Gear That Works in Puget Sound

Every recommendation backed by real WDFW creel data and local fishing reports. Not generic “best of” lists — gear that catches fish in Areas 9, 10, and 11.

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Best Downriggers for Puget Sound Salmon Fishing

Downrigger trolling is the most productive method for salmon in Puget Sound. WDFW creel surveys consistently show the hi...

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Cut Plug Herring Setup — Everything You Need

Cut plug herring is the #1 salmon bait in Puget Sound. Whether you are trolling or mooching, a properly rigged herring o...

4 pickscut plug herring

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Best Jigging Gear for Puget Sound Salmon

Vertical jigging is the technique of choice around Point Defiance, Tacoma Narrows, and the clay banks of Area 11. It is ...

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Best Trolling Spoons for Puget Sound Salmon

Spoons are the low-maintenance alternative to herring. No bait to keep fresh, no rigging — just clip on and troll. They ...

3 pickstrolling spoons

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