A few fish were caught in the usual MA 10 areas with a better bite being on the West side than the East side.

When we pulled into Shilshole at noon, the fish checker had checked 5 fish for 35 boats. One boat that just pulled in had 3 of those.

We released a 10-12 ruddered king. Hate it when they have their rudder still attached.

Secret lure is the one Captain Q has told you ALL about a million and half times. Look it up. It just works...time and time and time and time again....for kings and coho.

Oh well, off to try again tomorrow and Friday.

But yes, I've seen better openers down this way. I guess that is good as it keeps the quota down and the season longer.

Kinda disappointed to see people and charters whacking fish in the 5lb. range. Don't they realize we are under a quota? Oh wait, money talks I guess. Fortunately, all the fish checked at Shilshole were of good size - at least that's what Courtney told me.