Posts for: SALMON ADDICT
Jan 6, 2023 17:19:16 #
MarkXavierTreas wrote:
My family of 7 moved to Lynden, WA in June.
We live a mile from the Nooksack and fish it frequently.
I'm a total NOOB, but love it! I've caught two salmon so far and was more excited than my kids on Christmas morning!
Can anyone advise me on best locations from bank fishing steelhead?
Or maybe other winter fishing tips for this area?
We live a mile from the Nooksack and fish it frequently.
I'm a total NOOB, but love it! I've caught two salmon so far and was more excited than my kids on Christmas morning!
Can anyone advise me on best locations from bank fishing steelhead?
Or maybe other winter fishing tips for this area?
Not familiar with that far north but there are a few rivers up that way that should have steelhead in them,first check your local bait and tackle shops,most are happy to direct you to some fishing spots and the type of tackle that most local anglers use,also if you get some locations to check out while driving look for vehicles parked close to the rivers,most times you see a few rigs parked in the same spot theres usually a fairly well traveled trail leading to good fishing holes.Welcome to the stage,good luck and tight lines.
Jan 3, 2023 20:45:18 #
Kerry Hansen wrote:
I am basically a Corkie fisherman.
That part of the Skykomish is all rocks and even using bobber and jig I still get snagged up at times,I'd hate to have to re-tie trying to drift off the bottom
Jan 3, 2023 09:35:16 #
Kerry Hansen wrote:
What were you using?
Slip float with a red areojig,put in another three hrs monday morning under extremely high winds,also no hook ups but heard that two were caught just downriver from the outlet stream.We're gonna see how weather is for next weekend.
Jan 1, 2023 21:14:27 #
DONNY1955 wrote:
Any hints for today
Is it sunny-go fishing,is it raining-go fishing,is it snowing-go fishing,dont have any gear-tie some thread on a stick,bend a paperclip into a hook,find a worm and go fishing.
Jan 1, 2023 19:32:16 #
SALMON ADDICT wrote:
Awful hard to fish steelies when the rivers look like chocolate milk,though I have no clue what the Cowlitz looks like now,I'm just hoping the Skykomish doesn't look too bad as I'm taking a rookie up to Reiter Sunday morning for his first attempt at some chrome
Was pleasently suprised with clear water conditions at Reiter hatchery this morning, water levels were definitely up above normal but very fishable,we fished about four hours but no hook ups,Oh well we're planning on hitting it again Monday morning since its forcast to be even better than today turned out to be.
Dec 31, 2022 18:47:26 #
Brandt wrote:
How is the Winter Steelhead fishing in the Cowlits River, Wash. State doing this year?
Awful hard to fish steelies when the rivers look like chocolate milk,though I have no clue what the Cowlitz looks like now,I'm just hoping the Skykomish doesn't look too bad as I'm taking a rookie up to Reiter Sunday morning for his first attempt at some chrome
Dec 31, 2022 14:20:47 #
Adiliaandlauren wrote:
In my opinion, it's always a good idea to stop at a local shop or two that specializes in fly fishing.
Usually, for the price of a few flies the shop will give you all kinds of information and suggestions.
When possible, if I'm fishing a new area I how a guide for the first time out.
Enjoy!
Usually, for the price of a few flies the shop will give you all kinds of information and suggestions.
When possible, if I'm fishing a new area I how a guide for the first time out.
Enjoy!
There is one fly fishing shop in Forks,only other option is the Forks Outfitters Thriftway,like a Fred Meyers,I do happen to know a lot of the guides operate out of the Three Rivers Campground,half a block from where the Solduc and the Bogichiel become the Quiliutte, but I recall his original post mentioning going out on his own,something I commend,I love going to new waters and using the knowledge and skills I've aquired elsewhere to figure out how to fish unfamiliar territory.
Dec 30, 2022 20:07:36 #
SALMON ADDICT wrote:
Waving a hand Kingslayer,haven't yet fished the Bo... (show quote)
In fact my profile picture was a king caught at the three rivers confluence.
Dec 30, 2022 20:05:24 #
Kingslayer wrote:
Hello,
I have sport fished through charters a couple times but I want to get out there and fly fish on my own. For my birthday, I got a cabin on the Bogachiel river in March.
Any advice for me?
I have sport fished through charters a couple times but I want to get out there and fly fish on my own. For my birthday, I got a cabin on the Bogachiel river in March.
Any advice for me?
Waving a hand Kingslayer,haven't yet fished the Bog. myself but have caught a good number out of the Solduc,Callawa and Quilutte rivers using purple twitching jigs and orange and yellow bluefox spinners,recently bought a 7-8 weight flyrod to chase the biguns but haven't had the chance to use it yet.Be prepared for combat fishing as those rivers draw alot of anglers looking to hook up as well.You'll probably have a good spot right out front of cabin,otherwise just look for vehicles parked near fireservice roads off the highway,the trails are usually pretty well traveled to the better fishing holes.Good Luck
Dec 29, 2022 19:57:47 #
Frank romero wrote:
Well another politician admits he lied about history while running for office. George Santos.
How do you tell when a politician is lying-their lips are moving.
Dec 28, 2022 13:26:57 #
Hootervillain wrote:
Hey All! I was wondering if anyone has been catching any Crappie from the North end of Lake Washington or any other lakes in the northern part of Puget Sound Area. I've been wanting to focus a little more on the Crappie and I need some direction or advise, as I've only caught one in my life and I'm pretty sure that was just a fluke. Thanks in advance for any kind of help. Tight lines y'all!!
Although I don't target crappie I have caught them while trolling for trout in lakes in Snohomish area,Panther lake in particular, Use Fish Washington App,I'm sure you'll find alot of lakes in Snohomish and Skagit county that have crappie as well as yellow perch.
Dec 23, 2022 15:35:59 #
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DrDarin wrote:
Hello, Everyone:
I joined the forum on 1/3 of this year and I've enjoyed all of the posts since then.
Here's to wishing all of you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and TIGHT LINES!
I can't wait to see what everyone's catching in '23.
Cheers! Darin
I joined the forum on 1/3 of this year and I've enjoyed all of the posts since then.
Here's to wishing all of you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and TIGHT LINES!
I can't wait to see what everyone's catching in '23.
Cheers! Darin
DrD, don't wait to see what we're catching get out there and catch something to post yourself,seeing others fish is cool but doesn't compare to catching your own.
Dec 21, 2022 14:56:50 #
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Ave wrote:
Because the cool guys aren't using Snoopy rods.
No,the Cools guys use the Spiderman rod set up with the Zebco 202 reel.
Dec 19, 2022 21:03:18 #
Monday wrote:
I’ve seen the Snake River frozen shore to shore at Wawawie. Last ship’s wake heading to Lewiston etched. And then arrived a car load of marry WSU students. One sport decided to carry a 10 pound rock about 200 feet out onto the ice.
He gleefully tried to smash it in between his feet. If he was successful the current could pull the idiot under. I don’t know if the gene pool suddenly became shallower- I left shaking my head.
He gleefully tried to smash it in between his feet. If he was successful the current could pull the idiot under. I don’t know if the gene pool suddenly became shallower- I left shaking my head.
If he had succeeded it would have raised the gpa curve in his class.
Dec 19, 2022 20:20:39 #
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NoCal Steve wrote:
SA... it cleaned up nicely with a pair of scissors! 
No kidding there,I've had some slight nest's that took 5-10 minutes to pull out,I wouldn't even attempt to save the one pictured there.Heres a suggestion to new users of baitcast reels-bring scissors and a refill spool of line with you.and I agree with others out here,tune to the weight your casting and once you start casting,short casts to begin with adding distance with each consecutive cast and never completely remove your thumb from the spool during casts.