05-03-2014, 06:58 PM
All the stars are currently aligned, with better management, flushing, etc., but the biggie seems to be ocean conditions, with cool Pacific waters. I have been fishing the Straits for close to 50 years, and last year the bait fish were so thick that my depth finder often couldn't make it to the bottom for periods of close to 5 minutes. The herring, anchovy, candlefish and shrimp could often be seen by simply looking over the side of the boat. I've seen good years and dismal years, but nothing quite like last year. This year should be similar or better, but that evil el nino is being forecast. Mike
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