This report is a little late but I went up to area 7 to fish for a slot limit lingcod the day before the shrimp opener. I launched in the morning with plans of heading toward new areas for me (Orcas Island). Shortly into my run I heard a kind of bang noise if you will. I turned around to see that my kicker was no longer attached to my boat! Folks please make sure your kicker is through bolted on your boat so this doesnt happen to you. I never had a kicker before and assumed it was installed properly. It was a learning lesson for sure. Thankfully insurrance had me covered and my kicker got replaced and bolted to my boat. Since I lost my kicker I decided to change my plans and fish close. I ended catching a lot of quality rockfish and some small lings. Still looking for my slot limit ling! Tight lines!

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