Local coho

Skipper Gary Krein of All Star Charters in Everett said the coho fishery in Marine Area 10, off Jeff Head, has been good and the fish are getting larger. A few of the resident silvers are showing in the 5-6 pound range, making real nice targets for those using light tackle and pulling a plug-cut herring on a shallow flatline.

“It’s exciting to see a nice coho slam one of the flatline rigs, with only 2 or 3 ounces of lead and a herring, very shallow, not far back of the boat. We use lighter tackle on those rigs, too, so it’s a geat experience,” Krein said.

Most coho fishermen are trolling at a depth of 20 to 30 feet with a chrome dodger and a white or other light-colored squid, Krein said.