Here are some recent excerpts from the Holiday Market newsletter:

"...the opening of the Skagit River in Concrete for Sockeye. It is legal to retain two Sockeye from the Dalles Bridge in Concrete up to the mouth of the Baker River. People are also allowed to fish in the Baker River from the mouth, up to the Highway 20 Bridge.

So far, the best fishing reports have favored an early morning bite. Most of the fishermen are fishing at the confluence of the Baker and Skagit, right in Concrete. Plunking with sandshrimp and winged bobbers is the most common tactic.

The Baker River- Skagit River sockeye fishery opened July 1st with reports of good concentrations/schools of sockeye and excellent fishing during the early morning bite period on opening day and the following morning.

Subsequent fishing has been inconsistent, with early morning providing the optimum bite. Large schools of sockeye continue to show, but with low, clear water, fish have been skittish. Most anglers have been using smaller Spin ‘N Gloes in green, pink or red with sand shrimp along with a 3 oz. pyramid weight and spreader bar for plunking. Some fisherman have reported success using jigs with a casting and drift or slow retrieve technique while a few anglers are utilizing jigs below a float or casting #2 Dick Nites in 50/50.

The sockeye season continues through July 31st from the Dalles Bridge upstream to the Baker and in the Baker to the Highway 20 Bridge. Sockeye to 8 pounds have been reported this week. In addition to sand shrimp, jigs and spoons are being used to “line” sockeye. "

Holiday Market, in Burlington (Mt. Vernon?) is a great shop, well worth stopping by whenever yer in the area.

Hope this helps

Good Luck N Tight Lines

Sincerely,
Roger

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