Hey Bobberdown,

Have you ever tried the live herring/float fishery on the SE tip of Whidbey at the "Bait Box"? You buy your live herring and fish right in front of the bait house. It's common to see 5 fish being landed at one time on the tide bites. These are mostly hatchery coho, BTW, raised and planted.

Out of a boat I fish for them with spinning gear; no weight, just swivel, hook, and herring. Also use a sinking flyline and "mooch" with the live stuff. Very, very, fun.

TK