. Using the search feature you should be able to locate good discussions on setups, lures, bait and locations. If you have questions ask them here. Finally, try and hook up with someone who is experienced fishing the salt to see how they do it. You will learn much about the small details that separate the most successful 10% from the other 90%. Last thing, check out Salmonuniversity.com. Lots of good information. If by chance you can make it to a presentation they are putting on, do it. Good Luck.
JMS