jtrapier
11/2/2009 1:48:00 PMWhere exactly is chico creek? And where did you find it on this website to post your report? I can't ever find anything on it except people sayin it's a good time.
donman
11/2/2009 2:18:00 PMChico Creek is in Silverdale in Kitsap County. As soon as you come to the home page of this site there are 4 links "Read Latest Reports, Read All Reports, Submit New Reports and New Fishing Hot Spots." Click on Submit New Reports and it will lead you through a form that you can fill out and submit your reports and any photos you may have. Hope this helps.
flinginpooh
11/2/2009 3:16:00 PMHey donman I switched to a braid line this year. I am using spiderwire stealth braid 20# test. I will not lie this is some strong stuff. Diameter of a 6# mono and 20Lb strength, Ive not snapped it above my swivel yet. I had to learn some new knots that work well with small diameter braid, but man its worth knowing that when I hook into anything my line isnt gonna snap. Well the main wont. Im still working on finding a leader I like. I used14 lb spider wire mono, I am trying 15 # maxima chemeleon right now. Its so much thicker then the spider wire and was still breaking on the big fish. I dunno maybe im just toooo impatient and not fighting them right. Well good luck to you.
nyhus99
11/2/2009 5:38:00 PMI use 10# mainline and 8# Leader and have only broke 2 fish off this year
donman
11/2/2009 6:58:00 PMThanks Flingpooh (did you get that from Madagascar?) and Nyhus99 for the info. I think maybe I'm not playing the fish enough and way too excited to get it back to shore. Of course I usually have my wingman Ronman with me and he backs me up with the net, but not yesterday.
jens
11/2/2009 8:56:00 PMThanks for the report! Good read. You aren't alone in your feeling of having a fish break you off. I use 15lb test and 12lb leader and still have fish break me off. I have to think we are too much in a hurry and not tiring the fish out. It is kind of a helpless feeling having a monster pig on and he is taking out line and making your reel scream. You can't but not help but to tighten the drag..SNAP!!
JAT
11/3/2009 8:37:00 PMTo fish Chico Creek you have to cross private land. Check with the people in the first house just south of the creek and they will give you a free permit to cross their land. They have a donation box and it would be nice if you drop a few bucks in the box just to say thanks. I have been told that the game warden will check to see if you have a permit. You can't actually fish the creek. You must fish the tide flat area. There is an orange marker to tell you where you can fish. There is also a port-a-potty and a trash can supplied by Sportsman's Warehouse (different name now). Enjoy
fisherben
8/16/2013 1:29:00 AMHaha the solution to your line problem is to not use Berkeley line. I used to use it and it's absolutely horrible with abrasion and know strength. I highly recommend P-Line or Izorline. For all around versatility use Maxima. Both gear heads and fly guides use it.